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News.Aug 21, 2023

Fostering innovation at World Water Week

Global crises such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and hunger are closely interlinked. Their progression heavily depends on how we value water resources. We can change the course if we innovate how we value and manage water.

Feature.Aug 15, 2023

The critical role of Indigenous Peoples’ knowledge for innovation

Interest in Indigenous Peoples’ knowledge has risen sharply in recent years. It is now seen as critical to science, conservation, and resilience. But in real life, many obstacles remain, and both the recent UN Water Conference and the upcoming World Water Week have sought new ways to amplify First Nation voices.

News.Aug 8, 2023

Green water investments – the future of Africa?

A major investment forum is taking place 8-9 August in Botswana, to shape policies to scale up rainfed agriculture in Africa. SIWI will present the business case to attract investments.

News.Aug 1, 2023

Felix Ngamlagosi: A pressing need for governments to invest in greenwater

What is greenwater? Why must governments in Africa invest in it, and what steps are they currently taking? What can we expect at the Zambezi Rainfed Agriculture Investment Forum in Botswana this August?

News.Jul 31, 2023

Sharing experiences of managing natural resources holistically – from source to sea

Feature.Jul 31, 2023

Understanding the value of water through indigenous wisdom

Voices from Indigenous communities show us a path in a forthcoming report coordinated by the UNDP-SIWI Water Governance Facility called Yaa Heen Koosge: Indigenous Peoples and Water Wisdom.

News.Jul 27, 2023

SIWI establishes new regional office in Amman

In early May, SIWI opened its regional office in Amman, Jordan. This marks a key step towards strengthening SIWI’s engagement in West Asia and North Africa (WANA) and improving water governance in the region.

News.Jul 19, 2023

New avenues in Jordan

On Monday. 1 May 2023, SIWI and the Water Diplomacy Center (WDC) at the Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST University) signed a declaration of intention for future cooperation, targeting fields such as research, education, and implementation of joint projects.

News.Jul 17, 2023

Following up on commitments – SIWI´s role at the HLPF

From 10-19 July at the UN Headquarters in New York, the 2023 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) will be formally reviewing a number of Sustainable Development Goals, including SDG6 on clean water and sanitation.

Feature.Jul 12, 2023

Why invest in rain?

Better rainwater management is key to more productive and sustainable agriculture in Africa. With the basic structures already in place, it s a lack of investment holding the continent back from reaching its full potential.

Feature.Jul 7, 2023

A guide to smarter water decisions

Two billion people lack access to clean water, droughts are on the rise and freshwater biodiversity has dropped by 80 percent. There is clearly a need for better water decisions. But how? Here is a guide to improved water governance.

News.Jul 5, 2023

5 things you should know about water and cities

Water is one of the greatest urban challenges, and how cities manage water has an enormous impact on the entire planet. This relationship is only getting more and more important as the world is urbanizing at record speed. Here are five things everyone needs to know especially if we are to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals for water and cities.

News.Jun 27, 2023

Water – a weapon of war or a tool for peace?

The role of water in conflicts is changing, with more attacks against environmental and civilian infrastructure. SIWI’s Dr Martina Klimes recently held a lecture describing the shifting security landscape and how water can be both a weapon and a victim of war – and sometimes a tool for peace.

Feature.Jun 22, 2023

Celebrating women in diplomacy: why does it matter for water?

To celebrate the anniversary of the International Day of Women in Diplomacy on June 24, the Gender Equality champion group at SIWI met with 5 women who are involved in diplomatic processes. They share their experience and strategies to advance, as a woman, in the diplomatic world.