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About the Institute

Science in service of clean water for humanity

Living Waters Global Research Institute is a global research and educational organization committed to solving water challenges through scientific discovery, innovation, and sustainable technologies.

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Our mission

Understanding water. Sharing it fairly.

Water is the most studied and least equally distributed resource on Earth. Our institute exists to close that gap: to research the physics, chemistry and biology of water, to engineer technologies that make it safe and available, and to educate the scientists and policymakers who will steward it for generations.

We operate laboratories, field stations and an accredited educational program, with research governed by an independent scientific advisory council and published under open-access principles.

Commitments

What we are dedicated to

Seven commitments guide every project we fund, publish and deploy.

  • Scientific research

    Peer-reviewed, reproducible, openly published.

  • Water security

    Resilient supply for communities and institutions.

  • Environmental stewardship

    Protecting watersheds and aquatic ecosystems.

  • Agriculture

    Water-efficient farming that sustains food security.

  • Education

    Degree, fellowship and professional pathways.

  • Community development

    Co-designed solutions with local leaders.

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