Organized by:
- Water Watch Penang
- Bangladesh River Foundation
- International Institute of River Affair
- Prokriti O Jibon Foundation
In partnership with:
- National Geographical Association of Malaysia
- Bangladesh River Travellers Network
- River Research Institute of Bangladesh
- Mission Green Bangladesh
Date: 10–14 April 2026
Venue: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Rivers are the lifelines of our region - supporting food security, livelihoods, biodiversity, and climate resilience. Yet, across the Asia-Pacific, rivers are under growing threat from pollution, climate change, and unsustainable development. To address these challenges through collaboration and action, we are proud to announce the International Conference on Sustainable River Management 2026, to be held from 10–14 April 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This regional platform will bring together policymakers, river scientists, climate researchers, environmental practitioners, youth leaders, development partners, and sustainability-focused businesses from across the Asia-Pacific region.
What to expect:
- High-level policy dialogues on river governance and climate resilience
- Expert-led panels on transboundary rivers, community-led conservation, and innovation
- Technical workshops and youth dialogues
- Field learning visits and community engagement
- Regional networking and cultural exchange
- Conference Declaration and Youth Action Roadmap
Event Agenda for 5 days:
Day 1: Arrival and Regional Networking: Participant arrival in Kuala Lumpur, registration, informal networking, and a welcome session to align expectations and build regional connections.
Day 2: Core Conference and Policy Dialogue: Full-day conference featuring keynote addresses, high-level panels on river governance, climate resilience, community-led conservation, innovation, and financing, alongside technical workshops and youth dialogues.
Day 3: Field Learning and Community Engagement: On-ground visits to river systems and local communities to understand real-world challenges, livelihoods, pollution issues, and climate adaptation practices.
Day 4: Cultural and Ecological Exchange: Guided cultural and ecological visits, cross-cultural interaction, and informal networking to strengthen regional solidarity and people-to-people collaboration.
Day 5: Urban Water Governance and Closing: Exposure visit to urban water governance models, followed by the closing session, conference declaration, and participant departure.
Who should join: Government officials, researchers, NGOs, CSOs, youth leaders, development professionals, private-sector actors, media, and river enthusiasts committed to sustainable water governance.
Registration Now Open
Two participation options available- full residential experience and conference-day-only access.
Early Bird Delegate: Full Residential Experience
Valid until 20 February 2026: 
USD 350Includes: Full conference access, Accommodation, Local transportation, All meals during the program, Field visit and local excursion, Conference logistics and materials, Certificate of participation
Note: Visa and international air tickets are not included.
Regular Delegate: Full Residential Experience
Applicable after 20 February 2026: USD 400Includes: Full conference access, Accommodation, Local transportation, All meals during the program, Field visit and local excursion, Conference logistics and materials, Certificate of participation
Note: Visa and international air tickets are not included.
Conference Day Only RegistrationStarting from Today: USD 100
USD 100Includes: Access to the main conference day, Logistics, Tea breaks and lunch, Certificate of participation
Register now and be part of a regional movement to protect and restore our rivers: https://forms.gle/XqBF3WWU71zrECqu6Let us come together to reimagine rivers as shared assets that demand cooperation beyond borders - for climate resilience, sustainable development, and future generations.
