Customized training and capacity-building programs on the use of water for peace to a wide range of audiences

The Geneva Water Hub provide customized training and capacity-building programs on the use of water for peace to a wide range of audiences.
Leading Entity
Geneva Water Hub
Collaborating Entity(ies)
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
Contributing Action Number
CA4.4
Primary Entry Point
4: Accelerate progress and transformational change
Output(s)
Output 4.3: Institutional and human resources capacity development support that responds to national needs and priorities is provided by the UN system, contributing to a skilled water and sanitation workforce
Output 4.4: Enabling environments for water and sanitation innovation are supported by the UN system, including policies, partnerships, and transfer of technology to remove barriers, with emphasis on technology transfer needs of developing countries
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)
Cross-cutting work on SDG 6
SDG target 6.A: Expand international cooperation and capacity-building
Type of Engagement
Capacity development and technical assistance
Convening of stakeholders
Geographical Scope
Global level
Start Date
End Date

Leading Entity

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.