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GWP’s VISION is a water secure world. Our MISSION is to advance governance and management of water resources for sustainable and equitable development.

OUR UNIQUE VALUE: GWP mobilises action on the global water crisis through a unique combination of social capital, shared values, credibility within the global water community, bottom-up orientation, and expertise. A network of networks, we ensure the ‘voices of water’ can inﬂuence local, national, regional, and global development priorities. We are committed to our role as a neutral convener and respected for our focus on inclusiveness and sustainability.

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GWP creates and communicates information about integrated water resources management which contributes to improved water governance and, ultimately, water security.

Together with our Partners, we provide knowledge resources and capacity building activities for solving water problems.

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Institutional Partners are the basis of GWP's multi-stakeholder partnership. A strong, diverse partnership can bring about the changes needed to achieve a water secure world. In this section, learn about the benefits of being a Partner and meet a few who already are. We invite like-minded organisations to join us!

GWP Regions

This is where you can find links to the websites of our Regional Water Partnerships (RWPs). RWPs are closest to the countries where we work. They share knowledge and learning across national boundaries and are expected to have an open, inclusive, and gender-sensitive policies for bringing together as wide a group of stakeholders as possible to solve water problems.

7/14/2025

UNCCD CLP Learning Exchange on Combating Sand and Dust Storms

Sand and Dust Storms (SDS) continue to pose significant environmental, health, and socioeconomic challenges in many regions across the world. To mark the International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms, the UNCCD Global Communities for Learning and Practice (UNCCD-CLP) is convening a virtual expert meeting aimed at deepening understanding and catalyzing action on SDS-related issues.

📅 Date & time: 14 July 2025, 13:00-14:00
💻 Zoom registration: Register here

About this Event

This expert gathering will provide a platform for international specialists to share insights, exchange experiences, and explore recent advancements in SDS monitoring, forecasting, impact assessment, and mitigation. The event will feature presentations from four distinguished international experts, followed by an interactive Q&A session to engage participants and encourage collaborative dialogue.

Dust Source Mapping and Monitoring
Ali Darvishi Boloorani from the University of Tehran will present methods and tools used to identify, map, and monitor the sources and transport pathways of dust emissions.

Dust Forecasting
Enric Terradelas from AEMET and Alexander Baklanov from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) will share innovations in predictive modeling and early warning systems designed to support timely responses to SDS events.

Impact Assessment
Peter Tozer of Massey University will discuss the wide-ranging effects of SDS, including environmental degradation, public health risks, and economic losses.

Expected Outcomes

Increased understanding of the multifaceted challenges posed by SDS and the interlinkages with drought management and sustainable land management.

Strengthened collaboration and knowledge-sharing among experts, practitioners, and policymakers.

Actionable recommendations to inform future policies, programs, and international cooperation on measuring and combating SDS.

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