Today, the United Nations has released its "World Water Development Report 2025", focusing on the critical role of mountains and glaciers as the planet’s "water towers." The report highlights the alarming challenges facing these vital ecosystems, which supply freshwater to billions of people worldwide.
The transboundary GEF -UNDP CUVKUN Project, under implementation in Angola and Namibia, is inviting stakeholders to review its Social and Environmental Standards (SES) report.
Thalath, Vientiane Province Lao PDR | June 13, 2025 - The Lao People’s Democratic Republic took a decisive step forward in tackling water and climate challenges. A national stakeholder meeting brought together senior government officials, technical experts, and development partners to officially launch two vital strategic documents: The Preliminary Integrated Water Resources Management Action Plan 2026-2030 for (the) Lao PDR and Drought Management Framework in Laos.
The Global Water Partnership-Caribbean extends congratulations to The Water Resources Authority of Jamaica, as our Partner of the Year, 2024. The organisation has been dedicated to advancing sustainable water resource management, through efforts such as capacity building, that has impacted the enhancement of water management practices throughout the region.
From November 4 to 6, 2025, Bamako hosted a pivotal regional workshop under the REWaRD project- “Reversing Ecosystem and Water Resources Degradation Trends in the Volta Basin.” Implemented by the Volta Basin Authority (VBA) and the Global Water Partnership – West Africa (GWP-WA), with support from UNEP, IUCN, and the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the project aims to strengthen ecological resilience and participatory governance across six West African countries.
The Global Water Partnership-Caribbean (GWP-C) is pleased to announce an extension for the submission of papers and posters for the upcoming Third Virtual Caribbean Science Symposium on Water (CSSW) scheduled for March 2025.
