Working towards a water secure world
The Global Water Partnership is a network of 2800+ water organisations that promotes the effective, efficient, and sustainable management of water resources around the world.
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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Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO) Establishes Transition Office for its Headquarters in South Africa
22 March 2025, Cape Town. To mark World Water Day, GWP announces a major milestone in the ongoing Global Transformation Agenda on Water Investments: the establishment of the headquarters of the Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO) Transition Office in South Africa
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event dateUnveiling the World Drought Atlas: Risks, Pathways, and Regional Perspectives
Join us for a two-part webinar series on the World Drought Atlas, where experts will present key findings and insights into the evolving challenges of drought worldwide. This webinar series is co-organised by CIMA, IVM-Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, UNU-EHS, GWP, and UNCCD.
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event dateWorld Water Week 2025
World Water Week 2025 will be held in Stockholm, Sweden, and online, from 24-28 August. This year’s theme is “Water for Climate Action”.
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Mobilising Commitments from G20 Leaders on Climate-Resilient Water Investments
Global Transformation Agenda to Launch in Cape Town for World Water Day 2025
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Investing in Women to Transform Water Investments
Advancing gender-responsive financing for a water-secure future on International Women’s Day 2025
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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 2800 organisations committed to building a water secure world.