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

Stay tuned on our progress

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    Gestión transfronteriza en la Cuenca del Plata: conservación de la biodiversidad, adaptación al cambio climático y gestión de riesgos de desastres

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    Tercera edición del Programa de Capacitación refuerza el compromiso de Bolivia con la gestión y gobernanza de aguas transfronterizas

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    Freshwater Challenge Business Supporter Program has officially launched

Putting change into action

Global level initiatives covering all aspects of sustainable water management

  • 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.

  • Al-Murunah

    Al Murunah is a five-year project funded by the UK Government that IWMI implements in partnership with IUCN. It aims to enhance water security in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and the Occupied Palestinian Territories by integrating nature-based solutions for water and agricultural water management.

Explore the latest resources related to our initiatives

La Diplomacia del Agua
  BRIDGE     Briefing  
FileAction
SpanishDownload
Strategic priorities for trans-boundary water cooperation in the Sekong, Sesan and Sre Pok (3S) Basins
  Asia Region     BRIDGE     Report  
FileAction
EnglishDownload
Common Framework for Water Ecology Assessment in the 3S Basins
  BRIDGE     Report  
FileAction
EnglishDownload
Rapport de réalisation des Cartes Thématiques du Bassin du Lac Tchad
  BRIDGE     Report  
FileAction
FrenchDownload
Bâtir le dialogue pour améliorer la gouvernance transfrontalière des ressources en eau dans le BLT
  BRIDGE     Case Study     Western and Central Africa  
FileAction
FrenchDownload
Aguas Compartidas: Enfoques y herramientas para una mejor gestion del agua
  Andes     BRIDGE     Handbook  
FileAction
SpanishDownload