United Nations Development Programme

"The Declaration is a forward-looking document that sets a clear pathway for the implementation of the International Decade of Action by Member States and other stakeholders, including the United Nations and its entities. UNDP stands ready to work with the governments and partners on sustainable water management. Our work on water and sanitation focuses on governance....

With an emphasis on governance, as a way to resolve root causes of water-related problems, the Water and Ocean Governance Program (WOGP) of the UNDP supports initiatives for the sustainable management of freshwater and marine resources. The program supports governments and other stakeholders on a global, regional, national, and local level by identifying priorities, developing frameworks...

The UNDP GoAL WaSH programme (Governance, Advocacy and Leadership in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) was established in 2008 to accelerate achievement of the water and sanitation Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and now continues for the fulfilment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The program is delivered through UNDP Country Offices and strategically managed by the...

The UNDP-SIWI Water Governance Facility (WGF) is a partnership between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), initiated in 2005. With an emphasis on governance, as a way to resolve root causes of water-related problems, the WGF supports sustainable development and integrated management of water resources for the achievement...

The international network for capacity development in sustainable water management, Cap-Net, was established already in 2002. Cap-Net is currently composed of 23 affiliated regional and country level capacity development networks with over 1,000 member organizations in 120 countries. This structure supports triangular and south-south cooperation that may address capacity needs for implementation of the SDGs at...

A partnership between United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) was established in 2005 to advance water governance in thematic areas such as water supply and sanitation, integrated water resources management, transboundary waters, climate change adaptation, integrity, gender and human rights. The main purpose of the partnership - The Water Governance Facility...