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The UN Water Conference, officially the 2023 UN Conference on the Midterm Comprehensive Review of the Implementation of the Objectives of the International Decade for Action 'Water for Sustainable Development' 2018–2028, served as a critical global stocktake on water. Held in March 2023, it was the first UN conference on water in nearly 50 years, bringing together heads of state, ministers, and stakeholders to assess progress and commit to accelerating action on water-related challenges. The conference aimed to galvanize political will and mobilize resources to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6) – ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all – and other water-related targets. Its outcomes, including the Water Action Agenda, represent a significant, albeit voluntary, push towards addressing the global water crisis.