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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event dateGWP at COP28, the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai
COP28 UAE (Nov 30 to Dec 12) will see the world take stock of its progress on the Paris Agreement with the objective of providing a comprehensive assessment of progress since its adoption. This will help recalibrate climate action efforts with needs in order to bridge the gaps in progress.
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GWP Appoints New Executive Secretary
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Alan AtKisson as the new Executive Secretary of the Global Water Partnership.
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COP28: Transformative Climate Finance Day
On 11 December, GWP is co-curating the 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 at COP28 in the #Water4Climate Pavilion together with the Green Climate Fund and French Water Partnership.
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Winners of the Water Changemaker Innovations Award 2023 Announced
H.E. Dr. Mokgweetsi Masisi, President of Botswana and Chair of the Awards announced the three winners during the launch of the Africa Water Investment Action Plan at a side event at the ongoing COP28 conference, in Dubai.
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Would you Belize it?
The National Adaptation Plan for Water is an opportunity to explore how to address the deficiencies, to have a more integrated approach to the management of land and water resources and create opportunities to encourage partnerships with the private sector that benefit the economy, society and the environment.
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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.