A global project, encouraging learning, information sharing, collaboration and replication of good practices and experiences in the GEF International Waters portfolio. The project has a strong focus on groundwater and supporting the Middle East and North Africa Development (MENARID) process, and in the replication and sharing of good practices between transboundary surface and groundwater management. IW:LEARN will provide tools and procedures to assist IW projects better achieve their objectives through the provision of improved knowledge management and guidance on mainstreaming climatic variability & change, gender and public-private co-operation in IW projects. Lastly IW:LEARN will facilitate the 6th IW Conference and initiate improved involvement between IW projects and the wider science community through the first IW Science Conference.
Other (not set)
Budget
USD 8,165,000
Total Cost of the project
USD 3,900,000
GEF Allocation to project
Partners
To provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.
GWP-Med is the Mediterranean Regional Water Partnership of the inter-governmental organisation Global Water Partnership (GWP). It was launched as the GWP Mediterranean Technical Committee (MEDTAC) in 1999, and was established in its present status in 2002.
The UN Office for Project Services - UNOPS - manages project resources to help developing nations and countries in transition in their quest for peace, social stability, economic growth and sustainable development.
It was created by the UNU Governing Council in 1996 to strengthen water management capacity, particularly of developing countries, and to provide on-the-ground project support;
Contacts
Stakeholder Engagement Officer / Former IW:LEARN Project Manager
GEF IWC10 Coordinator / Independent Environmental Consultant
Direct
GEF IW:LEARN (and UNDP Ocean Innovation Challenge) Communications Specialist
Programme Specialist
Assistant Project Officer
Consultant
Project Assistant
Regional Coordinator - LAC
UNDP/GEF Regional Technical Advisor for International Waters for Europe, CIS and Arab States
GEF IW Task Manager (UNEP)
Water Programme Analyst
IT Specialist
Programme Assistant
Project Coordinator