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Portfolio 2019 Global Programme Water
Table of Contents
About the Global Programme Water 4
Component 1: Water Governance 8
1.1 Global Water Governance
1.1.1 Support to UN-Water towards 2030 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.1.2 Earth Security Group (ESG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.1.3 Water Integrity Network (WIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.1.4 Global Water Partnerships (GWP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.1.5 Global Water Security&Sanitation Partnership (GWSP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1.2 Water Diplomacy projects
1.2.1 The Blue Peace Index 14
1.2.2 Blue Peace Global
1.2.2.1 Developing the Geneva Water Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.2.2.2 The Global High Level Panel on Water and Peace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1.2.3 Blue Peace Central Asia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1.2.4 Blue Peace Middle East Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
1.2.4.1 Blue Peace Middle East: Regional Platform for Water Cooperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1.2.4.2 Blue Peace Middle East: Media Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
1.2.4.5 Innovating Water and Sanitation Solutions for the Middle East . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
1.2.4.6 Improving Shared Water Management in the Tigris Basin (Iraq, Turkey) . . . . . . . . . . 22
1.2.5 Water Diplomacy & Governance in Key Transboundary Hot Spots
1.2.4.1 Building River Dialogue and Governance (BRIDGE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
1.2.4.2 Support to the UNECE Water Convention activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
1.2.4.4 Governance of Groundwater Resources in Transboundary Aquifers (GGRETA) . . . . . 25
1.3 Evicence-base for Water Governance
1.3.1 Integrated Monitoring Initiative for SDG 6 (JMP, GEMI and GLAAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
1.3.2 HydroHub - the Global Hydrometry Support Facility of WMO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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Component 2: Water Solutions 28
2.1 Strategic Networks
2.1.1 Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
2.1.2 Rural Water Supply Network (RWSN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
2.1.3 Promoting Water Stewardship 2030 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
2.2 Projects
2.2.3 Water, Behaviour Change and Environmental Sanitation (WABES) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
2.2.4 SuizAgua América Latina (Colombia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
2.2.5 SuizAgua América Latina (Peru, Chile and Brazil) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
2.2.6 Resource Recovery and Safe Reuse (RRR): Improving the sanitation sector while promoting
Resource Recovery and Safe Reuse in Kampala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
2.2.7 Strengthening Agricultural Water Efficiency and Productivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
2.2. Vietnam to produce more coffee with less water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Component 3: Water Voice 38
3.1 Strategic Networks
3.1.1 The Swiss Water Partnership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
3.1.2 AGUASAN Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
3.2 Projects
3.2.1 Swiss Bluetec Bridge: Financing Swiss innovation to benefit disadvantaged populations . . . 41
3.2.2 Solidarit`eau Suisse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Component 4: Young People & Gender Equality 43
4.1 Strategic Networks
4.1.2 International Secretariat for Water (ISW) – Solidarity Water Europe (SWE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
4.2 Projects
4.2.1 Young Water Fellowship Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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About the Global Programme Water
Water is at the core of sustainable develop-ment the dissemination of knowledge in partnership with
and the looming water crisis is of global concern. By others.
focusing on equity and poverty alleviation, the Glo-
bal Programme Water con-tributes to the reduction Priorities in 2019
of global water-related risks and the realization of a
water-secure world. Water Pollution: 1st year of implementation of the
programme aiming at improving the health and
Switzerland has gained solid experience in the area environment of populations exposed to water pol-
of water management and is aware of its respon- lution by industrial activities. It supports industries
sibility to share it to enhance prosperity and sta- along the supply chains of multinational companies
bility in the world. The Global Programme Water in selected basins in understanding and addres-
acts as a bridge builder, positioning water and sing pollution-related risks by adopting a holis-
sanitation on the international agenda, harnessing tic water stewardship approach whilst tapping
Swiss expertise to ensure availability and sustainab- into Switzerland’s experience in water quality and
le management of water and sanitation for all and health.
to trigger policy changes on all levels. Through its The Blue Peace Movement enters a maturity phase
projects, programmes and initiatives, it also enhan- with increased outreach and partnerships world-
ces the implementation of innova-tive solutions and wide (e.g. Blue Peace Index, finance institutions,
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youth, strategic partnership with Senegal) to link Gender Equality: after youth in 2018, gender equal-
the three dimensions of sustainable development ity in water and sanitation, including the health
with the peace agenda. dimension, will be a new focus area in 2019 by
working with key partners’ agendas, showcasing
A new innovative and systemic financing model for of concrete actions supporting initiatives aimed at
transboundary water cooperation is tested in one empowering women and networks advocating for
basin with riparian states. a strong voice of women in the political sphere and
in water-related decision-making processes.
Sustainable financing and private engagement:
consolidate proven models of water valuation A strong water voice within and outside Switzer-
through newly established initiatives in nature- land: a strengthening of interlinkages with key
based solutions and water stewardship. Further Swiss water platforms will be encouraged to ben-
emerging concepts and funding schemes for water efit from synergies and increase effectiveness and
will meet new models for financing risk assessment outreach within Switzerland and globally.
resulting in uncharted territory of strategic finan-
cing.
WASH Global: a new programme will be launched
to accelerate sustainable and inclusive access to
water and sanitation for all through advocating,
disseminating and applying (Swiss) knowledge,
approaches and experiences on decentralized, rural
service provision models and testing innovative
social business models and private sector engage-
ment.
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Water Governance
The GPW contributes to strengthening good water governance and its defining compon-
ents on the global, regional and national levels, both in the public and private sectors. It
ensures equitable and sustainable water management, while prioritising access to water
supply, sanitation and hygiene.
Global Water Governance
• Support to UN-Water towards 2030
• Earth Security Group (ESG)
• Water Integrity Network (WIN)
• Global Water Partnership (GWP)
• Global Water Security & Sanitation Partnership (GWSP)
Water Diplomacy projects
• The Blue Peace Index
• Blue Peace Global
• Developing the Geneva Water Hub
• The Global High Level Panel on Water and Peace
• Blue Peace Central Asia
• Blue Peace Middle East Programme
• Regional Platform for Water Cooperation
• Media Lab
• Communications and Media Training on Water
• Improving shared water resources management in the Tigris river basin (Iraq, Turkey)
• Water Diplomacy & Governance in Key Transboundary Hot Spots
• Building River Dialogue and Governance (BRIDGE)
• Support to the UNECE Water Convention activities
• Governance of Groundwater Resources in Transboundary Aquifers (GGRETA)
Evicence-base for Water Governance
• Integrated Monitoring Initiative for SDG 6 (JMP, GEMI and GLAAS)
• HydroHub - the Global Hydrometry Support Facility of WMO
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Support to UN-Water towards 2030
SDC Contribution to UN-Water
The support of SDC to UN-Water core coor-
dination budget is strategic to bring a
more effective, integrated and coordinated
approach to support the implementation of
the 2030 Agenda with regards to water and
Region sanitation.
Global UN-Water is the entity that coordinates the
work of the United Nations on water and
Partners sanitation. It was formally established in
31 UN Agencies as 2003, building on a long history of collabo-
members and 38 partners ration within the United Nations. UN-Water Currently, UN-Water’s overarching focus is to,
outside the UN is comprised of 31 United Nations bodies through its Members and Partners, support Member
that have a focus on, or interest in, water- States as they start implementing the 2030 Agenda.
Background information related issues as Members and other 38 UN-Water will do so through its three main lines of
With the adoption of the international organizations as Partners. work, identified as areas where it best complements
2030 Agenda the water and adds value to the activities of its Members and
community needs to come UN-Water fosters greater co-operation and infor- Partners, by facilitating synergies and joint efforts:
firmly together to ensure mation-sharing among its Members and Partners,
availability and sustainable focusing on all aspects of freshwater and sanitati- 1. Informing policy processes and addressing
management of water and on, including surface and groundwater resources, emerging issues (e.g. input to intergovernmen-
sanitation for all by 2030. the interface between freshwater and seawater and tal processes such as the Inter-Agency Expert
water-related disasters. Group on SDG Indicators, producing policy and
Project objectives analytical briefs, supporting the International
Strengthen the global wa- The coming years will be critical for Member Sta- Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable De-
ter architecture to ensure tes as well as the international community to start velopment” 2018-2028)
the implementation and implement the many ambitious commitments that 2. Supporting monitoring and reporting on water
monitoring of the water were made in 2015, including the Sendai Framework and sanitation (e.g. providing the integrated
related targets of the 2030 for Disaster Risk Reduction, the Addis Ababa Action monitoring of SDG 6 on water and sanitation,
Agenda for Sustainable Agenda, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Develop- producing the World Water Development Re-
Development. ment, and the Paris agreement on climate change. ports, producing the SDG 6 Synthesis Reports)
Given the level of ambition of these commitments, 3. Building knowledge and inspiring people to
Beneficiaries the need for coordination and collaboration across take action (e.g. organizing the global cam-
31 UN Members and sectors and regions is now greater than ever. paigns for World Water Day 22 March and for
38 global Partners (Aqua- World Toilet Day 19 November)
fed, IUCN, GWP, WWF, The previous years were particularly successful for
WWC, IWMI, etc.) UN-Water, where UN-Water Members and Partners --------------------------
rose to the challenge to ‘deliver as one’ as never be- Additional information:
Costs fore, to place water and sanitation high up on the www.unwater.org
CHF 2,500,000 international agenda. This momentum will be conti-
nued to help United Nations Member States imple-
Duration ment their ambitious commitments, and to further
2016 - 2020 ensure that it is fit for purpose, UN-Water has also
gone through a major review of its internal structure
and work modalities.
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Core Contribution to the Earth Security Group
A global framework to
manage sustainability risks
Earth Security Partnerships (ESP) is a glo-
bal platform providing the strategic fore-
sight and facilitated collaborations to drive
forward private sector partnerships for
resilience and sustainable development.
Region ESP provides the intelligence and develops
Global opportunities for investors, companies and
governments to form innovative partner-
Partner ships that build the resilience of countries
Earth Security Partnerships and regions.
Background information ESP’s goals:
As pressures on water, • Engage the private sector with a set of evi- Partnership Plan 2019 – 2021
food, energy and climate dence-based priorities that drive impact oppor- Specific activities include:
change become more tunities in developing countries.
inter-connected, cutting • Support developing countries to develop • Global Analysis: The analysis, shared through
through the complexity clear priorities and innovative models of private an annual impact intelligence report, flags the
with clear messages and sector collaboration. inter-related global resilience gaps where in-
strategic direction will be • Facilitate innovative partnerships that help vestment must be mobilised. It features innova-
key for leaders in govern- mainstream and accelerate the scaling up of tive business and finance models that advance
ment and the private high-impact business and finance mechanisms. adaptation and resilience goals and proposes
sector to work together on promising private sector partnerships with po-
shared priorities. ESP’s approach: tential for impact.
Strategic foresight: ESP uses a rigorous data-driven,
Project objectives SDG-based framework, which complements the re- • Engagement & Collaboration: ESP provides a
To catalyse innovations search routinely carried out by governments, indust- clearing house to broker partnerships, enga-
in business and finance ry and financial institutions on sustainability, econo- ging a group of private sector champions and
mechanisms that incentivi- mic and political risks. This framework presents an partners such as UNCDF. The process co-conve-
se cooperation between integrated and visual assessment of a country’s su- nes a quarterly meeting of business and finance
different sectors and coun- stainability challenges and vulnerabilities and high- leaders to forge new partnerships and initiati-
tries on water and inter- lights specific opportunities where public-private ves that support resilience models. ESP engages
related themes of climate partnerships can have an impact. The tool is used with country-based investor networks in selec-
adaptation, ecosystem to engage senior decision-makers across business, ted vulnerable regions to build their capacity to
resilience and pro-poor government, and global development, to increase adopt sustainable private sector blueprints and
development. awareness and advocacy of converging resource partnerships.
pressures, create a more strategic understanding of
Beneficiaries priorities in the midst of complexity, and encourage • Outreach: ESP promotes learning across the
High-level decision-makers better mutual understanding and collaboration bet- private sector to embed resilience as a key fea-
in the private sector, ween these sectors around impact opportunities. ture of sustainable business and finance and
government and civil accelerate the scale up of impactful models. It
society; network of global Innovative private sector partnerships: ESP collabo- mainstreams new evidence and knowledge to
stakeholders rates with partners at global and local levels that orient investment portfolios in support of cli-
share a vision to mobilise private sector investment mate resilience thought targeted outreach and
Costs towards scaling up resilience models. ESP develops communication efforts.
CHF 1’560’000 the strategic global analysis that businesses and in-
vestors need to align with countries’ SDG and resi- Key outputs of the planned phase:
Duration lience goals. ESP creates partnerships with leading • Annual global impact intelligence publications
10.2018 – 09.2021 business and finance networks and platforms to ca- • Engagement of private sector leaders through
talyse innovative business and finance models. Cur- strategic quarterly convenings
rent and prospective partners include the UN Capi- • Global financing partnerships to scale up im-
tal Development Fund (UNCDF), the Global Impact pactful business and finance models
Investing Network (GIIN), the Institutional Investors • Communication and dissemination events with
Group on Climate Change (IIGCC), among others. network partners and targeted media outreach
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Additional information
10 https://earthsecuritygroup.com/partnerships.htmlWater Integrity Network (WIN)
Promoting integrity and fighting
corruption in the water sector
The Water Integrity Network (WIN) com- of corruption in the water sector. It outlines good
bines global advocacy, regional networks practices and includes examples of tools that make
and local action in order to promote incre- improvements achievable. Its key messages and
ased transparency and integrity in the water recommendations are the basis of WIN’s advocacy
sector. WIN’s goal is for water integrity to work (download at www.waterintegritynetwork.
Region become a common principle and practice in net/wigo).
Global / Guatemala, Ke- the water sector. WIN’s work aims to empo-
nya, Mozambique, Nepal wer right holders to claim better water Multi-Country Water Integrity Programme
management and equitable and sustained (MCWIP)
Partners access to water and sanitation, and to hold
Water Integrity Network, duties bearers accountable. SDC supports SDC supports the MCWIP since mid-2012 in Nepal,
HELVETAS Swiss Interco- WIN to actively advocate for better water Mozambique, Kenya and Guatemala. In Nepal, WIN
operation, Caritas Switzer- governance and fight against corruption, and Helvetas have already been successful in ad-
land, cewas and for the implementation of its global vocating for the inclusion of integrity in the Nepal
strategy, the Multi-Country Water Integrity Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene Sector De-
Background information Programme (MCWIP) and the development velopment Plan, a major milestone and proof that
Water integrity and the of a Learning & Leverage platform. policy developments favouring integrity are possible
fight against corruption and within reach. In Mozambique, transparency and
allow for effective gover- In the water and sanitation sector, corruption can be accountability were enhanced in the allocation and
nance in the water sector. found at every point along the water delivery chain; spending of budgets for the water sector. In Kenya,
lt is a prerequisite for the from policy design and budget allocations to ope- the Integrity Management Toolbox supports water
achievement of safe water rations and billing systems. In developing countries, sector organizations in making integrity a part of
and adequate sanitation corruption is estimated to raise the price for connec- their strategic plans and business models. In Gua-
for all. ting a household to a water network by as much as temala, local authorities, water and sanitation com-
30%. The lack of water and sanitation services for missions, and water users have been trained on cur-
Project objectives poor men and women is very much related to a lack rent regulation.
• Water integrity is on the of good governance and integrity.
agenda of the global New project phase (2015-2019)
water sector WIN promotes integrity to fight corruption in the
• Right holders are em- water sector. With SDC support, WIN raises awa- SDC continues to support WIN in phase 3 through
powered reness on integrity issues, develops stakeholder ca- 2019. This phase is focused on:
• Water integrity is a pacities, and supports practical action against mal- • WIN global strategy implementation: To-
common principle and practice. It promotes the use of tools to diagnose gether with its partners and international, re-
practice for Swiss-based corruption and to improve governance in the water gional and national multi-sector actors, WIN
organizations (and their sector aims to put water integrity on the agenda of
partners) the global water sector.
The new WIN strategy 2017-2022 “Engaging • Continuation of water integrity initiatives
Beneficiaries with Partners for Change” in Guatemala, Kenya, Mozambique and
Local communities and Nepal: WIN aims to strengthen capacities of
civil society, governments, Under its new strategy, WIN will have impact by col- governments to oversee and manage quality
partners of WIN (especially laborating with and supporting organizations who water services with integrity. It will also help
the Swiss-based) can trigger measurable change within countries. By communities and civil society advocate to im-
2022, WIN aims to work with 10 strategic interna- prove WASH policies and demand better ser-
Costs tional partners who will actively strengthen water vices.
CHF 2,983,000 integrity through their programmes globally. WIN • Learning & Leverage: WIN will support Swiss-
and its country partners will also execute in-country based organizations and partners to main-
Duration water integrity programmes to achieve measurable stream water integrity in their approaches,
08.2015 - 12.2019 and significant improvements of water integrity. with the required knowledge and capacities.
It expects do so in partnership with SDC and
Water Integrity Global Outlook 2016 MCWIP implementing partners.
On World Water Day 2016, WIN released the Water -----------------------------
Integrity Global Outlook. The publication is a high- Additional information:
level, internationally recognized report on the state www.waterintegritynetwork.net
11Core Contribution to Global Water Partnerships (GWP)
Towards effective Global Water
Governance and implementing coherent action
The demand for enhancing water gover- funding but also to enter into new types of partner-
nance is to increase in the coming decades in ships – such as water stewardship- to gain strengths
a world where more than half of the global and relevance. On the other hand, the water ste-
population will live in a water scarce world. wardship landscape could benefit from a relevant
Multi-stakeholder networks like the Glo- civil society voice.
Region bal Water Partnership (GWP) are playing an GWP›s action network provides knowledge and
Global increasingly important role in global water builds capacity to improve water management at
governance and are crucial to translate the all levels: global, regional, national and local. The
Partners agenda 2030 on water into action, provide GWP networking approach provides a mechanism
Over 3,000 partner organi- knowledge and promote key concepts. for coordinated action and adds value to the work
sations in 183 countries of many other key development partners.
GWP’s global strategy Towards 2020 stresses the GWP together with its partners has influenced more
Background information need for innovative and multi-sectoral approaches than 100 water governance outcomes worldwide,
By 2030, over 40% of the to adequately address the manifold threats and op- covering areas such as water policy, national adap-
world’s population will be portunities relating to sustainable water resource tation planning, transboundary management agree-
living in severely water- management in the context of climate change, rapid ments, investment plans and strategies, legislative
stressed river basins. The urbanization, and growing inequalities. frameworks, regional planning frameworks and ins-
need to deal with these The demand for enhancing water governance is titutional reform.
problems at an approp- to increase in the coming decades in a world were
riate level and with the more than half of the global population will live in Agenda 2030
right partners is equally a water scarce world. In that context, GWP remains GWP’s ambition is to make water central in the im-
increasing. a key actor, equipped with the right advocacy tools plementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable
combined with a performing and self-sustaining glo- Development. SDG 6 provides a high level political
Project objectives bal network and innovative global flagship projects. commitment to an integrated approach to water
Reaching a water-secure security with Target 6.5 – “By 2030, implement in-
world, where water GWP adheres to fostering IWRM tegrated water resources management at all levels,
resources are managed The integrated approach to water resources ma- including through transboundary cooperation as ap-
sustainably and in an equi- nagement, Integrated Water Resources Manage- propriate” – and SDG 17 affirms the role of multi-
table way, with a particular ment (IWRM), is today’s prevalent conceptual frame- stakeholder partnerships.
focus on advancing water work to address the global water challenges. With
governance. its mandate to promote IWRM, GWP has ensured Coherence with the strategic priorities of SDC
that the concept is nowadays widely accepted. GWP Global Programme Water
Beneficiaries has not only shaped significantly the concept but It is a core contribution to GWP. SDC and GWP share
Water Users, Water Basin contributed largely to its understanding and upt- the same vision for a water-secure world. The first
Organisations, Govern- ake on many different levels (local and community, component of SDC Global Water Programme stra-
ments, Civil Society, basins, transboundary, national and international) tegy 2017-2020 focusses on water governance and
Academic Sector etc. through the delivery of several services and products aims at strengthening good water governance and
by their network. its determining components on the global, regional
Budget and national levels, including both the public and
CHF 2,000,000 The network the private sector, to secure equitable and sustaina-
GWP is a global action network with over 3,000 ble water management. This is precisely the focus
Duration Partner organisations in 183 countries. The network of GWP’s vision, strategy and initiatives. The Com-
11.2017 – 12.2020 has 86 Country and 13 Regional Water Partnerships. ponent “Young People and Gender Equality” from
The network is open to all organisations involved in SDC is well aligned with “the Youth Water and Cli-
water resources management: developed and de- mate Initiative-YWC” or the initiative for facilitating
veloping country government institutions, agencies the wider development debates on the gender and
of the United Nations, bi- and multi-lateral develop- water nexus.
ment banks, professional associations, research ins-
titutions, non-governmental organisations, and the -----------------------------
private sector. Additional information:
GWP will enter into collaboration with the private www.gwp.org
sector, in particular by reaching out to the private
sector not only with the aim to access alternative
12Global Water Security & Sanitation Partnership (GWSP)
Accelerating solutions to achieve
SDG 6 by 2030
The Global Water Goal SDG 6 requires an The GWSP primarily focuses on advancing know-
integrated approach to reflect a “Water writ ledge and building capacity. It supports client
large” agenda governments to achieve the water-related SDGs
through the generation of innovative global know-
Water touches nearly every aspect of deve- ledge and the provision of country-level support,
Region lopment. It drives economic growth, supports while leveraging World Bank Group financial instru-
Global healthy ecosystems and is fundamental for life. ments and promoting global dialogue and advocacy
However, this critical resource can harm as well with key partners and clients to increase reach and
Partners as help. Water-related hazards such as floods, impact. This partnership provides new opportunities
World Bank Global Water storms, and droughts are responsible for 9 out of to test and scale-up innovations, build country ca-
Practice, Sweden/SIDA, 10 natural disasters. Climate change is expected pacity where needed and influence country demand
The Netherlands/DGIS, to increase this risk and place even greater stress and World Bank operations.
Australia/DFAT, UK/DFID, on scarce water supplies. In addition, increasing
Rockefeller Foundation, Bill global water pollution from various sources is The Foundation of GWSP’s Mission: 5 priority
& Melinda Gates Foundati- another challenge which needs to be addressed. themes have been identified where action is critical-
on, Swiss State Secretariat New challenges and new contexts require new ly needed to achieve the SDGs for water:
of Economic Affairs/SECO, responses. That is why the World Bank, together
and Norway. with its partners, has launched a new partnership Sustainability
for a water-secure world, the GWSP. Building Institutions
Background information on a nearly half-century of collaboration driven Financing
Most donor support for by the Water and Sanitation Program (WSP), the Inclusion
the water sector in many Water Partnership Program (WPP) and others, Resilience
countries focuses on indi- GWSP has consolidated the work and influence
vidual subsectors, and has of those long-standing trust funds into one Key outputs of the planned phase (partnership and
not addressed the broader cohesive program. The GWSP aims to provide based on complementary approaches SDC/SECO):
challenges of water as set action equal to the ambition articulated within • Global Knowledge products and analytical
out in SDG 6 for sustainab- the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) tools,
le development to support • Technical Assistance and Capacity-building
households, agriculture, A Global Trust Fund to Advance Knowledge • Leveraging knowledge and partnership at glo-
manufacturing, job creati- and Building Capacity at Scale around SDG bal and regional and country-level along the 5
on, and the environment 6 priority themes in the areas of:
1. Water Supply and Sanitation.
Project objectives The Global Water Security and Sanitation Part- 2. Agricultural Water Management.
Solve complex water and nership (GWSP) of the World Bank Water Global 3. Water Resources Management, Trans
sanitation challenges by Practice is a trust-fund based global partnership boundary Water Cooperation.
helping governments with the objective to address the water and sani- 4. Water, Poverty and Economy.
achieve tation challenge in an integrated manner, as set 5. Hydropower and Dams.
Sustainable Development out in the global water goal (SDG 6). This sup-
Goal 6 and other water- port will advance innovative
related SDGs through global knowledge production and exchange as
global knowledge and well as build capacity through country-level sup-
partnerships as well as port across regions with a focus on the popula-
country level support that tion excluded the most from water investments
leverages WBG financial and services (with a focus on women through a
instruments. new gender strategy).
GWSP influence on global World Bank lending
Beneficiaries With its portfolio of water investments and
translates into lending projects in Africa (25), Midd-
Governments, citizens, water experts, the World Bank is uniquely posi- le East & North Africa (9), Europe & Central Asia
academic sector, civil soci- tioned to lead these efforts, by developing and (20), South Asia (8), East Asia (8), and Latin America
ety, private sector. sharing global knowledge while also amplifying and the Caribbean (24).
the impact of the World Bank Group financial --------------------------
Costs instruments through technical assistance on the Additional information:
8 – 10 million. USD ground across regions, with a particular focus on http://www.worldbank.org/gwsp
Bangladesh, Benin, Bolivia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Haiti, http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/vi-
Duration Uganda, Vietnam and Pakistan. deo/2018/07/05/priorities-to-achieve-a-water-
secure-world 13
2017 - 2021The Blue Peace Index
Water has a central role in achieving the
UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs), but according to the World Bank,
more than a billion people live in water-
scarce regions, and as many as 3.5 billion
Region people could face water scarcity by 2025.
Global As a growing number of people and states
experience rising or even permanent water
Partners stress - due to environmental, economic and
The Economist Intelligence social developments - increased competition
Unit (EIU) over water can heighten tensions and even
lead to open conflict within and among
Background information nations. The SDC has partnered with The
The EIU Public Policy teams Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) to develop
will develop the Blue Peace a Blue Peace Index to examine how coun-
Index research programme tries around the world are managing their The index framework is based on inputs from world-
to help understand and transboundary water resources to highlight leading experts and is built around five pillars: (i)
highlight the complexity of challenges and available policy solutions, as Policy and legal framework, (ii) Institutional arran-
sustainable management well as to spur a public debate on the desira- gement and participation, (iii) Water management
of shared water resources ble goals and best practices for sustainable instruments, (iv) Infrastructure and financing and (v)
and use this information to water management. Cooperation context. The index will be accompa-
promote successful trans- nied by a white paper including an analysis of the
boundary cooperation The heightened risks and political tensions over wa- results and insights from experts, and is scheduled
ter resources, resulting from broad environmental, to be launched at the World Water Week 2019, in
Project objectives economic and societal changes, present not only Stockholm in August. In this long-term engagement
The Blue Peace Index challenges, but also opportunities to re-consider the with the EIU, the launch of the index will be follo-
research programme will approach to management of shared water resour- wed up by a promotion campaign and a series of
highlight the importance ces. Water resources can in fact serve as a conduit tailored case studies and thematic reports.
of a basin-level approach for political stability and peace, if they are managed
to cooperation among in a cooperative, sustainable and equitable manner. Key outputs of the planned phase
states and stakeholders for Nevertheless, understanding, designing and promo-
sustainable management ting mechanisms for collaborative and sustainable • An interactive consolidated Blue Peace Index
of shared water resources. management of shared water resources is a com- benchmarking model with supporting evidence
plex task, as it requires consideration of numerous and indicator scores.
Beneficiaries economic, environmental, social and political reali- • A Blue Peace Index white paper including an
The programme aims to ties. It also relies on commitment and involvement analysis of the results and insights from experts.
provide a focal point for of numerous stakeholders on sub-national, national • A centralized Blue Peace digital hub to serve as
stakeholders active in Blue and international levels. The SDC has engaged with a one-stop-shop to host outputs and informati-
Peace initiatives and to the EIU to develop a Blue Peace Index as a part of a on about various stakeholders active in the Blue
engage with broader audi- broader development of the Blue Peace movement. Peace initiative.
ence including: policy-ma- This movement will increase global awareness about • Launch of the index and the white paper at a
kers, young people, NGOs the importance of transboundary water governance discussion panel at the Stockholm World Water
and the private sector. to broader international peace and prosperity. Week 2019.
Costs The Blue Peace Index will explore the extent to which --------------------------
CHF 765’000 countries manage their shared water resources in a Additional information:
sustainable, equitable and collaborative manner at http://www.eiu.com/publicpolicy
Duration both national and basin level. In the first edition, it
01.2019-31.12.2023 will cover 24 countries in 5 basins in five different
regions, with a planned expansion of coverage in
future editions.
14Blue Peace Global
Developing the Geneva Water Hub
Water insecurity is increasingly a cause of • The education and knowledge component is at
social and political instability threatening the intersection of research and political action,
peace and security at all levels. The Geneva for the prevention and management of water-
Water Hub aims at better understanding related conflicts, and strategic analysis for evi-
and preventing water-related tensions bet- dence-based decision making. This platform is
Region ween competing uses, between public and coordinated by the University of Geneva which
Global private actors, and between political enti- is establishing a global scientific network focu-
ties and countries. The Hub will leverage sing on the latest thinking and developments
Partners resources available in international Geneva in this field.
University of Geneva, UN to develop the hydropolitics agenda. It will • The think tank component acts as a hub of
actors and global actors also offer a hydrodiplomacy platform provi- competence and understanding in hydro poli-
from civil society, acade- ding facilitation, conciliation and mediation tics, connecting Geneva-based organisations
mia, river basin organi- services. and global think tanks, civil society, academia,
sations, and the private public and private sector, to support the work
sector. Sustainable water resources management is a global of the global platforms that the Geneva Water
challenge of the 21st century, and is more and more Hub has been working with, such as the Global
Background information linked to insecurity at local, regional and global sca- High Level Panel on Water and Peace, for which
The Hub will help scale up le. This is illustrated by growing tensions around the Geneva Water Hub acts as the Secretariat.
the Blue Peace approach to large dams, mining operations and various disputes • The networking component that aims at con-
the global level, promoting over land and water. necting and bringing together organizations
dialogue between political, Despite the complexity of the challenges, water and actors of international Geneva and beyond,
socio-economic and the- can become a theme for collaboration and can be to focus on the global theme of water, security
matic actors. transformed from a source of potential crisis into and peace.
an instrument of peace. It is with this positive vision The Geneva Water Hub enables partnerships with
Project target that Switzerland is engaged in global water issues international think tanks as well as with UN and
Develop a hub of com- in partnership with UN organizations, bilateral part- non-UN institutions and agencies. The Geneva Wa-
petence in hydro-politics ners and NGOs, to help prevent water conflicts at an ter Hub is being gradually developed as a flexible,
to better understand and early stage and to promote water as an instrument lean structure with the support of the Swiss Agency
prevent water-related ten- of peace and cooperation. for Development and Cooperation (SDC), the Uni-
sions between competing Geneva forms the most active centre of multilate- versity of Geneva and several global actors from ci-
uses and between political ral diplomacy worldwide, and has become a recog- vil society, academia, river basin organisations, and
entities. nized global centre of expertise in several areas that the private sector. Starting 2017, the Geneva Water
are highly relevant to hydro-politics and global wa- has become an affiliated centre of the University of
Beneficiaries ter governance. In response to the wish expressed Geneva.
Political, UN, academic, by many partners to federate the expertise availab-
civil society and private le in Geneva, Switzerland is supporting, together
sector actors that can in- with the University of Geneva, the establishment of
fluence the water, security a hub of competence in hydro-politics and hydro-
and peace theme and im- diplomacy, to promote water cooperation and good
plement concrete solutions governance.
at all levels. The Geneva Water Hub aims at developing the hy-
dro-politics agenda to help prevent water conflicts
Costs at intersectoral and transboundary levels at an ea-
CHF 5,615,500, plus con- rly stage and to promote water as an instrument
tributions from partners of peace and cooperation. It leverages resources
available in international Geneva to develop the hy-
Duration dro-politics agenda. It also offers a hydro-diplomacy
04.2017 – 03.2020 platform providing facilitation, conciliation and me-
diation services. The Geneva Water Hub has three
main functions interacting to support different Stra-
tegic Platforms:
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Additional information
www.genevawaterhub.org
15Blue Peace Global
The Global High Level Panel for Water
and Peace
The Blue Peace initiative has supported support to the work of the Panel, an informal ‘Group
the work of the Global High-Level Panel of Friends’ of Water and Peace has been created to
on Water and Peace. The panel officially encourage participation from additional countries.
launched in November 2015 presented the To this day, the Group of Friends has reunited up to
conclusion of its work compiled in a report 40 countries within the Permanent Missions to the
Region called “A matter of survival” in September UN in Geneva.
Global 2017. This set of proposal developed by the
15 co-convening countries aims at strengthe- This independent panel was tasked to outline con-
Partners ning global mechanisms to prevent and crete recommendations to enable water to be an
Co-convening countries resolve water-related tensions and conflicts, instrument of peace. These non-binding recom-
from all the world’s regi- and facilitate the use of water for building mendations address policy issues at all levels (glo-
ons; Geneva Water Hub; peace. Switzerland is supporting the disse- bal, regional, national, and local) but do not make
Strategic Foresight Group mination of the report and contributes to any country-specific recommendations. The report
(India); other partners the implementation of the recommenda- is currently widely disseminated to the UN commu-
tions. nity, the civil society, the private sector, academic
Background information actors and philanthropic associations. Switzerland is
The Swiss Government Sustainable water resources management is one now supporting through strategic partners, such as
and the SFG have held of the global challenges of the 21st century. Water the Strategic Foresight Group or the Geneva Water
consultations with more issues are a growing cause of social, economic and Hub, the implementation of the panels’ recommen-
than 150 political leaders, political instability, with significant impact on secu- dations.
diplomats and water rity and peace in the world. In its 2015 Global Risks
experts that have shown report, the World Economic Forum ranked water as --------------------------
the need for a high-level the top global risk. Additional information
political debate on how to www.genevawaterhub.org (access to the report)
prevent water conflicts. For the last 6 years, the Swiss Government, together www.strategicforesight.com
with other countries and in partnership with the
Project target Strategic Foresight Group (SFG), a global think tank
Develop a set of proposals based in Mumbai, has developed the “Blue Peace”
aiming to strengthen glo- framework for transforming water from a source of
bal mechanisms to prevent potential crisis into an instrument for peace.
and resolve water-related
conflicts. The Global High Level Panel on Water and Peace
was composed of 15 eminent persons coming from
Beneficiaries a variety of backgrounds and sectors, each nomi-
Political, UN, academic, nated by one of the co-convening countries (Cam-
civil society and private bodia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Estonia, France, Gha-
sector actors that can in- na, Hungary, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Morocco, Oman,
fluence the water, security Senegal, Slovenia, Spain, and Switzerland). It was
and peace theme. chaired by H.E. Danilo Türk, former President of the
Republic of Slovenia. Launched in November 2015
Costs in Geneva, the panel released its work in September
CHF 1,570,000, plus con- 2017.
tributions from partners
While the Panel has been functioning outside the
Duration formal structure of the United Nations, it worked
04.2017 – 03.2020 in close cooperation with relevant stakeholders,
including the UN represented in the Panel through
UN-Water (as observer), taking into account alrea-
dy existing initiatives and organisations in the water
sector. In addition, and for offering some political
16Blue Peace Central Asia
Strengthening the Regional Institutional
Framework for IWRM in Central Asia
In response to the explicit demand of the on: 1) transparent sharing of hydrometeorology data
five Central Asian States, the Swiss Agen- and joint use of forecast modelling among riparian
cy for Development and Cooperation aims countries to prevent water-related disasters and ad-
to facilitate transboundary water resources apt to climate change; 2) investment in and joint
cooperation through the establishment of management of transboundary water infrastructu-
Region a High Level Dialogue Platform, the promo- re ; and 3) adoption of water quality standards and
Central Asia tion of sustainable water practices in trans- monitoring, and water efficiency interventions.
boundary water basins as well as capacity-
Partners building of a new generation of water pro- In parallel to the High Level Dialogue Platform, a
Five Central Asian count- fessionals. This line of action is consistent Programme of strategic actions at operational
ries (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz- with Switzerland’s “Blue Peace“ approach and regional level is being developed in order to
stan, Tajikistan, Turkme- and already implemented elsewhere at a facilitate an evidence-based dialogue at the politi-
nistan and Uzbekistan) regional and global level. cal level and to ensure an effective and sustainab-
and other development le transboundary water management. To this end,
partners The transboundary basins of Central Asia cover an authorities in selected water basins will adopt and
extensive area and are home to about 60 million replicate smart water practices based on the three
Background information inhabitants. The water shared by the five riparian priority areas listed above, which were jointly agreed
In 2014, the first Con- countries is fundamental for both their people and upon during the Basel I conference.
ference on IWRM with the economy they depend upon. Unsustainable wa-
delegations from the five ter use, insufficient transnational cooperation and The third pillar of intervention consists of strengthe-
countries took place in opposing national interests have contributed to a cli- ning the role of the next generation of profes-
Basel. A follow-up confe- mate of distrust among the countries in the region. sionals in the water sector, the so-called Water
rence was held in Astana, The current centralized transboundary water coope- Champions, to influence and benefit from negoti-
Kazakhstan, in June 2017. ration framework proved to be inefficient. A dialo- ated solutions in regional water management and
gue to shift from a national administrative approach cooperation. Their knowledge and skills will be en-
Project target to a transboundary hydrographic water manage- hanced by means of youth-led workshops as well as
Central Asia moves for- ment basis is therefore necessary. In this regard, the online trainings and summer schools.
ward towards sustainable Central Asian countries are increasingly aware of the
and equitable transbound- cost of unsustainable water management as well as
ary water management the effect of climate change and its impact on the
in a changing climate environment and their societies. Switzerland, recog-
whereby the people in the nised as a credible and neutral actor, is as such well
region benefit from water placed to provide concomitantly quality expertise
security, peace, stability and honest brokerage without a hidden agenda in
and sustainable develop- order to facilitate dialogue on transboundary water
ment through increased cooperation.
resilience and intergovern-
mental dialogue. Through two Swiss-supported high-level events
bringing together for the first time representatives
Beneficiaries from Foreign and Water Ministries and Parliaments
Transboundary water ma- (Basel I Conference in November 2014 and Astana
nagement institutions, en- Conference within the World Expo in June 2017) and
vironmental bodies, young the deployment of a Swiss Special Envoy for Water in --------------------------
water professionals, water Central Asia, the five countries clearly expressed the Additional information
users, overall population. need for the establishment of an informal High Le- www.eda.admin.ch/deza/en/home/countries/
vel Dialogue Platform in Central Asia to exchange central-asia.html
Costs on commonly-identified regional priorities, notably
CHF 6,000,000
Duration
09.2014 – 12.2020
17Blue Peace Middle East Programme
Regional cooperation over water resources Despite the increasing complexity of conflicts in the
is today more important than ever in the region, the Blue Peace Community, which is made
Country / Region water-scarce Middle East. The Blue Peace up of around 200 scholars, practitioners and media,
Middle East Middle East Initiative is the first regional has developed a shared political vision, and created
platform to facilitate dialogue and exchange a space for political and technical dialogues on wa-
Main Partners to improve water governance, and ultimate- ter cooperation.
Turkish Water Institute ly foster sustainable development and peace
(SUEN), Ministry of Agricul- in the region. In 2018, they decided to take this vision to the next
ture and Water Resources level by transferring the management of the Blue
(KRG/Iraq), Ministry of Peace from SFG to a regional network of water ins-
Water Resources (Iraq), The Middle East is the most water-scarce region titutes and stakeholders. As a result, the Blue Peace
Ce¬was, University of in the world. By 2025 the region’s renewable fres- Initiative is today governed by collective leadership
East Anglia (UEA), Jordan hwater supply will have dropped to below a third of with representatives from Lebanon, Iraq, Iran, Jor-
University of Science and 1970 levels. Moreover, practically all rivers and aqui- dan, Turkey and, to a limited degree, Syria. The Tur-
Technology (JUST), Media fers straddle two or more countries – all of which kish Water Institute (SUEN) in Istanbul functions as
in Conflict and Transfor- claim their part. Other important challenges include the initiative’s Coordination Office.
mation (MiCT), Media the need for more sustainable water use, access to
Academy Iraq. more reliable water services, and improved water The project’s overall goal is for water users, and par-
governance for national and transboundary surface ticularly the most vulnerable populations, to have
Background information and groundwater resources. fair and sustainable access to water resources thanks
The Middle East is the to closer regional water cooperation, which in turn
most water-scarce region However, in large parts of the Middle East, conflict strengthens the basis for peace in the region.
in the world. This scarcity or post-conflict conditions stand in the way of susta-
increasingly affects all inable development. Water, and water scarcity, also Planned outcomes:
aspects of life in the regi- play a role in many of these conflicts. In order to • The newly established and regional structure of
on, fuelling conflicts and reduce the risk of water conflict in the region, there the Blue Peace Middle East Initiative supports
impacting the sustainable is a need for closer cooperation over water with a peace building, dialogue and collaboration ac-
development agenda. focus on benefit sharing, productive knowledge ex- tivities among the countries, water institutions,
change and progressive policies and solutions. decision makers and experts in the region.
Project objective • Transboundary water resources management in
To enhance regional water The Blue Peace Middle East Initiative – a partnership the Tigris Basin is improved through multilevel
cooperation, strengthening between the Swiss Agency for Development and dialogue (Blue Peace Iraq-Turkey track), joint
the basis for peace in the Cooperation (SDC) and the Mumbai-based Strategic monitoring and data sharing.
region. Foresight Group (SFG) – was set up in 2011 to work • In the transboundary Yarmouk Basin, condi-
towards regional recognition of water resources as a tions for more equitable and sustainable use of
Beneficiaries potential source of socioeconomic development and the Yarmouk River are put in place.
Regional and local water peace. Through a combination of political and tech- • A thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem enables
institutions in member sta- nical dialogues, which were supported by concrete the initiation, development and implementa-
tes, and ultimately water data collection, knowledge exchange and capacity tion of innovative entrepreneurial solutions to
users across the region building projects, the Blue Peace programme was ensure the availability and sustainable manage-
who will benefit from the first – and to date only – effort in the region to ment of water and sanitation for the region.
strengthened water coope- foster regional exchange, understanding and con- • Objective, in-depth reporting on water issues
ration, greater access to flict prevention. in Middle Eastern media contributes to water
clean water and regional cooperation and sustainable management in
stability. the region.
Costs&Duration
CHF 4,400,000
01.2019 – 12.2021
Contact
Global Programme Water
water@eda.admin.ch
18Blue Peace Middle East:
Regional Platform for Water Cooperation
In the Middle East, the dire situation of
water resources demands stronger regional
exchange and cooperation than ever before.
Blue Peace Middle East Initiative is the only
regional plattform engaging six countries
Region around water issues.
Middle East
Since January 2019, the initiative is led by collec-
Partners tive leadership representatives from Iraq, Jordan,
Turkish Water Institute Lebanon, Turkey, Iran, and, to a more limited de-
(SUEN) gree, Syria. The Turkish Water Institute (SUEN) has
been designated by concerned parties to function
Background information as the Coordination Office for the Blue Peace in the
The Blue Peace Middle East Middle East Initiative for two years 2019-2020. The The Blue Peace Middle East Initiative was initially es-
Initiative contributes to aim of this project is to support the new structure of tablished in 2011 as part of a partnership between
peace building by stimula- the Blue Peace Initiative, including the work of the the Mumbai-based Strategic Foresight Group, the
ting political and technical Coordination Office, the Management Committee Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC) and the Swe-
dialogues about water and the creation of a regional Policy Advisory Com- dish Development Cooperation(SIDA).
and supporting concrete mittee. Moreover, the regional network of water in-
regional projects, data sha- stitutes and representatives will work jointly on the Under this new structure, the Blue Peace Initiative
ring and capacity-building theme of water-use efficiency in agriculture in order continues to develop peace-building and collabo-
activities in Lebanon, Iraq, to strengthen food security in the region by stimula- ration activities in the region and to create spaces
Iran, Jordan, Turkey and, ting the knowledge exchange and capacity building, for dialogue between countries, water institutions,
to a limited extent, Syria. and enhancing dialogue among countries decision makers and experts.
The initiative is regionally
owned since 2019. The initiative’s new three-tier structure comprises The TAC will be studied by nominated national
the following bodies: experts depending on the theme (National Focal
Beneficiaries • The top-tier Policy Advisory Committee is made Points) and by Managing Committee Members. A
Regional and local water up of influential regional political leaders and regional working group will disseminate information
institutions, public organi- chaired by HRH Prince Hassan bin Talal of Jor- on technologies and best practices for optimal agri-
zations, agricultural units dan cultural water-use efficiency.
and water users • The second-tier Managing Committee works
with support institutions to identify thematic
Costs areas of concern (TAC) and set priorities in the
CHF 520,000 field of water resources management. --------------------------
• On the third tier, the Coordination Office sup- Additional information:
Duration ports the Managing Committee in facilitating www.bluepeaceme.org
01.03.2019 – 31.12.2020 planned activities. www.bluepeacemiddleeast.org
www.bluepeaceinitiative.org
Contact
Global Programme Water
water@eda.admin.ch
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