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Published on 27 May 2024

Integrated Water Resources Management

Through an Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) - which aims at adopting a holistic approach and inclusive process to address the highly interconnected nature of hydrological resources - SDC is promoting sustainable practices and solutions that address root causes of mismanagement and misuse of water. The goal is to ensure fair and efficient water distribution for people, agriculture, nature, and industry, to prevent conflicts and turn tensions into opportunities for dialogue while integrating human rights, environmental protection, and market needs.

9 July 2024

Themes & Resources

Discover RésEAU's main thematic foci and its related knowledge products

27 May 2024

Water Diplomacy

The increasing competition over water resources bears the potential for tensions and conflicts in delicate contexts. The Blue Peace Initiative (BPI) wants to enhance water cooperation across borders, sectors and generations in order to foster peaceful, cohesive, and sustainable societies. RésEAU supports regional water networks in Central Asia and the Middle East where the BPI is very active.