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5 December 2024
Training Agricultural Lecturers in Ghana on Smart Irrigation and Geodata Tools
Last month, Martijn de Klerk from FutureWater concluded a successful training program in Ghana, equipping agricultural lecturers with innovative tools and knowledge to advance smart irrigation and sustainable farming practices. In partnership with Bram de Vries from Holland Greentech and as part of the SOSIA+ project funded by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), the program...
29 November 2024
Advancing Climate-Sensitive Water Management in the Syr Darya River Basin: WE-ACT Project Update
In the WE-ACT project at FutureWater, significant advancements are being made to improve climate-sensitive water allocation across the Syr Darya River Basin. This region faces complex challenges, including transboundary water issues and increasing climate impacts on water resources, which the project consortium addresses through advanced water modeling and decision-support tools. A key focus of the...
11 October 2024
Safeguarding Springs for the Future: Springshed Management in the Indian Himalayas
Springs in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region are essential for water security, agriculture, economic activities, ecosystem services, biodiversity, and cultural heritage. They sustain nearly 240 million people, including 50 million in India who depend directly on these springs for their water needs. However, almost half of the perennial springs in the Indian Himalayan Region...
20 September 2024
GLOW Project Roadshow Highlights Water Security Innovation Across Southern Africa
Last two weeks, the GLOW project held a roadshow through Mozambique, Eswatini, and South Africa presenting the innovative water management solution GLOW to local stakeholders. By combining weather forecasts, hydrological, and water resource modelling, together with visualisation tools, the GLOW service addresses transboundary water challenges, enhances water security, and provides actionable water management advice in the...
15 September 2024
Researchers Gather to Launch Project on Understanding Impacts and Solutions for Megadroughts in Europe
The international research project on Megadroughts in Europe’s Watertowers (project acronym MegaWat) officially launched with a kickoff meeting at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) the 4th and 5th September 2024. The meeting brought together all project partners to discuss the research framework, methodologies, and collaborative goals. This project has received funding from...
30 August 2024
Empowering Tajikistan’s Water Specialists: Advanced Hydrological Modeling Tools Training in the Netherlands for Enhanced Water Management
As the UN kicks off the “International Year of Glaciers Preservation 2025” and the “Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences,” Tajikistan is taking center stage with tech-driven solutions and regional and global cooperation leading the way in water adaptation. In line with these global initiatives and ongoing project (Integrated Rural Development Project/TRIGGER), specialists from Tajikistan’s...
24 July 2024
Initial Discussions on Climate Adaptation Project in Turkmenistan
Early July, an Asian Development Bank (ADB) delegation and FutureWater visited Ashgabat for meetings and consultations with specialists from Turkmenistan’s Ministries of Agriculture and Environmental Protection, as well as the State Committee of Water Resources. The goal was to establish scientific and practical cooperation for a new climate adaptation-focused project. The proposed project focuses on...
9 July 2024
Capacity Building Program on Water Accounting Successfully Progresses in Pakistan
FutureWater, in collaboration with FAO Pakistan, has been implementing a hands-on training on Water Accounting under the GCF project titled “Transforming the Indus Basin with Climate Resilient Agriculture and Water Management”. Comprising of 7 modules, the capacity building program has been running since December 2023, with both online and in-country training sessions. The latest in-country...
8 July 2024
Showcasing our HERMANA service in Colombia at ACODAL 2024
FutureWater is proud to have participated in the 67th ACODAL Water, Waste, and Energy Congress & Exhibition held in Cartagena, Colombia. Alongside esteemed Dutch organizations, we showcased innovative water management solutions and engaged in knowledge exchange initiatives. Our collaborative efforts, particularly within the HERMANA Project, highlighted our commitment to addressing Colombia’s water challenges. This event...
5 July 2024
Mozambique and Eswatini Water Experts Enhance WEAP Modelling Skills with Training in the Netherlands
FutureWater recently concluded a two-week training program for the Blue Deal partnerships of Mozambique and Eswatini, aimed at enhancing the technical skills of water management professionals from ARA-Sul (Administração Regional de Águas do Sul), ARA-Norte (Administração Regional de Águas do Norte), and the Joint River Basin Authorities (JRBA) from Eswatini. For the training, six water...
