International Waters learning Exchange & Resource Network

Stories from the GEF International Waters community of projects and partners

From coast to coast 
18 Dec 2024 by IW:LEARN on Exposure
Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing remains a major threat to marine ecosystems, undermining sustai...
"Follow-up, ownership, and continuity are the key"
17 Dec 2024 by IW:LEARN on Exposure
“I have been dealing with international funding issues for a long time, and I am confident that the participation ...
The voices of water
17 Dec 2024 by IW:LEARN on Exposure
In Olopa, Guatemala, Modesta Desdicho, an Indigenous woman and mother of four, has transformed her family’s life b...
Strengthening marine ecosystems
17 Dec 2024 by IW:LEARN on Exposure
 The Nairobi Convention serves as a regional platform to address the challenges facing coastal and marine ecosyste...
Promoting an ecosystem approach to fisheries in...
26 Nov 2024 by IW:LEARN on Exposure
Climate varies significantly across the Black Sea, and environmental changes can be sudden, driving fish to undert...
Small actions, big change
22 Oct 2024 by IW:LEARN on Exposure
In many parts of the world, we often find ourselves admiring how other communities manage their resources and impr...
Regional collaboration for a sustainable Blue E...
22 Oct 2024 by IW:LEARN on Exposure
Did you know that the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region is home to over 244 million people, a coastline stretching...
Women in South Papua lead sustainable change in...
21 Oct 2024 by IW:LEARN on Exposure
In the waters of Merauke, South Papua, a remarkable story of empowerment and sustainability is unfolding. Local wo...
The guardians of water
15 Oct 2024 by IW:LEARN on Exposure
On the border between Colombia and Ecuador, where the Mira, Mataje, and Carchi-Guáitara rivers flow, the lives of ...
A Fisherman’s Dream
14 Oct 2024 by IW:LEARN on Exposure
The mid-day sun was shining over a small banca passing through the Pasac-Guagua Watershed. In the surroundings, on...
Pasac-Guagua watershed
09 Oct 2024 by IW:LEARN on Exposure
Located in the central region of northern Philippines, the Pasac -Guagua Watershed is a critical source of water a...
Three Decades of Transboundary Water Management...
20 Sep 2024 by IW:LEARN on Exposure
“Water does not resist. Water flows. When you plunge your hand into it, all you feel is a caress. Water is not a s...
At the heart of the transformation of Guinea's ...
04 Sep 2024 by IW:LEARN on Exposure
In the forest region of Guinea, a team led by Nicolas Delamou undertook a mission that would be a game-changer for...
Women lead pesticide-free cocoa production in S...
04 Sep 2024 by IW:LEARN on Exposure
Constanza Matarrita Funes is learning more every day about agriculture, cocoa, and the soil near the Sixaola River...
Harnessing environmental restoration for econom...
21 Aug 2024 by IW:LEARN on Exposure
Musa Kanneh and William Karim's efforts in environmental restoration have profound impacts, as evidenced by their ...
Fiji’s commitment to coral reef conservation
20 Aug 2024 by IW:LEARN on Exposure
Fiji took an important step in safeguarding its globally significant coral reefs. On 21 June, the Fiji Government ...
Trinidad and Tobago’s Role in GEF CReW+
24 Jul 2024 by IW:LEARN on Exposure
As I reminisce about my involvement in the GEF CReW+ project in 2021, memories of collaboration and determination ...
How marine sanctuaries are helping to save an i...
24 Jul 2024 by IW:LEARN on Exposure
Floating through the crystal-clear waters off the east coast of Thailand, fisher Sutham Hemmanee spots a large fem...