Policy brief on strengthening climate adaptation through water cooperation and related technical assistance

The policy brief will scope the water-related climate challenges impacting Asia and the Pacific and discuss the potential for water cooperation in strengthening climate adaptation. This will be follow-up by offering related technical assistance to member States in the region via workshops/capacity building and advisory support. Further details will be determined in due course.

Contributing Action Number

CA3.11

Primary Entry Point

3: Align UN system support for integration

Output(s)

Output 3.2: Integrated policy frameworks to manage water and sanitation across sectors are supported by the UN system using latest data and evidence

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)

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

Type of Engagement

Capacity development and technical assistance

Geographical Scope

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

Leading Entity

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)

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.