IWRM Action Hub

The IWRM Action Hub is a global knowledge platform which supports actors to implement IWRM, share knowledge and expertise about their implementation experiences, and bring relevant stakeholders together to improve the way water is managed around the world. In addition to accessing IWRM tools, case studies and resources, water practitioners, decision makers and representative can exchange and learn from each other in the Communities of Practices hosted on the Hub.

Collaborating Entity(ies)

United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)

World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

Contributing Action Number

CA4.33

Primary Entry Point

4: Accelerate progress and transformational change

Output(s)

Output 4.2: High-quality, disaggregated water and sanitation data and information are available and shared transparently through strengthened national and sub-national monitoring systems and regional and global platforms with support from the UN system

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)

SDG target 6.3: Improve water quality, wastewater and safe reuse

SDG target 6.4: Increase water-use efficiency and ensure freshwater supplies

SDG target 6.5: Implement integrated water resources management (IWRM)

SDG target 6.6: Protect and restore water-related ecosystems

SDG target 6.A: Expand international cooperation and capacity-building

SDG target 6.B: Support stakeholder participation

Type of Engagement

Data collection and analysis

Capacity development and technical assistance

Convening of stakeholders

Geographical Scope

Global level

Estimated Annual Budget

1-10 million USD

More Information

https://iwrmactionhub.org/

Leading Entity

Global Water Partnership (GWP)

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.