The Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) participated in the 5th Istanbul International Water Forum, held on 5–6 May 2026 in Istanbul. Dr. Hüsnü Tekin, Director of Human Resources and Sustainable Development (HRSD), represented the ECO Secretariat at the Forum.
Convening ministers, policymakers, academics, and water experts from around the world, the Forum addressed pressing regional and global water challenges in the context of increasing climate pressures. Through a series of high-level sessions and panel discussions, participants emphasized the critical importance of strengthening water resilience, enhancing sustainable water management practices, and fostering international cooperation.
Organized jointly by the Turkish Water Institute (SUEN) and the General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works (DSİ), the Forum was held under the theme “Strengthening Water Resilience: Innovation to Action,” providing a prominent platform for exchanging knowledge, sharing best practices, and developing innovative policy approaches to address water-related challenges, including scarcity, pollution, and the impacts of climate change.
The ECO Secretariat reaffirms its commitment to supporting regional cooperation and sustainable development initiatives in the water sector, recognizing water security as a critical component of resilience and long-term socio-economic stability in the ECO region.
