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
