By harmonizing diverse datasets and knowledge from monitoring networks, research institutions, and international organizations, IHP-WINS enhances global collaboration, empowers data accessibility, and strives to bridge the data-knowledge gap by advancing the objectives of IHP-IX: Science for a Water Secure World in a Changing Environment.
The IHP-WINS mission is to develop an interconnected and data-driven UNESCO Water Family, where Member States, researchers, and stakeholders can collaboratively generate, exchange, and utilise high-quality water data and information, at local, regional, and global levels for decision making.
Key features of the portal include a data catalogue, geospatial viewer, thematic viewers, an open-learning platform, and community workspaces. Those who can contribute to the IHP-WINS portal include governments & water authorities, scientists & researchers, and participants and citizens in water-related projects.
