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A top view photo of a crowd of young participants. At the centre is a young girl in a red dress and flashy necklace, with wavy golden hair. She is the SJWP winner.

News.Feb 11, 2023

Shining the spotlight on inequality in science

Today is the International day of women and girls in science. Initiated by the United Nations, this day aims to highlight the existing inequality in many scientific fields, and the need to establish a more diverse and inclusive academia. Failing that, we will inevitably miss out on essential scientific breakthroughs for a more sustainable future.

Building sanitation facilities, Guatamala.

Feature.Feb 10, 2023

Guatemala avanza a grandes pasos la mejora de su Política Nacional de Agua y Saneamiento

En colaboración con SIWI, la oficina de UNICEF en Guatemala está apoyando al Ministerio de Salud Pública y Asistencia Social (MPAS) en el proceso de mejora de la Política Nacional de Agua y Saneamiento en Guatemala.

Feature.Feb 9, 2023

Guatemala is taking big steps to upgrade its National Water and Sanitation Policy

Glacier floating on the horizon. A block of grey rock in the foreground.

News.Feb 7, 2023

Guide to 2023 – a crucial year for water

2023 is a special year. It could be the moment when the world finally wakes up to the gravity of the water crisis – and decides to do something about it. Hopefully, it will also be the breakthrough year when people understand how water can be a powerful tool to build resilient societies. Here is a guide to important events that could make this happen.

Cover of the Global Risk Report 2023 - Planet Earth with red continents, diagrams, lines and icons floating around. On dark blue background

News.Jan 12, 2023

The world’s top ten risks are all linked to water

All the ten worst risks facing humanity in the coming decade are closely linked to water. When reading the new Global Risk Report, world leaders should start rethinking how they manage water. They will find some important solutions.

Feature.Dec 21, 2022

Happy new year 2023

During 2022 we have seen water rise on the international agenda and assume a prominent place in almost all dialogues on development, sustainability, and our common future. This is a testament to water’s central role in tackling some of the greatest challenges of our time. As we now head into an exciting year for global water issues, it is crucial that we remain on this promising path.

conference room with a presenter, big screen on the stage and audiences sitting theatre style

Feature.Dec 20, 2022

Groundwater Summit 2022: The culminating event of the UN-Water year to make the invisible visible

Dec 14, 2022

SIWI to open new regional office in Jordan

SIWI will increase its presence in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region by opening an office in Amman, Jordan. This development can have a huge impact for water governance in MENA, and vice-versa, where the world can learn from the resilience of some of the most water stressed countries in the world.

sun setting behind a tree reflecting on water

Feature.Dec 14, 2022

How can we better manage our common water resources?

The Triple Frontera / Tríplice Fronteira, where the three borders of Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil converge, separated by the Iguazú and Paraná Rivers.

News.Dec 13, 2022

Coalition launches to strengthen commitment to transboundary water cooperation

With water stress on the rise in shared river basins and aquifers, over 30 governments and organizations decided to form the Transboundary Water Cooperation Coalition. SIWI is one of the proud members.

Montreal at dusk with urban skyscrapers viewed from Mont Royal

News.Dec 12, 2022

What you need to know about water at COP15

This week global leaders, scientists and advocates alike are gathering in Montréal, Canada for the 15th Biodiversity COP to reverse one major problem: human behaviour is driving biodiversity loss. Biodiversity can be part of the answer to challenges like water security, climate change and sustainable development – but only if we protect and restore it.

Peaceful seascape with wide horizon of a cloudy sky at sunrise and a turquoise see

News.Dec 9, 2022

Building momentum for water actions

The UN-Water meeting was held 5-6 December at UNESCO in Paris with the main agenda to prepare for the upcoming UN Water Conference in March 2023, which will be the first UN meeting solely about water since the UN Water Conference in Mar del Plata 1977.

Feature.Dec 7, 2022

Realizing the human right to a healthy environment: The water resources perspective

News.Dec 2, 2022

A brief history of soil and water

Soil is where food begins, but only if there is water. This World Soil Day, we reflect on the research and expertise that show how water stored in soil could hold the key to food security.

News.Nov 22, 2022

What is “loss and damage” in climate action and what does it mean for water?

When the climate conference COP27 ended, many low-income countries celebrated the decision to set up a finance mechanism related to “loss and damage”. But what does that really mean and why is it relevant for water? Here are a few questions and answers.

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