Egypt and Japan have secured the joint chairmanship of the third interactive dialogue track at the United Nations Water Conference 2026, titled “Water for Planet”, Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation said on Saturday. The ministry said the track will focus on protecting ecosystems and biodiversity, restoring the natural water cycle, and enhancing resilience to climate change and water scarcity, in line with Sustainable Development Goal 6 on clean water and sanitation. Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam said the achievement reflects sustained institutional coordination between the water ministry and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Sewilam added that Egyptian-Japanese cooperation on water and climate issues has evolved into a model partnership, building on previous collaboration during the UN Water Conference 2023. The UN Water Conference 2026 will be jointly hosted by the United Arab Emirates and Senegal and is scheduled to take place in the UAE in December 2026, according to the statement.
