Results

In its field projects WANI involved local communities, research organisations, expert networks, governments and non-governmental organisations to turn the principles of ecosystem management into sustainable solutions. Please find below some examples of solutions that WANI implemented across the world. 

The WANI results' report, titled "Water Vision to Action, Catalyzing Change through the IUCN Water & Nature Initiative", is the compilation of actions coordinated in the field and knowledge accumulated from over 10 years of global WANI work.

IWRM

IWRM (Intergrated Water Resources Management) system uses "learning-by-doing" approach to innovate and adapt water resources management actions, tools and technologies.

Watershed sustainability and river management in Guatemala

Learning and Knowledge

IUCN Global Water Programme supported learning and innovation in IWRM (Intergrated Water Resources Management) based on best practice around the world and lessons from WANI demonstration basins, sharing knowledge and experience builds capacities that empower stakeholders.

Environmental Flows

IUCN defines environmental flows as the water provided within a river, wetland or coastal zone to maintain ecosystems and their benefits where there are competing water uses and where flows are regulated.

Hippos in the Water

Biodiversity Conservation

Through WANI (Water & Nature Initiative), IUCN has supported the development of a number of freshwater biodiversity assessments, highlighting the status of species, and the ecosystems and livelihoods dependent upon them.

Village Chief in African village discussing Water issues

Good Governance

Poor water governance results in degradation and over-allocation of water resources, is a cause of vulnerability for poor people and leads to weaker and less resilient livelihoods and economic growth.

Infrastructure

Water, energy and food security rely on water infrastructure. The interaction between water, energy and food production and use - the nexus - has led to new demands for water infrastructure and technology solutions.

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Climate Change Adaptation

Ecosystems are maintained as infrastructure that reduces vulnerability to floods, droughts and storms under water governance that empowers water users in decision making.