GrowingBlue // How Important Is the Nexus between Water and the Economy? The Case of Ecosystem Services
There's an old Western phrase, "Whiskey's for drinking; water's for war." The quip captures the significance of water - water is essential to…
ScienceNews // Global groundwater use outpaces supply - Measure reveals unsustainable use of world's aquifers
A handful of thirsty countries are guzzling their groundwater reserves much faster than those resources can be renewed. India, Pakistan, Saudi…
Foreign Affairs // No Wars for Water - Why Climate Change Has Not Led to Conflict
In short, predictions of a Water World War are overwrought. However, tensions over water usage can still exacerbate other existing regional…
Website // Land Matrix
The Land Matrix is an online public database that permits all users to contribute to and improve data on land deals, and for this data to be…
The Guardian // New international land deals database reveals rush to buy up Africa
World's largest public database lifts lid on the extent and secretive nature of the global demand for land: Almost 5% of Africa's agricultural land…
The Hindu // "Drain it, lose it," says new wetlands economics report
A major report that will help countries understand the economic value of inland wetlands, which cover a vast area of the earth's land surface and…
NEPAD // Africa: Pumps, Policies and Private Investment
As World Water Week draws to a close, a new report highlights the promise of small-scale irrigation schemes. "Water for Wealth and Food Security"…
Web Platform // UN-Water Activity Information System (UNW-AIS)
The UN-Water Activity Information System (UNW-AIS) is an online platform to present and share information on water-related projects and learning…
Learning Platform // UN CC:Learn
The One UN Training Service Platform on Climate Change (UN CC:Learn) is a collaborative initiative involving 33 multilateral organizations which…
Wiki Platform // Water Wiki
The IWA WaterWiki aims to provide a platform for the global water community to interact and share knowledge online. The site will be a reference for…
Web Platform // Transboundary Water Management (TWM) Database
Launched in October 2011 by the Swedish Water House, the Transboundary Water Database maps the activities, processes, and projects of - and tools…
Web Platform // Cap-Net - Capacity Building for Sustainable Water Resources Management
Cap-Net is an international network for capacity building in sustainable water management. It is made up of a partnership of autonomous…
Web Platform // Euro-Mediterranean Information System on Know-how in the Water Sector (EMWIS)
EMWIS is an initiative of the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership. It provides a strategic tool for exchanging information and knowledge in the water…
Toolbox // Global Water Partnership Toolbox
The Global Water Partnership Toolbox is a free and open database with a library of background papers, policy briefs, technical briefs, perspective…
Website // Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply and Sanitation (JMP)
This website is a resource for decision makers, researchers, and civil society at large to learn about the JMP's activities, the status of water…