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Dedicated to improving sustainable access to clean, sufficient and safe water for all.

04/06/2026

The Ecdd-Gire project continues the implementation of the WaterCoach. For those unfamiliar, the WaterCoach is an interactive tool offering video-based training on Integrated Water Resources Management solutions, including techniques such as infiltration dikes and stony ridges.

With the training content now completed, the next phase is deployment.
Last month, together with our consortium partners Agriterra and AUXFIN, we distributed 98 tablets to G50 groups in southwest Burkina Faso. Each tablet is equipped with the WaterCoach application, ensuring that practical knowledge is directly accessible to local communities.

A G50 group consists of up to 50 households sharing one tablet. Each group elects its own leadership, with attention to gender and age balance. Field agents provide ongoing support and help strengthen group governance.

This approach contributes to stronger community ownership and supports local implementation of water management and climate-resilient practices.

Learn more about how digital tools and community action can be combined to support healthier water cycles: https://vist.ly/56jdy

The project is financed by the Ambassade des Pays-Bas au Burkina Faso.

02/06/2026

Madrid confirmed it: the water transition is gaining momentum and it requires all of us.

At the Global Water Summit () and the OECD Roundtable on Financing Water, one thing stood out. Water is no longer seen as a standalone issue. It is now central to economic resilience, public health and climate stability.

A key shift comes from the Global Commission on the Economics of Water, which calls the hydrological cycle a global common good. This reinforces what we already know. Water does not stop at borders. Protecting it requires transboundary collaboration and shared responsibility. We need collective ownership of our water resources, in the interest of all.

At the same time, the World Bank Group’s Water Forward initiative moves the sector from ambition to action. Through country-led Water Compacts, it connects policy reform, stronger institutions and investment. It is encouraging to see Kenya and Jordan, where we work through partnerships, joining this effort.
Madrid also made clear that multiple transitions must happen at once:

-From linear to circular water use
-From grey to green infrastructure
-From outdated to smart systems
-From fragmented approaches to collaboration
-From subsidies to sustainable financing

The finance conversation is evolving too. The challenge is no longer just funding, but aligning finance, institutions and delivery.

We cannot act in isolation. Building water resilience requires joint action across sectors and across borders.

At World Waternet, this aligns with how we work. Strengthening utilities, building institutions and connecting the full water cycle.

And the conversation continues, see you at:

🇸🇬 Singapore International Water Week
🇹🇭 Aquatechtrade Asia in Bangkok
🇦🇪 United Nations Water Conference in Dubai
🇳🇱 Aquatechtrade Amsterdam 2027

👉 Read the full article: https://vist.ly/56afe

27/05/2026

Last week, we were in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the World Urban Forum. Loay Alatrash and Pepijn van Loon represented World Waternet with one mission: to reconnect cities with their water cycles. Because if cities truly understand and care for their water, they become healthier, more resilient, and more inclusive places to live.

Throughout the week, we joined sessions and discussions to be a voice for water in urban development. One highlight was contributing to the Swimmable Cities session. The message was simple but powerful: a river clean enough to swim in reflects how a city cares for its environment and its people. Healthier rivers mean healthier societies.

We also hosted our own interactive workshop, “Envision your water-resilient city.”

Over 50 participants joined us to explore their own water cycle and translate it into creative visions for the future. It was inspiring to see so much energy, especially from younger generations, engaging with water resilience in such an open and imaginative way.

And we didn’t just talk about water, we experienced it. Speaking of swimming, we made a splash. On the final day, we joined the Splash event, stepping into the water together with over 100 participants. Sharing that moment with people like Henk Ovink, Marianne de Jong, and UN-Habitat Executive Director Anacláudia Rossbach really brought everything together: water, action, and the spirit of the Forum.

A big thank you to GWOPA/UN-Habitat, UN-HABITAT for connecting us with the global water community in Baku and enabling us to contribute to the shared story of water. All in all, it was an energising week full of connections, ideas, and fresh momentum.

Next stop: Singapore, where we will continue the conversation, with the water cycle at the centre.

For the full reflection, read the full story here: https://vist.ly/55kn6

21/05/2026

From 10 to 15 May, World Waternet and partners spent an intensive week in Addis Ababa with the Abay Basin Administrative Office working on Blue Deal and WISE NBS projects (NWB Fonds).

The teams worked on three different topics. The stakeholder management team delivered presentations on the need for institutionalisation and social inclusion. We also worked on monitoring frameworks to build business cases for pilot projects. The hydrology team conducted training on groundwater monitoring and YDOC installation and maintenance, which was immediately applied during a field trip. Lastly, the water quality team discussed the procedures required to achieve ISO certification for the lab in Bahir Dar. In addition to the project work, the team learned more about Ethiopia through food and dance lessons.

Curious how partnerships are strengthening Ethiopia’s water sector? Learn more about the project here: https://vist.ly/54yff

Floor van Schie | David Koenders | Youri Wolse, Bert Koster | Gerrit van der Honing | Semachew Ayele

20/05/2026

Strong project management is essential when major investments are on the horizon.

At N.V. Surinaamsche Waterleiding Maatschappij, this question is central as the organisation prepares for the next phase of its development. Together with World Waternet, SWM brought department heads and directors together to reflect on how projects are planned, managed and delivered, and how this can be strengthened across the organisation. The sessions also looked at asset management and long-term supply planning, with a focus on making the best use of resources to ensure reliable and affordable drinking water.

An important outcome was stronger collaboration across departments, helping teams learn from each other and move towards a more consistent way of working. This kind of alignment is key for building resilient water services that can meet future demands.

Learn more in the article: https://vist.ly/54tuk

18/05/2026

🌍 We’re heading to three key global water events!
Our team is looking forward to contributing to three important international gatherings shaping the future of water and climate action:
📍 Global Water Summit
📍 13th Meeting of the Roundtable on Financing Water (OECD)
👥 Attendees: Frodo van Oostveen & Chrysoula Papacharalampou
📍 Waterproof
👥 Attendee: Janette Worm

Across these events, World Waternet will share practical experience and insights from our global partnerships, with a strong focus on strengthening water cycles and accelerating sustainable impact.

💬 Frodo van Oostveen:
“Championing water cycle partnerships and blended finance to deliver on the Collective Water Action Agenda, now.”

💬 Chrysoula Papacharalampou:
“We look forward to discussing public-private partnerships for healthy water cycles and to sharing our stories and lessons from our collaborations and projects.”

💬 Janette Worm:
“We look forward to sharing water-related Nature-based Solutions around the Water for Climate Action theme!”

Are you attending one of these events? We would be happy to connect, exchange ideas, and explore opportunities to collaborate.

13/05/2026

Collaboration starts at home. It’s where we learn from each other, share experiences, and grow into more than coworkers: a real team. Trust helps conflicts get resolved, visions align, and collaboration actually work.

During our team days, we looked ahead to the coming year and practiced moving together in the most literal way possible: 🐑 sheep herding. You really can’t make teamwork more concrete than that. One weak link and the sheep are off. It takes clear communication, good planning, and everyone paying attention to keep things moving in the same direction. Creating healthy water cycles suddenly did not feel so different from guiding a flock, which was an unexpected but fitting parallel for our work.

We also took time to learn from others. Former NOS and Volkskrant correspondent Kees Broere and Tineke Ceelen from Stichting Vluchteling joined us to share their experiences. We talked about visibility, water challenges in refugee contexts, and what it means to work in high-risk countries. Practical insights, honest stories, and plenty of food for thought.

Most of all, these days reminded us how valuable it is to step back, get to know each other better, and move forward together. A big thank you to the whole team for the energy, openness, teamwork, and good spirit.

30/04/2026

April marks Citizen Science Month!

We are proud to spotlight the dedicated citizen scientist of the Thika River Subcatchment. For the past 17 months, members from 8 Water Resource Users Associations (WRUAs) have led monthly river monitoring at different locations along the Thika River.

Through a Blue Deal partnership with the Water Resources Authority, WRUA members improved their skills into skilled water quality monitoring citizen scientists. Training they received focused on practical monitoring, understanding river health, and using data for action linking with other WRUAs in the country through Kenya WRUAs and WRA.

"It is a enjoyable exercise and also educative" Lower Chania Citizen Scientist

The video shows the commitment of the WRUAs and what they have learned about river health: https://vist.ly/42e37

Interested in being part of the citizen science work in Thika, feel free to reach us or the WRA offices in Murangá & Embu!

Let's celebrate the power of citizen science!

22/04/2026

From 16 to 20 March 2026, World Waternet and partners spent an intensive week in Ghana’s White Volta Basin under the Blue Deal.

Together with the Water Resources Commission Ghana - WRC, Waternet, Waterschap Amstel, Gooi en Vecht, the Blue Deal Ghana team and the WRC Bolgatanga Basin Office, the mission combined field monitoring, institutional dialogue and public engagement.

The week marked a careful leadership transition, with Jaap Bos handing over his role as Coordinator Blue Deal White Volta to Sofie Gale. With nearly ten years of involvement, Jaap’s personal handover helped ensure continuity across meetings, site visits and local conversations.

As Sofie described it: "It was a rollercoaster of emotions and experiences, people, colors and 42 degrees celsius. But I loved it and can't wait to continue the great work Jaap and Erik (de Bruijne) have started."

Activities included monitoring reforestation, commissioning the Bongo Market Place sanitation facility, engaging media and senior high schools on WASH and grey water treatment, and discussions with traditional leaders. Planning for Phase 2b advanced through dialogue with WRC, WaterWorX and VEI, alongside exploratory talks with the Embassy of the Netherlands in Ghana.

Read the full article for a detailed reflection on the mission and what comes next: https://vist.ly/4zb2h

15/04/2026

Recently, we celebrated the 19th anniversary of World Waternet together with colleagues, partners and stakeholders from Amsterdam and far beyond. Thank you all for being there, for your energy and for the openness you brought. Without community, there is no impact.

After a refreshing New Year’s dip with the Amstel Swimming Club, our lunch & learn brought together around 80 colleagues to share personal and cultural stories of impact. Why the work we do matters, especially now.

“People think language is a barrier, but when you do the same work, you speak the same language.”
“What I do at Waternet is my profession. What I do at World Waternet is my life’s mission.”

In the afternoon, we looked ahead. At what it takes to truly see water differently and to understand its context. From a work visit to Jordan, where a verse from the Quran reminded us that water is the basis of all life, to European collaborations that challenge us to look beyond everyday reality.

Or, as Johan Cruijff would put it: do not play the ball where it is, but where it will be. That is how we work together within the ecosystem of the water cycle.

We look forward to seeing each other again in 2027, during Aquatechtrade International Water Week, to celebrate our 20th anniversary together. Let us be the change we want to see and continue building strong public and private alliances across the entire water cycle.

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