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News.May 18, 2026

From commitments to implementation: signals emerging from Istanbul

SIWI’s latest Insight Brief from the Istanbul International Water Forum highlights growing pressure across the global water agenda to move from commitments toward implementation, resilience, financing, and practical cooperation.

News.May 18, 2026

SIWI launches initiative on green water

SIWI is launching a new initiative focused on green water, with support from the Global Challenges Foundation.

Policy publications.May 14, 2026

SIWI Insight Brief: 5th Istanbul International Water Forum

A SIWI Insight Brief analysing key discussions and emerging signals from the 5th Istanbul International Water Forum, including implementation, resilience, financing, and cooperation across the global water agenda.

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News.May 12, 2026

Central Asia and Afghanistan: water cooperation at a critical juncture

Water stress is rising in the Amu Darya Basin across Central Asia and Afghanistan. A new SIWI report highlights growing risks and the need for more inclusive regional cooperation.

Feature.May 7, 2026

Signals shaping the global water agenda in 2026

SIWI launches a video series on the signals shaping the global water agenda in 2026, exploring how governance must evolve from ambition to implementation.

May 4, 2026

SIWI and KTH strengthen research partnership on water governance

SIWI and KTH Royal Institute of Technology partner to advance water governance research, linking science and policy in a changing climate.

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May 4, 2026

Seeing the water story in 2026

SIWI engaged journalists at the Society of Environmental Journalists conference in Chicago, sharing practical tools to strengthen water reporting ahead of key global events in 2026.

Apr 24, 2026

Indigenous Peoples’ lands and the invisible architecture of rain

New study from SIWI shows how Indigenous Peoples’ lands generate rainfall across regions, highlighting their role in climate resilience, water security, and transboundary water systems.

Apr 24, 2026

Indigenous Lands Moisture Tracking Project: A global analysis of terrestrial moisture recycling

New global study shows how Indigenous Peoples’ lands generate rainfall and sustain water cycles beyond their borders—highlighting their role in climate resilience and water security.

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Apr 23, 2026

From ambition to implementation: Governing water in 2026

As 2026 emerges as a defining year for water, SIWI outlines how governance must evolve across the key water moments during the year.

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Apr 23, 2026

Turning rivers into bridges: Introducing students to water diplomacy

Students across Europe explored water diplomacy with SIWI’s Martina Klimes, learning how countries cooperate over shared rivers through debate and negotiation exercises.

Policy publications.Apr 23, 2026

Governing water as a system

A policy brief outlining five shifts to strengthen water governance, align climate and finance, and support resilient, system-based decision-making.

Guidance, methods and frameworks.Apr 23, 2026

Teaching materials: Water diplomacy – Turning rivers into bridges

Teaching materials introducing water diplomacy through a classroom simulation on shared rivers, including lesson plan, handouts and role-play exercises.

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News.Apr 4, 2026

New SIWI Insight Briefs track how the water agenda is taking shape

SIWI launches Insight Briefs tracking how global water discussions evolve across key events in the lead-up to the 2026 UN Water Conference.

Policy publications.Apr 4, 2026