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 organized the third edition of 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.
We continued these discussions at the Global South Academic Conclave 2026 on 6th – 7th February 2026 at the CEPT University campus in Ahmedabad. The conclave was organised in collaboration with the Faculty of Planning - CEPT University with support from the Viega Foundation and Gates Foundation.
The third edition of GSAC focused on themes of WASH monitoring, governance and finance and WASH innovations. The conclave is visualised as a cross-learning event among sector partners, academia and researchers.
700+
in-person and virtual attendees
140+
speakers and presenters
50+
countries represented
250+
organizations represented
For more queries, write to us at
gsac.cwas@cept.ac.in
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.
Speakers
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