Welcome to the International Water Law Congress Oslo, 24-26 June 2026. We ask you to save the date, more information will follow.
The central theme will be: Water law and governance in times of climate change and biodversity loss.
We welcome participants with a diverse range of backgrounds, disciplines and professions, from law to economics to hydrology. The event will be relevant for all professionals working at the intersection of water law, governance, and policy.
The congress will be a meeting place to share experiences, promote discussion, and present new knowledge, research results, and developments in the fields of water law, regulations, and governance from around the world.
Hosts
- Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)
- University of Oslo (UiO)
- The Norwegian Institute of Water Research (NIVA)
- The International Association for Water Law (AIDA)

Location
The Congress will take place at the University of Oslo, in venues near Oslo's main street, Karl Johans gate.
Calls
Calls for panels, keynotes and abstracts will be announced before summer 2025
Contact
Contact information will be available shortly.