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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World Water Day: Collaborate on water, build peace
No global security without water security, no water security without investing in water. This World Water Day, explore GWP’s work on transboundary waters, IWRM for peace and cooperation, Women in Water Diplomacy, and much more.
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Water Offsetting – a discussion under Earth05 series on Water Conservation in the Age of AI
The panel will delve into the impact of water management strategies, regulatory challenges, and corporate responsibility, in the context of the new EU AI Act – a legal framework on AI, which addresses the risks of AI and positions Europe to play a leading role globally.
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Seven countries geared to become international models for water leadership
Seven African, Middle Eastern and Asian countries have laid the foundation to becoming international models for water leadership after implementing a 3-year Global Water Leadership in a Changing Climate (GWL) Programme that helped them identify major challenges in water resources and services management as well as develop strategies to resolve them.
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Virtual exchange: Non-traditional data collection methods for strengthening drought management
Webinar where partners will present non-traditional initiatives on drought and drought impact data collection methods, including social media, text mining, and crowd sourcing, and their analysis from a researcher and practitioner perspective.
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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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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.