Links

African Development Bank
The AfDB is a regional multilateral development finance institution engaged in mobilising resources towards the economic and social progress of its Regional Member Countries.
www.afdb.org

Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes The Water Convention, negotiated by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), is intended to strengthen national measures for the protection and ecologically sound management of transboundary surface waters and ground waters.
www.unece.org/env/water/welcome.html

Development Gateway
Assists communities, organizations and partnerships to share ideas on environmental issues for reducing poverty.
www.developmentgateway.org

Drylands Programme of the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)
IIED is an independent, non-profit organization promoting sustainable patterns of world development through collaborative research, policy studies, networking and knowledge dissemination.
www.iied.org

European Investment Bank
The European Union's financing institution is to contribute towards the integration, balanced development and economic and social cohesion of the Member Countries. The EIB also implements the financial components of agreements concluded under European development aid and cooperation policies.
www.eib.europa.eu

European Neighbourhood Policy
The ENP was developed in the context of the EU’s 2004 enlargement, with the objective of strengthening stability, security between the enlarged EU and our neighbours and well-being for all concerned.
ec.europa.eu/comm/world/enp/index_en.htm

EU Water Initiative
The Water Initiative (EUWI) was designed by the EU to contribute to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and WSSD targets for drinking water and sanitation, within the context of an integrated approach to water resources management.
www.euwi.net

Fourth World Water Forum
Provides a forum for global collaboration on water issues which threaten the health and safety of the world's citizens.
www.worldwaterforum4.org.mx/index.asp

Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-Based Activities
The GPA is the only intergovernmental programme that addresses the  inter-linkages between freshwater and the coastal environment
www.gpa.unep.org

International Water Resources Association
Facilitates networking on sustainable use of water resources.
www.iwra.siu.edu

International Water and Sanitation Centre
Offers news, information, advice, research, and training on low-cost water supply and sanitation in developing countries.
www.irc.nl

International Water Association
IWA is comprised of leading water professionals in science, research, technology and practice. It connects water professionals worldwide to lead the development of effective and sustainable approaches to water management.
www.iwahq.org

Mediterranean Action Plan
The MAP is a regional cooperative effort, under the auspices of UNEP, in the framework of the Barcelona Convention, involving 22 countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, as well as the European Union.
www.unepmap.org

Stockholm International Water Institute
Promotes water awareness to stimulate action on world water issues.
www.siwi.org

United Nations Development Program
Helps achieve sustainable human development.
www.undp.org

Water Magazine
Online magazine for water policy advice and ideas.
www.watermagazine.com

The Water Page
Incorporates the Africa Water Page and focuses on water in Africa and other developing countries.
www.thewaterpage.com

World Resources Institute
Online magazine for water policy advice and ideas.
www.wri.org

World Bank - Water and Sanitation
Advisory service and help desk.
www.worldbank.org

World Bank - Water Resources Management
The World Bank uses its financial resources, highly trained staff, and extensive knowledge base to assist developing country onto a path of stable, sustainable, and equitable growth in the fight against poverty.
www.worldbank.org/water

World Conservation Union
Conserves nature and promotes equitable and ecologically sustainable use of natural resources.
www.iucn.org

World Health Organization (WHO)
With Water and Sanitation firmly anchored in its 1948 Constitution, the World Health Organization has always been a key player in the water field. Details of WHO's water, sanitation and health programme can be found on WHO's website.
www.who.int/water_sanitation_health

Worldwatch Institute
Provides information for policymakers and the public about emerging global problems and the links between the world economy and environmental support systems.
www.worldwatch.org

World Water Council
The World Water Council is the International Water Policy Think Tank dedicated to strengthening the world water movement for an improved management of the world's water resources and water services.
www.worldwatercouncil.org/