DIPCON–RWHM 2027 · Manila

24th IWA International Conference on Diffuse Pollution and Eutrophication

5th IWA Conference on Rainwater Harvesting and Management

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DIPCON – RWHM 2027

Rainwater and Diffuse Pollution in a Changing Climate: Science and Solutions for Resilient Communities

7–10 December 2027 Manila, Philippines

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DIPCON–RWHM 2027.

Rainwater and Diffuse Pollution in a Changing Climate: Science and Solutions for Resilient Communities

DIPCON-RWHM 2027 brings together research on diffuse pollution, eutrophication and rainwater harvesting in Manila.

DIPCON24th IWA International Conference on Diffuse Pollution and Eutrophication

RWHM5th IWA Conference on Rainwater Harvesting and Management

The joint conference connects catchment science with practical approaches to water quality, stormwater management and water security. Researchers, engineers, policymakers, industry practitioners and young water professionals will examine how changing rainfall, urban development and environmental pressures shape water systems.

Across dedicated and shared themes, the focus is on monitoring, treatment, governance and nature-based solutions that help communities manage rainwater and protect freshwater and coastal environments.

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From the catchment
to the community.

Dedicated DIPCON and RWHM topics meet through joint themes on cities, climate, ecosystems, governance, and digital water.

DIPCON

Diffuse pollution & eutrophication

Pollutant pathways, nutrient enrichment, and the health of catchments and receiving waters.

  • Diffuse Pollution Sources, Catchment Processes, and Watershed Management
  • Nutrient Dynamics, Eutrophication, and Water Quality
  • Emerging Contaminants and Environmental Health
  • Diffuse Pollution in Tropical Watersheds and Coastal Environments

RWHM

Rainwater harvesting & management

How rainwater is collected, treated, managed, and governed as a water resource.

  • Rainwater Harvesting for Water Supply and Water Security
  • Rainwater Quality, Treatment, and Safe Use
  • Smart Technologies and Integrated Rainwater Management
  • Water Governance, Policy, Economics, and Community Engagement

Joint themes

Connected water systems

The connections between climate, cities, ecosystems, communities, and water management.

  • Rainwater/Stormwater and Water-Sensitive Cities
  • Climate Change, Hydrology, and Resilient Water Systems
  • Nature-Based Solutions and Ecosystem-Based Management
  • Community Practice, Governance, and Local Knowledge
  • Monitoring, Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Water

A shared scientific
programme.

The planned programme brings dedicated DIPCON and RWHM streams together with joint sessions and opportunities for discussion.

Programme outline · Detailed session times, speakers, and tour information will be published when confirmed.

  • Plenary talks & technical sessionsResearch across the DIPCON, RWHM, and joint scientific themes.
  • Posters & workshopsResearch discussion and focused exchange on water science and practice.
  • Expert panel & leadership forumShared perspectives across research, management, and policy.
  • Young water professionalsActivities connecting early-career members of the water community.
  • Technical & cultural toursTechnical and cultural tours are planned; destinations and arrangements will be announced when confirmed.

Water research
and practice.

The conference welcomes researchers, engineers, policymakers, industry practitioners, and young water professionals working on water quality, rainwater management, and climate-resilient water systems.

The themes connect laboratory and field research with decisions made in cities, watersheds, and communities—from treatment and monitoring to governance and local knowledge.

The Grand Ballroom at Century Park Hotel Manila
Century Park Hotel Manila · Grand Ballroom

Meet in Manila.

Century Park Hotel

The conference venue is in Malate, Manila. The Grand Ballroom is the main conference facility, with accommodation available within the hotel.

Dates
7–10 December 2027
Address
599 P. Ocampo Street, Malate,
Manila, Philippines 1004
Local time
Philippine Standard Time · UTC+8
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