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15 June 2026
Futurewater Contributes Glacio-hydrological Modeling Expertise to ADB River Basin Modeling Workshop in Manila
FutureWater took part in a technical modeling workshop hosted by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Manila, bringing its expertise in glacio-hydrological modeling and climate adaptation investment planning to discussions on how to build the analytical backbone for resilient river basins across Asia. The workshop forms part of the inception phase of the 3POLE4FOOD project,...
11 June 2026
Successful DRRS Mission to Boost Flood Resilience in Negros Occidental
In June 2026, FutureWater took part in a Dutch Disaster Risk Reduction and Surge Support (DRRS) deployment to the Province of Negros Occidental in the Philippines, working hands-on with the provincial GIS team to strengthen the data behind a province-wide flood risk assessment. Negros Occidental is regularly hit by flooding along its river basins, and...
10 June 2026
Feasibility Study on the Smart Sprayer Project Gives Promising Results
The results are in. After a year of fieldwork in the mid-hills of Nepal, our feasibility study on the Smart Sprayer has reached completion — and we are excited to share a fresh-off-the-press video reporting on the outcomes. Carried out by a consortium of FutureWater, Practica, and the Climate Resilience Research Centre (Nepal), and supported...
28 May 2026
FutureWater at the SOS-Water Project Consortium Meeting at Milano
Held in Milano from 20 to 22 May 2026, FutureWater took part in the SOS-Water project consortium meeting. Forty-four months into the project, and close to its end in September 2026, the Milano General Assembly meeting reviewed the progress and results derived from the application of the Safe Operating Space for Water in the project...
26 May 2026
How Can We Survive Drought Through Regenerative Rain-fed Agriculture?
On 6 May, FutureWater played a prominent role at the “Solebromino Opening Days: Regenerate the land, Reimagine the future” event (4–10 May 2026, Huéscar – Spain), which brought together a wide range of activities centred on regenerative agriculture and the 4-returns approach as a driver of change and rural development in the Granada highlands region....
28 April 2026
FutureWater Delivers Regional REWEFe and WEFE Nexus Training in Manila
From 21 to 24 April 2026, FutureWater delivered a regional training in Manila, Philippines, on the application of the REWEFe toolkit and the Water–Energy–Food–Ecosystem (WEFE) Nexus in the context of Integrated River Basin Management (IRBM). The training brought together Representatives from ASEAN Member States, including national and local government partners, IRBM Learning Centers, partner universities,...
1 April 2026
Successful Provision of a Comprehensive Drought Forecasting Model for Somalia/Somaliland
This week marked the culmination of a significant milestone with the completion of handover sessions to key stakeholders—the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SODMA) and Somaliland’s National Disaster Preparedness and Food Reserve Authority (NADFOR). These sessions formally transferred ownership of the drought forecasting model, concluding a long-term initiative commissioned by the World Food Programme (WFP) and...
28 March 2026
FutureWater Team Completes Baseline Mission for Digital Peace Water in Karuzi, Burundi
In early March 2026, the FutureWater team travelled to Karuzi Province in central Burundi as part of the inception phase of the Digital Peace Water (DPW) project. The mission was a key step in establishing the technical, institutional and social baseline against which the project will be implemented and evaluated. During the mission, the team...
23 March 2026
Smart Sprayer System Improves Water Efficiency in Nepal: Interim Update
Over the past year, a consortium of FutureWater (NL), Practica (NL), and the Climate Resilience Research Centre (Nepal) has been conducting a feasibility study on the Smart Sprayer in Nepal, addressing water scarcity in the mid-hills (Syangja district). By combining high application uniformity with tailored irrigation advice, the system aims to reduce water use, increase yields, and prevent...
28 February 2026
Capacity Building for Climate Adaptation Planning in Lao PDR
FutureWater supported national partners in Lao PDR through a combined training and coaching programme on climate risk screening, Climate Risk Assessment and WEAP-based climate impact modelling. As part of the Climate Adaptation Investment Planning Technical Assistance in Lao PDR, FutureWater delivered a capacity building programme to strengthen the use of climate risk information and water...
