Swiss Water Partnership – Swiss Expertise for a water secure world

We network, exchange and learn together

We build solutions together

We are the Swiss voice for water security in global spaces

We involve youth in water innovations

The Swiss Water Partnership (SWP) is a multi-stakeholder platform bringing together around 70 Swiss organisations from academia, civil society, public and private sectors. Jointly, our members contribute to solving global water challenges by developing and implementing innovative solutions for water challenges in developing and transition countries.

Our vision is to be a globally recognized Swiss platform of high-quality transdisciplinary water solutions.

The envisioned impact of the Swiss Water Partnership is that Swiss knowhow and expertise contribute to global water security for sustainable development.

SWP Activities

The Swiss Water Partnership offers the following activities

Learning and knowledge exchange

Networking and partnership building

Representation at global events

Study tours

Position papers and policy dialogue

Discussion and working groups

SWP Youth Initiatives

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Events

Workshop im KREIS-Haus

14.06.2024
 | 8714 Feldbach

Wasser- und Nährstoffkreisläufe im Gebäude schliessen

SWP Youth Networkshops@EBP Zurich

11.04.2024
 | 8032 Zürich

Join our favourite in-person event! For the 5th time come to discuss real-world water challenges…

solidarité dans tous ses états

09.02.2024
 | plan-les-ouates

La solidarité dans tous ses états ! Un forum consacré à la solidarité internationale et…

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SWP Youth

Created in 2019 with the impetus of the Youth Strategy of the Swiss Water Partnership, SWP Youth aims at:

  • enabling and empowering youth to participate in water-related discussions;
  • creating an active community of young water professionals, students and future water leaders;
  • acting as a platform for launching youth-led initiatives.

SWP Youth is an initiative for and by young people, aiming at strengthening the involvement of youth in the water for development sector, both in Switzerland and globally. SWP Youth offers youth a platform to organise and participate in trainings, mentorships and other capacity-building activities.