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11 december 2023
FutureWater Delivered a Keynote Speech on the Role of Cryosphere in the Warming Climate at COP28
Tajikistan showcased leadership in climate resilience at COP28, organizing a session titled “Are we adapting? Integrating WEFE Nexus and climate services for effective climate change adaptation” on December 6, 2023, from 13:30 to 15:00 at the Tajikistan Pavilion (B2-18) in the Blue Zone of COP28, Expo City Dubai, UAE. This event brought together a diverse...
30 november 2023
FutureWater Supporting Water Authorities in Mozambique: ARA-Norte and ARA-Sul Training
FutureWater recently completed a visit to Mozambique, collaborating with the regional water authorities in both the north (ARA-Norte) and south (ARA-Sul). The visit was part of the Blue Deal Mozambique program aiming to strengthen the cooperation between the Dutch and Mozambican water authorities. Additionally, the mission supported the GLOW Project funded by the Partners for...
9 november 2023
Celebrating Success and Innovation: SOS-Water’s General Assembly Meeting
Utrecht University held the 13 Month SOS-Water General Assembly Meeting, which took place on the 17th and 18th of October. This two-day gathering included presentations on how work packages had been progressing and interesting discussions on how to move forward to meet the project’s objectives. FutureWater actively participated in group discussions, guided by experts from...
6 november 2023
Stakeholder Consultations Held on Adaptation and Investment Planning, Georgia
Together with the Asian Development Bank, FutureWater visited and consulted ministries and other stakeholders in Tbilisi, Georgia. The objective was to get buy-in on the approach, present preliminary results, and identify gaps and scope for expanding the climate change assessment. Initial ideas on possible adaptation portfolios were presented, and priorities were discussed. The next step...
6 november 2023
FutureWater-led Consortium Visited Tajikistan for the Water Sector Reformation
Last month, FutureWater, in partnership with Utrecht University and University of Friborg, embarked on a transformative mission to Dushanbe, Tajikistan, aimed at assisting the Tajik government with the Water Sector Reform Program. This crucial program endeavors to enhance water resource planning and allocation strategies across various river basin zones. The necessity for such initiatives has...
18 oktober 2023
SPHY Webinar 2023 – A Resounding Success!
Last Tuesday was a fruitful day for the SPHY community as FutureWater (FW) with support from Utrecht University (UU) and Centre for Applied Soil Science and Biology of the Segura (CEBAS) and Wageningen University (WUR) hosted the SPHY Webinar 2023. We were thrilled with the large turnout, both from those who joined us in Wageningen...
9 oktober 2023
Empowering Ghanaian Farmers Through Innovative Irrigation: The SOSIA+ Project
For the development of SOSIA+, a smart irrigation tool tailored to small-scale commercial farmers, FutureWater joined forces with Holland Greentech, TU Delft, Stichting TAHMO, and the Kwadaso Agricultural College (KAC). The project is co-funded by Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) partners for water. The SOSIA+ project aims to optimize irrigation practices through the use of satellite...
21 september 2023
FutureWater and HiView Deliver Informative Training on Remote Sensing and Climate Smart Agriculture
Last week FutureWater and HiView collaborated to provide a valuable training session focused on Remote Sensing and Climate Smart Agriculture. This event took place at the FutureWater office and was an integral part of the Shiraka Training Programme (STP) coordinated by The Hague Academy for Local Governance. Participants from the MENA region gained practical insights...
11 september 2023
Invitation: SPHY Webinar on 10 October 2023
On Tuesday 10 October 2023 FutureWater presents the much-anticipated SPHY Webinar 2023. This event offers a unique platform for professionals and enthusiasts engaged with the Spatial Processes in Hydrology (SPHY) model to engage in in-depth discussions on recent advancements, transformations, and public engagement initiatives related to SPHY. About SPHY The SPHY model is a versatile...
4 september 2023
Exploring Water Challenges and Solutions at Stockholm World Water Week
Stockholm World Water Week organized by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), witnessed active participation from various stakeholders last month. Among them, Brecht D’Haeyer, a dedicated volunteer and representative of FutureWater, contributed significantly to the event’s success. Brecht played a crucial role in ensuring the smooth execution of the intensive week, which featured over 300...
