A comprehensive analysis of the Çorrush Reservoir and its surrounding systems undertaken under the GEF UNEP/MAP MedProgramme by GWP-Med delivers a clear, bankable package of interventions for decision-makers, project developers, and financiers, organized across five priority areas: reservoir and dam optimization, irrigation and drainage rehabilitation, climate-smart agriculture and water efficiency, renewable energy integration, and sustainable tourism development.
Africa’s leaders have placed water and sanitation at the heart of the continent’s development agenda, with a commitment to mobilise at least USD 30 billion annually for climate-resilient water security and WASH services by 2030. The AIP-PIDA Water Investment Scorecard, endorsed to strengthen accountability and engagement with investors, has become a primary instrument to track progress and guide action.
By minimising water leaks of the urban water distribution of the Municipality of Aigialeia, the Aigio Water Replenishment Project will save millions of liters of water annually and enhance the community's resilience to climate change impacts.
On September 29, 2025, the National Science Month event, "Agriculture and Water Conservancy: One Family, Yellow River Science Reaches Rural Areas," organized by GWP China Yellow River Basin Water Partnership and the Yellow River Institute of Hydraulic Research (YRIHR), was successfully held.
The UNDP-GEF Project “Supporting Sustainable Inclusive Blue Economy Transformation in African Small Island Developing States (African SIDS), through the African Union Commission and GWPSA, participated in an IW: Learn Twinning Exchange organised as part of the Global Environment Facility International Waters (GEF IW): LEARN 5 initiatives to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing between International Waters projects across regions. The exchange activities took place in Colombia and Belize from 27 October to 4 November 2025.
Stay connected with GWP-SEA through our Carousels, visual stories that spotlight milestones, campaigns, and regional highlights. Launched in 2025, this format brings our work and partnerships to life in an engaging, easy-to-follow way. Browse past Carousels here and see how we capture the spirit of water action across Southeast Asia.
Indonesia, 10 November 2025 — The Department of Geophysics, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), hosted a webinar titled “Jejak Peradaban Nusantara” or translated as “Traces of Nusantara Civilization” to explore the origins and legacy of Indonesia’s civilization. The event aimed to introduce the nation’s rich and genuine cultural heritage and inspire further study and adaptation of ancient wisdom for today's and future generations.
