SNV at World Water Week

World Water Week, a leading global conference for action on water-related challenges and opportunities, will take place from August 23 to 27 in Stockholm, Sweden.

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Impact that matters

We are a global development partner rooted in and working across Africa and Asia. Our mission is to strengthen capacities and catalyse partnerships that transform agri-food, energy and water systems to enable sustainable and more equitable lives for all.

Who we are

Focus areas

Agri-Food

Our goal through our work across the agri-food sector is to support the equitable transition to a sustainable and resilient agri-food system.

Energy

Our ambition is to support the development of inclusive markets for sustainable energy.

Water

Our goal through our work across the water sector is to contribute to water security of all people and the natural world.

Gender equality and social inclusion

Inequalities drive poverty and vulnerability. GESI-responsive programming is core in our work on systems change.

Climate adaptation and mitigation

The climate crisis is undermining our systems. Our goal is to accelerate action for the world’s most vulnerable people.

Strong institutions and effective governance

We believe building strong institutions and ensuring effective governance are essential for transforming systems.

The latest from us

Perspective

Perspective: Solving the proximity problem of climate finance

A group of people gather around a small tree being planted in a hole, surrounded by soil and vegetation, under a cloudy sky.

Explainer

Explainer: What are inclusive businesses? Why they should be backed?

Perspective

Perspective: Are biodigesters really profitable? Why I changed my mind

Impact story

The cost of cleanliness: shifting from free to paid waste services

Solid waste management service in action, Joypurhat Bangladesh

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Other impact areas

We envision a world where, across all societies, everyone lives with dignity and has equal opportunities to thrive sustainably.

Our strong foundations and technical expertise span three interconnected sectors: agri-food, energy, and water, which are essential for enabling people to lead dignified lives and prosper.

Within and across these sectors, we focus on three core themes: GESI, climate adaptation and mitigation, and strong institutions with effective governance.

Additionally, across these sectors and themes, we emphasise impact-driven finance, digitalisation, systems change, and youth.

Digitalisation
Digitalisation presents opportunities and barriers alike. SNV works to bridge the digital divide and build an inclusive future for communities in low- and middle income countries (LMICs).
Impact driven finance
To achieve our global ambitions, developing countries face a funding gap of US$ 2.5 trillion. SNV employs a range of innovative mechanisms to help bridge that gap.
Transforming systems
Millions of people lack secure access to food, energy, and water. To counter this, we need to pursue a level of change that addresses the root causes of poverty and inequality rather than just treating symptoms.
Biodigesters

Inspired to make a difference?

We’re always open to new partnerships and collaborations to further our shared mission. If you’re interested in learning more about our activities or exploring collaboration opportunities, please get in touch with us.