Water Policy Group will provide a further Global Water Policy Report based on a new survey in its ‘Listening to National Water Leaders’ series to be conducted this year. For further information on or if you wish to participate in this survey, please contact any Water Policy Group member. Download PDF statement Water Policy Group 4 …
It’s time to start thinking about a new global approach to sustainable water management.
As countries prepare to discuss key water issues and future arrangements at the 2026 United Nations Water Conference to Accelerate the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 6: “Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all”, Water Policy Group proposes this ‘New Approach’ as an early contribution to global consideration of the best ways forward. Download Concept …
Water and disaster risk reduction expert joins Water Policy Group
Water Policy Group welcomed another renowned global water expert in November 2024, announcing Professor Kenzo Hiroki as its latest member. A global expert in the field of water and disaster risk reduction, Professor Hiroki has 40 years of experience in research and development, budgeting and financing, and policy formulation and legislation related to water resources …
Anne Castle contributes to critical reference guide for Tribes seeking to access to clean water
Water Policy Group member Anne Castle recently played a pivotal role in producing a resource that provides Tribal communities in the United States with guidance on how to secure federal funding to improve their access to safe and clean drinking water. The Initiative on Universal Access to Clean Water (UACW), of which Castle is a Founder …
Supporting the COP28 Call to Action: Water for Climate Solutions
Water Policy Group welcomes the Call to Action: Water for Climate Solutions made at COP 28 by the Water and Climate Leaders. The Call is for water and climate policy alignment, mutual support and mainstreaming actions, all of which are supported by the messages from our Listening to National Water Leaders project. Water Policy Group particularly welcomes the inclusion …
Upcoming webinars: Global Water Policy Insights
Gain insights from national water ministers, water agency heads, and other leaders responsible for national water issues in 126 countries. In these webinars, Water Policy Group presents findings from its groundbreaking project, ‘Listening to National Water Leaders,’ conducted over 2021-23. The results of this project are featured in the 2021 and 2023 Global Water Policy …
World Food Day: Opportunities have an expiry date!
Water security and food security are intrinsically linked. But we are moving far too slowly to make safe and clean water and sanitation accessible to everyone, and falling dangerously short in the quest to achieve zero hunger by 2030. Our current status and the prevailing trends in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are putting …
VIDEO: Water Policy Reports on show at High Level Political Forum
On behalf of Water Policy Group and the UNSW Global Water Institute, Mr Tony Slatyer presented the Global Water Policy Reports during a side event at the 2023 High Level Political Forum in New York on 19 July.
NEW report reveals major challenges facing national water leaders
The 2023 Global Water Policy Report offers a fascinating glimpse into the thoughts, experiences and opinions of national water leaders from 92 countries, responsible for water policy and decision-making impacting a combined population of 5.7 billion people. Released on Thursday 6 July by Water Policy Group, the 2023 Global Water Policy Report: Listening to national …
Dr Olcay Ünver receives 2023 IWRA Crystal Drop Award
Water Policy Group congratulates member Dr Olcay Ünver on his receipt of the 2023 International Water Resources Association (IWRA) Crystal Drop Award, given for his outstanding and impactful contributions to the global water sector. The IWRA Crystal Drop Award is bestowed upon organisations or individuals in recognition of their laudable contributions to the improvement of …