The 4th World Water Forum convened in Mexico City, Mexico from 16 to 22 March 2006.

The Forum seeks to enable multi-stakeholder participation and dialogue to influence water policy-making at a global level towards sustainable development. The Forum’s main theme in 2006 was, “Local actions for a global challenge.” This was addressed through five framework themes: water for growth and development; implementing integrated water resources management (IWRM); water supply and sanitation for all; water management for food and the environment; and risk management. Over 200 thematic sessions were held, and almost 20,000 participants attended, representing governments, United Nations agencies, intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, academia, business and industry, indigenous groups, youth and the media. A Ministerial Conference concluded the Forum on 21-22 March, with some 140 ministers and high-level officials gathering, and the adoption of a Ministerial Declaration calling for international action on water and sanitation issues.
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