Global Water Education Network (GWEN)

GWEN will develop and deliver on a common global agenda to accelerate capacity development for the water sector in low- and middle-income countries
Leading Entity
IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
Collaborating Entity(ies)
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI)
Contributing Action Number
CA4.7
Primary Entry Point
4: Accelerate progress and transformational change
Additional Entry Point(s)
2: Engage better for countries
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
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
Geographical Scope
Global level
Start Date
End Date
Estimated Annual Budget
1-10 million USD
More Information
https://cap-net.org/global-water-education-network/

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.