Global South Academic Conclave

on WASH and Climate 2026

 

6th - 7th February, 2026 • CEPT University, Ahmedabad

The Center for Water and Sanitation at CEPT University is organising the third edition of the Global South Academic Conclave on WASH and Climate in February, 2026. The previous two editions were immensely successful, where more than 2000 participants representing more than 250 organisations from 35 countries joined us at these conclaves.

To continue these discussions, we are organising the third edition of Global South Academic Conclave 2026 from 6th – 7th February 2026 at the CEPT University in Ahmedabad. The conclave is being organised in collaboration with the Faculty of Planning - CEPT University with support from the Viega Foundation and the Gates Foundation.

The third edition of the GSAC focuses on themes of WASH monitoring, governance and finance. The conclave is visualised as a cross-learning event among sector partners, academia and researchers.

 

2000+

in-person and virtual attendees

200+

speakers and presenters

35+

countries represented

250+

organizations represented

 

Scholarships are available for a limited number of participants. After registration, apply separately through this link.

 

Deadline for abstract submissions: 30th September, 2025

Notification of selected abstracts: 30th October, 2025

Thematic areas

 

 

Monitoring WASH and climate

To showcase systems, policies and strategies for measuring and monitoring WASH outcomes in different countries.

 

Governance and Financing for inclusive and climate resilient WASH

To discuss the political, social, economic, financial and administrative systems that influence WASH services and its impacts on equity and climate resilience.

 

WASH innovations in technology and service delivery

To demonstrate innovations in WASH services management through technology, government programmes and community engagement.

 

Organizers

 

GSAC organizer