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.

Notes from the field

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    Empowering Mediterranean societies and individuals to tackle water security

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    La Comisión Binacional GIRH Ecuador – Perú avanza en la socialización de su Acuerdo y Reglamento

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    Semana Mundial del Agua 2025: ¿Qué pasará si seguimos ignorando que el agua, fuente de vida, también puede agotarse?

Putting change into action

Global level initiatives covering all aspects of sustainable water management

  • Corporate Water Stewardship

    IUCN’s work involves engaging with businesses and their associations to strengthen policies and practices for integrating water, biodiversity and climate goals. We facilitate the development of collective action initiatives aimed at regenerating the water cycle and restoring freshwater ecosystems.

  • Water and Nature Initiative (WANI)

    Unlocking the potential for healthy river basins to build climate resilience and to sustain ecosystems and livelihoods.

Explore the latest resources related to our initiatives

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