SIWI
SIWI is a research center that is part of the pulse of the water sector. Here we bring together everything it publishes on Smart Water Magazine: its news, its blogs and the events it takes part in.
German students awarded 2025 Stockholm Junior Water Prize for flood warning innovation
Niklas Ruf and Jana Spiller from Germany received the prestigious Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2025 for their work on developing a scalable flood warning system for small streams. H.R.H. Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden presented the winners with their award during a ceremony at Stockholm City Hall part of World Water Week in Stockholm. Flooding is an […]
Hydrologist Günter Blöschl receives Stockholm Water Prize 2025
Based on his world-renowned work on flood risk reduction, water resource management, flood scaling, and regional process hydrology – Professor Günter Blöschl wins the Stockholm Water Prize 2025. Professor Blöschl is a pioneer of water engineering. His comprehensive database and analysis have revolutionized and deepened the global understanding of flood risk reduction and water resource […]
Helena Thybell appointed New Executive Director of SIWI
Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) announces the appointment of Helena Thybell as its new Executive Director. Thybell, who has previously held positions such as CEO of Save the Children Sweden, brings extensive experience in strategic organizational development and leadership. She will assume her new role on March 17. “I am truly excited to join such […]
SIWI appoints new international Board with expertise in water and climate
The Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) has appointed a new board with broad international representation and high-level expertise in the areas of water and climate. Comprising leading experts and key stakeholders with extensive experience in global water issues, the new board further strengthens SIWI’s role in advancing water resource management worldwide. “Water is crucial to […]
Hydrologist Taikan Oki becomes 2024 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate
Based on his world-renowned research on the virtual water trade, digital river mapping, and inclusion of human activity in the water cycle – Taikan Oki wins the Stockholm Water Prize 2024.
Christel Wiman appointed Acting Executive for SIWI
The Board of SIWI has appointed Christel Wiman as Acting Executive Director for SIWI, replacing Karin Gardes, who has held the Acting ED role since April 2023 and who is currently on sick leave from her position as Chief Operating Officer. Christel Wiman has previously been head of negotiations and vice CEO for Sveriges Hotell- […]
COP28: Water rises up in the climate agenda
The climate Conference of the Parties (COP) 28 concluded after two intense weeks of negotiations. What did the conference mean for water and climate, how did SIWI engage in the process, and what needs to happen next? Here are the answers. Climate conferences are known to draw very mixed feedback. COP28, hosted by the United […]
Arup and SIWI sign Öresund agreement
Arup and SIWI have signed a new memorandum of understanding (MOU). The agreement builds on their long-standing partnership and will allow both organizations to work even more closely together to champion water solutions for a more sustainable future. SIWI and Arup have signed the Öresund Agreement and entered a new stage of their partnership. At […]
6 key trends from World Water Week 2023
With a record number of participants from almost every country on Earth, World Water Week 2023 will have a lasting influence. Here is a look at six of the most important trends likely to shape the year ahead.