Twinning is a peer-to-peer learning initiative that connects GEF International Waters projects and related organizations to share knowledge, build capacity, and strengthen collaboration.
By pairing up projects with similar goals or complementary expertise, twinning helps generate practical solutions through real-world exchanges, joint activities, and shared learning.
Twinning in IW:LEARN 5
Twinning continues to be a key tool for knowledge exchange under the IW:LEARN 5 project.
Building on years of successful exchanges, IW:LEARN 5 supports twinning to help projects address real-world challenges, enhance skills, and replicate effective practices.
Key Focus Areas:
- Support hands-on learning between GEF IW projects
- Encourage peer-to-peer exchange on shared water issues
- Promote replication of effective approaches
- Strengthen project implementation through real examples
- Align with IW:LEARN 5 goals of capacity building and knowledge sharing
For Whom
Whether you’re seeking to learn from others or share your expertise, Twinning is a space for mutual benefit.
Twinning is open for:
- GEF IW projects and partners
- Governments and regulatory bodies
- International organizations and NGOs
- Academic institutions and research centers
- Private sector actors working on water-related issues
Why Participate
- Gain fresh insights from real-world experiences
- Solve challenges through peer advice and shared practices
- Strengthen team skills and technical capacity
- Build long-term partnerships and networks
- Amplify the impact of your project
What you Get
- A tailored learning experience with a selected partner
- Practical exposure to effective tools, methods, and innovations
- Support in developing a structured exchange
- Guidance and templates via the Twinning Toolkit
- Visibility and recognition across the IW:LEARN network
Key Principals
- Demand-driven: Exchanges respond to real needs of participating projects
- Peer-to-peer: Learning is horizontal, practical, and experience-based
- Flexible: Activities can be virtual or in-person, short- or long-term
- Reciprocal: All participants benefit, whether giving or receiving knowledge
- Result-oriented: Focus on real outcomes and actionable lessons
Support
Whether you’re seeking expertise or offering it — twinning helps make connections that matter.
To learn more about Twinning - go to How it works tab.
If you have any questions or need help - contact us.