Swiss Water Partnership – Swiss Expertise for a water secure world
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
Events
Free screening of the documentary “Holy Shit”
Get ready for Worldwaterday with a free screening of the documentary “Holy Shit”
Water as a catalyst for cooperative climate action and peace
On the occasion of the 2024 World Water Day join the Permanent Mission of Slovenia,…
El Alma Azul del Planeta
Access to water as a human right will be discussed at a conference focused on…
Latest News
SWP Youth Newsletter is out now!
29. February 2024By SWP YouthAs we look back at 2023, we are proud of your accomplishments! In this newsletter, you will read about our…Report 2023 – Stockholm Junior Water Prize | Switzerland
23. February 2024By Swiss Toilet OrganisationWe are pleased to share the report on the Stockholm Junior Water Prize | Switzerland 2023. The awarded project emerged…Six challenges to solve to improve water management!
9. February 2024By CleantechAlpsBlueArk Challenge seeks innovative solutions for various water-related issues
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.