Membership & Benefits

Connecting the Global Water Community

Membership at IDRA means joining the leading global network for the desalination and
water reuse community. Corporate members distinguish themselves as organizations
ready to address climate change and growing demand for fresh water by investing in
IDRA’s mission of connecting people and ideas to water solutions.

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Corporate Memberships

Corporate membership helps your company make business-building connections, gain visibility among industry decision-makers, and enhance the professional development of your staff. Includes access to the IDRA Handbook as part of the benefits package.

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Individual Memberships

Joining IDRA offers unmatched opportunities to build valuable connections, grow your network, and enhance your professional expertise. Includes access to the IDRA Handbook as part of the benefits package.

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Students, non-profit libraries and individuals from LDCs

Engaging with our programs provides students, non-profit libraries, and individuals from LDCs with unparalleled opportunities to access valuable resources, expand their knowledge base, and foster meaningful connections within their communities. Includes access to the IDRA Handbook as part of the benefits package.

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Benefits of Joining IDRA

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Benefits of Joining IDRA

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Educational Resources and Programs

IDRA provides educational resources to industry professionals and students through publications, including the IDRA Handbook, as well as other online resources, workshops, conferences, scholarships, and a fellowship program.

Global Outreach and Awareness

IDRA is committed to outreach that informs the international community about advanced water treatment solutions and their critical role in providing new and sustainable sources of fresh water around the world.

Advocacy for Advanced Water Treatment

IDRA advocates the development of advanced water treatment solutions and practices that lower costs, reduce energy requirements, and enhance environmental responsibility. We represent the global desalination community at water, energy and environmental conferences and events.

World Congress

IDRA’s biennial World Congress is the premier global event for the desalination and water reuse community.

Extensive Global Membership Network

IDRA serves members in 60 countries and reaches an additional 4,000 affiliate members from end users to financial institutions and from government organizations to academia.

Promoting Water Scarcity Solutions

IDRA works to promote water scarcity solutions as an NGO with recognized consultative status by the United Nations ECOSOC, and a member of the UN Water Special Framework for Water Scarcity in Agriculture (WASAG) hosted by the UN FAO Land and Water Division.

Class II

Individual Memberships

Joining IDRA offers unmatched opportunities to build valuable connections, grow your network, and enhance your professional expertise.

$150.00

Per Individual

Join IDRA

Reduced conference registration fee at the IDRA World Congress
Reduced fees at all Association activities including conferences, seminars and workshops
Complimentary conference Proceedings on IDRA website (full technical paper)
Complimentary On-Line Membership Directory
Annual subscription to IDRA Global Connections, IDRA’s Quarterly Publication
Eligibility to apply for the IDRA Channabasappa Scholarship
Eligibility to apply for the IDRA Fellowship Program
Eligibility for membership in the IDRA Young Leaders Program (age limits apply)
Complimentary copy of the IDRA Water Security Handbook, now also offered electronically in the members-only platform accessed by member login
Complimentary copy of Desalination at a Glance(the latest edition of IDRA’s ABCs of Desalting)

Class III

Students, non-profit libraries and individuals from LDCs

Available Class Memberships

Class III-A: Students

Class III-B: Non-Profit Libraries

Class III-C: Individuals from LDC’s

$30.00

Per student / library

Join IDRA

Reduced conference registration fee at the IDRA World Congress
Reduced fees at all Association activities including conferences, seminars and workshops
Complimentary conference Proceedings on IDRA website (full technical paper)
Complimentary On-Line Membership Directory
Annual subscription to IDRA Global Connections, IDRA’s Quarterly Publication
Eligibility to apply for the IDRA Channabasappa Scholarship
Eligibility to apply for the IDRA Fellowship Program
Eligibility for membership in the IDRA Young Leaders Program (age limits apply)
Complimentary copy of the IDRA Water Security Handbook, now also offered electronically in the members-only platform accessed by member login
Complimentary copy of Desalination at a Glance(the latest edition of IDRA’s ABCs of Desalting)

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