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GWP’s VISION is a water secure world. Our MISSION is to advance governance and management of water resources for sustainable and equitable development.

OUR UNIQUE VALUE: GWP mobilises action on the global water crisis through a unique combination of social capital, shared values, credibility within the global water community, bottom-up orientation, and expertise. A network of networks, we ensure the ‘voices of water’ can inﬂuence local, national, regional, and global development priorities. We are committed to our role as a neutral convener and respected for our focus on inclusiveness and sustainability.

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GWP creates and communicates information about integrated water resources management which contributes to improved water governance and, ultimately, water security.

Together with our Partners, we provide knowledge resources and capacity building activities for solving water problems.

Partner

Institutional Partners are the basis of GWP's multi-stakeholder partnership. A strong, diverse partnership can bring about the changes needed to achieve a water secure world. In this section, learn about the benefits of being a Partner and meet a few who already are. We invite like-minded organisations to join us!

GWP Regions

This is where you can find links to the websites of our Regional Water Partnerships (RWPs). RWPs are closest to the countries where we work. They share knowledge and learning across national boundaries and are expected to have an open, inclusive, and gender-sensitive policies for bringing together as wide a group of stakeholders as possible to solve water problems.

12/2/2024 - 12/13/2024

GWP@ UNCCD COP16

UNCCD COP16 is set to be the largest conference in the Convention's history, with high expectations for impactful outcomes, particularly in addressing drought. Held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 2-13 December 2024, this COP will bring together global leaders, experts, and stakeholders to accelerate solutions for land restoration, resilience to drought, and sustainable land management under the theme “Our Land. Our Future.”

At UNCCD COP16, GWP will play an active role through several events, highlighting its commitment to combating drought and building resilience to climate impacts.

A key focus will be the Communities of Learning and Practice on Drought Management, which GWP is helping the UNCCD establish and coordinate. The CLPs are peer-to-peer knowledge-sharing and co-learning initiative aiming to strengthen the capacities of UNCCD National Focal Points (NFPs), Science and Technology Correspondents (STCs), and other key stakeholders involved in drought management and efforts to combat desertification.

Another key feature of GWP’s participation will be showcasing the work of the Integrated Drought Management Programme (IDMP), a joint initiative with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), which will be especially prominent on Resilience Day. As a co-organizer of this day, alongside the World Bank, WMO’s collaboration with GWP underscores their shared goal of strengthening global resilience to droughts and water scarcity.

GWP’s activities

GWP’s planned events at COP16 reflect a multifaceted approach to drought management and resilience-building. Through these sessions, GWP aims to strengthen collaborative efforts and highlight the essential role of multi-stakeholder partnerships in advancing resilience to land degradation and drought. These efforts are crucial to achieving COP16’s goals of enhancing drought preparedness, building resilient communities, and promoting sustainable land management practices.

Sessions (Arabia Standard Time)

4 DECEMBER

Financing the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem (WEFE) nexus to combat desertification, drought and land degradation
At 11:00-12:30, location: ICESCO's Pavilion, Blue Zone
GWP Speaker: Alex Simalabwi, Regional Coordinator of GWP Southern Africa

9 DECEMBER

Introducing The Drought Tracker, a pilot crowdsourcing tool for monitoring drought impacts and conditions in Africa
At 18:00-19:30, location: MET05
GWP speaker: Gergana Majercakova, Senior Learning Specialist
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10 DECEMBER

Resilience through Early Warning Systems
11:00-12:30, location: TBD
GWP speaker: Valentin Aich, Senior Water & Climate Specialist
Building Resilience to Hydro-Climatic Events
At 11:00-13:00, location:UNCCD COP16 Green Zone Pavilion 4
GWP speakers: Gergana Majercakova, Senior Learning Specialist, Laurent-Charles Tremblay-Lévesque, IWRM & Knowledge Management Specialist, Valentin Aich, Senior Water & Climate Specialist
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Catalyzing Drought Resilience: The Integrated Drought Management Programme
At 15:30-17:00. Location: TBD
GWP speaker: Valentin Aich, Senior Water & Climate Specialist

Outcomes of Drought Resilience +10 Conference: From Geneva to Riyadh and Beyond
At 18:00-19:30, location: TBD
GWP speaker: Valentin Aich, Senior Water & Climate Specialist

11 DECEMBER

Launch of the Communities of Learning and Practice on Drought Management
At 9:00-10:30, location: MET-04
GWP speakers: Gergana Majercakova, Senior Learning Specialist, Laurent-Charles Tremblay-Lévesque, IWRM & Knowledge Management Specialist

12 DECEMBER

Early Warning Systems: Small Holder Farmer in IGAD Region
At 11:00 to 12:00, location: TBD
GWP speakers: Gergana Majercakova, Senior Learning Specialist, Laurent-Charles Tremblay-Lévesque, IWRM & Knowledge Management Specialist, Valentin Aich, Senior Water & Climate Specialist

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