In this section, we have gathered together links to photo galleries and other digital images created by UN-Water members and partners. Please respect the terms and conditions for their use.
World Water Assessment Programme (WWAP) and International Year of Freshwater Photo Library
Established in 2003 as part of the International Year of Freshwater web site, the photo library allows users to browse the collection by theme or by region. You may use the photos, but please read the copyright instructions carefully and be sure to cite the source. The International Year of Freshwater site also has a special water photo exhibition. WWAP and the International Year of Freshwater Photo Library Water photo exhibition
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) Photo Contest 2005
In 2005, UNCCD held a photo contest as part of the run-up to the "International Year of Deserts and Desertification" in 2006. In 2009, the UNCCD secretariat in cooperation with the Secretariat for Environment and Sustainable Development of Argentina launched the second international photo contest to raise awareness for the issues of desertification, land degradation and drought through photography. UNCCD 2005 photo contest photobank Second UNCCD international
photo contest
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Photography
Water is central to sustainable agricultural production and food security. Conversely sustainable agricultural production is the key to dealing with the threat of water scarcity. FAO has created several photo galleries dealing with the crucial relationship between water, agriculture and food security. The FAO Water multimedia page also has photo galleries, interactive maps and animations. Rescuing Rwanda’s wetlands Dealing with drought Go to the complete list of FAO photo galleries Go to the FAO Water multimedia page
UN HABITAT Water and Sanitation Photos
UN-HABITAT's Water and Sanitation programme works to improve access to safe water and help provide adequate sanitation to millions of low-income urban dwellers. On their web site, they have a page of water and sanitation photos. UN HABITAT Water and Sanitation Photos
The Ramsar Photo Gallery
The Ramsar photo gallery includes a collection of low-resolution photographs of wetlands of international importance. They may be used on web sites as long as suitable acknowledgement is provided. Ramsar Photo Gallery
World Water Council (WWC): Water Media Center - Photos
The WWC's Media Center has a very large collection of photos. The downloadable images are available for use by the media as long as the photo credit is included. At the Media Center, journalists can also find story ideas and contact details for water experts. WWC Water Media Center - Photos
