The IUCN Water Knowledge Platform

Protecting and conserving our water resources

Water and Wetlands Team

Providing equitable access to clean water for all

We develop sustainable solutions for preserving vital water resources, committed to evidence-based and adaptive change in water resource management.

We bring together our extensive network of IUCN Members, experts, government and private sector partners to develop sustainable solutions to preserve our water resources.

Our initiatives and projects cover multiple areas such as integrated water resource management, environmental flows, water economics, watershed ecosystems, as well as river bank rehabilitation, and the effects of climate change on global water supply and distribution.

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SUSTAIN Champion Awards

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Empowering communities through land ownership in Kalambo district, Tanzania

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Landscapes in action

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Putting change into action

Global level initiatives covering all aspects of sustainable water management

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Source to Sea Action Platform

The source-to-sea approach recognizes that what we do on land and in rivers, lakes and aquifers can have impacts further downstream, along coasts and in the ocean. By taking these linkages into account, the approach applies a holistic view of the source-to-sea system, which will result in greater benefits for the entire system.

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SUSTAIN

Sustainability and Inclusion Strategy for Growth Corridors in Africa (SUSTAIN) is a 10-year initiative advancing sustainable food systems and productive landscapes in Tanzania and Mozambique. It drives climate-resilient development that balances economic growth, ecosystem stewardship, and social well-being — demonstrating how agriculture in Africa can thrive sustainably and inclusively.

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