The Asian Water Development Outlook (AWDO) 2025 by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a comprehensive assessment of the state of water security in Asia and the Pacific. The UNEP-DHI Centre contributed insights on water governance and to country assessments for Bangladesh, Cambodia, Nepal, Pakistan and Tajikistan.
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Building Back Better: Sustainable Wastewater Management for Ukraine Presented at UNEA-7
The technical report ‘Sustainable wastewater management as a pillar for the sustainable reconstruction of Ukraine’ underlines the importance of investing in sustainable wastewater management, changing the paradigm of viewing wastewater as a burden to treating it as a valuable resource, integral to solving the most pressing issues facing the Ukrainian Government in the recovery and reconstruction effort.
UNEP-DHI at UNEA-7’s side event ‘The Water Continuum: Uniting Climate, Nature, and People through the flow of the water cycle’
UNEP-DHI will be part of the associated event “The Water Continuum: Uniting Climate, Nature, and People through the flow of the water cycle” on 8 December 2025, at Seventh Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7).
Sustainable wastewater management as a pillar for the sustainable reconstruction of Ukraine
The report “Sustainable wastewater management as a pillar for the sustainable reconstruction of Ukraine” emphasizes the critical role of sustainable wastewater management in Ukraine’s reconstruction. It outlines current challenges, investment needs, and practical, science-based solutions to transform wastewater into a resource for public health, climate resilience, and EU policy alignment.
The 2025 Best Practices Manual for Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in the WAEMU Region
The Best Practices Manual for Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in the WAEMU Region highlights the critical need for effective water resource management to achieve sustainable development goals. It serves as a comprehensive guide for policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders, presenting key challenges and showcasing successful case studies from the region.
New Regional Report: Best Practices for Water Security and Resilient Development for West Africa
The 2025 Best Practices Manual for IWRM in the WAEMU Region highlights the critical need for effective water resource management to achieve sustainable development goals. It serves as a comprehensive guide for policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders, presenting key challenges and showcasing successful case studies from the region.
Global SDG 6 survey: Has SDG 6 made any difference?
UN-Water is conducting a global consultation to inform the 2026 SDG 6 Synthesis Report, reviewing a decade of progress on water and sanitation and shaping priorities beyond 2030. Stakeholders worldwide are invited to share experiences and insights through a 10-minute survey available in six UN languages.
Wastewater treatment solutions for climate mitigation: a practical guide
The ‘Wastewater treatment solutions for climate mitigation: a practical guide’ provides practical strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the wastewater sector. It outlines methods for monitoring emissions, optimizing treatment processes, and implementing policy and technology solutions to help WWTPs move toward net-zero emissions while supporting global sanitation goals.
The 4th Edition Green Technology Book: Solutions for Confronting Climate Disasters
The 4th Edition Green Technology Book explores how innovation is reshaping disaster risk management in the face of climate crises. It presents practical and cutting-edge solutions, from AI forecasting to resilient infrastructure, enabled by a strong intellectual property system.
Matthew Emslie-Smith as the Centre’s Senior Specialist, Wetlands and Climate Policy Advisor
UNEP-DHI is pleased to welcome Matthew Emslie-Smith as Senior Specialist, Wetlands and Climate Policy Advisor at the UNEP-DHI Centre.
Strengthening the Flood Preparedness and Early Warning System in Sudan
UNEP-DHI is providing technical assistance to the Strengthening the Flood Preparedness and Early Warning System in Sudan project in 2023-2024. Funded by the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), the project is implemented in partnership with the Nile Water Affairs Department of the Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources, Sudan.
Status of IWRM & Transboundary Cooperation in Central America
The report ‘Status of IWRM & Transboundary Cooperation in Central America’ reviews the status of water in six Central American countries. In addition to highlighting progress made, the report outlines key challenges and enabling factors for advancing Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) and transboundary cooperation across the region.
