Global Water Partnership Mediterranean

04/09/2026

🚨Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the technologies shaping the future of water management. Register NOW!

The Webinar on Emerging Technologies for the Water Sector is coming up on 8 September 2026, bringing together experts and practitioners to examine how emerging technologies can deliver more efficient, resilient and data-driven water systems.

From AI and digital twins to machine learning, computer vision and smart irrigation, the webinar will showcase practical applications and real-world case studies from the water sector.
Participants will gain insights into how these technologies can help:

💧Reduce water and energy losses
📊Turn complex data into actionable information
⚙️Improve operational efficiency
🔍Strengthen monitoring and risk assessment
🌍Build more resilient water systems

The programme will feature case studies on AI-powered leak detection, agentic AI for water utilities, machine learning for chemical-risk assessment and a digital twin of the Jordan Valley.

📅8 September 2026
🕚11:00–13:00 CET
💻Online

Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Secure your place now and join the discussion👇

https://gwpo-gwp.org/mediterranean/news/emerging-technologies-for-the-water-sector/

Union for the Mediterranean
PrimaProgram
WEFE4MED.eu
Talanoawater
TRANSCEND Research Project
PRIMA ACQUAOUNT project

02/09/2026

🚨Registration is open: join the conversation on the future of water technology.

How can emerging technologies help water utilities, basin agencies, researchers and decision-makers work more efficiently, reduce losses and strengthen resilience?

Find out at the Webinar on Emerging Technologies for the Water Sector on 8 September 2026. The programme brings together technical experts and practitioners to explore:

💡AI and machine learning
💧AI-powered leak detection and NRW reduction
🛰️Digital twins and real-time water-network modelling
👁️Computer vision and smart sensing
🌱Smart irrigation
🧪Machine learning for chemical-risk assessment
🤖Agentic AI for water utilities
🌍Digital twins for integrated water-system management

The webinar is designed for water authorities, utilities, basin agencies, researchers, technology specialists, practitioners, private-sector organisations and development partners across the Mediterranean.

📅 8 September 2026
🕚 11:00–13:00 CET
💻 Online
🎯 If digital transformation is part of your work in the water sector, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.
Register now and secure your place👉https://gwpo-gwp.org/mediterranean/news/emerging-technologies-for-the-water-sector/

Union for the Mediterranean
PrimaProgram
WEFE4MED.eu
IME
Talanoawater
Transcend Research Project

31/08/2026

💧What does AI-powered water management look like in practice?

The Webinar on Emerging Technologies for the Water Sector will move beyond the technology itself to showcase concrete applications and case studies from industry and research.

Participants will discover how emerging digital solutions are being applied to real water-sector challenges, including:

🔹Digital twins for modelling and managing complex water systems
🔹AI-powered leak detection to identify losses and improve network efficiency
🔹Computer vision and smart sensing for monitoring and asset inspection
🔹Machine learning and Bayesian methods for chemical-risk assessment in river basins
🔹Agentic AI to help water-network operators turn data into actionable insights
🔹AI/ML matching of water supply and demand to optimise operations and reduce water and energy losses
🔹A digital twin of the Jordan Valley, bringing fragmented data together to support disaster risk management

These case studies will highlight not only what the technologies can do, but also where they can create practical entry points for adoption within water-sector institutions.

📅8 September 2026
🕚11:00–13:00 CET
💻Online

Register now to explore the technologies, case studies and practical solutions shaping the future of water management.👇

https://gwpo-gwp.org/mediterranean/news/emerging-technologies-for-the-water-sector/

Union for the Mediterranean
PrimaProgram
IME Institut Méditerranéen de l'Eau
TRANSCEND Research Project
Talanoa Water
PRIMA ACQUAOUNT project
WEFE4MED.eu

27/08/2026

🌍🚨Webinar Alert! Emerging technologies are changing the way we manage water. From digital twins and artificial intelligence to computer vision, smart irrigation and machine learning, new technologies are creating opportunities to make water systems more efficient, resilient and data-driven.

💧Join us for the Webinar on Emerging Technologies for the Water Sector to explore how these solutions can contribute to better water management across the Mediterranean Source to Sea continuum.

The webinar will introduce key emerging technologies and showcase practical applications, including:

🔹Digital twins and real-time modelling of water networks
🔹AI-powered leak detection and non-revenue water reduction
🔹Computer vision and smart sensing
🔹Smart irrigation and other emerging tools
🔹Machine learning for chemical risk assessment
🔹Agentic AI for water utilities

Webinar Details:
📅8 September 2026
🕚11:00–13:00 CET
💻Online

The session will also provide an opportunity to explore how emerging technologies can reduce water and energy losses, lower costs and strengthen the resilience of water systems.

Register now and be part of the discussion on the future of digital water management👉https://gwpo-gwp.org/mediterranean/news/emerging-technologies-for-the-water-sector/

Union for the Mediterranean
PrimaProgram
Institut Méditerranéen de l'Eau (IME)
WEFE4MED.eu
TRANSCEND Research Project
ACQUAOUNT
Talanoawater

21/08/2026

☀️One of this summer's defining moments was the 10th Drin Stakeholders Conference, marking 15 years of transboundary cooperation in one of Europe's most complex river basins.

From 2–4 June, representatives from the Drin Riparians together with international partners, gathered in Struga, North Macedonia, to celebrate how far the Drin cooperation process has come—and, more importantly, to chart the way forward.

The Conference, organised within the framework of the Global Environment Facility Drin II project, wasn't just about reflecting on past achievements. It marked the beginning of a new phase focused on implementing the Drin Strategic Action Programme (SAP) through the GEF Drin II Project, turning a shared vision into concrete action across the basin.

Key discussions focused on:
💧Strengthening transboundary water governance.
🌿Protecting ecosystems and improving water quality.
📊Advancing basin-wide monitoring and data sharing.
🌍Aligning regional action with the EU Water Framework Directive, the emerging EU Water Resilience Strategy, and the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans.
🤝Building a pipeline of investments that will transform priorities into lasting impact.

📖Read the full story:
https://gwpo-gwp.org/mediterranean/news/implementing-the-drin-vision-10th-drin-conference/

14/08/2026

☀️Summer is a time to reflect on the projects making a real difference.
As water scarcity becomes an increasingly visible challenge across the Mediterranean, one of this year's highlights reminds us that small, targeted interventions can deliver remarkable customised results to specific problems.

In Aigialeia, Greece 🇬🇷, the Aigio Water Replenishment Project tackled a critical source of water loss by replacing just 540 metres of aging, leak-prone pipelines. The result?
💧100 million litres of water saved every year—enough to meet the annual water needs of approximately 1,700 households.
Beyond the numbers, the project demonstrates how strategic investments in existing infrastructure can:
✅Reduce water losses and service disruptions.
✅Increase climate resilience.
✅Lower long-term maintenance costs.
✅Improve the reliability of water services for local communities.

Implemented by Global Water Partnership Mediterranean, with funding from Coca-Cola HBC, and in collaboration with DEYA Aigialeia and the Municipality of Aigialeia, this initiative is another example of how strong partnerships can translate ambitious water stewardship commitments into measurable local impact.

📖Read the full story:
https://gwpo-gwp.org/mediterranean/news/water-saving-project-in-aigialeia-greece-mainstream-interventions-delivering-high-replenishment-impact/

06/08/2026

🌍Strong institutions are the foundation of sustainable resource management.

Through the Global Environment Facility UNEP/MAP-Barcelona Convention MedProgramme, Global Water Partnership Mediterranean and its partners have been strengthening the capacities of policymakers, institutions and practitioners to apply the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus approach across the Source-to-Sea continuum. This regional dialogue has brought together stakeholders from across the Mediterranean to foster collaboration where it matters most: at the intersection of water, energy, food and ecosystems.

By investing in institutional strengthening, the project has helped:
💧Build the knowledge and skills needed to implement integrated WEFE Nexus planning.
🤝Create a vibrant regional dialogue and Community of Practice connecting experts, decision-makers and practitioners.
🌊Promote coordinated governance that considers the entire Source-to-Sea continuum, from river basins to coastal and marine ecosystems.
📊Encourage the exchange of knowledge, digital collaboration and evidence-based decision-making across sectors and countries.

As climate pressures intensify and demands on natural resources continue to grow, strong institutions and cross-sector cooperation are more important than ever. Building capacity today lays the groundwork for more resilient, sustainable and equitable resource management tomorrow.

For more visit: https://gwpo-gwp.org/mediterranean/work-areas/thematic-areas-and-key-projects/water-energy-food-ecosystems-nexus/the-mediterranean-sea-programme-enhancing-environmental-security/mediterranean-coastal-zones-managing-the-water-energy-food-ecosystems-nexus/institutional-strengthening/

31/07/2026

Check out the latest updates from our Network before calling it a day!

Mediterranean highlights include:

1) The 10th Drin Conference that took place in Struga, North Macedonia in June
2) Montenegro's Third Integrated Training Workshop and the Third Meeting of the Expert Working Group on Water Resilience to Climate Change. 👇

🔥 𝗛𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀: 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻!

GWP is preparing for a busy August featuring 2026 & UNCCD COP17.

Among the top stories from GWP’s network, you’ll find:

💧 Voices United for Sustainable in West Africa
💧 Chile Advances the Co-creation of Financial Mechanisms for the LULUCF NDC
💧 New resilience approaches shared by leading experts in Beijing

Explore NewsFlow 👉 https://mailchi.mp/gwp/july2026

28/07/2026

🤔How do we turn science into action for Lebanon's water, food, energy and ecosystems?

This week in Beirut, 🇱🇧 experts, policymakers, researchers and local stakeholders are coming together for the 3rd Multi-Stakeholder Consultation Meeting on the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus, taking an important step towards a more integrated and resilient future for Lebanon.

Over two days, participants are working together to:
💧Validate WEFE Nexus assessments for the Abou Ali, Ibrahim, Beirut, Damour and Litani River Basins.
📊Explore future hydroclimatic scenarios and their impacts on water resources, food production, energy needs and ecosystems.
🤝Identify and prioritise integrated WEFE Nexus solutions through collaborative working groups.
🌊Advance the Damour Area Integrated Management Plan, promoting cross-sectoral coordination and a Source-to-Sea approach to natural resource management.

The discussions focused on moving from assessment to action, addressing challenges such as pollution, sustainable agriculture, equitable access to water, biodiversity protection, sustainable urban development and governance through an integrated planning process.

Organised within the framework of the Global Environment Facility UNEP/MAP-Barcelona Convention MedProgramme, the consultation demonstrates how bringing together diverse stakeholders can help shape practical, inclusive and long-term solutions that strengthen environmental security and climate resilience in Lebanon.

24/07/2026

🚀How do we turn integrated planning into investable climate action?

That was the key question driving the second stakeholder consultation on the Feasibility Study for the Oued El Makhazine Dam, held on 15 July in Tangiers, Morocco 🇲🇦.

👥Organised by Global Water Partnership Mediterranean, the Conseil de la Région Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima and the Direction de l'Environnement, the workshop brought together national, regional and local institutions, technical experts and development partners to review the study's preliminary findings and shape the next steps towards a bankable climate investment.

Developed under the Global Environment Facility UNEP/MAP-Barcelona Convention MedProgramme, the initiative is preparing a pilot proposal for the Green Climate Fund (GCF) that combines floating solar photovoltaics with precision agriculture in the Loukkos Basin.

💧By applying the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus approach, the project demonstrates how integrated planning can strengthen water security, support sustainable agriculture, accelerate the clean energy transition and build climate resilience.

The discussions also explored governance models and financing pathways, reinforcing a shared commitment to delivering practical, scalable solutions that address interconnected challenges through collaboration and long-term planning.