Against this backdrop, and within the context of its G20 Presidency, South Africa hosted the AU-AIP Africa Water Investment Summit to mobilise climate-resilient water and sanitation investments that advance water security, economic growth, and sustainable development across the continent. The session started by the co-hosts highlighting the political will needed to accelerate water investments in Africa and globally. "At AUDA-NEPAD, we see every investment in water as an investment in health, stability, and economic growth. Shaping the "Investments for Water" theme for the 2026 UN Water Conference interactive dialogue on financing, technology and capacity-building. Finally, Mercedes Vela Monserrate, CEO of GCFC, looked ahead to the 2026 UN Water Conference, saying, "GCFC is honoured to be supporting on the water finance track for the 2026 UN Water Conference."