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.

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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.

Advocacy

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.

Advocacy

Advisory services

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.

Advisory services

Capacity development

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.

Capacity development

Dialogues and facilitation

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.

Dialogues & Facilitation

Knowledge and research

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.

Knowledge & Research

Collaboration

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.

Collaboration

Advocacy

Advisory services

Capacity development

Dialogues and facilitation

Knowledge and research

Collaboration

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.

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