Welcome to the United Nations
Uniting the world for water action
In 1977, world leaders, water experts and policymakers from around the world gathered in Mar del Plata, Argentina, for the UN Water Conference. Almost 50 years later, the global community will come together from 22 to 24 March in New York for the second ever UN 2023 Water Conference.
Expert Voices
LDC5: From potential to prosperity
Forty-six countries in the world are classified as least developed. Ahead of the 5th UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5) UN DESA Economists Marcia Tavares and Matthias Bruckner share challenges and opportunities facing Least Developed Countries (LDCs) today.
Things You Need To Know
5 things you should know about water and the UN 2023 Water Conference
Water is life. It connects us and is vital to our existence on this planet. To protect this critical resource, and accelerate actions to solve the water crisis, the world will come together for the UN 2023 Water Conference on 22-24 March. Here are 5 things you should know about water and the upcoming conference.
