Global Water Partnership

08/04/2026

08/04/2026

🌱 𝗘𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗮

GWP is an official delivery partner for countries aiming to access funding through the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness Programme.

In this series, we’re exploring progress in some of the countries we work with.

Ghana has officially launched the implementation of the AU-AIP Multi-Country GCF Readiness Project, implemented by Global Water Partnership Southern Africa, on behalf of the African Union Commission and financed by the GCF.

💧 On 23 February, a Readiness Needs Assessment Validation workshop helped create awareness about the requirements and gaps that need to be closed for the country to access and manage GCF funds.

💧 On 24 February, Ghana kick-started the development process of a Investment Programme, at an inception and stakeholder engagement workshop.

💧 On 25-27 February, nine aspiring GCF Direct Access Entities were trained on accreditation and implementation pathways.

Next step for the country is to develop a financing strategy as well as a roadmap for implementation.

For more on the AU-AIP GCF Readiness Programme 👉 https://aipwater.org/au-aip-multicounty-gcf-readiness-project/

26/03/2026

📌 Save the date!

Join us for a joint IDMP - FAO virtual exchange on Institutional Coordination for ! ⬇️

📅 14 April 2026
⏳ 13:00 - 14:30 CEST

Drought affects all aspects of our society, environment, and economy. Its multi-dimensional impacts underscore the need for well-coordinated drought management, especially in mitigation efforts.

Together, we’ll explore how effective institutional coordination can enhance drought preparedness, strengthen response efforts, and build long-term resilience.

💡Selected contributors will have the opportunity to showcase their projects and initiatives. Do you want to present your work?

Learn more and register 🔗 https://www.droughtmanagement.info/news/joint-idmp-fao-virtual-exchange-on-institutional-coordination-for-drought-resilience/

24/03/2026

💧🌍 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝟳 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀

To commemorate this year’s , GWP Centroamérica highlights its 2022 publication:

📘 -Focused Planning Guide for Public Policies on and (published in Spanish under the original title “Herramienta de planificación con enfoque de género en políticas públicas de agua y cambio climático”).

Explore the publication and learn its 7 essential steps to incorporating a gender approach in public policies on climate change and water resources management 👉 https://lnkd.in/gu2sTuSd

24/03/2026

💧🌍 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲

Through consultation processes for Integrated Water Resources Management Action Plans in Chile and Ecuador, GWP Sudamérica helped advance women’s participation in . The processes highlighted gender gaps, encouraged more inclusive engagement, and supported recognition of women’s roles in leadership, climate adaptation, and community resilience.

Explore the details (articles in Spanish):

Ecuador advances its climate-focused IWRM Action Plan (2026–2030) 👉 https://lnkd.in/ggySieAV

Chile concludes its IWRM Action Plan process 👉 https://lnkd.in/gVaZeyUx

23/03/2026

💧👣 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲

How much is really behind the things we use every day – and how can that knowledge drive better decisions?

Water footprints reveal the hidden behind our food, products, and services, helping us understand the real pressures on our water resources.

Join this interactive webinar led by the Danida Fellows Water Community, in collaboration with the Danida Fellowship Centre, GWP, and the Water Footprint Network, to explore how water footprint approaches can move beyond theory into practical, real-world impact.

What to expect:

💧 A clear introduction to water footprint concepts
💧 Real-world examples from agriculture, business, and policy
💧 Practical tools and insights you can apply in your own work

Whether you're a practitioner, policymaker, or simply interested in sustainable water use, this session will give you actionable perspectives to take forward.

Learn more and sign up 👉 https://lnkd.in/eq6cb8v5

23/03/2026

📖♀️ Following a regional, -focused panel discussion on Friday, Global Water Partnership-Caribbean launched two publications for this year’s .

Policy brief: A strategic guide on why gender equality is the backbone of sustainable 👉 https://lnkd.in/gHhNQ5VG

Special edition newsletter on advancing sustainable and inclusive water governance in the Caribbean 👉 https://lnkd.in/ghr9Y7qi

In her Keynote Address to Friday’s Panel Discussion, Hon. Kerryne Z James, Minister of Climate Resilience, the Environment, and Renewable Energy of Grenada, said:

🗨️ “The 2026 World Water Day Theme reminds us of a fundamental truth: Water governance is never only about infrastructure or resource management; it is about justice, opportunity, and human dignity.”

🖥️ Watch full Keynote Address 👉 https://lnkd.in/gKPhktWF

23/03/2026

💧 This World Water Day 2026, we would like to highlight the essential role of women in the water sector. 🌊

In the focus: Monika Jetzin, a water professional with over 20 years of experience at GWP Hungary.

She inspires young people to engage with water and sustainability through initiatives like Danube Box, Danube Day, Danube Art Master, SDG for Kids, and the Stockholm Junior Water Prize Hungary.

Monika also supports international youth projects, including the European Youth Parliament for Water and Youth for Water and Climate, connecting education, communication, and cross-border cooperation. 🌱🌍

Her work empowers the next generation to protect rivers, biodiversity, and communities—showing that where water flows, equality grows.

Today, we celebrate her vision, commitment, and the invaluable impact she has had on youth and water governance in the Danube region and beyond. 💫

22/03/2026

💧🌍 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 & 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿

It’s , and this year’s theme, “Where Water Flows, Equality Grows,” is a call to move beyond participation – to power and leadership.

Ms. Jaehyang So, Chair of GWP’s Technical Committee, reflects on the need for the Global Transformation Agenda with women’s leadership at its heart.

Ms. So shares a call to action:
🗨️ “Break the glass ceiling in . The world MUST move beyond just consulting women... Let us commit to a future where women lead the world’s most critical investments.”

When women lead utilities, ministries, and financial institutions, we see stronger outcomes:
✔️ More transparent governance
✔️ Better risk management
✔️ Higher returns on investment

Research shows that inclusive water boards and executive teams can deliver up to 70% better project sustainability outcomes – bringing essential perspectives to long-term planning and climate resilience.

💙 When water flows through the hands of empowered leaders, equality grows for everyone.

Explore GWP’s 2026 World Water Day article 👉 https://gwpo-gwp.org/news/world-water-day-2026-where-water-flows-equality-grows/

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21/03/2026

💧🌍 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 & 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿

What if access to water didn’t take hours – but minutes?

In rural Pakistan, GWP Pakistan, in collaboration with the Tayaba Welfare International Association (TWIA), donated 390 “Help to Others (H2O) Wheels” to water – scarce communities in the Cholistan and Tharparkar deserts – transforming how water is collected and carried.

For many and , collecting can take hours each day, often involving long and unsafe journeys. The H2O Wheel – a simple but powerful innovation – allows households to transport up to five times more water, while reducing physical strain, improving health, and freeing up time for education and income-generating activities.

This is what this year’s theme, “Where Water Flows, Equality Grows,” looks like in practice.

GWP recognises that equitable access to water is foundational to gender equality and climate resilience. But access alone is not enough - we must also ensure that women are part of shaping the solutions and leading the investments that transform lives.

Because when water solutions are inclusive, their impact multiplies.

Watch the full video here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnO3CptCUYc

Global Water Partnership South Asia Tayaba.org

21/03/2026

💧♀️ 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀, 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀

As the frequency and severity of droughts continue to rise, the most vulnerable populations – particularly women and marginalised groups – experience the greatest impact.

In the leadup to this year’s -focused , we highlight this publication that highlights the role of women as agents of change and the contributions of all social groups in shaping effective , showing how national drought plans and policies can better integrate gender perspectives to boost impact and inclusivity.

Explore publication by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the World Meteorological Organization, GWP, and the Integrated Drought Management Programme (IDMP) 👉 https://lnkd.in/dqMhkdGQ

APFM IDMP Flood & Drought Management