The world needs better water decisions
SIWI is a leading expert in water governance. We are change-makers, championing water solutions for a just, prosperous, and sustainable future.
SIWI mobilized to support follow-up to UN 2023 Water Conference
The UN 2023 Water Conference initiated a new era for water where it is considered as a global common good. Next, the world must embark on a mission to change the governance and economics of water at both the local and the global levels. Here, SIWI shares seven reflections on what lies ahead.
The next steps on the water journey
SIWI’s commitments to the Water Action Agenda will galvanize collective action
Transforming the economics for water
Follow SIWI to New York
On 22-24 March, the United Nations headquarters in New York will host a historic conference on freshwater. SIWI will play an active role to ensure that countries finally tackle the urgent water crisis and deliver on commitments already made.
Learn more about our positions and activitiesEvents
Water Cooperation for Accelerated SDG 2023 Agenda Implementation
A new generation of urban climate solutions
What’s next for water?
Climate Smart Agriculture Policy Dialogue
Unpacking freshwater’s role: Joint climate action through integrated approaches
At SIWI, we are experts in water policy and processes. For three decades, we have offered advice on water governance, water diplomacy, and cooperation over shared waters. As the world’s freshwater comes under growing pressure, this expertise is more needed than ever.
Raising the voice of water
How we manage water will determine if we achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and the climate targets. SIWI participates in different international processes to raise awareness of the role of water.
Supporting better water management
All sectors of society need to change how they use and manage water. SIWI offers advice on policies, regulations, and methods to make this possible.
Capacity-building for water stewards
In an era of global warming and increasing uncertainties, capacity-building is becoming more and more important. SIWI offers tailor-made training on a broad range of topics.
Facilitating important dialogues
With the right support, different stakeholders can start a dialogue that helps them understand each other’s viewpoints and develop mutually beneficial solutions.
Bridging science and policy
SIWI generates new knowledge and bridges the gap between science and policy. We also award the world’s most prestigious water award, the Stockholm Water Prize.
Bringing stakeholders together
We need many different meeting-places to discuss water-related risks and opportunities. One of SIWI’s most important roles is to provide platforms for discussions, knowledge exchange and the co-creation of solutions.
Why water
The water crisis is one of the greatest threats to life on Earth – but there are solutions. Learn more about how we can govern water more sustainably to tackle the planet’s gravest challenges, including the climate crisis, food security and biodiversity loss.