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! 
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.
The 2010 Stockholm Water Prize Leaureate is announced: Dr Rita Colwell, an American public health pioneer receives 2010 Stockholm Water Prize. 
60% of the world's 227 largest rivers are severely fragmented by dams, diversions and canals, leading to the degradation of ecosystems. 
