Water Competence
Vision and Purpose of SIWI: Independent and Leading-Edge Water Competence for Future-Oriented Action The Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) is a policy institute that contributes to international efforts to find solutions to the world`s escalating water crisis. SIWI advocates future-oriented, knowledge-integrated water views in decision making, nationally and internationally, that lead to sustainable use of the world`s water resources and sustainable development of societies. By creating opportunities for dialogue and collaboration between water experts and decision makers, SIWI creates opportunities for the development of innovative policies and scientifically based solutions to water-related problems. This is necessary in order to achieve the UN Millennium Development Goals and the water-related targets which were agreed upon at the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg, 2002. SIWI stresses that water is a key to socio-economic development and quality of life, and that through integrated water resources management (IWRM), barriers which hinder increased food production, pollution prevention and poverty reduction can be overcome. SIWI has several spheres of activity. We organize the World Water Week in Stockholm and within it, the Stockholm Water Symposium, a global water forum convened annually. We also administer the Swedish Water House, a platform which aims to build operating networks around water issues between Swedish institutes, organizations and universities, and through this engage them in international water issues. Through different commissioned assignments, SIWI is also involved in a number of international water projects, above all within the policy area. Further, SIWI administers the Stockholm Water Prize, Stockholm Junior Water Prize and Stockholm Industry Water Award for the Stockholm Water Foundation. A fourth award, the Swedish Baltic Sea Water Award, is administered for the Government of Sweden. Through these premier international water awards, SIWI is able to draw attention to critical water issues. Stockholm Water Foundation The Stockholm Water Foundation was established in 1990 to encourage research and development of the world`s water environment by awarding the international Stockholm Water Prize. The Stockholm Junior Water Prize, created as a complement to the Stockholm Water Prize, was awarded for the first time in 1995 as a Swedish national prize, and in 1997 it, too, became an international prize. In 2000, the Stockholm Water Foundation established the Stockholm Industry Water Award, which is awarded to companies for outstanding contributions in the water sector. The Stockholm Water Prize fund is raised by donations. Founders of the Prize are Anglian Water, Bacardi, DuPont, Europeiska Insurance, Fujitsu Siemens Computers, General Motors, Grundfos Management, Hewlett Packard, Hilton and Scandic, ITT Flygt, Kaupthing Bank Sverige, Kemira Kemwater, KPMG Sweden, P&G, Ragn-Sells, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), Snecma, Stockholm Water Festival, Swedish Railways (SJ), Uponor Group, Water Environment Federation in collaboration with The City of Stockholm. The Stockholm International Water Institute administrates the activities of the Stockholm Water Foundation. HM King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden is the Patron of the Stockholm Water Prize. It is also supported by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences, the International Water Association (IWA), the International Water Resources Association (IWRA), the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP), the Water Environment Federation (WEF) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).
Vision and Purpose of SIWI: Independent and Leading-Edge
The Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) is a policy institute that contributes to international efforts to find solutions to the world`s escalating water crisis. SIWI advocates future-oriented, knowledge-integrated water views in decision making, nationally and internationally, that lead to sustainable use of the world`s water resources and sustainable development of societies.
By creating opportunities for dialogue and collaboration between water experts and decision makers, SIWI creates opportunities for the development of innovative policies and scientifically based solutions to water-related problems. This is necessary in order to achieve the UN Millennium Development Goals and the water-related targets which were agreed upon at the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg, 2002.
SIWI stresses that water is a key to socio-economic development and quality of life, and that through integrated water resources management (IWRM), barriers which hinder increased food production, pollution prevention and poverty reduction can be overcome.
SIWI has several spheres of activity. We organize the World Water Week in Stockholm and within it, the Stockholm Water Symposium, a global water forum convened annually. We also administer the Swedish Water House, a platform which aims to build operating networks around water issues between Swedish institutes, organizations and universities, and through this engage them in international water issues. Through different commissioned assignments, SIWI is also involved in a number of international water projects, above all within the policy area.
Further, SIWI administers the Stockholm Water Prize, Stockholm Junior Water Prize and Stockholm Industry Water Award for the Stockholm Water Foundation. A fourth award, the Swedish Baltic Sea Water Award, is administered for the Government of Sweden. Through these premier international water awards, SIWI is able to draw attention to critical water issues.
Stockholm Water Foundation
The Stockholm Water Foundation was established in 1990 to encourage research and development of the world`s water environment by awarding the international Stockholm Water Prize. The Stockholm Junior Water Prize, created as a complement to the Stockholm Water Prize, was awarded for the first time in 1995 as a Swedish national prize, and in 1997 it, too, became an international prize. In 2000, the Stockholm Water Foundation established the Stockholm Industry Water Award, which is awarded to companies for outstanding contributions in the water sector.
The Stockholm Water Prize fund is raised by donations. Founders of the Prize are Anglian Water, Bacardi, DuPont, Europeiska Insurance, Fujitsu Siemens Computers, General Motors, Grundfos Management, Hewlett Packard, Hilton and Scandic, ITT Flygt, Kaupthing Bank Sverige, Kemira Kemwater, KPMG Sweden, P&G, Ragn-Sells, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), Snecma, Stockholm Water Festival, Swedish Railways (SJ), Uponor Group, Water Environment Federation in collaboration with The City of Stockholm.
The Stockholm International Water Institute administrates the activities of the Stockholm Water Foundation.
HM King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden is the Patron of the Stockholm Water Prize. It is also supported by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences, the International Water Association (IWA), the International Water Resources Association (IWRA), the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP), the Water Environment Federation (WEF) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).
Water Symposium
Stockholm Water Symposium The Stockholm Water Symposium for Effective Long Term Water Resources Management The Stockholm Water Symposium, a part of the annual World Water Week in Stockholm, aims to serve as a link between practice, science, policy making and decision making in the search for effective, long-term water resources management. While the character of the symposia is comprehensive and reflective, the agenda also includes discussions of specific issues. The aim is to secure a proper tie between problems and their main causes on the one hand, and technology and governance perspectives of problem solving on the other. Since 1991, the Symposia have and analyzed related issues and their measures needed and how different overcome. After a first exploratory year, the Symposia have been focusing on a series of themes within three niches: Minimizing harmful fluxes from land to water (1991-1997) Water is the key to socio-economic development and quality of life (1998 -2002) Drainage basin security: prospects for trade off and benefit sharing in a globalised world (2003-2007) Annually, experts from around the world attend the Symposium. The task, huge and multifaceted though it may seem, is tackled systematically and methodically at each Symposium, with due attention paid to similarities and differences between regions of the world, representing various phases of development, political systems and climatic conditions. The holistic approach spans disciplines, professions and societal sectors; integrates water quality with water quantity, flow and mobility; and combines problem solving techniques with hydrochemistry and hydroecology, natural sciences and engineering with social, economic and legal sciences, and scientific understanding with policy responses. Through the Stockholm Water Initiative, findings from the Symposia are brought to the attention of policy makers and the public, or integrated into project initiatives to transfer knowledge and carry it further. Thus, the Stockholm Water Symposium serves as a catalyst in the search for effective and long-term management of the world`s water resources. As an international conference for scientists, politicians, decision makers and different stakeholders, the Stockholm Water Symposium has promoted an understanding of global water problems. This understanding will help further cooperation in matters relating to preservation and protection of the Earth`s water.
Stockholm Water Symposium
The Stockholm Water Symposium, a part of the annual World Water Week in Stockholm, aims to serve as a link between practice, science, policy making and decision making in the search for effective, long-term water resources management. While the character of the symposia is comprehensive and reflective, the agenda also includes discussions of specific issues. The aim is to secure a proper tie between problems and their main causes on the one hand, and technology and governance perspectives of problem solving on the other.
Since 1991, the Symposia have and analyzed related issues and their measures needed and how different overcome. After a first exploratory year, the Symposia have been focusing on a series of themes within three niches:
Annually, experts from around the world attend the Symposium. The task, huge and multifaceted though it may seem, is tackled systematically and methodically at each Symposium, with due attention paid to similarities and differences between regions of the world, representing various phases of development, political systems and climatic conditions.
The holistic approach spans disciplines, professions and societal sectors; integrates water quality with water quantity, flow and mobility; and combines problem solving techniques with hydrochemistry and hydroecology, natural sciences and engineering with social, economic and legal sciences, and scientific understanding with policy responses.
Through the Stockholm Water Initiative, findings from the Symposia are brought to the attention of policy makers and the public, or integrated into project initiatives to transfer knowledge and carry it further. Thus, the Stockholm Water Symposium serves as a catalyst in the search for effective and long-term management of the world`s water resources.
As an international conference for scientists, politicians, decision makers and different stakeholders, the Stockholm Water Symposium has promoted an understanding of global water problems. This understanding will help further cooperation in matters relating to preservation and protection of the Earth`s water.
Water Initiative Projects
Water Initiative a Stockholm Project Through the Stockholm Water Initiative, SIWI holds discussions and meetings on important water-related problems, elaborates practical action programs, contributes to facilitation of negotiations on transboundary water problems, supports decision making and helps implement solutions to water problems. The Stockholm Water Initiative bases its work partly on the outcome of the Stockholm Water Symposium and is especially focused on integrated management of water resources and coastal zones along with a sustainable development within the water area. Projects are carried out in co - operation with international organizations, governments, international and national aid agencies, institutions and others. Through the Stockholm Water Initiative, interdisciplinary initiatives aim to bring about concrete measures at national or international levels. Reports and papers with the results from various SWI activities constitute an important part of the Stockholm International Water Institute`s work. Recent published titles, which you can read more about in the Resource Center, include: Water Security for Cities, Food and Environment towards Catchment Hydrosolidarity Sustainable Development and Water Security in the Lake Victoria Basin Water Management in Developing Countries SIWI Recommendation for EU Development Cooperation Industry as a Driving or Braking Force on the Road to Water Security in the 21st Century Water Harvesting for Upgrading of Rainfed Agriculture Problem Analysis and Research Needs Water Security: Opportunity for Development and Cooperation in the Aral Sea Area Water and Development in Developing Countries Water Security for Multi-National Water Systems Water Security for the 21st Century - Roles, Responsibilities and Opportunities for Industry Water Treatment – Needs for Expanded Use and Improved efficiency towards Upstream/Downstream Hydrosolidarity Water for the Next 30 Years: Averting the Looming Water Crisis High Level Seminar on the Assessment of Initiatives for Environmental Cooperation on Lake Victoria Water Harvesting From the Baltic Sea to Lake Victoria Networking Between Parties Around the Baltic Sea and Lake Victoria
Through the Stockholm Water Initiative, SIWI holds discussions and meetings on important water-related problems, elaborates practical action programs, contributes to facilitation of negotiations on transboundary water problems, supports decision making and helps implement solutions to water problems.
The Stockholm Water Initiative bases its work partly on the outcome of the Stockholm Water Symposium and is especially focused on integrated management of water resources and coastal zones along with a sustainable development within the water area.
Projects are carried out in co - operation with international organizations, governments, international and national aid agencies, institutions and others. Through the Stockholm Water Initiative, interdisciplinary initiatives aim to bring about concrete measures at national or international levels.
Reports and papers with the results from various SWI activities constitute an important part of the Stockholm International Water Institute`s work. Recent published titles, which you can read more about in the Resource Center, include:
Swedish Water House
Swedish Water House Building Networks for Water Sustainability The Swedish Water House supports international policy development and co-operation through knowledge generation and dissemination and partnership building primarily within the areas of sustainable river basin management and integrated water resources management. Mobilizing competence to support international processes The Swedish Water House (SWH) increases Swedish support and engagement in international water and development processes. SWH was announced at the 2nd World Water Forum in The Hague and was established in 2003. It stems from the Swedish Government`s commitment to contribute to the implementation of agreed actions from the UN World Summit on Sustainable Development and other international conferences in order to reach the UN Millennium Development Goals and other relevant international targets. The SWH will operate by building networks between, for instance, governments, stakeholder organizations, scientific institutions, NGOs and international organizations, and mobilizes competence to support international water processes and problem solving. By promoting actions through networks and project clusters, it serves as a link between practice, science, policy making and decision making in the search for sustainable water resources management strategies. The SWH utilizes a network of partners who provide expertise on a wide range of water issues and share knowledge with national and international organizations. The Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) has established the Swedish Water House and it is funded initially by the Swedish Ministries of Environment and Foreign Affairs. Solving water issues requires broad co-operation Pressure on the world`s water resources is increasing. Population growth and distribution, changing consumption and production patterns, trade policies, and socio-economic development in general all has an influence on water resources. Pollution, which degrades the chemical and biological properties of water, land use and human manipulation of the landscape modify its natural flows and add to existing stresses. Measures that reduce or prevent further stress on water resources and reverse the ongoing, negative trend should be seen as critical investment opportunities rather than costs to society. Knowledge of possible remedies, however, must be linked to a will to act. The vastly diverse water community, among many others, plays a very important role. This role is not confined to scientific monitoring, analysis and interpretation, or to finding technical solutions. It also includes proposing comprehensive recommendations for future actions and needs in much broader societal terms, as freshwater resources are the key in almost all aspects of social and economic development and quality of life. The complexity of water issues is obvious, and proficient management strategies need to take this complexity into account by establishing dialogues and participation among all concerned parties. Effective water management cannot be achieved solely through political, scientific or managerial means, but rather through a complex interaction of all three. Networks are essential to tackle the problems. Because physical and socio-economic settings are so diverse, most decisions and actions related to water management need to take place at the local, national and regional level. Nevertheless, international co-operation and partnerships in support of national actions are essential for achieving the overall goals of sustainable development, particularly in the water sector. Goals and objectives of the Swedish Water House The purpose of the Swedish Water House is to act as an advocate in the policy debate through knowledge generation and dissemination and partnership building. Support to international policy development and action within sustainable river basin management and integrated water resources management (IWRM) are key focuses. Although the specific role and mode of work for the Swedish Water House will be elaborated during 2003, it will initially focus on three broad areas: 1. Increase understanding as a way to stimulate actionThe access to knowledge and experience can help stimulate implementation of necessary actions. It is through knowledge and understanding that we can generate a will to act! The links between the UN Millennium Development Goals and effective water management strategies must be made clear, and the people affected, as well as decision makers, must be encouraged to act and see the benefits of their actions. The Swedish Water House will build on the networkpartners to generate and disseminate information and knowledge about water policy issues and innovative concepts within water management. The underlying goal will be to stimulate further action – at local, national and international levels – and support international policy processes.It will serve as a knowledge resource centre, to which national and international organizations and government agencies can turn to for assistance and information. 2. Build national and international partnerships and clusters of co-operation and support projects in line with the mission of the SWH conceptThe Swedish Water House project is not a new water organization. Rather, the goal is to stimulate networking among existing national and international organizations and promote co-operation to identify and solve specific water related problems, in particular those linked to basin management and integrated water resources management. Focuses include, among others, support to the development of national strategies for IWRM and river basin management strategies, including issues of effective governance but also links between water, ecosystem management and ecosystem services. 3. Generate and disseminate water knowledge through conferences, seminars, workshops, the media and web-based materialThrough its network, the Swedish Water House will generate and disseminate innovative knowledge and experience, in particular linked to river basin management and integrated water resources management. The means will be conferences, workshops, seminars, media advocacy and web-based material. Activities will stimulate debate and promote co-operation. SWH will enable new concepts to be elevated, discussed and disseminated.
The Swedish Water House supports international policy development and co-operation through knowledge generation and dissemination and partnership building primarily within the areas of sustainable river basin management and integrated water resources management.
The Swedish Water House (SWH) increases Swedish support and engagement in international water and development processes. SWH was announced at the 2nd World Water Forum in The Hague and was established in 2003. It stems from the Swedish Government`s commitment to contribute to the implementation of agreed actions from the UN World Summit on Sustainable Development and other international conferences in order to reach the UN Millennium Development Goals and other relevant international targets. The SWH will operate by building networks between, for instance, governments, stakeholder organizations, scientific institutions, NGOs and international organizations, and mobilizes competence to support international water processes and problem solving. By promoting actions through networks and project clusters, it serves as a link between practice, science, policy making and decision making in the search for sustainable water resources management strategies.
The SWH utilizes a network of partners who provide expertise on a wide range of water issues and share knowledge with national and international organizations. The Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) has established the Swedish Water House and it is funded initially by the Swedish Ministries of Environment and Foreign Affairs.
Pressure on the world`s water resources is increasing. Population growth and distribution, changing consumption and production patterns, trade policies, and socio-economic development in general all has an influence on water resources. Pollution, which degrades the chemical and biological properties of water, land use and human manipulation of the landscape modify its natural flows and add to existing stresses.
Measures that reduce or prevent further stress on water resources and reverse the ongoing, negative trend should be seen as critical investment opportunities rather than costs to society. Knowledge of possible remedies, however, must be linked to a will to act. The vastly diverse water community, among many others, plays a very important role. This role is not confined to scientific monitoring, analysis and interpretation, or to finding technical solutions. It also includes proposing comprehensive recommendations for future actions and needs in much broader societal terms, as freshwater resources are the key in almost all aspects of social and economic development and quality of life.
The complexity of water issues is obvious, and proficient management strategies need to take this complexity into account by establishing dialogues and participation among all concerned parties.
Effective water management cannot be achieved solely through political, scientific or managerial means, but rather through a complex interaction of all three. Networks are essential to tackle the problems.
Because physical and socio-economic settings are so diverse, most decisions and actions related to water management need to take place at the local, national and regional level. Nevertheless, international co-operation and partnerships in support of national actions are essential for achieving the overall goals of sustainable development, particularly in the water sector.
The purpose of the Swedish Water House is to act as an advocate in the policy debate through knowledge generation and dissemination and partnership building. Support to international policy development and action within sustainable river basin management and integrated water resources management (IWRM) are key focuses. Although the specific role and mode of work for the Swedish Water House will be elaborated during 2003, it will initially focus on three broad areas:
1. Increase understanding as a way to stimulate actionThe access to knowledge and experience can help stimulate implementation of necessary actions. It is through knowledge and understanding that we can generate a will to act! The links between the UN Millennium Development Goals and effective water management strategies must be made clear, and the people affected, as well as decision makers, must be encouraged to act and see the benefits of their actions. The Swedish Water House will build on the networkpartners to generate and disseminate information and knowledge about water policy issues and innovative concepts within water management. The underlying goal will be to stimulate further action – at local, national and international levels – and support international policy processes.It will serve as a knowledge resource centre, to which national and international organizations and government agencies can turn to for assistance and information.
2. Build national and international partnerships and clusters of co-operation and support projects in line with the mission of the SWH conceptThe Swedish Water House project is not a new water organization. Rather, the goal is to stimulate networking among existing national and international organizations and promote co-operation to identify and solve specific water related problems, in particular those linked to basin management and integrated water resources management. Focuses include, among others, support to the development of national strategies for IWRM and river basin management strategies, including issues of effective governance but also links between water, ecosystem management and ecosystem services.
3. Generate and disseminate water knowledge through conferences, seminars, workshops, the media and web-based materialThrough its network, the Swedish Water House will generate and disseminate innovative knowledge and experience, in particular linked to river basin management and integrated water resources management. The means will be conferences, workshops, seminars, media advocacy and web-based material. Activities will stimulate debate and promote co-operation. SWH will enable new concepts to be elevated, discussed and disseminated.
Water Governance Facility
UNDP Water Governance Facility at SIWI The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) is in collaboration with Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) launching a new program – The UNDP Water Governance Facility at SIWI (WGF) - to support developing countries to improve water governance. The UNDP Water Governance Facility at SIWI will seek integrated water development solutions for poverty alleviation and addresses the social, economic and environmental aspects of water challenges. It will promote South-South collaboration and exchange of experiences and best practices, through for example multi-stakeholder dialogues, and will take an integrated approach to water resources management through improved governance solutions. The Facility is focusing on multiple thematic areas that range from integrated water resources management, transboundary water and water supply and sanitation to climate variability, gender and capacity building. Website and FeedbackThe UNDP Water Governance Facility at SIWI is operational. However, we encourage feedback on how to best serve those needing information or assistance related to water governance. That feedback will also be used to revamp and launch a comprehensive, stand-alone WGF web site in the fall of 2005. Your thoughts are welcome; please fill out our short survey by clicking here. Purpose of Water governanceWater governance is fundamental to the achievement of all the MDGs. Prudent water management is crucial for reaching national development objectives and for improving the livelihoods of poor people. It is also a vital component of actions to improve environmental sustainability, by maintaining the integrity of ecosystems, and by bringing together stakeholders around a key resource that could either unite or divide societies. The UNDP Water Governance Facility at SIWI will provide strategic support to achieve Improved water governance to advance socially equitable, environmentally sustainable and economically efficient management of water resources, including water and sanitation services Implementation of IWRM at local, national, and regional levels MDG and WSSD targets for water supply and sanitation Who will benefit from this initiative? The facility will benefit water governance related work of governments, civil society and other stakeholders in developing countries. What are the main services provided by the Facility? Providing policy support and advice on water governance to developing countries to meet demands at local, national and river basin levels. Applying and dissemination good practices from local to country and river basin levels to enhance water governance work. Advocating effective water governance as a requirement to reach the water related MDG and WSSD water and sanitation targets. Participating in the work of the World Water Assessment Program and contributing on water governance issues to the World Water Development Report. How will the Facility work? The UNDP Water Governance Facility at SIWI will provide services on the basis of requests from developing countries for policy and institutional support to address the array of water governance issues. It will work through existing UNDP organizational networks, whereby developing country demand will be expressed to UNDP and SIWI. the Facility will also seek to be complementary to ongoing interventions, and to facilitate leverage of additional in-country funding. The program is jointly funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and UNDP. The program will be housed and implemented in collaboration with SIWI. What is Water Governance? Increasing water scarcity, water services shortfalls and escalating pollution are socially and politically induced challenges. The water crisis is increasingly about how we, as individuals, and as parts of a collective society, govern the access to and control over water resources and their benefits. Poor people are disproportionately at disadvantage to have secure access to safe potable water and basic sanitation as well as water for productive uses in agriculture and other economic sectors. UNDP defines water governance as the range of political, social, economic and administrative systems that are in place to develop and manage water resources and the delivery of water services, at different levels of society. Water Governance addresses, among other things: The formulation and adoption of sustainable legislation, policies and institutions The way legislation, institutions and policies are being established, enforced and implemented Clarification of the roles and responsibilities of all involved stakeholders - local and national government, private sector, civil society - regarding ownership, administration and management of water resources
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) is in collaboration with Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) launching a new program – The UNDP Water Governance Facility at SIWI (WGF) - to support developing countries to improve water governance. The UNDP Water Governance Facility at SIWI will seek integrated water development solutions for poverty alleviation and addresses the social, economic and environmental aspects of water challenges. It will promote South-South collaboration and exchange of experiences and best practices, through for example multi-stakeholder dialogues, and will take an integrated approach to water resources management through improved governance solutions. The Facility is focusing on multiple thematic areas that range from integrated water resources management, transboundary water and water supply and sanitation to climate variability, gender and capacity building.
Website and FeedbackThe UNDP Water Governance Facility at SIWI is operational. However, we encourage feedback on how to best serve those needing information or assistance related to water governance. That feedback will also be used to revamp and launch a comprehensive, stand-alone WGF web site in the fall of 2005. Your thoughts are welcome; please fill out our short survey by clicking here.
Purpose of Water governanceWater governance is fundamental to the achievement of all the MDGs. Prudent water management is crucial for reaching national development objectives and for improving the livelihoods of poor people. It is also a vital component of actions to improve environmental sustainability, by maintaining the integrity of ecosystems, and by bringing together stakeholders around a key resource that could either unite or divide societies.
Who will benefit from this initiative? The facility will benefit water governance related work of governments, civil society and other stakeholders in developing countries.
What are the main services provided by the Facility?
How will the Facility work?
The UNDP Water Governance Facility at SIWI will provide services on the basis of requests from developing countries for policy and institutional support to address the array of water governance issues. It will work through existing UNDP organizational networks, whereby developing country demand will be expressed to UNDP and SIWI. the Facility will also seek to be complementary to ongoing interventions, and to facilitate leverage of additional in-country funding.
The program is jointly funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and UNDP. The program will be housed and implemented in collaboration with SIWI.
What is Water Governance?
Increasing water scarcity, water services shortfalls and escalating pollution are socially and politically induced challenges. The water crisis is increasingly about how we, as individuals, and as parts of a collective society, govern the access to and control over water resources and their benefits. Poor people are disproportionately at disadvantage to have secure access to safe potable water and basic sanitation as well as water for productive uses in agriculture and other economic sectors.
UNDP defines water governance as the range of political, social, economic and administrative systems that are in place to develop and manage water resources and the delivery of water services, at different levels of society.
Water Governance addresses, among other things:
Water Resource Management Course
SIWI courses focus on supporting professional development by arranging courses on its own or in partnership with other actors; the Stockholm International Water Institute aims to achieve an active and strong link to the participant`s professional area and to strengthen professional exchange. Integrated Water Resources Management Course Advanced International Training Program, ``Integrated Water Resource Management``August 29 – September 16, 2005A number of International Training Programs are being financed by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). Training is offered in a number of technical and administrative fields, primarily in the form of courses and seminars, where different Swedish actors have a considerable level of expertise to offer. Under the Sida funded scheme Ramboll Natura AB together with Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) is offering an international training program on ``Integrated Water Resource Management`` scheduled with a first session in Sweden, August 29th - September 16th 2005, and a follow-up session during two weeks in November 2005, in South Africa. The follow-up session is carried out in close co-operation with the International Water Management Institute (IWMI). A list of countries from which applicants can be selected can be downloaded at right, along with a complete program description and an application form. The world is facing a water crisis that seriously is affecting the production and living conditions, jeopardizing poverty reduction and sustainable development, especially in the poorer countries in the world. The poor and marginalized groups in the society are often vulnerable to water crisis and also limited in the aspect of improving their situation through better management of the resources. The IWRM training program is aiming at finding a way to contribute to a better situation, by supporting capacity building for Integrated Water Resource Management. During this program we strive to achieve an active and strong link to the participants` professional areas but also to strengthen the exchange between participants from different professional and geographical backgrounds. The general objective of the program is to support and stimulate the development of Integrated Water Resource Management in the participant`s home country. By educating people we hope to improve the technical solutions as well as the management and governing of the water resources in a country. This training program is aiming at decision and policy makers in water resource management and investment, subject-matter specialists involved in planning, implementation and management of IWRM related projects both in public and private sector, members of national and international NGOs in the areas of natural resource management, water and environment and staff at universities and training institutes. Integrated Transboundary Water Resource Management Course Advanced International Training Program, ``Integrated Transboundary Water Resource Management`` March 6 – 17, 2006, in South Africa and May 29 – June 2, 2006, in Sweden Water is essential to all kinds of human development and livelihood support systems. Transcending most political and administrative boundaries, the available freshwater and the benefits they generate must be shared among individuals, economic sectors, intrastate jurisdictions and sovereign nations. Transboundary waters often stimulate cooperation rather than conflict. Ultimately shared water has a chance of influencing regional politics in the direction of increased co-operation to lay a foundation for social and political stability, economic prosperity and poverty alleviation. A dialogue on water and its role in development provides a means for building trust among the parties in a region. To reach international water goals requires that transboundary water is managed in an efficient and equitable manner. This program aims at strengthening the capacities of the people and organizations involved. We strive to achieve an active and strong link to the participants` professional areas, but also to strengthen the professional exchange between participants, enriching the course with their different back-grounds and experiences. Program objectives The objective of the training program is to contribute to an improved ability of the participants to identify the advantages that are associated with realistic and operational transboundary agreements. Specific objectives Relating to the negotiation process perspective, the objective is to support, strengthen, and establish emerging and ongoing transboundary water-related management and negotiation processes in which the participants play an active role. Relating to the individual perspective the objective is for the participants to acquire improved ability and skills for transboundary waters management to enhance their own capacity and positively impact on their home institutions and trans-national processes.
SIWI courses focus on supporting professional development by arranging courses on its own or in partnership with other actors; the Stockholm International Water Institute aims to achieve an active and strong link to the participant`s professional area and to strengthen professional exchange.
Advanced International Training Program, ``Integrated Water Resource Management``August 29 – September 16, 2005A number of International Training Programs are being financed by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). Training is offered in a number of technical and administrative fields, primarily in the form of courses and seminars, where different Swedish actors have a considerable level of expertise to offer.
Under the Sida funded scheme Ramboll Natura AB together with Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) is offering an international training program on ``Integrated Water Resource Management`` scheduled with a first session in Sweden, August 29th - September 16th 2005, and a follow-up session during two weeks in November 2005, in South Africa. The follow-up session is carried out in close co-operation with the International Water Management Institute (IWMI). A list of countries from which applicants can be selected can be downloaded at right, along with a complete program description and an application form.
The world is facing a water crisis that seriously is affecting the production and living conditions, jeopardizing poverty reduction and sustainable development, especially in the poorer countries in the world. The poor and marginalized groups in the society are often vulnerable to water crisis and also limited in the aspect of improving their situation through better management of the resources.
The IWRM training program is aiming at finding a way to contribute to a better situation, by supporting capacity building for Integrated Water Resource Management. During this program we strive to achieve an active and strong link to the participants` professional areas but also to strengthen the exchange between participants from different professional and geographical backgrounds.
The general objective of the program is to support and stimulate the development of Integrated Water Resource Management in the participant`s home country. By educating people we hope to improve the technical solutions as well as the management and governing of the water resources in a country.
This training program is aiming at decision and policy makers in water resource management and investment, subject-matter specialists involved in planning, implementation and management of IWRM related projects both in public and private sector, members of national and international NGOs in the areas of natural resource management, water and environment and staff at universities and training institutes.
Advanced International Training Program, ``Integrated Transboundary Water Resource Management`` March 6 – 17, 2006, in South Africa and May 29 – June 2, 2006, in Sweden
Water is essential to all kinds of human development and livelihood support systems. Transcending most political and administrative boundaries, the available freshwater and the benefits they generate must be shared among individuals, economic sectors, intrastate jurisdictions and sovereign nations.
Transboundary waters often stimulate cooperation rather than conflict. Ultimately shared water has a chance of influencing regional politics in the direction of increased co-operation to lay a foundation for social and political stability, economic prosperity and poverty alleviation. A dialogue on water and its role in development provides a means for building trust among the parties in a region.
To reach international water goals requires that transboundary water is managed in an efficient and equitable manner. This program aims at strengthening the capacities of the people and organizations involved.
We strive to achieve an active and strong link to the participants` professional areas, but also to strengthen the professional exchange between participants, enriching the course with their different back-grounds and experiences.
Program objectives The objective of the training program is to contribute to an improved ability of the participants to identify the advantages that are associated with realistic and operational transboundary agreements.
Specific objectives Relating to the negotiation process perspective, the objective is to support, strengthen, and establish emerging and ongoing transboundary water-related management and negotiation processes in which the participants play an active role.
Relating to the individual perspective the objective is for the participants to acquire improved ability and skills for transboundary waters management to enhance their own capacity and positively impact on their home institutions and trans-national processes.
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