Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO)

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Overview

The Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO) is an intergovernmental body with over 20 years of experience supporting climate-resilient water investments, mobilizing more than €2 billion across 60 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe. GWPO has provided tailored assistance to over 77 countries in project preparation, climate rationale, and accessing GCF readiness and Project Preparation Facility funds, collaborating with partners like the World Meteorological Organization, development banks, and the African Union. GWPO strengthens local capacities, supports accreditation of GCF National Direct Access Entities, NDC planning, NAP development, and climate policy improvements. Its efforts have improved water governance in 90+ countries and 25 transboundary basins, enhancing sustainable infrastructure and access to climate finance. Through programs like the Associated Programme on Flood Management and Integrated Drought Management, GWPO works with 70+ technical partners. Its IWRM Action Hub connects 2,800+ partners worldwide, promoting gender-transformative programming and coordinating activities across 87 countries via 13 regional water partnerships.