LINKS TO IWRM-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS
(Last Update Oct 2007)
Watershed/Basin Organizations Supporting an "IWRM" Approach
(We encourage visiting these sites to benefit from their extensive shared resources)
CWP - Center for Watershed Protection (US-CA) www.cwp.org
Non-profit organization providing local governments, activists, and watershed organizations with
technical tools for protecting precious natural resources: our streams, lakes and rivers. Good storytelling.
INBO-RIOB- - International Network of Basin Organizations (FR) www.riob.org
IWMI - International Water Management Institute (LK) www.iwmi.org
Mission: Improving water and land resources management for food livelihoods and nature.
An agriculture-based organization now expanding into pillar linkages across watersheds.
GEMI - Global Environmental Management Initiative - www.gemi.org
Water Sustainability Tool - www.gemi.org/water/preface.htm
Bulding the business case to develop more coordinated and forward-looking water strategies.
NARBO - Network of Asian Basin Organizations (JP) www.narbo.jp
Since 2004, promoting IWRM in the monsoon areas of Asia.
SOUTH AFRICA - IWRM Olifants Doorn project: www.iwrm.co.za
The South African IWRM program at DWAF demonstrates the efficient use of water to improve
livelihoods, through health, food security and emerging farmer support, while empowering communities,
particularly women and youth, to participate equitably in water resource management.
WBCSD - World Business Council for Sustainable Development (CH) www.wbcsd.org
GLOBAL Water Tool Free, easy-to-use tool for organizations and companies allowing them to
map water use and assess risks relative to global operations and supply chains.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL and UN-Related ORGANIZATIONS' PROGRAMS SUPPORTING IWRM
European Union Water Framework Directive:
GWP - Global Water Partnership (SE) - www.gwpforum.org
Swedish IGO. An organization funded multilaterally by WB, several European nations, IGOs
Global IWRM Advocacy. Assist development of regional and country IWRM programs.
CAP-NET - Capacity Building Network for IWRM (ZA) - www.cap-net.org
A UNDP program, multilateral donors with Secretariat now back in Southern Africa. Assists develop
Regional Networks for IWRM training programs. Partnership opportunities for linked training actions.
Director - Dr. Paul Taylor paul.taylor@cap-net.org
WORLD BANK (US) – Water Research Programs
http://lnweb18.worldbank.org/ESSD/ardext.nsf/18ByDocName/WaterResourcesManagement
The World Bank’s water resources management approach. Current emphasis in water is
directed by International Development Association (IDA) targeting world's poorest countries
with process outreach to CSOs. Global, rather "Institutional" approach to Water Resources
Management. Extensive references and links to Pillars.
WORLD BANK INSTITUTE (2009- Re-emerging after hiatus since 2005)
http://www.worldbank.org/wbi/water/index.html
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