About

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.

3/6/2025

Launch of the Valuing Water Community

Join this exciting launch event for the Valuing Water Community that will broaden the engagement and exchange of insights and experiences in applying the VWPs.

Organisers: Valuing Water Initiative, Deltares, GWP
When: 6 March 2025 15:00-16:30 CET
Zoom registration link: https://bit.ly/40W0eOx

About the Valuing Water Community

From 2019 to 2025, the Valuing Water Initiative (VWI), hosted by the Government of the Netherlands, has guided the implementation of the Valuing Water Principles (VWPs). Through its focus on finance, policy, gender advocacy, and youth leadership, the VWI has championed the integration of water’s diverse values into decision-making and its application across various fields. By convening stakeholders from different sectors and areas of expertise, the VWI has fostered a global movement to elevate the importance of the VWPs.

Building on this foundation, the Valuing Water Initiative (VWI), in partnership with the Global Water Partnership (GWP) and Deltares, is launching the Valuing Water Community to broaden the engagement and exchange of insights and experiences in applying the VWPs. Following the conclusion of the VWI programme in March 2025, the Valuing Water Community will continue to serve as the collaborative platform to foster global exchanges and collaborations on valuing water.

What is the Community for?

The Valuing Water Community aims to:

Encourage networking among diverse stakeholders to exchange knowledge and experiences related to inclusive water governance. This includes gender-focused water management, youth leadership, and regional initiatives like those in Latin America.

Promote dialogue and partnerships to support the development and use of effective water management tools, with a focus on empowering youth and integrating gender perspectives.

Showcase successful projects and initiatives that emphasise water governance and sustainability across sectors, particularly in the areas of gender equality, youth engagement, and Latin American water initiatives.

Share news, events, and case studies from different regions and sectors to build a comprehensive understanding of water’s value and encourage cross-sectoral cooperation.

Facilitate new research and project development by connecting experts, practitioners, and community members who share common interests in water governance and sustainability.

Raise awareness of water-related challenges, such as scarcity, governance gaps, and access issues, especially for marginalised groups like women and youth.

Foster the exchange of best practices for effective, inclusive, and sustainable water governance that supports long-term systemic change.

About the launch event

During the launch event we will be showcasing several valuing water initiatives and stories from around the world. We will also be launching the online community platform, a collaborative space where you will be able to post materials, exchange with others, and get updates about the latest news and opportunities related to valuing water. We look forward to having you with us at the launch event!

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