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GIWEH, Global Institute for Water, Environment and Health
Our Work · Projects

We build projects.

GIWEH delivers on the ground, with the people who will own the result. From water diplomacy and technology transfer to the green economy, each project is built to last.

Projects directory

The proof behind the model

8th World Water Forum, Citizens' Process
Brazil · 2018

8th World Water Forum, Citizens' Process

Headed the civil-society stream at a global policy gathering.

ConvenedOpen
COP29 Water, Climate and Conflict
Azerbaijan · 2024

COP29 Water, Climate and Conflict

Shaped the summit programme connecting water security with fragility.

ConvenedOpen
Transboundary Water Mediation Facility
Caucasus, MENA, Nile

Transboundary Water Mediation Facility

A standing service helping states resolve shared-basin disputes.

In developmentOpen
Qistas Initiative
Syria · 2026

Qistas Initiative

Advancing water equity and access for communities in post-conflict Syria.

OngoingOpen
ICWRE Conference Series
MENA and Europe · 2011 to 2018

ICWRE Conference Series

Six editions of the International Conference on Water Resources and Environment, linking science and policy.

ConvenedOpen
Green Growth Symposium (with UNEP)
Europe · 2019

Green Growth Symposium (with UNEP)

A high-level dialogue advancing the green economy and sustainable growth, with UNEP.

ConvenedOpen
Kura River Basin programme (GEF)
Georgia and Azerbaijan · 2018 to 2021

Kura River Basin programme (GEF)

Joint stewardship of a shared watercourse across two states.

DeliveredOpen
Drinking Water Kiosks (with BENAA)
Egypt · 2020 to 2022

Drinking Water Kiosks (with BENAA)

Community access points delivering safe, affordable supply.

DeliveredOpen
KLIC Centre of Excellence
Azerbaijan

KLIC Centre of Excellence

A permanent institution localising proven environmental technology.

In developmentOpen
Africa WASH Delivery Programme
Sub-Saharan Africa

Africa WASH Delivery Programme

A regional initiative expanding sanitation and hygiene reach.

In developmentOpen
GIWEH Technopark
Turkey

GIWEH Technopark

An innovation campus incubating green ventures and applied research.

In developmentOpen
Blended Finance Facility
MENA and Africa

Blended Finance Facility

Combining public and private capital for sustainable investment.

In developmentOpen
Green SME & Startup Incubator
MENA, Caucasus, Africa

Green SME & Startup Incubator

Getting green ventures investment-ready and linked to finance.

In developmentOpen
Freshwater Supply for Kojani Town, Zanzibar
Pemba Island, Tanzania

Freshwater Supply for Kojani Town, Zanzibar

Solar and wind powered desalination for an island community, with UNDP and the Zanzibar Water Authority.

In developmentOpen
Makhinjauri and Green Cape Water and Sewerage
Adjara, Georgia

Makhinjauri and Green Cape Water and Sewerage

Continuous supply and wastewater collection for two Batumi settlements discharging to the Black Sea.

In developmentOpen
Georgia Water Sector Regulatory Impact Analysis
Georgia, 2016 to 2019

Georgia Water Sector Regulatory Impact Analysis

A multi-year analysis of water regulation, carried out with the OECD and the EU Water Initiative.

DeliveredOpen
Togean Islands Ecological Centre
Tojo Una-Una, Indonesia

Togean Islands Ecological Centre

A proposed ecological and research centre, developed after field assessment in Central Sulawesi.

In developmentOpen
UCAN, United Communities Academia Network
Global, launched 2018

UCAN, United Communities Academia Network

Connecting academia with NGOs and governments, launched at the 8th World Water Forum.

ConvenedOpen