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Title:

UNU - Institute for Water, Environment and Health - Institutional Support 2020-2025

Agreement Number:

7421033 P002350001

Agreement Value:

$10,000,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jun 22, 2020 - Mar 31, 2025

Description:

This grant represents Canada's institutional support to the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH). UNU-INWEH uses these funds to achieve its mandate, which is to contribute, through capacity development and directed research, to efforts to resolve pressing global water problems that are of concern to the United Nations, its member states and their peoples. UNU-INWEH is an international think-tank on water that aims to improve global water governance in developing countries through applied research and delivery of education and training services. UNU-INWEH works across four thematic areas: (1) data collection for policy-making, monitoring and reporting on SDG 6; (2) unconventional water resources and disruptive technologies; (3) gender equality in water management; and (4) health and climate-related water risks. UNU-INWEH is strengthening the integration of gender equality and climate change adaptation across all thematic areas.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased awareness of new knowledge; and (2) improved capacity among policy actors, in at least 50 countries, to improve water security and reduce water and climate-related risks with an emphasis on supporting women and vulnerable populations.

Location:

Hamilton, Ontario, CA L8P 0A1

Reference Number:

064-2020-2021-Q1-00124

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

UNU-INWEH - United Nations University - Institute for Water, Environment and Health

Federal Riding Name:

Hamilton Centre

Federal Riding Number:

35035

Program:

International Development Assistance Program

Program Purpose:

The main purpose on the International Development Assistance Program is to reduce poverty for those living in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in international development.