Aligned with the conference theme: Water, Climate and Culture.
The focus areas of the conference are structured in alignment with the conference theme "Rainwater for Tomorrow: Water, Climate and Culture." Together, these three dimensions provide an integrated framework to explore rainwater as a technical resource, a climate response strategy, and a culturally embedded practice.
Water Systems, Quality & Governance
Addresses rainwater as a water resource within integrated water systems. Topics include harvesting technologies, design, quality management, and governance for safe use.
Resilience, Adaptation & Risk Reduction
Focuses on rainwater in responding to climate variability. Explores adaptation, flood/drought management, and resilient infrastructure in urban and rural contexts.
Education, Community & Local Knowledge
Recognises rainwater as a practice shaped by education and local knowledge. Topics include school initiatives, youth engagement, and integrating traditional wisdom.
In addition to the three theme areas, the conference addresses cross-cutting perspectives that connect water, climate, and culture. This includes policy and regulatory frameworks, institutional arrangements, financing mechanisms, and international cooperation that support the scaling and sustainability of rainwater initiatives.