- Deadline 21 Jan 2025 – Modelling and Integrated Assessment Specialist Group: The MIA group is looking for motivated Young Water Professionals who want to join the management committee (MC) and contribute to carrying out the activities of the Group. Currently 5 positions are open for associated YWP members. This is part of the Specialist Group’s active YWP programme to fully engage, mentor and involve young water professionals and guide them to become the next leaders of the Specialist Group. Kindly complete this form here to submit your nominations.
- Deadline: 25 Jan 2025 – Institutional Governance and Regulation Specialist Group: We are now accepting applications for the Secretary position within the Institutional Governance and Regulation Specialist Group (SG). This SG plays a critical role in promoting the understanding of institutions, governance, and effective regulation as key elements for sustainable water use. Self-nominations, as well as nominations from gender minorities and Young Water Professionals, are highly encouraged. Kindly complete this form here to submit your nominations.
Find out more and access all the forms through IWA Connect Plus.
How to join and engage with Specialist Groups
Are you looking for other ways to join or engage with our 51 Specialist Groups? There are many different ways to do so, starting from joining IWA as a member and working your way up. These are some examples:
- Apply for IWA membership and select which SG you would like to join.
- If you are already an IWA member, you can freely choose your specialist group of choice to get updates on news, publications, activities, conferences, etc., and participate in the group discussions, post information in the group feed on IWA Connect Plus.
For those who wish to contribute to a Groups’ activities – here are some ways you can do so:
- Contribute to publications
- Attend and present at specialised conferences or webinars organised by the SG. Check out all IWA events here.
- Get involved in task groups and working groups to work on specific tasks together with other members
- During elections and nominations periods, put yourself forward to become a member of the management committee and shape the direction of the SG
- Help in the organisation of the specialised conferences as a member of the programme or organising committee
- Take up an initiative to create task groups or working groups on an emerging or pressing issue in water management
- Browse IWA’s work and find more ways to involve your SG – for example through the Inclusive Sanitation initiative, through the Climate Smart Utilities initiative, among others.
Why Join IWA Specialist Groups?
Knowledge sharing: IWA Specialist Groups cover a wide range of subjects and are one of the main mechanisms for like-minded IWA members to network and share knowledge. They form important engines for scientific and technical content development that drives innovations in the water sector.
Networking: Spread across IWA’s membership in more than 140 countries, they are an effective means of international networking, sharing information and skills, and making professional and business contacts.
Expert Insights: Specialist Groups and their respective Task Groups and Clusters, are often referred to as the ‘Engine’ of the Association. Through SGs, IWA members contribute to and participate in issue-based interactions on scientific, technical and management topics facilitating collaboration and generating impactful outputs, including conferences and publications.
Community Connection: Join a community of like-minded individuals who share your passion for water and sanitation. SGs can create unique opportunities to meet the leaders in your field, connect globally to cutting edge knowledge developments, and shape the sector.
Constant Recognition and Support: Join IWA as an individual member to learn global and local world-class best practices, develop your skills, network, and be recognised as a leading water leader.
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