The Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO) has officially opened its intergovernmental Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for signature by new Governments and States — for the first time in over 20 years.
As of 2 June 2025, Governments and States are invited to join GWPO as members — formally known as Sponsoring Partners — by signing the MoU at any of the following diplomatic locations: Stockholm (Sweden), Pretoria (South Africa), and Geneva (Switzerland).
“This is a moment to shape history, not to observe it. Because the future of water is not just a technical matter. It’s a test of our global governance, solidarity, and shared ambition.”— Hon. Pablo Bereciartua, Chair of GWP
This marks a historic opportunity to shape global water policy for a water-secure world. It is part of the Global Transformation Agenda on Water Investments that GWPO and its Regional Water Partnerships are embarking on — which seeks to leverage at least US$15 billion in water investments by 2030, backed by an initial mobilisation of US$500 million in support of the achievement of water security in the Global South. This represents a bold new chapter in global water cooperation.
By joining GWPO, Sponsoring Partners demonstrate the unity and resolve required to tackle the water crisis. Multilateral cooperation and mutual accountability are the bedrock of the Global Transformation Agenda – every Sponsoring Partner’s contribution counts, and together we will uphold the highest standards of good governance, transparency, integrity and impact.
About the Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO)
GWPO is a trusted intergovernmental institution with a 25-year legacy of uniting governments, development banks, and civil society to drive water investments that deliver real results. It is the only intergovernmental organisation exclusively focused on water with a global network of over 2800 institutional partners spanning 180 countries across Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America & Caribbean, Europe, North America, GWPO is distinct: it is inclusive, action-oriented, and trusted by partners from both government and non-governmental actors, with active partnership agreements with various UN agencies, African Union, and financiers. As GWPO enters a bold new chapter—relocating its global headquarters to the Global South and scaling up its impact—it is calling on visionary governments to join as Sponsoring Partners.
Highlights of Benefits for Sponsoring Partners
- International visibility and leadership through a network spanning 180 countries.
- Directly shaping global water policy and governance.
- Leading international cooperation and knowledge exchange on water security.
- Access to technical expertise and innovative water solutions globally.
- Global access to investment and finance solutions for national and regional projects.
For full details, see:
● A UNITED CALL FOR GLOBAL WATER INVESTMENT (June 2025)
● A UNITED CALL FOR GLOBAL WATER INVESTMENT (updated August 2025)
Highlights of Responsibilities
- Providing high-level political endorsement for a water-secure world.
- Serving as a lead advocate for global water management.
- Active participation in governance and knowledge sharing.
- Voluntary financial and resource mobilisation support.
Learn more
The full document — A UNITED CALL FOR GLOBAL WATER INVESTMENT: Join the Global Water Partnership Organisation as a Sponsoring Partner (August 2025) — is available online and includes the following annexes:
- Annex 1: The Global Transformation Agenda on Water Investments
- Annex 2: An Overview of GWP and GWPO
- Annex 3: GWPO Memorandum of Understanding and Statutes
Additional reference materials:
- The GWP Strategy 2026-2030
- The GWP Strategy 2020–2025
- GWP Annual Reports 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
How to Join
In terms of the diplomatic process:
- Governments and States that are interested should contact the GWP Secretariat for a copy of the MoU and the information package on the benefits — also available electronically (see above).
- Once the Governments have reviewed the MoU and are interested to join, they should contact the GWPO Secretariat.
- Once approved, the MoU signing ceremony will be arranged between the country and GWPO.
Contact Email: sponsoringpartner@gwp.org
We invite and urge national leaders to unite in a transformative alliance to contribute to a water-secure future for all. The stakes could not be higher – and the opportunity for leadership and collective action has never been more urgent.
Page last edited: 06/04/2025