United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
UNDP’s work on water and ocean governance focuses primarily on the challenges related to SDG 6 – sustainable management of water and sanitation for all – and SDG 14 – to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources. Our projects and programmes bring a diverse suite of actors together to jointly protect ecosystems and ensure the sustainable use of water and ocean resources to build equitable, inclusive and sustainable societies.
The UNDP Water & Ocean Governance Programme (WOGP) helps countries achieve integrated, climate-resilient, sustainable and equitable management of water and ocean resources, and universal access to safe water supply and sanitation. Focusing on governance, WOGP supports the enabling environments and long-term and comprehensive partnerships for the sustainable use and protection of freshwater and marine resources, and the efficient and equitable provision of related services.
Preventing deforestation in Peru
In the three Peruvian regions, 69 native communities have joined the initiative, working together with the Ministry of Agriculture and regional governments to protect more than 300,000 hectares of forest (WRM). Through this work, Peru is contributing to the world’s fight against climate change by helping to prevent deforestation, whilst at the same time fulfilling its commitments to promoting and protecting the collective rights of indigenous populations.
“Water is a precondition for human existence,” says UN Deputy Secretary-General for World Water Day UN-Water 18 March, 2015 For World Water Day, UNDP, the coordinator for the 2015 World Water Day campaign – on behalf of Un-Water – and SIWI have partnered up with the One Water Project at … Read more
Teaching material in seven languages UN-Water 18 March, 2015 World Water Day is an opportunity for students to learn about water issues. This year, one of the World Water Day partners, Cap-Net, has developed materials for teachers including a guidance note, powerpoint slides and a short quizz. They … Read more
2015 World Water Day website live UN-Water 11 February, 2015 The World Water Day website takes the visitor on a journey to learn about water and sustainable development through short informative texts and visuals before proposing ideas how to celebrate World Water Day or learn more. There is also m … Read more
World Water Day in India UN-Water 4 February, 2015 With less than two months to go to World Water Day (22 March) many organizations and groups are preparing events and activities. The official UN-Water event will be held in New Delhi, India on Friday 20 March. World Water Day is marked on 22 March e … Read more
