On 9 April 2025, GWP’s Board (GWP Steering Committee) welcomed progress made on the Global Transformation Agenda on Water Investments and the wide support from the GWP Sponsoring Partners, GWP Regional Water Partnerships and stakeholders across the world. The Board commended the agenda’s initiatives on accelerating climate-resilient water investments.

The Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO) and its Regional Water Partnerships around the world are embarking on a Global Transformation Agenda to accelerate and scale up mobilisation and deployment of climate-resilient water investments. At least USD 15 billion will be leveraged by 2030 and USD 500 million mobilised for GWP partners in collaboration with G20 member countries, Multilateral Development Banks, Climate Funds, and other partners.

The Global Transformation Agenda builds on over a decade of experience and track record of supporting countries to mobilise climate-resilient water investments. Since 2014, GWP has directly and indirectly influenced €2 billion investments, 200+ governance improvements in water policies and institutions, and supported water sector reform in over 90 countries and 25 transboundary basins.

Landmark decisions adopted
The GWP Board adopted the Transition Action Plan (2025-2027) for the Global Transformation Agenda, welcomed the establishment of the GWP HQ Transition Office in South Africa. The Board also adopted the GWP Grant Making Policy, GWP’s Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) Management Framework and Policy. The Board also adopted a decision for the global scaling up of the establishment of the International Blended Investment Facility to support mobilisation of public-private finance from a variety of sources.

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