Working towards a water secure world
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.
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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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GWP in Action – 2023 Annual Report is out!
Keen to get an overview of GWP’s work and impact? Look no further. Our 2023 annual report presents snapshots of a year of inspiring results, and includes stories that illustrate how our work advances global and national water security objectives and partnerships.
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GWP @ World Water Week 2024
Organised by SIWI, World Water Week 2024 aims to highlight water cooperation, for peace and security in its broadest sense. GWP and its network will co-convene, support and take part in various activities, both within the formal agenda of the Week but also side-events and other conversations outside the venue.
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Webinar series: The power of Nature-Based Solutions for wastewater & stormwater treatment
Join us to explore the power of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) for wastewater and stormwater treatment!
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GWP @ 10th World Water Forum in Bali: Water security, global security, and the future we want to build for shared prosperity
Last week, GWP – the only intergovernmental organisation solely focused on water – participated in a wide range of high-level and influential dialogues at the 10th World Water Forum, the world’s largest multi-stakeholder water conference, held once every three years.
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The AI imperative: accelerating water management processes in the era of climate change
If you are concerned about adapting to climate change – as you should be – then water is your principal worry. Suddenly there seems to be too much, or too little, or sometimes both, at different times. And the pattern is just too unpredictable. Which is just one of the reasons we need to start using AI.
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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.