The year 2023 was a remarkable year for GWP as the organization draws towards the end of its global strategy 2020-2025.
In Central Africa, great strides were made by all five countries (Cameroon, Chad, Central African Republic, Republic of Congo and Sao Tomé and Principe) in the region to advance the implementation of Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) and to address challenges related to climate change, gender equality in the water sector amongst other things.
The Pungwe River basin, shared by Zimbabwe and Mozambique, is rich in plant and animal diversity. However, the ecosystem is now under threat from human activities. In 2023, Global Water Partnership Southern Africa (GWPSA) commissioned an Environmental Flow (EFlows) assessment to understand how the Pungwe River Basin and its ecosystems work, the findings of which will help in managing the river and protecting its natural environment.
In Mid-July, 2025, GWP China, in collaboration with its local partner, the Hydrological Survey and Research Center of Hebei Province, has been making preparations for the establishment of the Groundwater Committee of Global Water Partnership China in Hebei Province. The Hydrological Survey and Research Center of Hebei Province will serve as the host institute for the Committee.
On the occasion of the first National Science Month, in response to the call from the China Association for Science and Technology and the Ministry of Water Resources, China, focusing on the theme "Science and Technology Change Life, Innovation Wins the Future," GWP China Yellow River Basin Water Partnership and the Yellow River Institute of Hydraulic Research organized two events named "The Yellow River with You: Yellow River Science Reaches Communities."
The Regional Council of GWP SAS nominated the Executive Director/CEO of GWP Pakistan/Pakistan Water Partnership (PWP), Mr Sardar Muhammad Tariq as the new Regional Chair (Interim), starting from 15 January 2024 through the end of the year.
The first meeting of the Expert Working Group for Water Sector Climate Resilience that will act as an advisory body was established within the framework of the Green Climate Fund project, marking a bold step towards institutional cooperation.
