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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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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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 dateCommunity-Led Watershed Management: Building Water Storage for Drought Resilience in South Asia
This webinar showcases community-led watershed management interventions across South Asia, highlighting innovative practices, measurable outcomes, and key lessons. It aims to inspire stakeholders to scale up these practices while strengthening collaboration among communities, government institutions, and development organisations.
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Global Water Partnership facilitates South-South GCF Direct Access Learning Exchange
Green Climate Fund (GCF) National Designated Authorities (NDAs) and Direct Access Entities (DAEs) from Sri Lanka, South Africa, Nepal, and Tunisia convened at the offices of the Development Bank of Southern Africa, in Midrand, South Africa from 10th to 13th February for a South-to-South learning exchange on GCF accreditation and programming.
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Global Water Partnership Embarks on Water Investment Transformation
USD 15 Billion to Be Leveraged by 2030 | H.E. Jakaya Kikwete, Former President of Tanzania, Appointed Co-Chair of Global Transformation Council (GTC)
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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.