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


2012 World Water Week

Welcome to Stockholm International Water Institute

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.

In Focus

Take an active part in the 2012 World Water Week in Stockholm!
Submit an abstract or event proposal before 15 February.

Publications

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

Stockholm Water Prize

Professor Stephen R. Carpenter of Zoology and Limnology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA, is the 2011 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate! Learn more