Assessments of the water-food-energy-ecosystem nexus in transboundary basins
Shortcomings in inter-sectoral coordination in water management are a major challenge both on the national and transboundary levels, in developing as well as in developed countries. In a transboundary setting, the trade-offs and externalities may cause friction between the riparian countries and different interests. A nexus (or inter-sectoral) approach to managing the interlinked resources can enhance water, energy and food security by increasing efficiency, reducing trade-offs, building synergies and improving governance across sectors.
Global Environment Monitoring of Freshwater Programme (GEMS/Water)
The Global Environment Monitoring System for Freshwater (GEMS/Water) provides quality controlled data on fresh water quality globally to support the UN-Environment mandate to keep the global environment under review, through scientific and thematic assessments and decision-making on the subject. It is a key mechanism identified by Members globally to assist countries in monitoring and reporting to meet the global water quality and pollution challenge.
The Global Framework for Water Scarcity in Agriculture (WASAG)
The Global Framework for Water Scarcity in Agriculture (WASAG) is a Partnership hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), which brings together government institutions, intergovernmental agencies, research organizations, advocacy groups and other stakeholders. These partners are committed to collaborate in finding solutions to the challenges posed by water scarcity in agriculture in the face of climate change and an increasing water population.
Global Network on Water and Development Information for Arid Lands (G-WADI) and the International Drought Initiative (IDI)
The strategic objective of UNESCO’s programme for Water and Development Information for Arid Lands – a Global Network (G-WADI)/International Drought Initiative (IDI) is to strengthen the global capacity to manage the water resources of arid and semi-arid areas. Its primary aim is to build an effective global community through integration of selected existing material from networks, centres, organizations and individuals. Moreover it seeks to empower local initiatives, for example by links with NGOs. The Network promotes international and regional cooperation in these areas.
Global network of basins working on climate change adaptation
The global network of basins working on climate change adaptation was created by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), in cooperation with the International Network of Basin Organizations (INBO), in 2013 with the aim to promote cooperation on climate adaptation in transboundary basins, to compare different methodologies and approaches for adapting to climate change, and to promote a shared vision between the participating basins.
GWP Country and Regional Water Partnerships
The Global Water Partnership's diverse network of 3,000-plus institutional partners in more than 180 countries, which are organized in 60 countries in Country Water Partnerships and 13 Regional Water Partnerships, gives it convening power and technical expertise to improve the way communities and countries manage water.
Panta Rhei
The scientific decade 2013-2022 of IAHS, entitled “Panta Rhei – Everything Flows”, is dedicated to research activities on change in hydrology and society. The purpose of Panta Rhei is to reach an improved interpretation of the processes governing the water cycle by focusing on their changing dynamics in connection with rapidly changing human systems. The practical aim is to improve our capability to make predictions of water resources dynamics to support sustainable societal development in a changing environment.
World Water Assessment Programme (WWAP)
The World Water Assessment Programme (WWAP) seeks to equip water managers and key decision-makers with the information, data, tools and skills necessary to enable them to effectively participate in the development of policies and associated decision-making.
WMO Flood Forecasting Initiative (WMO FFI)
The objective of the WMO Flood Forecasting Initiative (WMO FFI) is to enhance the cooperation between meteorological and hydrological services to jointly deliver improved flood forecasting early warning services through timely and more accurate products.