The 4th Edition of the Biennale of Luanda – Pan-African Forum for the Culture of Peace and Non-Violence
Dates: 22–23 October 2026
Venue: Luanda, Republic of Angola
Theme: “Strengthening Water Governance in Africa as a Tool for Conflict Prevention, Mediation and Resolution”
Overview
The 4th Edition of the Biennale of Luanda – Pan-African Forum for the Culture of Peace and Non-Violence – will take place in Luanda, Angola, on 22–23 October 2026. Jointly organised by the African Union (AU) and the Government of the Republic of Angola, through the National Biennale Management Office, in partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the Biennale promotes the prevention of violence and the resolution of conflicts through cultural exchanges, intergenerational dialogue and cooperation.
Under the theme “Strengthening Water Governance in Africa as a Tool for Conflict Prevention, Mediation and Resolution,” the 2026 edition will examine how inclusive water governance and the shared management of water resources can help prevent tensions, strengthen regional cooperation and advance lasting peace across the continent.
Aligned with the African Union’s 2026 theme on sustainable water availability and safe sanitation systems, the Biennale will highlight the role of equitable access to safe drinking water and sanitation, as well as inclusive, scientifically informed governance of shared water resources, as instruments for conflict prevention, mediation, peacebuilding and sustainable development.