Welcome to SIWI
The Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) is a policy institute that seeks sustainable solutions to the world’s escalating water crisis. SIWI manages projects, synthesises research and publishes findings and recommendations on current and future water, environment, governance and human development issues.
SIWI serves as a platform for knowledge sharing and networking between the scientific, business, policy and civil society communities. SIWI builds professional capacity and understanding of the links between water-society-environment-economy.
Explore this site to see how SIWI works for the poor, for the environment and for our shared future. Also see the SIWI video.


Good policies, based on the latest knowledge and understanding, lead to better water decision making. See what SIWI recommends on issues ranging from anti-corruption in the water sector to coping with water scarcity! 

The 2010 Stockholm Water Prize Leaureate is announced on World Water Day, March 22: Dr Rita Colwell, an American public health champion receives 2010 Stockholm Water Prize.