Water resource Management
COP26 // Water, climate, and borders - The role of River Basin Cooperation for Climate Resilience
The Water Pavilion is a multimedia pavilion located in the Blue Zone throughout COP26 in Glasgow between 1 November and 12 November 2021. This online…
COP26 // Fueling Synergies through the Water-Energy Nexus - honouring Energy Day at the Water Pavilion
The Water Pavilion is a multimedia pavilion located in the Blue Zone throughout COP26 in Glasgow between 1 November and 12 November 2021. This online…
Online Session // Leapfrogging or treading water? Utilities picking up the pace at the water-energy-food nexus
The Global Water Operators’ Partnerships Alliance - a global network of public operators and their partners - led by UN-Habitat, is holding a free…
News // Water resources – defusing conflict, promoting cooperation
The DAFNE project, funded by the European Union, has developed a methodology for avoiding conflicts of use in transboundary rivers. The model-based…
Report // Water-Energy Nexus: Excerpt from the World Energy Outlook 2016
This excerpt from the World Energy Outlook 2016 looks at the critical interplay between water and energy, with an emphasis on the stress points that…
Policy Brief // From forecast to prevention: Acting on resource-related conflict risks
Early warning tools keep improving in their ability to predict resource-related conflict. However, preventive action on water, food and energy…
Report // The Water-Energy Nexus in Iran: Water-Related Challenges for the Power Sector
By Julia Terrapon-Pfaff, Thomas Fink, and Stefan Lechtenböhmer. This study explores the water-energy nexus' relevance to the Iranian electricity…
Bulletin Politique // De la prévision à la prévention : Agir sur les risques de conflits liés aux ressources
Les outils d’alerte précoce ne cessent de s’améliorer dans leur capacité à prévoir les conflits liés aux ressources. Cependant, l’action préventive…
Report // Sustainable Agriculture in India 2021: What we know and how to scale up
By Niti Gupta, Shanal Pradhan, Abhishek Jain and Nayha Patel. Published in April 2021. This report explores the current state of sustainable…
Report // Supporting transboundary water cooperation: Learning from water-stressed basins in West Africa
By Alfonso Medinilla and Katja Sergejeff. This paper builds on existing and new analysis on two transboundary basins, namely the Niger river and…
Lake Kivu and Ruzizi River Project // GIZ Hosts Strategic Action Plan Stakeholder Kickoff Workshop for the sustainable management of the Lake Kivu and Ruzizi River basin
This article presents the results and conclusions of the Stakeholder Kickoff Workshop for the development of a Strategic Action Plan for the Lake…
Report // Water – Energy Nexus in Europe
By Marko Adamovic, Bernard Bisselink, Matteo De Felice, Arie De Roo, Chiara Dorati, Daniele Ganora, Hrvoje Medarac, Alberto Pistocchi, Wouter Van De…
Report // UN-Water analytical brief - Water-use efficiency
Published by UN Water. Systems of water use are multi-purpose and multi-functional so that the often-complex cascade of use, consumption and re-use…
Job Vacancy // Director - Water Resources Cooperation Department
Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) is searching for a Director of its Water Resources Cooperation Department. Apply by January 24, 2022.
Nexus Blog // Overview of the COP26 session: Water, climate, and borders: The role of River Basin Cooperation for Climate Resilience
In the first ever Water Pavilion at the Climate Conference COP26 on November 12, 2021, the GIZ alongside UNECE Secretariat of the Water Convention,…