The Water Transparency Foundation

🌊 Join Us in Enhancing Water Transparency Together 🌊 At The Water Transparency Foundation, we are passionate about making a difference in the world of water. Our mission is crystal clear: to make water data transparent and accessible to all through The Water Transparency Portal. To bring this vision to life, we understand the power of strategic #partnerships. That's why we're excited to extend an invitation to visionary partners. We believe that by collaborating on this project, we can jointly develop, activate, deploy, and scale the Water Transparency Portal. For more information and to initiate a conversation about partnering with us, please feel free to reach out to Agustin Castillo: agustin.castillo@watertransparency.com #WaterTransparency #Water #Data #WaterData #Sustainability 🌊 Únete a nosotros para mejorar juntos la transparencia del agua 🌊 En The Water Transparency Foundation nos apasiona marcar la diferencia. Nuestra misión es muy clara: hacer que los datos sobre el agua sean transparentes y accesibles para todos a través del Water Transparency Portal. Para hacer realidad esta visión, entendemos el poder de las #alianzas estratégicas. Por eso nos complace invitar a socios visionarios. Sabemos que colaborando juntos podemos desarrollar, activar, desplegar y escalar el Water Transparency Portal. Para más información y para iniciar una conversación sobre la posibilidad de colaborar con nosotros, puedes ponerte en contacto con Agustín Castillo: agustin.castillo@watertransparency.com #Agua #Transparencia #Datos #Sustentabilidad

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Minimizing waste is a crucial climate mitigation strategy – and good for companies' bottom line. Backed by ~$20M in concessional finance from CIF's Clean Technology Fund (CTF), EBRD's Near Zero Waste (NØW) program supported major manufacturers in #Türkiye to pioneer #circulareconomy approaches: ✳️ Sütaş Group, the country's top dairy company, is turning cow manure and food waste into biogas and fertilizer. ✳️ EGE PROFIL TICARET VE SANAYI A.S. is using recycled PVC in its products. ✳️ ISIK ORGANIC CO is upcycling underused raw materials. And to promote more innovation, the NØW program has created a recycled materials marketplace and a Circular Economy Platform. Read the latest in our "Power Moves" series ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/e6e2wbz5

In the Amazon, research has affirmed that Indigenous Peoples' territories conserve biodiversity as effectively as protected areas. However, what is less known is that many, if not most, of these protected areas are actually Indigenous Peoples' territories, according to international law. Here is what jurisprudence under international laws says: 📜 International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD): Its treaty body has affirmed that "Indigenous peoples’ rights to traditional territories exist independently of domestic legislation, and the fact that the national legislation does not award them formal title is therefore irrelevant, according to international human rights law." See https://lnkd.in/eeBkT8iy 📜International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR): Its treaty body has affirmed that the Convention "enshrines the inalienable right of Indigenous Peoples to enjoy the territories and natural resources that they have traditionally used for their subsistence and cultural identity." See https://lnkd.in/edW3rZKd 📜 International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR): Its treaty body has affirmed that "States must take measures to recognize and protect the rights of Indigenous Peoples to own, develop, control and use their communal lands, territories and resources, and, where they have been otherwise inhabited or used without their free and informed consent, take steps to return these lands and territories." See https://lnkd.in/eida_3zm 📜The Inter-American Court of Human Rights finds that the following criteria are essential for protected areas to be compatible with Indigenous rights: a) effective participation in the administration of and protection of their territories b) access and use of their traditional territories and c) the possibility of receiving benefits from conservation. See https://lnkd.in/eW7HYbfe In other words, the contribution of Indigenous Peoples' territories to conservation is higher than often perceived, since many of the protected areas are also Indigenous Peoples' territories, even if Indigenous Peoples lack formal recognition through titling and demarcation. Moreover, the obligation to consult Indigenous Peoples and obtain their free, prior and informed consent, and ensuring fair and equitable sharing of benefits also applies for the territories where Indigenous Peoples lack official recognition and land titling, including those that have been categorized as protected areas (often without Indigenous Peoples' consent). Those are crucial imperatives for the implementation of Target 3 of the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, which stipulates that 30% of the world’s land and marine areas should be conserved by 2030, recognizing and respecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples to their traditional territories.

🌍 Nature’s Water Engineers: Ecosystems and Water Conservation 💧🌿 Did you know that ecosystems are some of the most powerful tools we have for water conservation? 🌳🌾 From forests to wetlands, these natural systems act as nature’s water managers, providing essential services that sustain life and protect our resources. Here’s how ecosystems contribute to water conservation: ✅ Forests: Act as natural filters by cleaning rainwater, reducing runoff, and recharging groundwater aquifers. ✅ Wetlands: Function like sponges, absorbing floodwaters, mitigating droughts, and filtering out pollutants. ✅ Grasslands: Prevent erosion, ensuring fertile soil and better water retention. 💡 Why does this matter? Protecting these ecosystems isn’t just about preserving biodiversity. It’s about ensuring that clean and reliable water is available for communities, industries, and agriculture—now and for future generations. The cost of ignoring these natural systems? 🌊 Increased water treatment costs, greater vulnerability to floods, and worsening water scarcity. Investing in ecosystem restoration means investing in our water security! Let’s protect and restore our ecosystems to build a sustainable future. 🌱💦 How can we all contribute to ecosystem health? Share your ideas below! #WaterConservation #EcosystemServices #NatureBasedSolutions 🌎

💧 Empowering Communities: Simple Ways to Get Involved in Water Management 🌎 Water is a vital resource, and active citizen participation in its management can lead to significant positive change. Here’s how you can play a role in sustainable water governance while empowering your community through education and awareness! 🌿💪 🌟 Simple Steps to Get Involved: 1️⃣ Educate Yourself and Others: Learn about your local water systems, challenges, and policies. Share knowledge with your community to inspire collective action. 📚💡 2️⃣ Monitor and Report: Engage in citizen science initiatives—observe water quality or report leaks and waste. Your input can support data-driven solutions. 📱🔍 3️⃣ Conserve and Advocate: Practice water-saving habits at home and advocate for sustainable practices in your area. Simple acts, like fixing leaks, reduce waste and promote conservation. 🚿✔️ 4️⃣ Participate in Local Programs: Attend public meetings or join community water committees. Advocate for transparency and equity in water distribution policies. 🗣️📋 5️⃣ Support Education Campaigns: Organize or participate in workshops and initiatives that spread awareness of sustainable water use and environmental stewardship. 🌿📢 🌟 The Power of Education and Community Empowerment: Educating citizens about natural resource management builds a foundation for informed decision-making. Empowered communities can drive change by holding institutions accountable and implementing sustainable practices. When citizens understand their role in water systems, they become proactive stewards of this essential resource. 🌍💧 Remember: Small actions, when multiplied by many, can create transformative change. Together, we can ensure equitable and sustainable water access for all. 🌟💧 #WaterManagement #CitizenParticipation #Sustainability #CommunityAction #WaterTransparency

🎉 Join us for the launch of the Water Integrity Global Outlook with a focus on Latin America!! Learn more about pathways to promote integrity in water and sanitation finance globally and get insight from new cases from Latin America, looking at: - the challenges utilities face in delivering services in peri-urban areas, - the role of communities and small water committees and their relationships with local duty-bearers, as well as - procurement regulation and privatisation. The WIGO regional analysis for Latin America, including three in-depth cases from Peru, Ecuador, and Brazil, is a first for this year, developed thanks to the support of the Inter-American Development Bank. 📆 save the date: Tuesday, November 26 9 AM Mexico City, 10 AM Washington DC, 12 PM Sao Paulo, 4 PM Berlin, 6 PM Nairobi 📩 register at: https://lnkd.in/eWhtfBmH

En colaboración con el Instituto de Desarrollo, Energía y Ambiente (IDEA), les invitamos a seguir la transmisión en vivo del Primer Encuentro Subnacional para la Transición Energética Justa: De la política pública a la implementación. 28 y 29 de noviembre https://lnkd.in/efVMnUbx

🌿 Discovering Nature through Citizen Science with iNaturalist Mexico 🌎 iNaturalist Mexico is an incredible platform that brings together nature enthusiasts, scientists, and the public to document and understand biodiversity in Mexico. 🌱📱 How It Works: 1. Observe & Record: Users upload photos or audio recordings of any organism they encounter, creating a virtual catalog of Mexico’s rich biodiversity. 🌸📷 2. Identify Together: The platform's community and AI tools help identify species, so even if you’re not an expert, you can learn and get accurate information on the organisms you observe! 🌍🔍 3. Crowdsourced Data: These observations contribute to a vast open database, used by scientists, researchers, and conservationists to study and protect Mexico's ecosystems. 📊📝 Citizen Science at Its Core: - Community-Powered Data: Through crowdsourcing, iNaturalist Mexico collects large amounts of data that would be difficult to gather otherwise. This citizen science approach allows anyone to be a contributor to scientific research, empowering everyday people to have a real impact on environmental studies. 🌿💧 - Educational & Engaging: By participating, users not only learn about biodiversity but also foster a deeper connection to their environment. 🌎❤️ - Supporting Conservation: The data collected aids conservation efforts and provides valuable insights for researchers looking to protect and preserve Mexico’s unique ecosystems. 🐢🌳 💡 Innovation and Impact: By blending technology, community engagement, and science, iNaturalist Mexico represents an innovative approach to environmental conservation. It’s not just about data collection—it’s about building a community passionate about protecting biodiversity and understanding the natural world. Explore, learn, and become part of the movement! Dive into iNaturalist Mexico to contribute your observations and help create a more sustainable future for Mexico’s ecosystems! 🌿📲 Visit iNaturalist Mexico (https://lnkd.in/gbWtFq9D) to join this citizen science revolution today! Let us know of other platforms using citizen science to expand their data and knowledge! #CitizenScience #Biodiversity #iNaturalistMexico #Conservation #CommunityScience #Mexico

🚰 Unlocking Insights: The Human Right to Water in Domestic and Productive Contexts 🌍 Did you know that the human right to water goes beyond just drinking and sanitation? 🌿💧 The following article explores the critical importance of both domestic and productive water rights for communities worldwide, particularly in rural and impoverished regions. This comprehensive analysis reveals how water access is crucial not only for personal consumption but also for sustaining livelihoods, agriculture, and overall economic stability. 📊 🔍 Methods Used: Review of case studies and policy frameworks on water rights across various nations. Analysis of legal protections and community-based management systems. Comparison between domestic and productive water rights in regions facing water scarcity. 📈 Key Findings: Dual Need: Communities require water not only for household use but also for agriculture and income-generating activities. Disparities in Access: Legal recognition of productive water rights is often lacking, leaving many vulnerable to water insecurity. Impact on Livelihoods: Limited access to water for productive uses hampers food security and economic development, especially in rural areas. Health Implications: Lack of safe water sources for both domestic and productive needs increases health risks and affects the quality of life. 🌐 Concluding Insights: Balanced Rights: The article emphasizes the need to recognize and protect both domestic and productive water rights. Community Management: Effective, localized water management and policy reforms are key to addressing water scarcity. Long-term Sustainability: Ensuring equitable water access supports sustainable development and empowers communities to thrive. Curious to dive deeper? Read the full article for a closer look at these findings and how they impact water policy globally! 📚👉 https://lnkd.in/gcaBteVk #WaterRights #HumanRightToWater #WaterAccess #SustainableDevelopment #CommunityEmpowerment 💦🌱