As part of the SDG 6 IWRM Support Programme, six Caribbean SIDS have developed Mini IWRM Action Plans. Developed by national stakeholders, the plans summarize the outcomes of the Caribbean SIDS Workshop and provide practical, actionable pathways for advancing SDG 6 implementation.
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Frist glimpse at new report on Desertification and Drought Day 2026
As El Niño approaches, Desertification and Drought Day 2026 offers a first glimpse of a new UNEP‑DHI report on global drought resilience.
Enhancing IWRM Reporting: Support for the Horn of Africa
As part of the fourth round of 2026 SDG 6.5.1 Data Drive, six countries in the Horn of Africa will receive support to strengthen reporting on Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM).
2026 edition: Online course on Sustainable Lake Management
In collaboration with UNEP, Cap-Net, and ILEC, UNEP-DHI Centre is launching the 2026 edition of its Sustainable Lake Management (SLM) course. This online, free and self-paced course offers five modules to improve the understanding of fundamental principles of SLM and to equip participants with tools to develop, implement and refine a participatory lake recovery plan that promotes the sustainable use of lake resources.
2026 edition: Online course on IWRM for Climate Resilience
Integrated Water Resources Management for Climate Resilience, developed by UNEP-DHI in partnership with Cap-Net UNDP, UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre, UN-Habitat, Global Water Partnership and UNDP, is an online, free and self-paced course that offers five modules designed to help practitioners plan climate resilient measures in the water sector.
2026 edition: Online course on Water Pollution Management in Achieving SDG Target 6.3
The continued deterioration of water quality poses one of the biggest threats to human and ecosystem health worldwide. This free online course provides participants with key insights on water pollution drivers, stakeholder involvement, and strategic planning for pollution prevention and management needed to tackle this issue.
2026 edition: Online course on Integrated Drought Management (EN/FR)
In partnership with Integrated Drought Management Programme, Cap-Net UNDP, WMO, and the Volta Flood and Drought Management project, UNEP-DHI developed an online course on Integrated Drought Management: Monitoring and Early Warning. It is designed to improve understanding of proactive integrated drought management and introduces available tools for drought monitoring and forecasting.
2026 edition: Online course on gender and Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)
Gender and Integrated Water Resources Management, developed in partnership with UNEP-DHI, Cap-Net UNDP, and Gender Water Alliance (GWA), is an online, free and self-paced course that offers six modules designed to help practitioners integrate gender in all aspects of sustainable water management.
2026 online course editions now open for registration
The 2026 editions of UNEP-DHI’s online training courses are now open, offering practitioners, policymakers, and water professionals worldwide the opportunity to strengthen their skills in addressing today’s most pressing water challenges.
The Community Action for Freshwater (CAFW) Initiative
This joint initiative of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Rotary International, delivered through an online platform, aims to enable community led action to protect, restore, and sustainably manage freshwater ecosystems.
Strengthening salinity intrusion data sharing and forecasting for adaptation to climate change impacts in the Mekong Delta of Viet Nam
The DHI technical team, supported by UNEP-DHI colleagues, is working together with the Viet Nam Mekong Committee (VNMC) to develop a salinity data sharing platform to enable exchange of information and near-real-time data on salinity intrusion in the Viet Nam Mekong Delta region.
Strengthening IWRM Reporting in the Pacific: Support for 13 Pacific Countries
The Pacific region has been one of the regions facing persistent capacity and resource constraints for SDG 6.5.1 reporting. Under the guidance of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) through Stage 1 of the SDG 6 IWRM Support Programme, UNEP-DHI, the International WaterCenter, and the Pacific Community-SPC will provide tailored assistance to up to 13 Pacific countries in the coming months.