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Australian Water Partnership
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Supporting climate resilient and sustainable management of water in the Indo-Pacific & beyond.

AWP is based on Ngunnawal Country, supported by the Australian Government and managed by eWater Ltd.
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We combine traditional groundwater measurements with a groundwater quality pilot and a gender study in Khammouane Province to advance sustainable groundwater management.
June 5, 2025 at 3:47 AM
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Lao PDR faces growing groundwater abstraction due to rising demand. @flindersuniversity.bsky.social, @iwmi.bsky.social, and Gender Development Association collaborate with the Lao Department of Water Resources, supported by @waterpartnersau.bsky.social.
June 5, 2025 at 3:47 AM
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The Government of Assam launched the State Water Resources Assessment in late February, an initiative in partnership with Alluvium, supported by AWP and the World Bank, to help the state tackle complex water issues by using scientific data and community insights.

Read more: bit.ly/4dycutf.
Participants can be seen discussing with each other during a meeting. Delegates can be seen in a meeting room, sitting across from each other with laptops and water bottles on the table.
May 27, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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Sparks flew this morning at a lively debate on whether effective water management must start at the grassroots, hosted by eWater Group (@ewatergroup.bsky.social) CEO Michael Wilson.

The debate was won by the team for the affirmative.

Congratulations to all the participants.

#AWPWorkshop25
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May 7, 2025 at 3:44 AM
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The 2025 AWP Partners Workshop has kicked off with a Welcome to Country by Uncle Bill Nicholson Jnr, Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation.

There is plenty more to come over the next two days.

For more information - lnkd.in/gb-b2X6g
The picture shows an instance from welcome to country; in the image, you can see people interacting with each other and also with the smoke ceremony. There are buildings in the background under cloudy skies.
May 7, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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AWP supported WaterAid PNG to develop the first inclusive WASH plan for Wewak district, promoting community participation and availability of quality data. The Wewak model is now being integrated into other district WASH plans, improving access and sustainability of services.

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A group of people standing next to each other in formal attire. The image is clicked in PNG, and the setting is tropical.
April 24, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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A recent study tour organised by the Australian Water Partnership, led by Amperes & Alluvium, supported Vietnam’s Water Department in co-developing a roadmap to strengthen River Basin Organisations and promote sustainable river basin management.

Find out more: bit.ly/4jgNgS4

📷 credit - Amperes
A group of individuals is seated in a circular arrangement within a spacious, bright room during a discussion with Sydney Park Wetland representatives. Some attendees are actively engaged in conversation, while others listen attentively. Large windows allow natural light to fill the space, and the wooden flooring adds warmth to the environment.
April 16, 2025 at 4:49 AM
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This week, we are featuring AWP Partner Irrigation Australia Limited.

Irrigation Australia provides irrigation qualifications, workshops, and short courses to help water users, consultants, and other stakeholders develop skills that support water efficiency in agriculture.

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Featured Partner - IRRIGATION AUSTRALIA
April 14, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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AWP's support in drafting flow coordination guidelines for Laos’s Nam Ngum Basin shows how Australia’s experience can help tailor basin planning to local contexts and improve climate resilience. Explore how river basin planning supports climate adaptation and mitigation: bit.ly/4lqn8Wj
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April 11, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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Pacific nations face hydrological challenges in tackling floods & droughts. AWP supported the Regional Hydrological Services Forum, co-hosted by the Fiji Meteorological, Hydrological Service and the Pacific Community, to shape a regional strategy for improved hydrological services. bit.ly/4bTrpgu
A person in a blue Hydrology Unit vest stands by a river, looking at a grassy hillside and mountains.
April 9, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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This week, we are featuring AWP Partner The Nature Conservancy. Focusing on freshwater conservation and management, the @nature.org integrates advanced technology with sustainable development across water programs in the US, Latin America, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region.
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Featured partner - The nature conservancy
March 31, 2025 at 3:32 AM
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On #WorldWaterDay we call for support and empowerment of communities affected by glacial retreat and loss, and for Indigenous-led programs of action to draw on traditional knowledge for managing ecosystem change. shorturl.at/eFe3z
World Water Day puts glaciers and climate change in the spotlight - Australian Water Partnership
Whilst not top of mind for those living in warmer environments, the retreat and loss of glaciers around the world are amongst the most visible signs of
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March 21, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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AWP Partners are invited to join a webinar this Thursday for an overview of the Phase 3 approach to AWP’s program of activities. We’ll cover the program activity cycle, reporting on outcomes, and support available to Partners.
Find out more and register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Working with AWP in Phase 3 - Towards development outcomes. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
AWP Partners are invited to join us for an overview of the Phase 3 approach to our program of activities. This will include updates about the program activity cycle, reporting on outcomes, and the s...
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March 17, 2025 at 3:39 AM
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Are you up to date with the latest news in sustainable water resource management? Read about hydrology in the Pacific, reservoir water quality in Thailand and more!

Join our mailing list to receive the latest AWP news: shorturl.at/XMv6L.
A woman in a traditional conical hat tends to fishing nets and baskets in a small wooden boat, floating on the waters of Tonle Sap Lake in Prek Toal, Cambodia.
March 14, 2025 at 5:45 AM
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Southeast Asia faces challenges in water, food, and energy security, requiring transboundary collaboration. Australia’s expertise in water management supports a resilient future for the region.

AWP recently partnered with Griffith Uni to enhance reservoir water quality in Thailand.

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Seven researchers and professionals from Griffith University, AWP, CSIRO, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand Royal Irrigation Department, NAWAPI, and the Australian Embassy Hanoi pose near a body of water during a field trip. Dressed in a mix of casual and professional attire, they stand against a backdrop of lush greenery and aquaculture structures in a rural setting under an overcast sky. A banner on top of the image reads: Focus on Southeast Asia.
March 13, 2025 at 4:23 AM
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We've shared many inspiring stories 📖and projects supporting women and communities—explore more on our website ewater.org.au/empowering-w... @waterpartnersau.bsky.social > www.waterpartnership.org.au

#IWD2025 #Diversity #WomenInSTEM #WaterManagement #Equity #Inclusion #Sustainability
March 7, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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AWP is led by the experience and expertise of women and people with disabilities in advancing sustainable water resource management.

On #InternationalWomensDay, we recognise that women face greater climate impacts yet remain underrepresented in climate action.

For more: bit.ly/4kxr4nF

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Kaneka Keo (left) speaks at a podium while Veng Many (right) stands beside her, both wearing microphones and red scarves, during the session ‘Inclusive Water Management: Navigating Gender, Disability, and Social Dimensions’ at World Water Week.
March 7, 2025 at 5:46 AM
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In the 2023-24 financial year, the Australian Water Partnership, part of eWater Group and funded by DFAT, had many achievements.

We look back on @waterpartnersau.bsky.social in our 2023-24 #AnnualReport > ewater.org.au/2023-24-annu...

#watermanagement #sdg6 #governance #australianwaterpartners
February 28, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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ICYMI #WaterPartnersAU, #dfat and Water Sensitive Cities Australia co-developed a framework for improved water outcomes based on Australia’s urban water experience. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCNX...
Urban WaterGuide - Building sustainable and resilient cities
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February 27, 2025 at 4:28 AM
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Why use water tools?
Tools help us to collect, analyse, and manage water data. This helps support evidence-based decision making in water management, improving capacity to address climate change challenges, including water scarcity. Find out more: waterpartnership.org.au/knowledge-an...
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To be able to allocate water to different users across a catchment, user-friendly tools and data provide evidence to inform decision-making. Tools and methods tested and tried by Australian Partners c...
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February 20, 2025 at 5:39 AM
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Threats to water security are rising, with climate impacts hitting harder and sooner than predicted.

Rapid development in the Indo-Pacific has further impacted water challenges in the region with increased pressure on water resources from competing demands.
February 17, 2025 at 4:01 AM
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Environmental water refers to any freshwater body such as rivers, wetlands and floodplains. These types of water bodies support biodiversity and the well-being of communities, but a changing climate and other risks are impacting their flow and threatening species.
February 14, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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Resilient and equitable water solutions will only be achievable when the priorities and needs of the vulnerable sections of society are considered in water policies. The Australian Water Partnership aims to integrate inclusivity principles by tailoring development activities to address those needs.
February 7, 2025 at 3:15 AM
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AWP recently met with regional partners in South Asia exploring opportunities and areas of shared interests for progressing climate goals. The meetings helped narrow down regional priorities and generated renewed momentum to work together for climate-resilient water solutions. 🤝
Group photo featuring members of the AWP and IWMI teams outside the front of the IWMI office in Delhi.
February 4, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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AWP Technical Lead Emily Barbour is featured in the latest issue of Inside Water Magazine.
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February 3, 2025 at 8:03 AM