The Global Institute for Water, Environment and Health (GIWEH) was formed in March 2007 under the initiative of Swiss, European and Middle Eastern scientists who graduated from several Swiss Universities and their professors. Their specialties involve different scientific researches in water, environment and health, and promoting different multidisciplinary points of view. GIWEH was formed in response to a recognized need for a new, broad-based focus in the inter-disciplinary subject of hydrology, environment and health. We aim to stimulate interest in the scientific and applied aspects to the challenges of our common future such as climate change and anthropogenic factors. GIWEH is a Swiss-based, not-for-profit technical, research and training organization, currently located in the center of Geneva, very close to numerous international organizations, and NGOs, as well as many multinational firms. GIWEH focuses on the relationship between water, environment and their respective impacts on the health of humans and all other life forms. The Institute conducts research, implements technical and scientific applications, relative to the management and protection of water resources thus promoting an improved ecosystem, with benefits to health and environment.
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![]() | The 5th International Conference on Water, Environment and Climate Change | Friday, 05. April 2019 to Monday, 08. April 2019 | Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology |
Thematic expertise
Integrated Water Resources Management
- Watershed & land management (basin/local level, participatory/multi-stakeholder planning)
- National/transboundary watershed management (incl. policy/institutional issues)
- Data collection and modelling (GIS, hydrology, etc.)
- Water policy (processes at international & national levels)
Water for people
- Legal and regulatory framework
- Rural/ semi-urban water supply and sanitation
- Human right to water and sanitation (include water quality, equity, accountability, etc.)
- Water technologies (water supply and treatment)
- Operation and maintenance, monitoring (soft aspects)
Water for other uses
- Water for energy (hydroelectric techniques, management and financing, water food energy nexus)
- Water processing
Water for nature
- Aquatic Ecosystems
- Environmental Impact Assessment
Geographic expertise
Contact Person
Kimberly McLeod - kimberly.mcleod@giweh.ch