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.

Learn

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.

Global

3/21/2025

Global Outlook Council on Water Investments established to engage G20 leaders

Comprising current and former Heads of State, global leaders, and senior public and private sector representatives, the Global Outlook Council on Water Investments will lead high-level engagement with G20 countries and other global leaders to transform water security systems amid the global climate emergency.

The Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO) and its Regional Water Partnerships around the world are embarking on a Global Transformation Agenda to accelerate and scale up mobilisation and deployment of climate-resilient water investments. At least USD 15 billion will be leveraged by 2030 and USD 500 million mobilised for GWP partners in collaboration with G20 member countries, Multilateral Development Banks, Climate Funds, and other partners.

H.E. Jakaya Kikwete, Former President of the Republic of Tanzania, has been appointed as the founding Co-Chair of the High-Level Global Outlook Council on Water Investments, which will drive the Transformation Agenda at the highest level of global leadership.

Honorable Pemmy Majodina, Minister of Water and Sanitation, South Africa, has accepted the invitation to join the Council in her capacity as host Minister responsible for water and sanitation in South Africa, the current Chair of the G20.

Mr Henk Ovink, former Dutch Water Envoy, was nominated by the Netherlands and accepted the role with honour.

"I am honored to announce my participation in the Global Outlook Council, joining esteemed leaders such as H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete and Hon. Pemmy Majodina. This council collaborates closely with G20 leaders to position water as a fundamental pillar for sustainable development”, said Henk Ovink, Executive Director, Global Commission on the Economics of Water, in a High-Level Consultation on Mobilising Commitments, held on 19–20 March, in Cape Town, South Africa.

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