Innovation is certainly the key engine for the water challenge, but there are so many potential areas for transformative innovation — from climate-resilient infrastructure to smart water management to irrigation efficiency. And thanks to this new IAHR report – Global Water Innovation Report – we now know where to focus our attention.

The 2025 IAHR Global Water Innovation Report shares the main priorities for water innovation, as identified by national water associations. With this direction, we can develop a roadmap to promote and advance the solutions needed, to step up international collaboration, and to amplify the impact of those working in this space. More than 200,000 water professionals expressed their views through national associations from nine countries. They shared insights on the needs and gaps in water innovation, with numerous professionals identifying similar priorities.

» IAHR Launches the IAHR Global Water Innovation Report