Call for Papers: AIDA World Water Law Congress 2026, 24-26 June 2026. Oslo, Norway
The University of Oslo (UiO), the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) and the Norwegian Institute of Water Research (NIVA) will host the congress between 24-26 June 2026 in Oslo, Norway.
The theme of the congress:
Water Law and Governance in Times of Climate Change and Biodiversity 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.
Key Dates
- 1 November 2025: Call for abstracts deadline. See below.
- 1 November 2025: Registration opens
- 24 February 2026: Early-bird Registration Deadline
- 24 May 2026: Registration Deadline (no registrations will be accepted after this deadline).
Registration will be open from 1 November 2025 until 24 February 2026 for the early bird rate, and until 24 May 2026 for late registrations.

