Join the 16th OECD Water Governance Initiative Meeting on 20 January 2022. More details here…
Read the programme of the kick-off meeting of the OECD / UCLGA Roundtable of African Mayors for Water Security, 19 January 2022.
Water security challenges in Brazil will be aggravated by megatrends such as climate change, population growth, urbanisation, and the economic, social and environmental consequences of the COVID 19 pandemic. Read more…
OECD Water Days comprised a series of virtual events which took place each day from 22-26 March 2021. Missed the events? Watch the video replays here.
By 2050, 1.6 billion people will be at risk of flooding, affecting nearly 20% of the world’s population.
FIFTEEN YEARS OF WATER WISDOM - The OECD Water Legacy 2006-2021
Water in Africa
Read the flyer on the OECD / UCLG-Africa Roundtable of African Mayors for Water Security on the road towards the 9th World Water Forum.
OECD Principles on Water Governance
Statement of the OECD Secretary General
OECD Principles on Water Governance
The OECD Water Governance Initiative
Plenary meetings
- 16th Meeting - 20 January 2022- Virtual event
- 15th Meeting - 27-28 September 2021- Virtual event
- 14th Meeting - 2-3 November 2020 - Virtual event
- 13th Meeting - 9-10 January 2020 - Paris
- 12th Meeting - 20-21 June 2019 - Berlin
- 11th Meeting - 12-13 November 2018 - Zaragoza
- 10th Meeting - 20-21 November 2017 - Vienna
- 9th Meeting - 3-4 July 2017 - Paris
- 8th Meeting - 12-13 January 2017 - Rabat
- 7th Meeting - 23-24 June 2016 - The Hague
- 6th Meeting - 2-3 November 2015 - Paris
- 5th Meeting - 26 May 2015 – Edinburgh
- 4th Meeting - 24-25 November 2014 - Paris
- 3rd Meeting - 28-29 April 2014 - Madrid
- 2nd Meeting - 7-8 November 2013 - Paris
- 1st Meeting - 27-28 March 2013 - Paris
Working groups
WORKING GROUPS 2019-2021
Indicators
- Summary of 1st webinar (20 May 2019)
- Summary of 2nd webinar (4 November 2019)
Capacity Development
- Summary of 1st webinar (20 May 2019)
- Summary of 2nd webinar (4 November 2019)
WORKING GROUPS 2016-2018
Indicators
- Summary of 1st webinar (25 April 2016)
- Summary of 2nd webinar (15 November 2016)
- Summary of 3rd webinar (15 June 2017)
Best Practices
- Summary of 1st webinar (25 April 2016)
- Summary of 2nd webinar (25 November 2016)
- Results of the survey on water governance practices
- Summary of 3rd webinar (15 June 2017)
Reference Documents
Documents
OECD Principles on Water Governance
OECD Water Governance Initiative Strategic Paper (2019-21)
OECD Water Governance Initiative Strategic Paper (2016-18)
Brasilia Multi-stakeholder Pledge to Implement the OECD Principles on Water Governance
Terms of reference
Terms of reference - OECD Water Governance Initiative 2019-2021
Terms of reference - OECD Water Governance Initiative 2016-2018
Terms of reference - OECD Water Governance Initiative 2013-2015
Water Governance Projects
Cites for a Blue Economy
Cities are facing growing water-related risks, exacerbated by population growth, rampant urbanisation and climate change. With a projected world population of 9.7 billion by 2050, of which 55% will be urban, demand for water is set to rise by 55% compared to 2000 levels. By then, over 570 low-lying coastal cities could face sea level rise of at least 0.5 metres, threatening over 800 million people. The OECD project Cities for a Blue Economy supports cities to tackle these risks and foster a sustainable blue economy that contributes to economic growth, social well-being and ecosystem preservation. Find the flyer here.
Women in Water
Women and girls are the primary providers, managers, and users of water; however, women make up less than 17% of the water, sanitation, and hygiene labour force in developing economies and a fraction of the policymakers, regulators, management, and technical experts. The OECD is carrying out work on women in water decision-making. Find the flyer here.
Key publications
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