The School of Water Governance

Welcome to The School of Water Governance

The School of Water Governance (SWAG) is dedicated to providing accessible and comprehensive education on water governance and management. We believe in the power of shared expertise, and collaboration efforts with water governance experts, leading scholars, researchers, and organisations in creating impactful educational content for learners around the world.

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The School of Water Governance (SWAG) is a spin-off project of the NEWAVE Innovative Training Network, a project pointing the way forward in the global debater about water governance.

Our Mission

To provide water scholars and professionals with critical and cutting-edge knowledge perspectives and alternatives, contributing to sustainable water governance for current and future generations.

Our Vision

A world where knowledge about water governance is diffused and easily accessible, steering positive change for water justice.

"Through this platform, we’re confident that participants will gain critical insights that will equip them with a lever to improve water governance practices worldwide."
Prof. Jampel Dell’Angelo
Assoc. Prof. of Water Governance & Politics, VU Amsterdam
"We believe the SWAG platform will empower water professionals to navigate the complexities of governance by offering comprehensive, expert-led courses. "
Gregor van Essen
Managing Director, The Water Agency

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