We were founded in 2005 with the vision of harnessing the diverse expertise of the world’s leading water professionals, to educate and empower individuals, communities and organisations, to build capacity to respond to water challenges in innovative ways.

The Heart of IWC: A Visual Story of People and Places

As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, we’re taking the next six months to reflect on the people, places, and partnerships that have shaped our journey.

Be part of our visual history
We know our community stretches far and wide. That’s why we’re inviting you to be part of The Heart of IWC: A Visual Story of People and Places – a participatory timeline celebrating the moments that have defined IWC over the past two decades.

Whether you studied with us, worked alongside us, or collaborated from across the globe, your story is part of ours. Help us honour our shared history by contributing to this collective photo documentary.

How to contribute
It’s simple – just find a photo that captures your connection with IWC: A memory from the field, a moment from your studies or a snapshot from a conference or collaboration.

1. Follow the link below to our interactive timeline
2. Fill in your name and the code < IWC > to access the timeline. Please use your full name as it will show as the publisher of the photo/story.
3. To create a story (I.e. add a photo to the timeline): click Create New Story (under admin tab if it does not automatically pop up)
4. Give your story a title and select the date(s) of the photo/event
5. Under intro: write a sentence or 2 for the caption of the photo
6. Choose the category under which the photo falls: we have research, education & leadership and training & engagement. (Each category has their own row and colour on the timeline)
7. Click Save at the bottom, then navigate to the media tab and click Add New Media.
8. Click on the magnifying glass to upload your photo and hit Save again to publish your story

If you need support, please don’t hesitate to reach out to IWC@griffith.edu.au

IWC is working towards a world in which water is managed to support resilient ecosystems and communities, sustainable economies, and human health and wellbeing for all.

Our mission is to change the way people think about, act and tackle complex water problems.

Over the next 10 years we are working to achieve 5 goals:

1. Drive impactful applied research in the Asia-Pacific region to tackle critical IWM challenges and progress the SDG6 and 17
2. Shape principles, practices, and policies for climate-resilient water in Australia and the Asia-Pacific by actively engaging with industry and practitioners.
3. Be recognised globally for developing and supporting transformative water leaders
4. Be a trusted research and capacity development partner for water security in the Pacific Islands
5. Be a sustainable International WaterCentre, building on our strengths and values and contributing to Griffith University’s impact.