The programme for the AWS Global Water Stewardship Forum on 24-25 June 2025. Held since 2016, the AWS Forum is the key event in which our community of members, implementers and stakeholders share knowledge and learning on the evolution of water stewardship practice and forge new directions through dialogue and partnerships.
Last updated 17 June 2025.
This brochure gives an overview of the AWS Collective Action Accelerator for brands and retailers that are interested in supporting and participating in an AWS Collective Action Accelerator. It provides information on the steps in the process and the benefits.
A short set of frequently asked questions and answers related to the re-branding of the AWS Impact Accelerator to the AWS Collective Action Accelerator which took place in November 2024.
This brochure gives an overview of the AWS Collective Action Accelerator for sites that have been nominated to participate. It provides information on the steps in the process and benefits, and answers some frequently asked questions.
The 2024 AWS Global Water Stewardship Forum included nearly 250 registered delegates, representing over 140 organisations from across 40+ countries. During the 2024 AWS Forum, we gained insights and learned from those working on water stewardship in the private and public sectors, and civil society organisations. To learn more about the sessions and key takeaways, download and read our overview report below. To view previous reports, select the year of publication before downloading.
‘Water stewardship: A resource for the textiles and apparel industry’ provides an overview of water risks facing the industry’s value chain and outlines a clear path for how brands can take water stewardship action.
This report compares the AWS Standard and the Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) Standard and sheds light on how the principles of water stewardship can be applied to smallholder cotton farms in Ethiopia. This is part of a larger project funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) with Aid by Trade Foundation, AWS, CDP, Solidaridad East & Central Africa, and Water Witness International.
This short briefing note provides an overview of the risks facing the textiles and apparel sector and explains why water stewardship can help. It also provides information on how AWS can help support companies on their water stewardship journey and ways to get involved.
