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Improved Water Governance

Improved Water Governance

Our goal is to contribute to integrated, transparent and participatory governance processes, as cornerstones to ensure the sustainable and equitable use of water resources and to expand the delivery of clean water supply and sanitation services to all.

 

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Informed International Policy

Informed International Policy

SIWI informs and engages in collective efforts to raise awareness on water’s key role for sustainable development and climate resilience. SIWI believes that through cooperation and partnership building, we can set fair, inclusive, and forward-looking strategies for climate adaptation and mitigation, and for a wise use of the world’s water resources. By remaining a neutral advisory body, SIWI is able to keep its focus on water issues and not be influenced by political affiliations.

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Water and Climate

Water and Climate

The climate crisis is a water crisis. To tackle the climate crisis, we must understand how it is intrinsically linked to changes in the water cycle. We need to prepare ourselves for a future with more severe droughts and floods, with more unpredictable rainfall patterns and dramatically rising sea levels. Our best chance is to focus on smart, water-related solutions that build resilient societies and ecosystems whilst cutting greenhouse gas emissions and improving carbon storage. This is the next generation of climate solutions.

 

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Cooperation Over Shared Waters

Cooperation Over Shared Waters

Regional cooperation on transboundary waters is a public good that benefits all parties and can open new opportunities for riparian states to sustainably develop water resources. SIWI helps basin actors to engage in transboundary processes with a long-term perspective of promoting both security and development, and encourages a holistic approach that includes the perspectives of other affected sectors. By employing tools such as modelling, SIWI enables decision makers to gain understanding of risks, benefits and opportunities associated with different strategies.

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UPCOMING WEBINAR | March 8

SIWI and Swedish Water House are gathering the greatest minds in water for a series of Water Dialogues. Next in the series: Innovative Water Solutions with Stockholm Water Prize Laureate Dr. Peter Morgan

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