Australian Water Partnership

Australian Water Partnership

International Trade and Development

Canberra, ACT 6,766 followers

Enhancing sustainable management of water in the Indo-Pacific and beyond

About us

The Australian Water Partnership (AWP) is an Australian international cooperation initiative helping developing countries in the Indo-Pacific region, and beyond, work towards the sustainable management of their water resources. We enable this by facilitating collaboration between governments, international water agencies and organisations, and our partner network of more than 200 Australian public and private organisations to share Australia’s water sector expertise internationally. Our vision is for enhanced sustainable management of water in the Indo-Pacific and beyond. Our mission: Through trusted partnerships, mobilise Australian water sector expertise to address this demand. The Australian Water Partnership is supported by the Australian Government and managed by eWater Ltd.

Industry
International Trade and Development
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Canberra, ACT
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
2015
Specialties
water reform, water security, water partnership, water governance, water resource management, and water policy

Locations

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    UC Innovation Centre,

    University of Canberra

    Canberra, ACT 2617, AU

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  • One way to achieve climate adaptive cities is through building urban water resilience. This is a city's ability to adapt to challenges while supporting ecological health, social wellbeing and economic stability. Integrated water management supports resilience by capturing, reusing and managing water locally. As part of the Indo-Pacific Water and Climate Day at #COP29 and in partnership with Monash University, the Australian Water Partnership co-organised a session focusing on strategies and challenges for enhancing urban water resilience across Southeast Asia.     'Urban Water Resilience in Southeast Asia – Policy to Practice', featured experts from Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam who shared their experiences and lessons learned in bridging the gap between policy and practical implementation to strengthen resilience measures across the region.      Some key takeaways from the session included:     👉 To build adaptable and sustainable cities, there is a need to integrate water management across different sectors, including energy, food, and transport.    👉 Achieving urban water resilience requires national policies to be translated into locally tailored actions that support city specific needs.    👉 Increased inter-sectoral collaboration across local governments, communities and international organisations is crucial for developing gender sensitive, impactful and sustainable solutions.       Want to learn more? Watch the full recording here: https://lnkd.in/gmkaNj2F    Doi Van Manh | Kongkea Phan | Water Sensitive Cities | Monash Sustainable Development Institute | SIWI - Stockholm International Water Institute

    • The image features a quote attributed to Dr Doi Manh from Vietnam's Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. The quote states: "In big cities, lakes, ponds, and lagoons are being filled in, leading to the sinking of the water surface, which negatively affects the ability to regulate water levels and reduce urban flooding". Dr Doi Manh’s photograph is positioned in the bottom right corner of the image
  • Since 2016, the Australian Water Partnership has been a key supporter to the Pacific Water and Wastewater Association – the peak association representing 31 water utility organisations across 21 Pacific countries – in their collective efforts to strengthen the capacity of water utilities in the face of a changing climate.    This has included mentoring young professionals to become future water leaders through a dedicated program, sponsoring the PWWA annual conference and creating a climate resilience module for the World Bank's Utilities of the Future tool.    "The Young Water Professionals program has boosted a lot of my morale in terms of being a leader of the organisation I'm in, and learning to not only see what's in front of us but knowing and projecting things that can happen in the future" - Lidia Rakacikaci, Young Water Professional 2024     Find out more: https://lnkd.in/geFFbB3p Image credit- Ben Golding (Beca HunterH2O) 

    • Anne-Marie Turnbull is facilitating a YWP reflection session. Image credit.
  • Thank you to Alluvium Group and AMPERES for hosting our Vietnamese colleagues late last year. Read more about their experience on the December study tour and progress towards streamlining water governance for effective river basin management in their latest news article: https://lnkd.in/gzcpAmaf

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    Alluvium supporting delegation from Vietnam on river basin management In late 2024, AMPERES and Alluvium hosted a delegation from Vietnam’s Department of Water Resources Management (DWRM), part of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE). The delegation also included representatives form the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Planning & Investment, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Justice, Government's Office (Department of Agriculture), and Vietnam National Mekong Committee. Supported by the Australian Water Partnership (AWP), the visit aimed to aid the development of river basin organisations in Vietnam following the enactment of their Law on Water Resources in July 2024. DWRM and MoNRE are tasked with establishing robust river basin organisations, so were keen to hear about Australia’s river basin organisation establishment and the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, as well as broader water sharing and water management approaches. A special thanks to our speakers and guides from the Murray-Darling Basin Authority, the Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water , the Bureau of Meteorology, Geoscience Australia, the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, WaterNSW, Sydney Water and the City of Sydney. We thank our Vietnamese and Australian partners for their engagement and look forward to continued collaboration in water management.

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  • Increased funding for water projects is essential to help support the resilience of Pacific Island Countries.  🌴 🌊 As part of the official program of the #COP29 Water for Climate Pavilion, the Australian Water Partnership presented a panel of Pacific women experts to highlight the urgency of climate finance for regional water security.     'Climate Finance for Water Security: A Pacific Perspective' focused on the need for innovative finance mechanisms and community driven solutions to address the unique water challenges.    Some key takeaways from the session were:     👉 Regional climate finance initiatives can be made effective by strengthening public financial systems, mobilising private sector finance, improving capacity, and enhancing climate investment decision-making.     👉 Initiatives such as the Pacific Resilience Partnership, promoting collaboration and sharing best practices play a vital role in strengthening multi-sectoral dialogue and engagement on water security - both as a resilience issue and resilience solution.    👉 Water security is a key climate and development priority which requires a holistic approach, utilising finance to address the interconnected water and climate challenges while supporting broader development goals. For example, investing in resilient water infrastructure can help improve health, livelihoods and equity.    👉 Access to financial resources needs to reach the most vulnerable sections of the society, especially women.    👉 Tailored, community-led financing solutions are needed to tackle the unique challenges of rural and remote Pacific Island communities.     Watch the full recording here: https://lnkd.in/gaKppx6V   Atishma Lal, Pacific Islands Forum🔸Setaita Tamanikaiyaroi, Fiji Development Bank 🔸Mary Alalo, Pacific Community-SPC🔸Ala Blakelock🔸SIWI - Stockholm International Water Institute

    • Promotional card featuring a quote by webinar participant Atishma Lal, Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat.
  • AWP works with partners in the Indo-Pacific region to collectively improve sustainable and climate-resilient water resource management.      To make a real impact, effective collaboration with diverse partners and stakeholders is critical. Working with partners promotes two-way learning and knowledge exchange, combining resources and technical expertise to tackle complex water challenges.      AWP’s network of more than 250 Australian partners hold a breadth and depth of water expertise. Our partners include public and private organisations across Australia and the Indo-Pacific region, specialising in areas ranging from hydrology, river science, landscape restoration, nature-based solutions to wastewater treatment, and more.       "It is important to work in partnership with everyone in a way that transfers power and encourages communities to design their own development" - Keo Kaneka, Oxfam    Hear from some of our partners: https://lnkd.in/gs8Fc5qE 

    • The image is taken from the AWP Partners workshop 2022. In it, a large group of diverse attendees gather on a staircase, smiling and waving at the camera. They are dressed in business attire, and the background features plants and a bar area. A banner on the right reads, "Australia water partners for development."
  • 🌊 Enhancing freshwater management at the catchment level in Indonesia 🐟 Climate threats to communities and ecosystems across the Asia Pacific region continue to rise, but using innovative technologies can support climate action by speeding up mitigation and conservation efforts.      Earlier this year Charles Sturt University, FAO, and Indonesian agencies Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas Republic of Indonesia and Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional RI (BRIN RI), developed a map identifying barriers to fish passages to help improve river connectivity and inform policy making for sustainable water management. As a result, water management guidelines were developed for Indonesia’s Citarum River Watershed, creating a model that can be replicated in other Indonesian catchments and potentially across Southeast Asia.  This project was supported by the Australian Government through the Australian Water Partnership.    Read our annual report for more activity highlights from 2023-24 : https://lnkd.in/gihEYxuS Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 📸 Terraced paddy fields, West Java, Indonesia. Credit: Tom Fisk / pexels

    • Terraced paddy fields, West Java, Indonesia
  • Water allocation and management practices can be more effective when decision-makers address the unique water challenges faced by vulnerable and disadvantaged groups in society. At the Australian Water Partnership (AWP), inclusivity principles are prioritised across all activities – but how does this commitment come to life?      Earlier this year, AWP hosted a two-part webinar series that gathered expert voices to share real-world examples of inclusivity in water resource management. Part 1 featured case studies from Vietnam and Cambodia, demonstrating how the integration of Gender equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) principles can drive meaningful change at the policy level, with a strong focus on long term water security, and lead to more sustainable outcomes through inclusive water use practices at the district level.       Missed the session? You can still watch the recording on our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/gpnvp6b3     Explore these case studies further on our website: https://lnkd.in/e_BgS92    Huyen Do (DP Hanoi) Hanoi Association of People with Disabilities | Yvette Colton Ricardo plc | Tith Nhim WaterAid Cambodia | Isobel Davis | Shreya Gyawali 

    GEDSI policy, action plan and case studies - Webinar 1

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    💧 Strengthening Water Resource Management through Knowledge Exchange: Vietnam and Australia 💧 🔹 River Basin Organisations (#RBOs) play a pivotal role in Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) by overseeing the development and management of water resources at the watershed level. But how to establish and structure RBOs to accelerate their role and effectiveness? What is their position within the existing water management system? These questions are central to Vietnam’s current efforts to enhance its water resources management objectives. To support the Department of Water Resource Management of MONRE (#DWRM) in this process of developing a proposal for establishing RBOs, a study tour to Australia for Vietnamese delegates has been organised to serve as a platform for knowledge exchange between Vietnam and Australia. This initiative aims to strengthen knowledge-based cooperation between the two countries by providing Vietnamese government officials with valuable insights into the case of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority, particularly how it is structured, operated and funded, as well as the critical enabling environments for RBOs. Key themes also include practical approaches to coordinate water users and manage water resources sustainably. Fruitful discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions have taken place in Canberra and Sydney. The Vietnamese delegation, comprising 15 representatives from the DWRM-MONRE, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Finance, and Ministry of Planning and Investment, engaged in collaborative discussions with the Australian counterparts. For the first four days, the main areas of focus included: 🔹 The roles of different stakeholders in water resource governance; 🔹 The integration of advanced approaches and tools for data collection, volumetric water accounting and water valuation to support effective RBO operation; 🔹 Insights shared by Vietnamese representatives on the challenges and progress of RBO development in Vietnam, as well as a reflection on how the Australian experience is relevant and applicable to Vietnam. 💧 A significant highlight of the study tour was the visit to the Murray-Darling Basin Authority. Here, Vietnamese policymakers have gained hands-on insights into the integrated and sustainable management practices employed in one of Australia’s most prominent river basins. This experience underscores the importance of holistic approaches to water governance that balance ecological health with socio-economic needs. This knowledge-exchange experience would not have been possible without the support of the Australian Water Partnership and our implementing partner, Alluvium Group, as well as the valuable contributions of Vietnamese and Australian water sector partners. We extend our sincere thanks to all involved and look forward to sharing more updates in the coming days.

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  • Rising water challenges across the Indo-Pacific call for increased collaboration across the water sector. In partnership with Pacific Water and Wastewater Association, the Australian Water Partnership supported the development of young water professionals (YWPs) to strengthen regional resilience.      This year’s cohort of YWPs recently joined the 15th Pacific Water and Wastewater Association annual conference and expo in the Cook Islands, where they had the opportunity to join other stakeholders across the sector, share ideas and co-develop actionable climate solutions.     https://lnkd.in/gYnsgCRT

    Young Water Professionals in the Pacific - overview

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  • Are you receiving our latest news? In our last newsletter, General Manager Sarah Ransom provided a snapshot of early developments in Phase 3. In this edition, readers can also explore recent engagements in international water forums highlighting the need for greater collaboration, exchange of ideas and knowledge transfer to build a resilient water sector. Subscribe for our latest news on climate-resilient water management across the Indo-Pacific: https://bit.ly/water-news Read our latest newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/gXN_59e7  📸 Lorelei Cloud, Camille Touton, Erina Watene-Rawiri, Kay Blades, Sheryl H. at World Water Week. Credit: Water for Women 

    • The image is a group shot of all the speakers at the session- Inclusive water management: Navigating gender, disability, and social dimensions at World Water Week. From left to right: Lorelei Cloud, Camille Touton, Erina Watene-Rawiri, Kay Blades, Sheryl Hedges.

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