Event Partners
International RiverFoundationThe International RiverFoundation champions integrated river basin management for the restoration, protection, sustainable management and resilience of the world’s rivers. We do this by facilitating leadership, celebration and collaboration. Water is crucial for all life—and we need healthy rivers, lakes and wetlands for sustainable development. We promote and support effective management of these resources by facilitating knowledge sharing, education and best practice river basin management, and by recognising and rewarding those making a difference. |  |
IAWDAWD, the International Association of Water Service Companies in the Danube River Catchment Area, is the prime association of water and wastewater utilities in the Danube region. Established in 1993, IAWD has built a strong network of cooperation in the region’s water sector, which goes beyond national, cultural and linguistic borders. IAWD jointly with its members and partners has created a strong voice that promotes the ongoing improvement of water services and utility operation in the Danube region - the Voice of the Danube. For further information, please visit www.iawd.at. |  |
ThiessAt Thiess, we partner with our clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia and the Americas. For more than 85 years, we have operated in diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures. Our team uses global insight to optimise solutions and create value for each project, positioning them for optimal efficiency, productivity and cost performance, backed by how we meet our commitments. Thiess is committed to being at the forefront of sustainable mining, leveraging the power of our people and technology to support clients in their journey to more sustainable enterprises. |  |
Major Partners
Brisbane City CouncilBrisbane is Australia’s River City and home to more than one million people. Brisbane City Council is committed to finding ways to meet the city’s growing need for water, air and energy resources in a region prone to drought and floods. Brisbane’s Clean, Green, Sustainable 2017-2031 highlights key sustainability achievements and future targets to ensure a cleaner, greener and more resilient city. |  |
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City of Vienna
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Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy,
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Workshop Partners
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Australian Water Partnership
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Global Environment FacilityThe Global Environment Facility is the world’s largest funder of biodiversity protection, nature restoration, pollution reduction, and climate change response in developing countries. It finances international environmental conventions and country-driven initiatives that generate global benefits. The GEF partnership connects 184 member governments with civil society, Indigenous Peoples, and the private sector, and works closely with other environmental financiers for efficiency and impact. Over the past three decades, the GEF has provided more than $22 billion in grants and blended finance and mobilized another $120 billion in co-financing for more than 5,000 national and regional projects, plus 27,000 community-led initiatives through its Small Grants Programme. |  |
Healthy Land and WaterHealthy Land and Water is the peak environmental group for South East Queensland. For over 20 years it has been dedicated to investing in and leading initiatives to build the prosperity, liveability, and sustainability of our ‘future region’.
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ICPDRThe International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River (ICPDR) works to ensure the sustainable and equitable use of waters in the Danube River Basin. The work of the ICPDR is based on the Danube River Protection Convention (DRPC), the major legal instrument for cooperation and transboundary water management in the Danube River Basin. |  |
The Nature Conservancy
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UNEPSince its inception 50 years ago, UNEP is the voice for the environment in the UN system. UNEP works with governments, civil society and the scientific community to ensure that environmental considerations are well-represented in the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and multilateral negotiations. Within UNEP, the Marine and Freshwater Branch aims to raise awareness for the vital role of water, our rivers, lakes and wetlands, in enabling us to realise a vision of living in harmony with nature on a pollution-free and climate-stable planet. |  |
Lunch Sponsor
Austrian Development AgencyCombating poverty, ensuring peace and preserving the environment: These are the three major concerns of the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), the operational unit of Austrian Development Cooperation. ADA currently funds projects and programmes with a total volume of more than 640 million euros to improve living conditions in developing countries. |  |
Welcome Function
Federal Ministry for Agriculture,
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European River Prize
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Coca Cola
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Well-being partner
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Siemens
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Field Trip Partner
viadonauviadonau is the leading international waterway operators in the Danube region. By utilising the knowledge of our experts in infrastructure management, shipping and logistics, along with electronic information and navigational systems, flood control and environmental hydraulic engineering, we provide services for the public sector, businesses, holidaymakers and local residents along the Danube. We strive for the responsible management, development and promotion of the Danube waterway by means of cooperation in both national and international projects, whereby the interests, ideas and inspirations from politics, business, science and the environment are brought together. We cooperate and work together with all groups of key players, using an integrative approach to develop viable solutions for the sustainable and responsible use of the living, natural and economic areas on the Danube. |  |
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Sponsor
GWPGWP is a diverse network of 3,000-plus institutional partners with the convening power and deep technical expertise to improve the way communities and countries manage water. Our network of 65+ Country Water Partnerships
and 13 Regional Water Partnerships convenes and brokers coordinated action by government and non-government actors to address water risks.
We work with our partners to change behaviours, strengthen institutions, build pilots,
and catalyse investment for water-wise sustainable development. We measure ourselves through the actions we take to improve water management and governance.
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