Project ID 2210224043

Water security, in terms of both quantity and quality, is a pressing issue in East Asian countries. Rapid economic growth in this sub-region has come at considerable environmental cost, including the depletion and pollution of already scarce surface and groundwater resources. Through new and established partnerships - and building on achievements UNESCO category-2 centres - Beijing Office will provide policy advice; develop and support training and capacity development for water managers and professionals in Ecohydrology, IWRM and Education towards greater public awareness, understanding and appreciation of water security issues.

  • On-going

USD 171,478

Total Project Budget

USD 26,270

Total Incurred Expenditures

Progress

On-going
Start Date 2022.01.01
End Date 2023.12.31
15%
Benchmark as of 2023.09.30

Geographical Scope and Beneficiaries

Country Allocation

Financial plan

Type of Funding Uses of Funding Sources of Funding Project Budget (USD) Incurred Expenditures (USD)
World Wildlife Fund for Nature
China

Project contributes to

Contribution to UNESCO Results Framework 2022-2025
Sector: Natural sciences
Outcome 3 - Enhance knowledge for climate action, biodiversity, water and ocean management, and disaster risk reduction Output: 3.SC2 - Water science, innovation, education, management, cooperation and governance bolstered for a water secure world in a changing environment
Intersectoral
Outcome 3 - Enhance knowledge for climate action, biodiversity, water and ocean management, and disaster risk reduction Output: 3.IP2 - Environmental education strengthened to equip learners to address global environmental challenges
Contribution to Sustainable Development Goals
  • 90%
UNESCO Global Priorities and Priority Groups
  • Gender Equality | 30%