Events

Where AWA shows up.

From ministerial summits to community workshops, here's where to find us next, and where we've already been.

Next Event · October 10, 2026

Join us for the AWA Water Café, Barcelona

The first edition of the AWA Water Café brings together anyone who cares about water. Three guest speakers share the initiatives they've built, the challenges they've faced, and what water change-making actually looks like on the ground. 11:00–13:00 CET, Barcelona (exact location coming soon).

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On the Global Stage

Where AWA has shown up

From ministerial summits to UN panels, here's where AWA has represented youth voices in water governance.

2026

UN 2026 Water Conference, Special Accreditation

The only youth-led organization registered in Peru accredited for this landmark global conference.

AWA at the Bonn Climate Camp during UN climate negotiations
2026

UN Climate Change Conference, Bonn (SB64)

AWA represented youth voices in water at the UNFCCC intersessional climate negotiations in Bonn, Germany.

2026

First Youth Water Forum, Piura, Peru

AWA took part in Peru's first-ever Youth Water Forum, bringing young voices directly into regional water policy conversations.

Andrea Cáceres with a fellow panelist at the Nordic Red Cross MHPSS Conference
2026

MHPSS Conference, Nordic Red Cross

AWA's Executive Director delivered a keynote on the Nature Track, connecting water, nature, and mental health and psychosocial support.

AWA delegation at the Ministerial Water Summit LAC
2025

Ministerial Water Summit LAC, Lima, Peru

AWA joined as a delegation at one of the region's most significant water policy platforms.

Diálogo Juvenil Perú 2025 virtual session
2025

UN Youth Dialogue Perú (Diálogo Juvenil)

AWA led the environment panel as part of the International United Nations Youth Talks anniversary.

AWA panel at ENAVOL National Volunteering Conference, Universidad Nacional del Callao
2025

ENAVOL National Volunteering Conference, Lima, Peru

AWA spoke at Peru's national conference on volunteering, opening new avenues for partnerships.

Kectil Conference LATAM panel discussion
2025

Kectil Conference LATAM

AWA was invited to speak at the first Kectil conference in Latin America, focused on youth leadership and social impact.

Climate Café Lima NDCs event flyer
2025

Climate Café, Por Mi Parque, Lima, Peru

AWA contributed to the international alliances and cooperation block on NDC reductions and the 2030 Agenda.

World Bank webinar flyer: Perspectivas de Jóvenes Indígenas en la Gestión del Agua en América Latina
2024

World Bank Webinars, Young Water Professional Network

AWA co-organized two webinars: Indigenous youth perspectives on water in Latin America, and young women leaders in water.

AWA delegation group photo at World Water Week Stockholm
2023

World Water Week, Stockholm, Sweden

As an Arup Young Water Professional, AWA's Executive Director represented the organization on the global stage.

AWA representative at the UN Youth Assembly, New York
2022

United Nations, International Youth Day, New York

AWA represented the organization at the UN alongside the AFS Youth Assembly.

Community & Education

Closer to home

Not every AWA event is on an international stage. Our most direct work happens in community.

2026

AWA Water Café, Barcelona (Upcoming, Oct 10)

Our first Water Café brings the community together to listen, exchange ideas, and connect over water. Get tickets above.

Students at the Sustainability Fair, Colegio San Ignacio de Recalde
2026

Sustainability Fair, Colegio San Ignacio de Recalde

AWA ran an educational fair with students, bringing water justice and sustainability into the classroom for the next generation.

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