Policy Advice

Good policies, based on the latest knowledge and understanding, lead to better water decision making. See what SIWI recommends on issues ranging from coping with water scarcity to climate change! Read more

World Water Week



Welcome to SIWI

The Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) is a policy institute that seeks sustainable solutions to the world’s escalating water crisis. SIWI manages projects, synthesises research and publishes findings and recommendations on current and future water, environment, governance and human development issues.

SIWI serves as a platform for knowledge sharing and networking between the scientific, business, policy and civil society communities. SIWI builds professional capacity and understanding of the links between water-society-environment-economy.

Explore this site to see how SIWI works for the poor, for the environment and for our shared future. Also see the SIWI video.

In Focus

See you at the World Water Week!
Please note that discounted online registration will run through September 3rd, 2010. Of course, registering on site will be possible during the event. Register online here.

Publications

Water Front 2010-2SIWI's publications database provides you with more than 20 years of research in water, sanitation, agriculture, environment, human development and other knowledge fields. Explorer the database!

Stockholm Water Prize

Dr Rita ColwellThe 2010 Stockholm Water Prize Leaureate is announced: Dr Rita Colwell, an American public health pioneer receives 2010 Stockholm Water Prize. Learn more