A Strategic Response to Global Water Knowledge Gaps 

Cap-Net is an international capacity development network for sustainable water management.  

Established in 2002, Cap-Net draws on 23 years of expertise in water capacity development. As a global network, it leverages both local and international knowledge to address critical gaps in water-related education. Positioned as a key hub for learning and innovation, Cap-Net connects diverse stakeholders to drive sustainable water management solutions worldwide. 

Cap-Net’s strength lies in its 23 affiliated networks, encompassing member institutions across the Global South. Through partnerships with more than 40 international organizations, the network delivers high-quality expertise across a diverse range of water-related topics, driving impactful solutions on a global scale. 

Our objective is for water knowledge to be readily available at the least possible cost with improved accessibility.  

Our vision is “Water Knowledge for All: Empowering Individuals, Enabling Environments”. 

Our mission is strengthened individual and institutional capacity, and knowledge base to formulate and implement relevant policies, laws and strategies at country, regional, water basin, and source-to-sea scales. 

Our core values embrace those of UNDP and implementing partner Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO): Integrity, Transparency, Accountability, Collaboration, Commitment, Inclusiveness, Openness, Respect, Gender sensitivity and Solidarity.