Global River Cities Alliance (GRCA)
The Global River Cities Alliance (GRCA) is a first-of-its-kind initiative launched in December 2023 at COP28. Led by India’s National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), the GRCA is a global alliance that brings together 275+ river cities across 11 countries, including India, Egypt, Netherlands, Denmark, Ghana, Australia, Bhutan, Cambodia, and Japan. The GRCA aims to address global river conservation challenges and promote sustainable water management through collaboration and knowledge exchange. Despite potential implementation challenges across diverse geographies and coordination among multiple stakeholders, the GRCA represents a significant step forward in global efforts towards river conservation and sustainable water management.
