Stockholm International Water Institute

Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) is a not-for-profit institute with a wide range of expertise in water governance related to water resources management and water diplomacy. Thanks to our multi-disciplinary approach, we can strengthen policy and extend reach via our international programmes, projects, and multi-stakeholder platforms. These activities allow us to innovate and develop applied knowledge and tools for water governance and to offer policy advice to countries, communities, and companies. Through our work, we contribute to poverty reduction, climate resilience, healthy ecosystems, and more prosperous and inclusive societies. 

All sectors and levels of society need to change how they govern and manage water to address the growing water crisis and climate change. For three decades, we have offered advice on water governance, water diplomacy, and cooperation over shared waters and conducted targeted research to link science, policy and practice in the water space. This has led to the development of new water governance frameworks and tools taking into account the full spectrum of stakeholders, covering the whole water cycle, including blue, green and grey water. By mainstreaming gender equality, youth empowerment and a human rights-based approach into all projects and programmes, we also contribute to equitable, inclusive and effective water governance. 

How we manage water will determine if we achieve the sustainable development goals and the climate targets. SIWI participates in different international processes to raise awareness of the role of water in climate change adaptation and mitigation, biodiversity conservation and sustainable land management, with a focus on resilient landscapes, the forest-water nexus and enhanced rainfed agriculture. 

Moreover, SIWI organizes the world’s leading water conference, World Water Week (WWW), where the prestigious Stockholm Water Prize is presented by Stockholm Water Foundation who also empower young people to solve water issues through the international competition Stockholm Junior Water Prize. By using digital platforms, the World Water Week now engages more than 15 000 participants online and on site.