GEF IW regional programs can be a vehicle to foster multi-country understanding, communication and cooperation between countries where it otherwise may not have been occurring (Nile, BCLME, Tumen, Gulf of Aqaba, etc.)
The document provides an overview of the Global Water Partnership's (GWP) Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) ToolBox. The ToolBox is an online portal that contains knowledge products and tools to help practitioners and decision-makers implement IWRM. It includes 59 tools across various categories that cover topics like water demand management, decision support systems, and more. The ToolBox has been used to support IWRM planning in countries and basins around the world. Usage statistics show growing numbers of visitors over time from countries across all regions.
This document discusses demonstration projects that will deliver innovative solutions to address critical water security challenges and enhance climate resilience. The primary target of the projects are local communities and partners who will benefit from the proposed activities. Key outputs include implementing sustainable solutions that address water, food and energy challenges. The projects aim to test and demonstrate innovative technologies and approaches in order to promote larger-scale adoption. Progress will be measured by the number of beneficiaries, documents outlining lessons learned, and demonstration projects that show innovation.
Building the new gwp strategy 'towards 2020' on the strengths of our current ...Global Water Partnership
The document outlines plans to build upon the strengths of the Global Water Partnership's (GWP) current strategy in developing a new "Towards 2020" strategy. It discusses GWP's vision of a water secure world, its mission to support sustainable water management at all levels, and its key strengths as a multistakeholder platform with inclusive structures and a strong knowledge base. The current strategy contains four goals around water's role in development, critical challenges, knowledge sharing, and network effectiveness. The new strategy will maintain these areas of focus but select new thematic priorities like climate change, food security, and ecosystems based on participatory processes.
This document discusses case studies that can be included in a ToolBox to illustrate integrated water resource management (IWRM) approaches. It provides guidance on what makes a good case study, including that it should describe real events and experiences, extract lessons learned, and have relevance to IWRM. A typical case study format includes outlining the problem, actions taken, outcomes including both expected and unexpected impacts, and lessons learned. The case study should demonstrate the application of IWRM tools and approaches.
The document outlines the Technical Committee's (TEC) proposed road map of activities and outputs for 2014-2016. The key areas of focus are: food and water security, resilience, climate change, urbanization, energy and water security, and transboundary cooperation. The TEC will produce various publications like policy briefs, technical focus papers, and synthesis reports on these topics. It will also hold regional workshops to engage partners. The Knowledge Partners and Regional Water Partnership will be involved by providing expertise, case studies and feedback to validate the TEC's knowledge products. The overall goal is to provide policymakers with evidence-based research and inform the international debate on integrated water resources management issues.
This document summarizes a workshop discussing approaches for GWP to scale up implementation of solutions at all levels. It discusses three dialogues implemented in coastal lagoons and aquifers in Tunisia with partners. Key recommendations for dialogues and lessons learned include the importance of stakeholder participation and facilitation. Potential roles for GWP include identifying capacity needs, promoting cross-sectoral integration, and facilitating development investments. A case study from Vietnam on a water investment framework to ensure food security is presented. China's strategy for strict water resources management to guarantee food security is also briefly discussed.
This document summarizes several initiatives related to integrated drought and flood management from across the GWP network. It discusses the Integrated Drought Management Programme (IDMP) which aims to move from reactive to proactive drought management. Key components of IDMP include regional programmes in Central/Eastern Europe, the Horn of Africa, and West Africa. It also discusses the development of a Drought Management HelpDesk and National Drought Management Policy Guidelines. The document then summarizes the Associated Programme on Flood Management (APFM) and its focus on integrated flood management. It provides examples of APFM activities and publications. Finally, it discusses collaboration between APFM and the GWP network on various flood management projects and capacity building.
This document discusses developing "no/low regret" water infrastructure investments that promote climate resilience. It outlines work package 3's objective to support stakeholders in creating gender-sensitive investment strategies. Potential investments include early warning systems, land management, ecosystem restoration, and climate-proofed infrastructure. Priority areas are water storage, new water technologies, and natural infrastructure. The document provides examples of supporting investment identification, appraisal, and integration into national budgets. It establishes metrics to track the number of organizations supported in developing investment strategies integrating water security and climate resilience.
The document provides an overview of the Global Water Partnership's (GWP) Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) ToolBox. The ToolBox is an online portal that contains knowledge products and tools to help practitioners and decision-makers implement IWRM. It includes 59 tools across various categories that cover topics like water demand management, decision support systems, and more. The ToolBox has been used to support IWRM planning in countries and basins around the world. Usage statistics show growing numbers of visitors over time from countries across all regions.
This document discusses demonstration projects that will deliver innovative solutions to address critical water security challenges and enhance climate resilience. The primary target of the projects are local communities and partners who will benefit from the proposed activities. Key outputs include implementing sustainable solutions that address water, food and energy challenges. The projects aim to test and demonstrate innovative technologies and approaches in order to promote larger-scale adoption. Progress will be measured by the number of beneficiaries, documents outlining lessons learned, and demonstration projects that show innovation.
Building the new gwp strategy 'towards 2020' on the strengths of our current ...Global Water Partnership
The document outlines plans to build upon the strengths of the Global Water Partnership's (GWP) current strategy in developing a new "Towards 2020" strategy. It discusses GWP's vision of a water secure world, its mission to support sustainable water management at all levels, and its key strengths as a multistakeholder platform with inclusive structures and a strong knowledge base. The current strategy contains four goals around water's role in development, critical challenges, knowledge sharing, and network effectiveness. The new strategy will maintain these areas of focus but select new thematic priorities like climate change, food security, and ecosystems based on participatory processes.
This document discusses case studies that can be included in a ToolBox to illustrate integrated water resource management (IWRM) approaches. It provides guidance on what makes a good case study, including that it should describe real events and experiences, extract lessons learned, and have relevance to IWRM. A typical case study format includes outlining the problem, actions taken, outcomes including both expected and unexpected impacts, and lessons learned. The case study should demonstrate the application of IWRM tools and approaches.
The document outlines the Technical Committee's (TEC) proposed road map of activities and outputs for 2014-2016. The key areas of focus are: food and water security, resilience, climate change, urbanization, energy and water security, and transboundary cooperation. The TEC will produce various publications like policy briefs, technical focus papers, and synthesis reports on these topics. It will also hold regional workshops to engage partners. The Knowledge Partners and Regional Water Partnership will be involved by providing expertise, case studies and feedback to validate the TEC's knowledge products. The overall goal is to provide policymakers with evidence-based research and inform the international debate on integrated water resources management issues.
This document summarizes a workshop discussing approaches for GWP to scale up implementation of solutions at all levels. It discusses three dialogues implemented in coastal lagoons and aquifers in Tunisia with partners. Key recommendations for dialogues and lessons learned include the importance of stakeholder participation and facilitation. Potential roles for GWP include identifying capacity needs, promoting cross-sectoral integration, and facilitating development investments. A case study from Vietnam on a water investment framework to ensure food security is presented. China's strategy for strict water resources management to guarantee food security is also briefly discussed.
This document summarizes several initiatives related to integrated drought and flood management from across the GWP network. It discusses the Integrated Drought Management Programme (IDMP) which aims to move from reactive to proactive drought management. Key components of IDMP include regional programmes in Central/Eastern Europe, the Horn of Africa, and West Africa. It also discusses the development of a Drought Management HelpDesk and National Drought Management Policy Guidelines. The document then summarizes the Associated Programme on Flood Management (APFM) and its focus on integrated flood management. It provides examples of APFM activities and publications. Finally, it discusses collaboration between APFM and the GWP network on various flood management projects and capacity building.
This document discusses developing "no/low regret" water infrastructure investments that promote climate resilience. It outlines work package 3's objective to support stakeholders in creating gender-sensitive investment strategies. Potential investments include early warning systems, land management, ecosystem restoration, and climate-proofed infrastructure. Priority areas are water storage, new water technologies, and natural infrastructure. The document provides examples of supporting investment identification, appraisal, and integration into national budgets. It establishes metrics to track the number of organizations supported in developing investment strategies integrating water security and climate resilience.
GWP Executive Secretary presented the new global network strategy, Towards 2020, at the official launch event in Tokyo, Japan, 21 March 2014.
More info here: http://www.gwp.org/en/gwp-in-action/News-and-Activities/GWP-Launches-New-Global-Strategy-Towards-2020/
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) is a partnership of 183 countries working with international institutions, civil society, and private sector to address environmental issues. Since 1991, the GEF has provided $12.5 billion in grants and leveraged $58 billion in co-financing for 3,690 projects in 165 countries. The GEF serves as the financial mechanism for several environmental conventions and treaties. The GEF works on issues like biodiversity, climate change, chemicals, international waters, and land degradation. The GWP cooperates with the GEF on climate change, international waters, and other cross-cutting programs. There are ongoing joint projects and the potential for deeper partnership in the future.
The Third International Forum on Water and Food (IFWF3) aims to:
1) Ensure cross-basin learning across key common areas of agriculture, natural resource management, and water and food challenges.
2) Take stock of opportunities and challenges in six basins to further improve research and potential scaling up of results.
3) Strengthen the identity of the Challenge Program on Water and Food community.
The forum will use topic working groups and presentations from basin research to assess progress and highlight significant results from local to global levels. Participants are encouraged to contribute short talks and participate in knowledge sharing events.
High Level Panel on Water and Climate Change in the context of the #SDGs - Ru...Global Water Partnership
This document discusses opportunities to scale up investments for water security and climate resilience in Africa. It describes how the Water Climate and Development Programme (WACDEP) is supporting regional development and transboundary cooperation across several river basins in Africa. WACDEP is also supporting national processes like integrating water issues into national climate strategies. The document outlines some of WACDEP's projects that are building community resilience and enhancing climate resilience. It discusses opportunities to scale up investments in Africa through investment planning processes and facilities. Lastly, it discusses lessons learned on scaling up and proposes establishing think tanks to support better project development and exploring innovative financing mechanisms.
The global dialogue project for water security and sustainable growth_ania gr...Global Water Partnership
This document outlines the Global Dialogue Project organized by the Global Water Partnership (GWP) to generate discussions on water security and sustainable growth. The objective is to support establishing a UN Sustainable Development Goal on sustainable water access for all people by 2030. GWP will convene global, regional and country-level consultations to discuss goals and targets around universal access to water and sanitation, environmental flows, wastewater management and resilience to water-related disasters. The partnership will engage stakeholders in countries across all world regions to inform recommendations on integrating water into national development plans.
Water for Development and Development for Water - Realizing the New SDG's VisionGlobal Water Partnership
Mohamed Ait Kadi presented at the SWWW2015 conference on realizing the vision of the new UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to water. He argued that development strategies must consider water's role in economic growth, social wellbeing, and environmental sustainability. He outlined a conceptual framework showing the dynamics between water security and sustainable growth. Achieving the vision of SDG #6 on water will require governments to take a leadership role in water resources management, investing in sequenced projects combining institutions, information systems, and infrastructure to manage water and risks, and overcoming knowledge gaps in vulnerable countries.
The GEF IW Learning Portfolio of Projects: Combined Presentation at the IWC5Iwl Pcu
Combined presentation of the GEF International Waters Learning portfolio during the 5th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference in Cairns, Australia (during the host region project results and expectations session).
Including:
Legal and Institutional Frameworks project in Transboundary Waters Management
Presenter: Richard Paisley, University of British Columbia
Science-Based Understanding
Presenter: Dansie Andrew, United Nations University-INWEH
Nutrient Reduction Best Practices in Central/Eastern Europe
Presenter: Chuck Chaitovitz, Global Environment and Technology Foundation
Transboundary Waters Assessment Programme
Presenter: Elina Rautalahti, UN Environment Programme
ICPDR-CTI IW:LEARN Learning Exchange Program
Presenter: Phillip Weller, Executive Secretary, International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River
GEF IW:LEARN
Presenters: Sean Khan, UN Enironment Programme and Mish Hamid (CTI IW:LEARN)
Assessment of the Water-Food-Energy-Ecosystems Nexus,the Syr Darya basinOECD Environment
The document summarizes an assessment of the water-food-energy-ecosystems nexus in the Syr Darya basin. It finds that there are frictions between sectors over water use and weak policy integration across countries. The assessment aims to identify intersectoral synergies, determine policy measures to alleviate tensions, and build capacity to address intersectoral impacts. A workshop was held with countries in the basin to identify key issues around water quantity and quality as well as possible national and cooperative solutions, such as improving energy efficiency, rationalizing water use, reinforcing environmental legislation, and increasing policy coherence across sectors and countries.
Progress on the monitoring of SDG 6 [Water and Sanitation for all], UN-Water ...OECD Governance
The document discusses monitoring of SDG 6 on clean water and sanitation. It outlines the differences between how the MDGs and SDGs are monitored, with SDGs involving more country-led reporting on 11 core water and sanitation indicators. It describes the global indicator framework and data flow for SDG monitoring. It also discusses the roles of different UN agencies like WHO, UNICEF, FAO and UNEP in monitoring specific water and sanitation indicators, and initiatives like the JMP, GEMI and GLAAS for integrated monitoring.
Closing the Adaptation Gap in Mountains by Graham McDowell (2021)weADAPT
This presentation was delivered during the session "Upscaling adaptation solutions for vulnerable mountain regions through international cooperation" hosted by the Geneva Cryosphere Hub as part of a series of events held during COP26.
Find more about the event and watch the recording here: https://adaptationataltitude.org/knowledge-base/adaptation-in-mountains/upscaling-adaptation-solutions-for-vulnerable-mountain-regions-through-international-cooperation
Read the journal article on which this presentation is based here: https://bioone.org/journals/mountain-research-and-development/volume-41/issue-3/MRD-JOURNAL-D-21-00033.1/Closing-the-Adaptation-Gap-in-Mountains/10.1659/MRD-JOURNAL-D-21-00033.1.full
Transboundary water cooperation – experience from the GWP network, by Natalia...Global Water Partnership
This document discusses transboundary water cooperation through the Global Water Partnership (GWP) network. It outlines GWP's vision of a water secure world and strategic goals of catalyzing policy change, generating and sharing knowledge, and strengthening partnerships. Examples are given of GWP's work on transboundary basins like the Nile and Danube Rivers. Key challenges in transboundary cooperation include competing claims, lack of priorities and resources, and political sensitivities. The document discusses initiatives like the Drin River Dialogue and the SITWA program in Africa that aim to foster cooperation through consultation, capacity building, and donor support.
The GoAL WaSH programme is a UNDP programme managed by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI). GoAL WaSH contributes to the UNDP Water Vision:
To achieve climate resilient, sustainable and equitable management, development and use of water and ocean resources, and universal access to safe water supply and sanitation through improved water governance.
Demonstration projects WP5 GWP EA case study_andrew takawira for kidanemariam...Global Water Partnership
The document discusses a project to improve water security and climate resilience in the Bugesera Transboundary area between Rwanda and Burundi in the Kagera River Basin. The project will focus on interventions in the Lake Cyohoha sub-catchment, which has been identified as a hotspot area. Situational analyses were conducted and stakeholders endorsed priority interventions such as rainwater harvesting, protecting shoreline buffers, building terraces, promoting biogas and improved cookstoves, capacity building, and involving women and youth. Initial results showed ownership from local leaders and the identification of challenges and potential adaptation actions. Detailed action plans for 2013-2014 were made outlining activities, locations, timelines and responsibilities.
Water Cooperation in Central Asia: Experience, Processes and Challenges (View...OECD Environment
The document discusses water cooperation in Central Asia from the perspective of the Regional Environmental Center for Central Asia (CAREC). It outlines CAREC's role in promoting regional cooperation and dialogue on environmental and sustainability issues through knowledge sharing and multi-stakeholder engagement at both the national and regional levels. The document also summarizes the evolution of transboundary water cooperation in Central Asia from the Soviet period to present day, and describes CAREC's approach which involves regional working groups, capacity building, demonstration of best practices, and contribution to national dialogues and projects focused on issues like water quality, cross-border cooperation, and integrated water management.
The document discusses the future of the EU Water Initiative (EUWI) in Eastern Partnership countries. It proposes a new strategic regional approach that moves from multiple projects to a strategic sector approach with increased country ownership. Key ongoing regional water projects are described, and the new EUWI+ East program is outlined, with a budget of €23.5 million over 4 years. The program aims to further the approximation of EU water directives and improve transboundary river management. Partner country input is sought on effective practices and capacity building tools from past programs, as well as governance arrangements and expected tangible results of the new phase.
Flood risk governance: a shared responsibilityOECD Governance
This document outlines a rationale for developing guidance on applying the OECD Principles on Water Governance to flood risk governance. It proposes a methodology using a checklist to assess governance arrangements across the five stages of flood risk management. The checklist will be used to collect case studies from different scales to provide examples and identify good practices. Peer reviewers and experts will provide feedback on the robustness of the methodology and checklist before case studies are collected in September and a working paper is developed in November. The goal is to apply the water governance principles to other sub-sectors like droughts and groundwater.
The document summarizes the activities and accomplishments of the Global Water Partnership (GWP) network in 2012. Some key points:
- GWP regional networks strengthened capacity for integrated water resources management in countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe. This included advancing IWRM planning, supporting water reforms, and training over 5,000 stakeholders.
- GWP engaged journalists and media to raise awareness of water and climate change issues in several countries and regions.
- GWP coordinated inputs to UN processes from over 2700 partners in over 100 countries, including on water and climate change for the UNFCCC and on IWRM for the Rio+20 conference.
- GWP's headquarters
Assessing the Dutch Flood Risk and Delta programmesOECD Governance
The document summarizes an assessment of the Dutch Flood Risk Protection Programme (HWBP) according to the OECD Water Governance Principles. It conducted a survey, focus groups, and interviews to assess how well the program adheres to the principles. It found that the principles provide a useful framework but require translation to the program context. A key insight was that responsibility sharing and innovative governance need clarification. The assessment identified challenges in capacity and complex new regulations but also opportunities to experiment. It provided lessons on applying the principles and limitations due to the program being in early stages. The findings will be discussed at a learning table to improve water governance.
Caspian Environment Programme Public Participation (Melina Seyfollahzadeh)Iwl Pcu
A PowerPoint Presentation by Melina Seyfollahzadeh, Grants & Public Participation Manager delivered during the Information Management & Public Participation Workshop in Transboundary Water Cooperation last June 2005 in St. Petersburg. Topics presented include: (1) Caspian Environment Programme (CEP) Achievements, (2) Objectives, (3) Activities, (4) Strategy, (5)Intervention and (6) Challenges
This document summarizes progress and outcomes of the GEF IW Projects annual monitoring from 1998 to mid-2007. It reports on numbers of people participating in structured learning activities, conferences, and who receive newsletters. Outcomes are reported as satisfactory according to a 2006 evaluation. Outputs and progress are outlined for each component of information sharing, structured learning, conferences, testing innovative approaches, and partnerships to sustain benefits. Recent partner contributions and disbursements are summarized.
GWP Executive Secretary presented the new global network strategy, Towards 2020, at the official launch event in Tokyo, Japan, 21 March 2014.
More info here: http://www.gwp.org/en/gwp-in-action/News-and-Activities/GWP-Launches-New-Global-Strategy-Towards-2020/
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) is a partnership of 183 countries working with international institutions, civil society, and private sector to address environmental issues. Since 1991, the GEF has provided $12.5 billion in grants and leveraged $58 billion in co-financing for 3,690 projects in 165 countries. The GEF serves as the financial mechanism for several environmental conventions and treaties. The GEF works on issues like biodiversity, climate change, chemicals, international waters, and land degradation. The GWP cooperates with the GEF on climate change, international waters, and other cross-cutting programs. There are ongoing joint projects and the potential for deeper partnership in the future.
The Third International Forum on Water and Food (IFWF3) aims to:
1) Ensure cross-basin learning across key common areas of agriculture, natural resource management, and water and food challenges.
2) Take stock of opportunities and challenges in six basins to further improve research and potential scaling up of results.
3) Strengthen the identity of the Challenge Program on Water and Food community.
The forum will use topic working groups and presentations from basin research to assess progress and highlight significant results from local to global levels. Participants are encouraged to contribute short talks and participate in knowledge sharing events.
High Level Panel on Water and Climate Change in the context of the #SDGs - Ru...Global Water Partnership
This document discusses opportunities to scale up investments for water security and climate resilience in Africa. It describes how the Water Climate and Development Programme (WACDEP) is supporting regional development and transboundary cooperation across several river basins in Africa. WACDEP is also supporting national processes like integrating water issues into national climate strategies. The document outlines some of WACDEP's projects that are building community resilience and enhancing climate resilience. It discusses opportunities to scale up investments in Africa through investment planning processes and facilities. Lastly, it discusses lessons learned on scaling up and proposes establishing think tanks to support better project development and exploring innovative financing mechanisms.
The global dialogue project for water security and sustainable growth_ania gr...Global Water Partnership
This document outlines the Global Dialogue Project organized by the Global Water Partnership (GWP) to generate discussions on water security and sustainable growth. The objective is to support establishing a UN Sustainable Development Goal on sustainable water access for all people by 2030. GWP will convene global, regional and country-level consultations to discuss goals and targets around universal access to water and sanitation, environmental flows, wastewater management and resilience to water-related disasters. The partnership will engage stakeholders in countries across all world regions to inform recommendations on integrating water into national development plans.
Water for Development and Development for Water - Realizing the New SDG's VisionGlobal Water Partnership
Mohamed Ait Kadi presented at the SWWW2015 conference on realizing the vision of the new UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to water. He argued that development strategies must consider water's role in economic growth, social wellbeing, and environmental sustainability. He outlined a conceptual framework showing the dynamics between water security and sustainable growth. Achieving the vision of SDG #6 on water will require governments to take a leadership role in water resources management, investing in sequenced projects combining institutions, information systems, and infrastructure to manage water and risks, and overcoming knowledge gaps in vulnerable countries.
The GEF IW Learning Portfolio of Projects: Combined Presentation at the IWC5Iwl Pcu
Combined presentation of the GEF International Waters Learning portfolio during the 5th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference in Cairns, Australia (during the host region project results and expectations session).
Including:
Legal and Institutional Frameworks project in Transboundary Waters Management
Presenter: Richard Paisley, University of British Columbia
Science-Based Understanding
Presenter: Dansie Andrew, United Nations University-INWEH
Nutrient Reduction Best Practices in Central/Eastern Europe
Presenter: Chuck Chaitovitz, Global Environment and Technology Foundation
Transboundary Waters Assessment Programme
Presenter: Elina Rautalahti, UN Environment Programme
ICPDR-CTI IW:LEARN Learning Exchange Program
Presenter: Phillip Weller, Executive Secretary, International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River
GEF IW:LEARN
Presenters: Sean Khan, UN Enironment Programme and Mish Hamid (CTI IW:LEARN)
Assessment of the Water-Food-Energy-Ecosystems Nexus,the Syr Darya basinOECD Environment
The document summarizes an assessment of the water-food-energy-ecosystems nexus in the Syr Darya basin. It finds that there are frictions between sectors over water use and weak policy integration across countries. The assessment aims to identify intersectoral synergies, determine policy measures to alleviate tensions, and build capacity to address intersectoral impacts. A workshop was held with countries in the basin to identify key issues around water quantity and quality as well as possible national and cooperative solutions, such as improving energy efficiency, rationalizing water use, reinforcing environmental legislation, and increasing policy coherence across sectors and countries.
Progress on the monitoring of SDG 6 [Water and Sanitation for all], UN-Water ...OECD Governance
The document discusses monitoring of SDG 6 on clean water and sanitation. It outlines the differences between how the MDGs and SDGs are monitored, with SDGs involving more country-led reporting on 11 core water and sanitation indicators. It describes the global indicator framework and data flow for SDG monitoring. It also discusses the roles of different UN agencies like WHO, UNICEF, FAO and UNEP in monitoring specific water and sanitation indicators, and initiatives like the JMP, GEMI and GLAAS for integrated monitoring.
Closing the Adaptation Gap in Mountains by Graham McDowell (2021)weADAPT
This presentation was delivered during the session "Upscaling adaptation solutions for vulnerable mountain regions through international cooperation" hosted by the Geneva Cryosphere Hub as part of a series of events held during COP26.
Find more about the event and watch the recording here: https://adaptationataltitude.org/knowledge-base/adaptation-in-mountains/upscaling-adaptation-solutions-for-vulnerable-mountain-regions-through-international-cooperation
Read the journal article on which this presentation is based here: https://bioone.org/journals/mountain-research-and-development/volume-41/issue-3/MRD-JOURNAL-D-21-00033.1/Closing-the-Adaptation-Gap-in-Mountains/10.1659/MRD-JOURNAL-D-21-00033.1.full
Transboundary water cooperation – experience from the GWP network, by Natalia...Global Water Partnership
This document discusses transboundary water cooperation through the Global Water Partnership (GWP) network. It outlines GWP's vision of a water secure world and strategic goals of catalyzing policy change, generating and sharing knowledge, and strengthening partnerships. Examples are given of GWP's work on transboundary basins like the Nile and Danube Rivers. Key challenges in transboundary cooperation include competing claims, lack of priorities and resources, and political sensitivities. The document discusses initiatives like the Drin River Dialogue and the SITWA program in Africa that aim to foster cooperation through consultation, capacity building, and donor support.
The GoAL WaSH programme is a UNDP programme managed by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI). GoAL WaSH contributes to the UNDP Water Vision:
To achieve climate resilient, sustainable and equitable management, development and use of water and ocean resources, and universal access to safe water supply and sanitation through improved water governance.
Demonstration projects WP5 GWP EA case study_andrew takawira for kidanemariam...Global Water Partnership
The document discusses a project to improve water security and climate resilience in the Bugesera Transboundary area between Rwanda and Burundi in the Kagera River Basin. The project will focus on interventions in the Lake Cyohoha sub-catchment, which has been identified as a hotspot area. Situational analyses were conducted and stakeholders endorsed priority interventions such as rainwater harvesting, protecting shoreline buffers, building terraces, promoting biogas and improved cookstoves, capacity building, and involving women and youth. Initial results showed ownership from local leaders and the identification of challenges and potential adaptation actions. Detailed action plans for 2013-2014 were made outlining activities, locations, timelines and responsibilities.
Water Cooperation in Central Asia: Experience, Processes and Challenges (View...OECD Environment
The document discusses water cooperation in Central Asia from the perspective of the Regional Environmental Center for Central Asia (CAREC). It outlines CAREC's role in promoting regional cooperation and dialogue on environmental and sustainability issues through knowledge sharing and multi-stakeholder engagement at both the national and regional levels. The document also summarizes the evolution of transboundary water cooperation in Central Asia from the Soviet period to present day, and describes CAREC's approach which involves regional working groups, capacity building, demonstration of best practices, and contribution to national dialogues and projects focused on issues like water quality, cross-border cooperation, and integrated water management.
The document discusses the future of the EU Water Initiative (EUWI) in Eastern Partnership countries. It proposes a new strategic regional approach that moves from multiple projects to a strategic sector approach with increased country ownership. Key ongoing regional water projects are described, and the new EUWI+ East program is outlined, with a budget of €23.5 million over 4 years. The program aims to further the approximation of EU water directives and improve transboundary river management. Partner country input is sought on effective practices and capacity building tools from past programs, as well as governance arrangements and expected tangible results of the new phase.
Flood risk governance: a shared responsibilityOECD Governance
This document outlines a rationale for developing guidance on applying the OECD Principles on Water Governance to flood risk governance. It proposes a methodology using a checklist to assess governance arrangements across the five stages of flood risk management. The checklist will be used to collect case studies from different scales to provide examples and identify good practices. Peer reviewers and experts will provide feedback on the robustness of the methodology and checklist before case studies are collected in September and a working paper is developed in November. The goal is to apply the water governance principles to other sub-sectors like droughts and groundwater.
The document summarizes the activities and accomplishments of the Global Water Partnership (GWP) network in 2012. Some key points:
- GWP regional networks strengthened capacity for integrated water resources management in countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe. This included advancing IWRM planning, supporting water reforms, and training over 5,000 stakeholders.
- GWP engaged journalists and media to raise awareness of water and climate change issues in several countries and regions.
- GWP coordinated inputs to UN processes from over 2700 partners in over 100 countries, including on water and climate change for the UNFCCC and on IWRM for the Rio+20 conference.
- GWP's headquarters
Assessing the Dutch Flood Risk and Delta programmesOECD Governance
The document summarizes an assessment of the Dutch Flood Risk Protection Programme (HWBP) according to the OECD Water Governance Principles. It conducted a survey, focus groups, and interviews to assess how well the program adheres to the principles. It found that the principles provide a useful framework but require translation to the program context. A key insight was that responsibility sharing and innovative governance need clarification. The assessment identified challenges in capacity and complex new regulations but also opportunities to experiment. It provided lessons on applying the principles and limitations due to the program being in early stages. The findings will be discussed at a learning table to improve water governance.
Caspian Environment Programme Public Participation (Melina Seyfollahzadeh)Iwl Pcu
A PowerPoint Presentation by Melina Seyfollahzadeh, Grants & Public Participation Manager delivered during the Information Management & Public Participation Workshop in Transboundary Water Cooperation last June 2005 in St. Petersburg. Topics presented include: (1) Caspian Environment Programme (CEP) Achievements, (2) Objectives, (3) Activities, (4) Strategy, (5)Intervention and (6) Challenges
This document summarizes progress and outcomes of the GEF IW Projects annual monitoring from 1998 to mid-2007. It reports on numbers of people participating in structured learning activities, conferences, and who receive newsletters. Outcomes are reported as satisfactory according to a 2006 evaluation. Outputs and progress are outlined for each component of information sharing, structured learning, conferences, testing innovative approaches, and partnerships to sustain benefits. Recent partner contributions and disbursements are summarized.
Towards the Partnership Conference for Development and Protection of the Mari...Iwl Pcu
A PowerPoint presentation on the African Process and the GEF MSP for sub-Saharan Africa which provides a simple yet informative overview of the political endorsements and technical development of the initiative.
The Nile River Basin: Public Participation Challenges and Opportunities (Shad...Iwl Pcu
Presentation Outline of Africa: Population, Natural Environment and Water Resources. Nile River Basin: Features, Challenges and Opportunities. The Big Picture: Multi-tracks Hydro Diplomacy. Public Participation: The Realities on the Ground. Concluding Remarks: Prospects, Potentials and Conclusions.
CWC project: Next stop Tbilisi (Francesca Bernardini) Iwl Pcu
Objectives: Strengthen the capacity of transboundary water management in EECCA
Facilitate exchange of experience and improve cooperation and coordination
Establish, maintain and strengthen a network of EECCA experts
Make recommendations for future action, taking into account the outcome of the previous workshops
Contribute to the assessment report on the status of transboundary waters in the UNECE region.
The document summarizes the Agricultural Pollution Reduction Activity (APRA) project funded by USAID to help Romania reduce nitrate pollution from agriculture to comply with the EU Nitrates Directive. APRA is assisting Calarasi County, which contains two designated nitrate vulnerable zones, in developing a local action program by characterizing pollution sources and impacts, reviewing agricultural best practices, and providing training. The project aims to demonstrate an approach that can be applied nationwide to control agricultural nutrient pollution cost-effectively.
CONTRIBUTION OF INTERNTAIONAL DONORS TO CHINA’S OCEAN AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT...Iwl Pcu
International donors like the Asian Development Bank, UNDP, and GEF have contributed to China's ocean and coastal management in several ways. They have provided substantial financial resources for projects focused on conservation, environmental management, and introducing new concepts like integrated coastal management. Through pilot projects in places like Xiamen, they have helped develop demonstration experiences and leverage national inputs to build sustainable financing. These projects also aim to promote public awareness, foster transboundary environmental management, and provide guidance for regional sustainable development strategies.
Public participation in the Danube Basin: approaches, activities, challenges ...Iwl Pcu
Objective: The legal frame for co-operation to assure protection of water and ecological resources and their sustainable use in the Danube River Basin.
The document describes the services provided by GEF IW:LEARN III to support GEF International Waters projects. It provides knowledge management through its website, technical support including website hosting and training, targeted training workshops, learning exchanges between projects, and support for communities of practice. New aspects of IW:LEARN III include manuals for focal area managers, revised training on transboundary diagnostic analyses and strategic action programs, a project portfolio visualization tool, and a focus on groundwater projects and private sector engagement.
The Artibonite River basin provides vital environmental services to over 4.5 million people in Haiti and the Dominican Republic across an area of over 9,300 square kilometers. There are opportunities for increased irrigation, small-scale hydroelectric power, and underutilized land could be improved. Technologies to monitor land use change, water quality and quantity, and other indicators were developed through binational cooperation. National sectors in both countries worked together on joint fact-finding missions to identify priority areas for infrastructure improvements, erosion control, reforestation, and other actions to balance development and environmental protection in the watershed. Continued binational coordination is needed to support watershed councils and complete projects that provide long-term sustainability for the
Information Access and NGO Participation: North America and EuropeIwl Pcu
Ruth Greenspan Bell, Resources for the FutureJane Bloom Stewart, New York University. Presentation at the GEF International Waters Conference 2000 (15 slides)
Overview of Presentation:
1) What is public participation and what does it add?
2) Pragmatic reasons for public participation
3)Examples of public participation to achieve environmental goals
4)Summary thoughts about public participation
5) Future directions in the Danube
Strategic Action Program for For the Binational Basin of the Bermejo River :...Iwl Pcu
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Overview of Slide Presentation:
General Characteristics
Eco-regiones Cuenca del Río Bermejo
Institutional Framework
Objectives
Formulation Phase
The Transboundary Diagnosis
Strategic Action Program - Long Term
Lessons Learned
This document discusses challenges in water management and information management. It describes how the PI system from OSI Software can help water utilities address issues like increased production demands, regulatory requirements, and the need for rapid access to more operational data. PI integrates data from various sources to provide a single view of real-time and historical data. It allows utilities to improve decision making, efficiency, cost management and environmental reporting. The document outlines benefits customers have experienced such as troubleshooting issues more quickly, automating reports, and gaining insights to optimize processes.
The document discusses the Global International Waters Assessment (GIWA) project. The goals of the project are to implement environmental and socio-economic impact assessments in 66 subregions, and identify linkages between issues affecting transboundary aquatic environments and their causes. The project uses a methodology that includes scoping and scaling priority issues, detailed impact assessments, causal chain analysis, and developing strategic action programs. Key concerns assessed are freshwater shortage, pollution, habitat modification, unsustainable exploitation of resources, and global change.
The document summarizes the experiences and lessons learned from two GEF projects: IWCAM and CReW.
IWCAM (2006-2011) strengthened capacity for integrated watershed and coastal area management in 13 Caribbean countries. Key achievements included establishing an IWCAM approach, replicating best practices, and contributing to policy reforms. Critical success factors included partnerships, communications strategies, stakeholder involvement, and capacity building.
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Objective: Developing a comprehensive M&E system for IW projects that ensures an
integrated system for information gathering and assessment throughout the lifespan of a project.
Collaboration with Financing Institutions presented by Alan Hall,GWP Senior ...Global Water Partnership
Collaboration with Financing Institutions presented by Alan Hall,GWP Senior Adviser and Chair of the EUWI Finance Working Group at World Water Week 2010
The IW:LEARN4 project has 5 components aimed at strengthening knowledge management for transboundary waters management. It will support harvesting and disseminating project results, facilitate knowledge sharing between projects, expand communities of practice, promote results to non-GEF actors, and launch tools to improve portfolio performance. Key activities include improving the IW:LEARN website, project twinning, training workshops, economic valuation guidance, and online courses. The $4.9 million project will be implemented from 2014-2018 by CI, GWP, IUCN, TNC, UNEP, UNESCO, UNIDO, and WWF.
Benguela SAP Achievements, Best Practices and ChallengesIwl Pcu
The document discusses the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem (BCLME) region, which comprises Angola, Namibia, and South Africa. It summarizes the establishment of the Benguela Current Commission (BCC) to promote cooperation on managing fisheries and other marine resources in the region. Progress made through implementing the BCC's Strategic Action Programme is also summarized, including reforms to national policies, securing sustainable funding, and efforts to build capacity for long-term management of the large marine ecosystem. Challenges in fully implementing the Strategic Action Programme are also acknowledged.
GWP's strategy aims to improve financing for water management through three main goals: 1) Promote water as key to sustainable development by bringing together different sectors, 2) Reinforce knowledge sharing on financing water resources, and 3) Build capacity and advocate for applying integrated water resources management. Key approaches include advocacy, capacity building, knowledge management, and strengthening partnerships. Proposed activities are developing alliances, knowledge sharing through publications and case studies, trans-sectoral dialogues, and fundraising support.
International Waters Program: New Opportunities for the World BankIwl Pcu
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Our Environment Network has Viewed Freshwater, Coastal and Marine Resources as a Management Continuum, but this Has Not Been Fully Translated into Bank Water Resources Management Operations
This document summarizes a study on strengthening integrated water resources management (IWRM) planning in African river and lake basin organizations (L/RBOs). The study identified several gaps in current IWRM planning processes, including a lack of cooperation between countries, weak stakeholder participation, and limited data and capacity. To address these gaps, the study recommends priority actions such as fostering regional cooperation, improving data collection and information sharing, and building capacity through training. Based on the findings, the study proposes a 5-year program for the African Network of Basin Organizations to provide support to L/RBOs in developing and implementing IWRM plans. The program focuses on strengthening governance, increasing knowledge management and capacity building
This document summarizes the development of integrated water resources management (IWRM) competence in Central Asia, where water management has occurred for millennia. Specifically:
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- While water management existed previously, GWP helped promote a unified understanding of IWRM when it entered the region in 2002 and established the critical mass needed for reforms to be self-sustaining.
- IWRM implementation has occurred at various levels, but additional adopters are needed, especially given competing interests between sectors and nations over transboundary waters.
The document presents the Global Water Partnership's (GWP) global strategy for 2009-2013. The vision is a water secure world with equitable access to water resources. The mission is to support sustainable water management at all levels through strategic and integrated multi-stakeholder approaches. The strategy has four goals: 1) promote integrated water resources management; 2) address critical challenges like climate change and food security; 3) reinforce knowledge sharing; and 4) build a more effective partner network. It outlines outcomes and focus areas to achieve these goals and position GWP to address water challenges through its global network.
The document presents the Global Water Partnership's (GWP) global strategy for 2009-2013. The vision is a water secure world with equitable access to water resources and improved quality of life. The mission is to support sustainable water management at all levels through strategic and integrated multi-stakeholder approaches. The strategy has four goals - promote integrated water resources management; address critical challenges like climate change and food security; reinforce knowledge sharing; and build a stronger network. It outlines outcomes and actions to achieve these goals through improved governance, capacity building, advocacy, and organizational change. The strategy was developed during an uncertain economic time but aims to position GWP to address urgent water challenges.
Andrew Takawira, GWP Africa, Integrated approaches to planning and implementa...NAPExpo 2014
The document discusses the implementation of the Water, Climate and Development Programme (WACDEP) in Africa. WACDEP aims to promote water as key to sustainable development and climate change adaptation. It is being implemented in 5 transboundary river basins across Africa from 2011-2016. The key activities include assessing climate risks, identifying adaptation options, integrating options into plans, and securing finance for projects. Lessons learned include the importance of partnerships, considering multiple scales, managing uncertainty, and building on existing work. The overall goal is to support mainstreaming of water security and climate resilience in development planning and decision making.
Session 4 familiarizes participants with their country’s national adaptation strategic framework along with priorities that have already been identified. One of the major goals of the module is to help participant link their projects to this broader adaptation context.
• Part 1: National Climate Adaptation Strategies and Other Sources of Planning Guidance: This part familiarizes participants with documents and policies relevant to adaptation in Indonesia, as well as Indonesia’s UNFCCC communications and plans so that the adaptation project can harmonize with these strategies.
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This document summarizes a study on strengthening integrated water resources management (IWRM) planning in African lake and river basin organizations (L/RBOs). The study identified several gaps in IWRM planning processes, including a lack of cooperation and strategic planning. It also found needs such as improving stakeholder participation and developing water resources data systems. The study proposed priority actions that ANBO could take over five years, such as fostering regional policy frameworks, building capacity, and strengthening monitoring and evaluation of IWRM implementation. It concluded with recommendations for ANBO to take a flexible, demand-driven approach and ensure coordination across initiatives supporting African L/RBOs.
Abstract integrated water solutions for a green economy via green growthRinesh Ram
The document discusses integrated water resource management (IWRM) in Fiji, specifically a pilot project in the Nadi Basin. It analyzed the project's objectives, strategies, and progress over four years. The results showed shortfalls in the project's implementation and made recommendations for a revised IWRM approach. This includes establishing a green growth policy and national strategy for green growth to manage watersheds and water resources more sustainably towards a green economy. The recommendations also focus on stakeholder integration, capacity building, and using existing water systems and climatic trends to address surplus and deficit water situations.
The document outlines the objectives and context of the WACDEP Technical Coordination Workshop. The two main objectives are to: 1) increase understanding of climate resilience and opportunities within the global climate discourse; and 2) share experiences implementing WACDEP and the challenges of climate adaptation. The workshop will also discuss advancing water security, accessing climate finance, GWP's role in investment planning, community resilience projects, and capacity development. The global context of WACDEP is then described, including its influence on policy processes, scientific collaboration, and linking policy to action through regional adaptation, national development integration, and demonstration projects.
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Large Marine Ecosystems: Megaregional Best Practices for LME Assessment and M...Iwl Pcu
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2nd GEF Biennial International Waters Conference Sept. 25-29, 2002 Dalian, China ppt
1. 2nd
GEF Biennial International
Waters Conference
Sept. 25-29, 2002
Dalian, China
Implementing Agency Perspectives
UNDP-GEF
Andy Hudson, Principal Tech. Advisor, International Waters
2. • GEF IW regional programs can be a vehicle to
foster multi-country understanding,
communication and cooperation between
countries where it otherwise may not have
been occurring (Nile, BCLME, Tumen, Gulf
of Aqaba, etc.)
3. • TDA/SAP approach to addressing TB
issues has been further tested and refined
and is clearly now well-established as an
effective modality for catalyzing protection
and rehabilitation of shared waterbodies in a
way that is integrated, cross-sectoral and
has broad stakeholder involvement.
4. • Beyond TDA/SAP, GEF has tested other
successful, more local approaches to
environmental management, such as
PEMSEA’s use of demonstration and
replication of ICM sites, GloBallast’s use of
demo sites to test and replicate ballast water
management strategies, and Jordan’s Gulf of
Aqaba EAP. Challenges remain to integrate
local initiatives with broader scale approaches
such as LME and river basins.
5. • Inter-agency cooperation in GEF IW programming,
among IA’s, the expanded EA’s, and other UN
agency and donor partners, has contributed
significantly to the recent progress made by the GEF
IW portfolio. Important examples included the
Danube-Black Sea S.P., Red Sea SAP, Pacific SIDS,
PEMSEA, etc.
6. • Across the board, GEF IW projects have made
very strong commitments to broad stakeholder
involvement in project implementation, using a
variety of approaches, from stakeholder inclusion
in relevant committees, to small grants programs,
to awareness raising activities. This attention to
seeking and incorporating stakeholder views and
involvement bodes well for the institutional and
political sustainability of GEF catalyzed IW
programs.
7. • The GEF IW portfolio is showing increasing
success in leveraging financial, institutional
and political commitments by governments,
donors and other international institutions.
This leverage can be seen in numerous
examples such as the Danube-Black Sea
S.P., the Bohai Sea program, the PIC
Oceanic Fisheries and others.
8. • LMEs are emerging in acceptance as
management framework for sustainable
marine resource management, but more
remains to be done to increase awareness,
acceptance and application of the LME
approach.
9. • Implementation of GEF’s IW programme is
accelerating and has made tremendous
progress over the last two years since we
met in Budapest.
10. Some fresh IW process indicators
• No. of IWC2002 participants: 186
• No. of countries represented: 62
• No. of IW projects represented: 55