The Southeast Asia Partnership for Adaptation through Water (SEAPAW) is an initiative of SIF, in collaboration with the World Economic Forum. 

 

SEAPAW is a regional multi-stakeholder platform that seeks to address the critical challenges of climate change, with a focus on water-related issues. It aims to catalyse meaningful solutions by convening diverse stakeholder groups. This may include knowledge partners, solution providers, financial institutions and philanthropies. Additionally, it will work with Governments and policy makers to address urgent water challenges in the region. 

 

SEAPAW will galvanise action among these stakeholders to foster cross-border projects and accelerate adaptation financing through public-private-philanthropic models. It will focus on growing the community and identifying projects in key areas of interest to drive climate resilience in Southeast Asia. 

 

SEAPAW will also report on the region’s progress in water-related resilience goals and climate adaptation, which will help identify areas of need for further action. 

 

SEAPAW was officially launched at a dialogue hosted by SIF, the World Economic Forum, and the Global Commission on the Economics of Water (GCEW) on 19 June 2024. This event was held on the sidelines of Singapore International Water Week 2024.

SEAPAW will galvanise action to drive climate resilience in Southeast Asia by bringing together stakeholders who support a shared vision, fostering cross-border projects, and accelerating adaptation financing through public-private-philanthropic models.

 

Organisations that become members and affiliates of SEAPAW can: 

In its 2025 Global Risks Report, the World Economic Forum lists "Extreme Weather Events" and  "Biodiversity Loss and Ecosystem Collapse" as top global risks for the next decade. The United Nations Environment Programme’s Adaptation Gap Report 2024 highlights that global adaptation efforts are insufficient, requiring around US$300 billion annually in additional financing to adequately prepare for climate change. These challenges in tackling such critical issues call for a unified effort from public, private, and philanthropic sectors to develop and implement sustainable solutions.

 

SIF is a firm believer in the power of collective action to address global challenges. By facilitating collaboration between stakeholders across Southeast Asia, SEAPAW tackles pressing water-related concerns resulting from climate change - a threat that demands our collective regional response.

 

SEAPAW exemplifies SIF's commitment to foster collaboration and innovation to address climate change challenges. Together, we aim to inspire and empower stakeholders to create solutions and build a more resilient and sustainable future for Southeast Asia and beyond.