Associated Programme on Flood Management (APFM)

The Associated Programme on Flood Management (APFM) supports countries in implementing Integrated Flood Management (IFM) within the framework of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM). APFM aims to maximize benefits from the use of floodplains while minimizing loss of life and environmental impact. APFM offers tools, publications, and a HelpDesk that assists countries in developing flood management strategies, pilot projects, and fostering regional collaboration.

Collaborating Entity(ies)

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)

Global Water Partnership (GWP)

Contributing Action Number

CA3.2

Primary Entry Point

3: Align UN system support for integration

Additional Entry Point(s)

4: Accelerate progress and transformational change

Output(s)

Output 3.1: Operational and financial strategies, policies and approaches of the UN system are aligned to harness complementarity

Output 4.5: Governance of water and sanitation is improved through UN system support, including with emphasis on the needs of developing countries

SDG 6 Target(s)

SDG target 6.6: Protect and restore water-related ecosystems

SDG target 11.5: Reduce number of deaths, people affected and economic losses caused by disasters, including water-related disasters

Type of Engagement

Capacity development and technical assistance

Policy advice and thought leadership

Geographical Scope

Global level

Regional, transboundary and sub-regional (multi-country) level

Country-level (national, subnational and local)

Country(ies)

Kenya

Zambia

Mexico

Thailand

Lao PDR

Western Balkans

Ghana

Cote d'Ivoire

Benin

Togo

Mali

Burkina Faso

Nepal

Bangladesh

Cuba

Paraguay

Argentina

Pakistan

India

Uruguay

Bolivia

Vietnam

Ethiopia

Poland

Romania

Slovakia

Canada

Malawi

Costa Rica

Rwanda

South Sudan

Sudan

Uganda

Trinidad and Tobago

Estimated Annual Budget

1-10 million USD

More information

https://www.floodmanagement.info

Leading Entity

World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

United Nations System-wide Strategy for Water and Sanitation

The Contributing Actions are key initiatives supporting the United Nations System-wide Strategy for Water and Sanitation, aligning individual and joint efforts across UN entities and partnering organizations to advance global water and sanitation goals. These actions are integrated into the Collaborative Implementation Plan (CIP) Results Framework 2025-2028, which provides a structured approach to achieving system-wide impact through coordinated UN efforts.
The Priority Collaborative Actions outlined in the framework focus on enhancing water security, improving governance, strengthening climate resilience, and accelerating progress on sanitation and hygiene. By fostering system-wide collaboration among UN agencies, these actions help drive policy coherence, knowledge sharing, and innovative solutions to address the world’s most pressing water challenges.