Programs

Adopt a River for Sustainable Development (Adopt-a-River) has the goal of ameliorating the global water crisis through focused activities on freshwater ecosystems at a local level. The initiative provides a vehicle for engagement and action by community members, private enterprise and other stakeholders concerned about the degradation of freshwater environments and the impact this has on local people.

Harnessing the power of communities, linked through a global initiative and backed by strong technical expertise, Adopt-a-River aims to protect, restore and sustain local freshwater ecosystems and ecosystem services to contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.