The research and innovation sub-theme will focus on the up-to-date applications of scientific and technological innovations in water management to help countries tackle their water challenges and ensure sustainable development. The sub-theme aims at encouraging sharing of information and technological action tools for imminent water challenges considering the following topics:

• Methods and tools for better water management
• Smart water management for prodactivity
• Agriculture research for water saving
• Managing multi-objective infrastructures
• Nanotechnology applications in water
• Using of remote sensing for water management
• Youth innovations for maximizing water benefits