We put water at the center of development
The Global Water Partnership is a network of 3000+ water organisations that promotes the effective, efficient, and sustainable management of water resources around the world.
The Network
We provide a platform where water actors at global, regional, national, and local levels can share water insights, access technical assistance and policy guidance for the smart management of water resources.
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Water intelligence
We strengthen management and governance processes by ensuring our 3000+ partners are networked and share data.
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Policy guidance
A multi-stakeholder action network, GWP leverages global policy frameworks to shape new ways of managing water.
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Governance readiness
We are advancing the sound governance and management of water resources by supporting the preparedness of institutions.
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Communication
Our team of global communications officers facilitates cross-network activities and learning.
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The Ripple Effect: Investing in Women, Water, and the World
Why investing in water is good for women, and investing in women is good for the world. A blog post by GWP's Alan AtKisson and Jaehyang So, on the occasion of International Women's Day 2024.
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World Water Day 2024
World Water Day, held on 22 March every year, is an annual United Nations Observance focusing on the importance of freshwater, raising awareness of the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water. The theme of World Water Day 2024 is ‘Water for Peace’.
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7 countries develop response strategies for climate-resilient water management
Lilongwe, Malawi, March 14, 2024 – Leaders from seven African, Middle Eastern and Asian countries including high-level delegates from UNICEF, the British High Commission in Malawi and the Global Water Partnership are meeting in Lilongwe, Malawi, to assess efforts made in the seven countries towards building more climate-resilient water services under the multi-partner Global Water Leadership (GWL) Programme.
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10th World Water Forum
On 18-24 May 2024, heads of state, heads of international organizations, high-level government officials, experts, scholars, entrepreneurs and economists from all over the world will gather in Bali, Indonesia to attend the 10th World Water Forum with the collective goal of 'Water for Shared Prosperity'.
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Driving progress on IWRM: Insights from the 2023 data drive
Between 2017 and 2023, global performance on implementing integrated water resources management (IWRM) increased from 49% to 57%. However, the current rate of progress would need to at least double in order to meet the 2030 goal on clean water and sanitation (SDG 6).
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Integrated Water Resources Management
GWP works with countries and partners to implement integrated water resources management (IWRM) at all levels in support of SDG 6.5.
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Climate Adaptation
GWP introduces water-specific insights into national dialogues, planning, and investments associated with climate resilience-related development priorities.
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Transboundary
GWP works across sectors and administrative borders to identify solutions that can promote sustainable transboundary water resources management.
Our results
Our vision is a water secure world.
80+ Countries
From 2014 to 2019 GWP’s Country and Regional Water Partnerships supported over 80 countries in managing their water resources, manifested in more than 200 water governance outcomes.
1.5 € Billion
From 2010 to 2020, GWP supported water resources and climate resilience investments worth more than 1.5 € billion.
Become a partner
Become our partner and engage with over 3000 organisations committed to building a water secure world.