event 27 févr. 2026

Webinar // Integrity Talk 15: Rules and systems to share and allocate water are under strain globally

By the Water Integrity Networks (WIN), this Webinar adresses the Subject: As water grows increasingly scarce and unpredictable and with it the question "Who gets what water?" becomes more urgent, spotlighting the integrity challenges in water allocation and permitting under a changing climate.

Invitation Talk

About the Integrity Talk

Who gets what water? Water allocation, water permitting and corruption in a changing climate. A critical discussion on different water allocation systems (including permits, pricing systems and agency water tenure) and the pressures they face, focusing on systemic integrity, corruption, and the need for reform for equitable water management. Answering the Question: "How can water be shared equitably and transparently among small and large users, especially as water becomes increasingly scarce and unpredictable?"

Hosted by

Water Integrity Network (WIN)

Session

With insight from experts, covering what is needed to reform systems and the risks they face, including outdated rules, poor design and underfunding, interference and discretion. With examples from Mexico, Indonesia, Brazil, Chile, the Netherlands, South Africa and others. The talk emphasizes the need for accountability, procedural integrity and professionalism, transparency, and collective action to address water scarcity and ensure sustainable water governance.

A conversation with leading researchers and practitioners who will unpack:

"How water allocation and permitting systems function?"

"Why these systems are under strain?"

"Where key integrity risks arise?"

"What reforms and safeguards are urgently needed?"

Speakers

Mova Al'Afghani, Regulatory Consultant, Center for Regulation, Policy and Governance

Jonatan Godinez Madrigal, Researcher and Lecturer, UN-IHE Delft, Water allocation and rights project

Mary Galvin, Programme Lead, Water Integrity Network

Fermin Reygadas, Co-founder, Cantaro Azul

Barbara Schreiner, Executive Director at Water Integrity Network (WIN)

Stream Webinar

You can access the webinar recording via YouTube here.

Summary 

You can access a summary via WIN's webpage here. 

Further Information

For further details, please visit the official website.

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