Projects and programmes

We work with partners worldwide to strengthen water governance through dialogue, knowledge, and cooperation.

11 Projects

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Increasing the preparedness of Swedish port regions

Ports in Sweden are feeling the impact of climate change and other shifts in society. With this project, we look at today’s challenges and explore solutions for a safer future.

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InnWater

The InnWater project aims to promote social innovation, to renew multi-level and cross-sectoral water governance associated with economic and financial mechanisms, and to support EU Green Deal transitions while ensuring water system sustainability.

Okavango delta (Okavango Grassland) is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa (view from the airplane) - Botswana

International Centre for Water Cooperation

The International Centre for Water Cooperation generates and shares knowledge on water cooperation within and between countries. It is hosted by SIWI under the auspices of UNESCO.

Old growth forest in Jämtland, Sweden.

Locally Controlled Forest Restoration (LoCoFoRest)

LoCoFoRest, is a governance- and market-based training programme to improve capacity in sustainable forest restoration, local livelihoods, and forest ecosystem services.

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ReForMit

ReForMit studies how to secure resilient forest-based climate solutions amid knowledge gaps, global warming, and changing hydroclimatic conditions.

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Routledge Handbook of Water Diplomacy

The Routledge Handbook of Water Diplomacy offers practical tools and real-world examples showing how collaboration over water can build peace, trust, and resilience across borders and sectors.

The Euphrates River, as it flows through Turkey.

Shared Waters Partnership

The Shared Waters Partnership supports transboundary water cooperation in fragile and conflict-affected regions.

Small cabbage plantation on the outskirts of a settlement in Zambia.

Transforming Investments in African Rainfed Agriculture (TIARA)

How can rainfed agriculture contribute to improved food security and resilient societies in Africa?

Sunrise on the Mekong river in the NongKhai province, on the border of Thailand and Laos.

Water and peace

SIWI is a leading expert on water diplomacy and environmental peacebuilding. We generate knowledge, strengthen capacity, convene meetings to share experiences, and facilitate dialogues where water is a catalyst for conflict resolution and peace.

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Water-smart Forest and Landscape Restoration Tool​ (W-FLR)

SIWI’s Water-smart FLR Tool helps integrate water into forest and landscape restoration, strengthening sustainability, resilience, and long-term outcomes.

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