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Our Network
“To avoid Day Zero, collective action is needed to protect our common waters”
The strength of CWR is its growing informal network of International, Hong Kong and China based organizations that share a common interest in protecting our precious water resources. Our partners vary across projects and focus areas and comprise of a range of diverse stakeholders in environmental protection, including, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, academia and international-organizations. We treasure our partners; we will not be here without them – see all partners or explore partners by focus area.
In addition, CWR has a network of close to 300 contributing writers who provide expert opinions and up to date information on different aspects of water and climate risks. They range from academics, investors, business managers, corporate leaders, industry experts to NGOs. Check out our contributors.
Although we strive for change, there is a constant – our funders. We are grateful to our sponsor The ADM Capital Foundation, who had the foresight to incubate this initiative and to our core funders The Rockefellers Brothers Fund and RS Group. Their support throughout our journey has been invaluable. See our funders.
Our Partners
All our partners are listed below. To see partners we work with in specific focus areas, please explore our focus areas.

China International Water Law: As part of the Xiamen International Water Law Research Group at Xiamen University, CIWL is a research resource collecting and sharing relevant treaties and laws.
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an intergovernmental organisation that supports countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future, and serves as the principal platform for international cooperation, a centre of excellence, and a repository of policy, technology, resource and financial knowledge on renewable energy.
Ocean & Climate Platform (OCP) promotes reflection and exchanges between the scientific community, civil society and political decision-makers. Through the Sea’ties initiative, the OCP aims to facilitate the development of public policies and the implementation of adaptation solutions for coastal cities threatened by rising sea levels.
Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) aims to develop recommendations for more effective climate-related disclosures that could promote more informed investment, credit, and insurance underwriting decisions and, in turn, enable stakeholders to understand better the concentrations of carbon-related assets in the financial sector and the financial system’s exposures to climate-related risks.
Our Funders
CWR is a non-profit initiative of The ADM Capital Foundation and receives core grant support as well as project support from the following funders. CWR also receives funding for commissioned research and risk assessments from financial institutions and corporates; these funders are not reflected below. Please contact us if you would like to support our work!

sponsor & core funding
The ADM Capital Foundation (ADMCF) has incubated and sponsored the founding of CWR. ADMCF supports CWR through core grants and the provision of office space. ADMCF is an impact driven foundation focused on making change in Asia across five key areas: marine ecology, water security, air quality, wildlife trade and forestry conservation finance. ADMCF has tax exempt status under Section 88 of the Hong Kong Government Inland Revenue Ordinance. It also has received 501(c) (3) charitable status in the United States.
See www.admcf.org

core funding
The Rockefellers Brothers Fund (RBF) has funded CWR since 2013. Originally funds were project focused but as CWR grew, RBF support evolved into core grants allowing CWR the flexibility to drive funding to areas that can catalyse maximum impact given the fast-moving environmental landscape in China. The Rockefeller Brothers Fund advances social change that contributes to a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world. It has 501(c) (3) charitable status in the United States.
See www.rbf.org

core funding
RS Group has been a core funder of CWR since 2013, allowing CWR the flexibility to drive funding to areas that can catalyse maximum impact. RS Group is a family office that focuses on sustainability. It believes that it in new, collaborative approaches to investment, business and philanthropy are needed if we are going to build a global community where social progress and economic development occur in harmony with nature.
See www.rsgroup.asia

core funding
Inspired and informed by the concept of interconnectedness, The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation vitalises the areas of arts and culture and Buddhism, and funds initiatives that enhance the wellbeing of humanity and the environment. Established in 2005, the Foundation is a private philanthropy with deep roots in Hong Kong and a global vision.

Project funding
The C&A Foundation (now Laudes Foundation) supported CWR’s work to bring about a change in the Fashion Industry towards a more circular economy in 2017. C&A Foundation is a corporate foundation to fundamentally transform the fashion industry. It works together with partners, to take collective action guided by its theories of change and principles of gender justice.

Project funding
The Hewlett Foundation supported the expansion of CWR’s water-energy-climate nexus work in 2014/2015 to bring about a low-carbon and water efficient future. The funds helped CWR hire dedicated staff to work in this space. The Hewlett Foundation funded alongside The Rockfellers Brothers Fund which managed the funding.
See www.rbf.org

Project funding
The Growald Climate Fund (GCF) is supporting CWR’s work in the water-energy-climate nexus, specifically to end the use of coal fired plants in 10 major river basins in Asia. GCF is a high-impact venture philanthropy fund catalyzing the rapid transition to a clean energy future.

Project Funding
The European Climate Foundation (ECF) is supporting CWR’s work to rapidly expand green finance, specifically related to carbon intensive Asian corporates who are also vulnerable to water risks. The ECF is dedicated to responding to the global climate crisis by creating a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions society.
Donors may choose to fund a particular aspect of our work but they do so with the understanding that they may not influence CWR’s content in any way.
A quick word on ethics. We recognize that the effectiveness of our work depends on CWR’s credibility, on producing work that is uncompromised by partisan politics, institutional or personal allegiances, or sources of financial support. While we run this public website (www.chinawaterrisk.org) that relies on support (in-kind and monetary) from donors and sponsors to provide content and to commission relevant research, there is always a clear separation between them and our content.