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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Top 30 Finalists for Water Changemaker Innovation Awards Unveiled; Innovations to Drive Climate Resilience
The Water Changemaker Innovation Awards 2023 is proud to announce the top 30 finalists selected from a pool of innovative and impactful projects dedicated to addressing water-related challenges worldwide. The finalists were announced during an event held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on 22 September 2023.
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Multi-stakeholder regional dialogues: Key ingredients for success
Jointly hosted by GWP and IW:Learn, the session focuses on the potential of regional dialogues to advance transboundary cooperation and explores practical challenges.
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2023 SDG Summit: A call to action from the Transboundary Water Cooperation Coalition
On the occasion of the 2023 SDG Summit in New York, 18-19 September, the Transboundary Water Cooperation Coalition calls Member States and all relevant stakeholders to act to protect and better manage transboundary waters in all basins and connected coastal systems worldwide.
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Meet the winners: overcoming gender-related challenges in the water sector in Pan Africa
We are happy to announce the 5 winners of the gender case study competition, launched in June by GWP and the #IWRMActionHub. The case studies demonstrate how gender equality and inclusion have been improved in water management and climate resilience actions in the Pan African region.
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Side Event: How IWRM Adapt Climate Change & Economic Development
September 11, we had the first side-event of the 18th World Water Congress on "How IWRM Adapt to Climate Change and Economic Development" in Beijing, China.
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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.