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Participants of the source-to-sea capacity development workshop in Hoi An, Vietnam. Photo by IUCN Vietnam

News.Dec 15, 2021

Benefits of source-to-sea management recognized for strategic use in municipal planning

Hoi An city in Viet Nam is developing an innovative municipal strategic plan that will incorporate source-to-sea management and help solve the environmentally pesky plastic litter problem.

Modern tubewell near oasis in Algeria. Photo by Water Alternatives Photo

News.Dec 15, 2021

Shared aquifers: The international community comes together

There are now 468 transboundary aquifers identified, covering – or underlying – almost all nations. This was presented at UNESCO’s conference on International Shared Aquifer Resources Management (ISARM), on 6–9 December 2021.

Feature.Dec 13, 2021

SIWI’s new look – it’s not just about the logo

SIWI’s new visual identity is intended to highlight the importance and diversity of our work towards a more water-wise world. We caught up with brand manager Emy Welin to learn more about the benefits of a carefully considered visual branding, and the thinking behind making SIWI look good for its fourth decade.

Hammerforsen dam discharge, during the flood period, Sweden

Feature.Dec 10, 2021

Human rights and water resources for a healthy and sustainable environment: What SIWI does in the field

Whilst strengthening the framework to protect human rights relating to the environment, the Council resolution on the right to a healthy environment (R2HE) requires further backing from the world community, and institutes such as SIWI, to push governments to realize the claims and entitlements for all.

Question mark made of green leaves, floating in dark blue water with bubbles all around

News.Dec 7, 2021

Do you really know water? 10 questions to test your knowledge

Are you a water expert or new to the water world? How much do you really know about water?

Fisherman of Mekong river in action when fishing of sunrise

Feature.Dec 6, 2021

The human right to a safe, clean, healthy, and sustainable environment: the legal nitty-gritty

The right to a healthy environment (R2HE) is essential for the full enjoyment of all human rights. It is inextricably related to the rights to life and health, as well as other rights such as to safe drinking water.

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Feature.Dec 1, 2021

Inkludering och samarbete i klimat- och vattenarbetet vägen framåt efter COP26

Vatten spelade en huvudroll på klimattoppmötet COP26 i Glasgow i november. Den så kallade Water Pavilion samlade, under bland annat SIWI’s leding, forskare, beslutsfattare, näringsliv och civilsamhälle för diskussioner om kopplingarna mellan vatten och klimat.

Indian gambler from Yang with a palate in a traditional canoe, green natural rainforest with mangrove background, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea, Tufi

Feature.Dec 1, 2021

Human rights, water resources, and governance for a healthy and sustainable environment

SIWI’s focal point on the human rights-based approah and advisor on water policy and rights, Dr Jenny Grönwall, highlights how the ‘new’ UN resolution recognizing safe, clean, healthy, and sustainable environment as a human right is critical for a water wise world.

BASF chemical plant in Ludwigshafen, Germany. By Joerg Steber

News.Nov 23, 2021

Influencing sustainable water management through strategic investment decisions

A new report by Dr Thérèse Rudebeck and Sarah Breslin presents a clear case that investors not only can, but must ensure that financial flows have a positive water impact for a water wise world to be possible.

HAJJAH , YEMEN – March 20, 2021: Children fetch water by donkeys from an agricultural well, amid an acute water crisis (Mohammed al-wafi / shutterstock)

Feature.Nov 22, 2021

Governing aquifers across borders is critical for cooperation and peace

When talking about conflict, cooperation, and peace, groundwater – invisible under our feet – may not be the first water resource that comes to mind. However, as competition mounts over freshwater, the interest in preserving shared aquifers increases.

3d globe on the water. Elements of this image furnished by NASA.

News.Nov 12, 2021

SIWI: “COP26 is a step forward for water in climate action”

The UN climate conference COP26 meant a big step forward in the recognition of the role of nature for climate action, SIWI says in a statement. But it is worrying that there is so little trust between countries and insufficient support for countries in the Global South. SIWI is proposing solutions to overcome this with the help of water.

Water Pavilion at COP26: Peter Thomson, UN Special Envoy for the Ocean, speaking in front of a group of people sitting

News.Nov 12, 2021

Huge success for Water Pavilion at COP26

The verdict is still out on the legacy of the climate meeting COP26, but the SIWI-led Water Pavilion can only be described as a resounding success. Over the course of two weeks, decision-makers and negotiators from all over the world have benefited from the pavilion’s content and expertise.

Sarah Breslin, gender equality focal point at SIWI, speaking at the COP26 Water Pavilion in Glasgow

News.Nov 11, 2021

Why climate change is sexist and what to do about it

Climate change is not gender neutral; it is sexist. This was the message when SIWI’s focal point for gender, Sarah Breslin, spoke in a session during the climate meeting COP26 in Glasgow. She also outlined what more equal policies could look like.

A sign saying 'Time Is Running Out' showing a clock in shape of Earth ticking - at COP26 Youth march in Glasgow, UK, 6 November 2021

News.Nov 8, 2021

What to look for in the final week of COP26

Is this a turning point or is it just blah, blah, blah? The first week of the climate meeting COP26 in Glasgow certainly got mixed reviews. Here are the most important updates from a water perspective, including what to look for during the final week.

trees during a beautiful red sunset. Slovakia (Photo: portvis)

Feature.Nov 5, 2021

Analysis of NDC enhancement: Possible gaps

While it seems early to be anticipating the next NDCs, more foundational work on some topics will be required. For example, addressing transboundary concerns will require more engagement and exchange on activities. It will also require commitments of present and future NDCs between basin parties on a more regular basis as it can be difficult to incorporate transboundary matters within limited national preparation timeframes.

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