Institutional partners

The ICID 2026 congress is supported by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food.

The AFD Group embodies France’s ambition: to build, together with its international partners, a more just, inclusive, and sustainable future. In a world facing climate challenges, rising inequalities, and geopolitical tensions, the Group invests in developing concrete, human-centered, and responsible solutions.

Its mission: to finance and support projects in the most vulnerable countries, in middle-income countries, as well as in French Overseas Territories.

Its work is based on a dual strategic mandate: combating poverty and inequality, and preserving global public goods (climate, biodiversity, global health, etc.).

The World Bank is an international institution that supports countries in their economic development and poverty reduction efforts.
It funds projects in key areas such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, and climate action.

The Bouches-du-Rhône Department, a major player in the Provence region, has been committed to the sustainable management of natural resources for many years. With a varied geography ranging from the Camargue to limestone massifs, it actively supports initiatives in irrigation, development and environmental preservation. As an institutional partner of this conference, the Department affirms its role in promoting innovative and sustainable solutions for the benefit of the region and its stakeholders.

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur is a region in the south of France that combines the Mediterranean coastline, mountain ranges, and picturesque Provençal villages.
It embodies a sun-soaked lifestyle, blending economic dynamism, rich cultural heritage, and outstanding natural landscapes.

From north to south, Marseille will surprise you with its many facets. Seaside, flower-filled streets and natural areas, there's something for everyone.

The Rhône-Mediterranean-Corsica Water Agency is a public institution under the Ministry of the Environment, dedicated to water preservation. It collects water charges paid by all users. Every euro collected is reinvested in local authorities, economic stakeholders, and the agricultural sector to combat pollution and make better use of available water, through a multi-year intervention program.

In addition, the Water Agency facilitates dialogue with local stakeholders and produces and disseminates knowledge on water.