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

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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!

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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.

5/2/2024

Uniting nations for sustainable drought management: launching of a new platform for knowledge exchange

The Community of Learning and Practice on Drought Management for Central and Eastern Europe and Northern Mediterranean (CLP CEE & NM) was launched during a landmark event held on 22-24 April in Chisinau, Moldova.

15 countries were convened by United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) for the Interregional Meeting on Drought and Land Degradation Neutrality. Supported by GWP, this initiative signifies a collective effort to address the pressing challenges of drought management and sustainability across borders.

Throughout the event, participants engaged in group discussions, exploring avenues that would bring maximum value to members of the Community of Learning and Practice (CLP). With diverse perspectives and experiences at the table, the focus was on fostering collaboration and synergy among nations. Each country brought forth its unique challenges and aspirations, paving the way for a comprehensive approach to drought resilience.

A key highlight of the discussions was the participants' vision for the CLP. From developing robust national drought management plans to enhancing public awareness and capacity building, the shared vision underscored the importance of collective action in addressing drought risks. By harnessing innovation and leveraging grassroots initiatives, the CLP aims to chart a path towards a more resilient and sustainable future for all.

The launch of the CLP CEE & NM marks a significant milestone in the journey towards sustainable drought management. This regional CLP is part of a larger global initiative led by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) to support regions in enhancing their resilience to drought and land degradation. It is a response to a decision taken at COP 15, where Parties requested the UNCCD Secretariat to support and facilitate communities of learning and practice to pursue co-learning and collaboration for drought risk reduction and resilience capacity-building issues.These regional CLPs, including the CLP CEE & NM, will be presented at COP 16 in December 2024, highlighting the collective efforts towards sustainable solutions on a global scale.

With the support of stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, this initiative holds the promise of a brighter, more resilient future for Central and Eastern Europe, Northern Mediterranean, and beyond. We extend a warm invitation to stakeholders from Central and Eastern Europe and Northern Mediterranean to join the community, share experiences and engage with other professionals from the region, to help shape sustainable solutions for the region.

The UNCCD CLP is hosted on the IWRM Action Hub.

Page last edited: 5/2/2024