find the right tools to restore & protect freshwater
A starting point for practitioners working toward the Freshwater Challenge. Browse a curated set of tools, frameworks, and guidance, then use the filters to narrow a long list down to what fits your context.
restoring rivers, wetlands & lakes
Freshwater ecosystems are among the most degraded on Earth, yet they underpin water security, biodiversity, and climate resilience. The Challenge unites countries around shared restoration and protection targets.
learn morethe toolkit in action
Explore real-world examples of how member countries have applied these tools — from mapping wetland loss to reconnecting rivers and setting national freshwater targets.
learn moretools worth a first look
Freshwater Health Index
A basin-scale scoring framework that combines ecosystem vitality, services, and governance into a single health picture.
Global Wetland Outlook Mapper
Satellite-derived layers of wetland extent and change, helping teams locate degraded and intact wetlands.
River Barrier Atlas
A crowd-sourced inventory of dams, weirs, and culverts used to plan barrier removal and reconnection.
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