Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) is a global platform for accelerating the world’s sustainable development. At the heart of ADSW is the World Future Energy Summit, and The Water Forum, which brings the global water industry together to tackle the challenges of water scarcity. The dates for this are 13-16 January 2020.

The 2020 edition of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting takes place in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, on 21-24 January.

Science and gender equality are both vital for the achievement of the internationally agreed development goals, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. On 11 February, the United Nations, partners worldwide, women and girls will mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

The Indian Institute of Technology and the National Institute of Hydrology Roorke jointly organise a biannual, international conference on water issues. On 26-28 February 2020, the Roorke Water Conclave will be held on the topic of "Hydrological Aspects of Climate Change".