Global South Academic Conclave
WASH, Climate, Urban Development 2027
12th - 13th February, 2027 • CEPT University, Ahmedabad
The Center for Water and Sanitation (CWAS) at CEPT Research and Development Foundation (CRDF), in partnership with the Faculty of Planning (FP) at CEPT University, is organising the fourth edition of the Global South Academic Conclave (GSAC) on WASH, Climate and Urban Development on 12th–13th February 2027. The conclave is being supported by the Viega Foundation and the Gates Foundation.
Building on the success of the previous three editions, GSAC 2027 aims to advance discussions on inclusive, equitable, and climate-resilient urban development. Cities across the Global South face severe challenges from multiple fronts - climate change, rapid urban growth, resource constraints and service delivery gaps. This Conclave focuses on the linkages between urban development, climate-resilient infrastructure planning and delivery of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services.
GSAC 2027 aims to bring together researchers and academics, policymakers, city leaders, practitioners, development partners and private sector stakeholders to share experiences, showcase innovations, and identify pathways for sustainable and resilient urban future.
In previous editions-
3000+
in-person and virtual attendees
300+
speakers and presenters
50+
countries represented
260+
organizations represented
Participate
Scholarships are available for a limited number of participants. Apply separately through this link.
Deadline for abstract submissions: 15th October 2026. Notification of selected abstracts: 15th November 2026. For more queries, write to us at gsac.cwas@cept.ac.in
Thematic areas
Integrating WASH into Urban Planning and Development
To discuss the policies, practices and strategies for mainstreaming WASH into urban planning and development processes.
Financing, governance and Monitoring Climate-Resilient Urban WASH Infrastructure
To showcase innovations for building climate resilient WASH infrastructure and effective systems for measuring and monitoring WASH outcomes.
Inclusive and Equitable WASH Services for Cities
To discuss the policies and institutional approaches for ensuring equitable accesses to safe and affordable WASH services in urban areas.
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