As we approach five years at the Global Water Security Center (GWSC), we have grown beyond what anyone could have imagined. We have come from a concept-driven organization developed into a functional resource that converts scientific data into insights to support water security decisions. 

Our mission has been to help leaders understand that water isn’t just an environmental issue it’s a global stability issue. We study how water shortages, floods, and contamination can lead to conflict, migration, and economic disruption. By translating complex science into clear, actionable insights, we aim to help decision-makers anticipate risks and prevent crises before they start. This is the second annual report for GWSC, and we are so excited to share our growth with you. 

To support this effort, we expanded our analyst team to strengthen GWSC’s ability to deliver high quality situational overviews in both short and medium formats. Our team now includes fifteen staff members representing a wide range of expertise, including data science, human environmental science, cartography, and communications/project management. Each role is essential to our work, and our success depends on the contributions of every team member.

In the year ahead, I look forward to identifying new ways to apply our foundational Pathways to Impact research in support of national security agencies. We will continue producing our environmental intelligence briefs while expanding their reach to a broader audience. As our brand and reputation grow, we will also pursue additional opportunities to translate science into policy and deliver measurable benefits to society.

As we continue to grow, we aim to expand our content and strengthen partnerships that improve understanding of global water security challenges and inform decisions across the water, food, health, and energy nexus. 

Mike Gremillion, GWSC Director