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GIWEH at twenty: launching GIWEH 2.0
Geneva, 10 March 2027. GIWEH marks twenty years and sets out GIWEH 2.0, the institute's strategy for the decade ahead.
1st African Water Operators Forum
Nairobi, 24 to 26 November 2026. GIWEH co-convenes Africa's first forum dedicated to Water Operators' Partnerships, bringing utilities, regulators and partners together at the KICC.
Water Diplomacy and Blue Peace
How dialogue, law and cooperation turn shared rivers and aquifers from a source of tension into a basis for peace — and where GIWEH fits in.
Rainwater Harvesting Technologies: An Overview
A practical overview of rainwater harvesting, from rooftop and surface collection to fog harvesting and pump-and-store systems, and where each works best.
UN Geneva Forum Calls for Stronger South-South Cooperation to Rescue 2030 Development Goals
At a side event during the 62nd session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, GIWEH, the Youth Parliament for SDGs and RADDHO called for renewed South-South cooperation and a rights-based push to accelerate the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. GIWEH Director-General Dr Nidal Salim opened the discussion, presenting the Global South as a driver of innovation and development leadership.
GIWEH at the 24th Board of Council Meeting of the Asia Water Council
GIWEH joined the 24th Board of Council Meeting of the Asia Water Council on 23 and 24 June 2026.
GIWEH at the first General Assembly of the Global South NGO Platform in Baku
Director-General Nidal Salim addressed the inaugural General Assembly of the Global South NGO Platform in Baku on inclusive urbanisation.
GIWEH at the World Urban Forum in Baku
GIWEH took part in the World Urban Forum, convened by UN-Habitat in Baku, Azerbaijan, in May 2026.
GIWEH mission to Algeria
GIWEH carried out a working mission to Algeria in May 2026, part of the institute's continuing engagement across North Africa.
GIWEH convenes UN Human Rights Council side event on digital innovation and the Right to Development
At the 61st UN Human Rights Council, GIWEH hosted a high-level side event on digital innovation and South–South cooperation for the Right to Development.
GIWEH at the Doha Forum 2025
GIWEH joined the Doha Forum in December 2025, continuing the institute's engagement with the Forum's agenda on governance, development and shared resources.
GIWEH at the Korea Water Forum 2025
GIWEH joined the Korea Water Forum in November 2025, continuing a long-standing engagement with Korea's water community and the World Water Challenge.
GIWEH mission to Vietnam
GIWEH carried out a working mission to Vietnam in November 2025, extending the institute's engagement across Southeast Asia.
Field mission to the Togean Islands, Indonesia
GIWEH spent ten days in Tojo Una-Una regency in the Togean Islands, assessing conditions on the ground for a proposed ecological centre.
GIWEH mission to Saudi Arabia
GIWEH travelled to Saudi Arabia in April 2025 for meetings connected to preparations for the 11th World Water Forum.
GIWEH mission to Tunisia
GIWEH travelled to Tunis in April 2025 for meetings with partners across the Tunisian water and environment sector.
GIWEH mission to Cambodia
GIWEH carried out a working mission to Cambodia in February 2025, meeting partners across the water and environment sector.
GIWEH's first mission to Indonesia
In January 2025 GIWEH made its first visit to Indonesia, opening the engagement that would lead to field work in the Togean Islands.
GIWEH at the Doha Forum 2024
GIWEH joined the Doha Forum in December 2024, contributing to discussions on governance, development and shared resources.
GIWEH at COP29 in Baku
GIWEH took part in COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, in November 2024, working on the place of water in climate negotiations.
GIWEH brings water to the climate agenda at COP29
Ahead of COP29 in Baku, GIWEH prepared a report on water scarcity and the climate nexus, with concrete recommendations for negotiators, drawing on its UNFCCC observer status.
GIWEH at the 21st Board of Council Meeting of the Asia Water Council in Beijing
GIWEH joined the 21st Board of Council Meeting of the Asia Water Council, held in Beijing on 23 September 2024.
GIWEH at the 2023 UN Water Conference
GIWEH joined the UN 2023 Water Conference at UN Headquarters in New York, presenting on cooperation, social justice and water technology.
GIWEH in the Korean International Water Week - World Water Challenge 2022
GIWEH contributed to the World Water Challenge at Korea International Water Week 2022, the global contest for water solutions.
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