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𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐗 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝     As we conclude the year 2024, it is incredible to reflect on the achievements of the Climate Adaptation Fund since its launch only in January this year. We take pride in the successful implementation of projects which we believe have been made possible through and thanks to our WaterWorX-supported long-term and ongoing partnership, built on trust and mutual commitment.   In only one year we have:   ✅ Initiated 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 activities to assist partner utilities getting a better grip on the challenges climate change poses on their operations. This may range from organizing datasets to start risk-based asset management, to developing hydrogeological assessments of potential wellfields or translating climate scenarios to local scale. ✅ In one year we have completed two successful 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼-𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 for investment proposals totalling 𝗘𝗨𝗥 𝟴𝗠. The number and quality of proposals submitted is testimony of the commitment and capability of our partner utilities to effectively identify and mobilize funds to address the impacts of climate change ✅ The programme and its partners have identified projects and committed funds to extend last-mile water connectivity in communities most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. We aim to reach an additional 𝟯𝟱𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳.     The fund originates from the needs of utilities and has effectively addressed challenges that span over 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲. We have so far provided funding for a wide range of initiatives, including catchment restoration through Nature-based Solutions, rehabilitating damaged water distribution and sewerage infrastructure with a focus on "building back better," enhancing production capacity to improve water efficiency, upgrading monitoring equipment in existing wellfields, or supporting the development of locally produced, adaptable water treatment technologies.   As we enter the new year, we remain committed to scaling up these efforts. Looking ahead to 2025, we are excited to build further on the success of completed projects and leveraging their outcomes to attract additional climate-resilient investments. We will remain strengthening strategic partnerships with both national and international stakeholders to sustain and expand our impact.   Dunea Oasen VEI World Waternet Inclusive Green Growth Department The Nature Conservancy European Investment Bank (EIB) African Development Bank Group

💧 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 VEI Malawi recently supported the waterboard in Malawi with unblocking two 5-meter pipes connecting old filter tanks to a chlorination tank. Transporting a large compressor would have cost hundreds of euros, risked damaging the pipes, and makes a higher risk working environment. Instead, the team locally rented a small car-tire compressor for just €8. After persistent work using air, water, and a drain rod, the pipes were successfully cleared. This low-cost, low risk and efficient solution allows the waterboard to restore the filtration system, improving the temporary water supply for the Dowa / Dzaleka area. Sometimes, simple ideas create meaningful impact! 🌍💦 Vitens Evides Waterbedrijf WML PWN Waterbedrijf Groningen WLN WMD Drinkwater NV Brabant Water N.V. #SustainableSolutions #WaterManagement #Teamwork #Malawi #SDG6 WaterWorX #waterworx

𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩, 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 Meet Maria Samantha Pastor, a standout #YoungExpert from #YEPTailormade for the WaterWorX, who has been transforming the Philippine water utility sector with #AppreciativeLeadership. Through the Performance Enhancement Water Utilities Philippines project, Samantha has facilitated workshops that have created a ripple effect of growth and positive change across organisations. 🗨️ “My role as a Young Expert and facilitator of the Appreciative Leadership Workshops has sparked a ripple effect that extends far beyond the workshops themselves. The positive emotional and professional growth experienced by participants creates a lasting impact, influencing not only their own development but also the individuals they engage with, fostering a continuous chain of growth and inspiration that endures well after the workshops conclude." From deep emotional connections to empowering leadership shifts, Samantha's approach has left a lasting impact on the communities and organisations she has worked with. She’s challenging traditional leadership models, demonstrating that leadership isn't just about age or experience, but about creating meaningful, positive change. 🔗 Read more about Samantha’s experience at https://lnkd.in/e6m2T6qa.

VEI werkt samen met UNICEF Zimbabwe en Harare Water and Sanitation Department aan investeringen en datamanagement om cholera te voorkomen. In april heb ik, samen met Nhlonipho Precious Sithole Sibanda MPH, PhD, met de support van Dutch Disaster Risk Reduction and Surge Support (DRRS), de in kaart gebracht hoe UNICEF en VEI samen zowel op de korte en lange termijn verschil kunnen maken. Benieuwd? Lees het artikel waarvoor ik ben geïnterviewd dat vandaag gepubliceerd is in het vakblad H20. https://lnkd.in/eytvCsdJ

💡 New Article Publication: Accelerating Non-Revenue Water Reduction through Water Operator Partnerships. We are pleased to share our latest Paper: "The role of Water Operator Partnership in accelerating adoption of new working processes for non-revenue water reduction: a case study – WaterWorX WOP between Perumda Air Minum Tirta Moedal and VEI." published in the International Water Association Journal of Water, Sanitation & Hygiene for Development. This study highlights how the WaterWorX WOP between VEI and Perumda Air Minum Tirta Moedal (PDAM) Semarang, Indonesia, can drive innovation in reducing non-revenue water (NRW) in PDAM. In the paper, we explore the approach, results, and contributing factors that enable the successful adoption of new working processes. Thanks to the expertise from VEI and the eagerness to learn from PDAM, PDAM successfully reduced NRW levels from 39% to 26%. Key takeaways: * Non-revenue water levels can be reduced within a relatively short time frame (and with good return on investment) based on ‘action research’. * Successful WOPs benefit both the mentor and mentee utility. * ‘We learn from our mistakes but develop from our successes’: we have been inspired by other WOPs/utilities and hope this case study will inspire others! We invite you to read the full paper and explore the potential of Water Operator Partnerships in transforming the water sector: https://lnkd.in/eaRM7AAP International Water Association IHE Delft Institute for Water Education Global Water Operators' Partnerships Alliance/UN-Habitat (GWOPA) VEI Ardian Wiedilaksono @Ratna Budi Kurniasari Reint-Jan de Blois Thomas de Jong #ActiveLeakageControl #NonRevenueWater #WaterOperatorPartnership #WOP #WaterUtility #WaterWorX

🌿Take a look at this post and video about our pilot Nature Based Solution project along the Ngerengere River in Tanzania: https://lnkd.in/etXpuiaN

🌏 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 💧 On November 28 and 29, 2024, the Netherlands Ambassador to the Philippines, Mrs. Marielle Geraedts, visited the Performance Enhancement Water Utilities in the Philippines (PEWUP) project and its partner, the Carcar Water District. The visit, which emphasized the importance of sustainable water solutions, brought together key stakeholders, including Honorary Consul Mr. Gordon Alan Joseph, Carcar City Mayor Mr. Patrick Barcenas, and members of the Philippine Association of Water Districts. 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭: 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 Ambassador Geraedts officiated the turnover of five water bladders to Carcar City’s Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office. These are part of a 190-unit donation from Dutch water utilities to improve emergency response capabilities in the Philippines—a country frequently impacted by natural disasters. The event also provided a platform for PEWUP project partners to showcase their achievements and share how the initiative has bolstered local water utility operations. 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮: 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 Ambassador Geraedts engaged directly with communities and schools benefiting from PEWUP’s pro-poor projects. Residents shared personal stories of transformation, detailing how access to clean water and improved sanitation has positively impacted their lives. 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 Ambassador Geraedts’ visit reaffirms the Netherlands’ commitment to advancing sustainable water management and supporting capacity development initiatives like PEWUP. By strengthening local water utilities and enhancing emergency preparedness, we’re contributing to better living conditions and greater water security in the region. 🌟 A heartfelt thank you to all the partners involved in making a difference for communities in need! by Carl Kamstra - Project Manager WaterWorX PEWUP Project

🌍 Our 2023 Annual Report is now published! 📊 We are pleased to share the key achievements and progress from the past year: 🚰 Clean Water and Sanitation: In 2023 we directly provided clean water and sanitation to 385,446 people. Through the WaterWorX programme 4.3 million people gained access to water and sanitation services between 2017 and 2023. 💡 PriFund Initiatives: The PriFund has started executing (prefeasibility) studies and strengthening relationships with potential financiers for infrastructure development projects. 📈 Operational Improvements: Our programme is on track to achieve the envisioned results in operational improvements, leading to visible changes in key performance indicators. 🤝 Partnerships and Collaborations: In 2023, we continued to solidify developments with external actors and partner utilities. These partnerships are pivotal in consolidating changes within utilities and contributing to the overall development of the water sector. We are proud of these accomplishments and look forward to continuing to contribute to well-performing utilities that provide sustainable, inclusive and climate resilient water services to their current customers and to an additional 10 million people through Water Operator Partnerships.   🔗 https://lnkd.in/eGh5QaVB Dunea Oasen VEI World Waternet Inclusive Green Growth Department #WOP #Impact #2023 #SDG6

𝗤-𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗘𝗜 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 VEI - through the WaterWorX programme - supports the national water utility in Uganda (National Water & Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) to address challenges in borehole management. Globally, water extraction from boreholes can suffer filter clogging, pump selection or aquifer over-extraction. One of the most cost-efficient and sustainable interventions is to test borehole capacity regularly to define sustainable extraction volumes and to detect filter clogging. Reduced production capacities, as a result of filter clogging can easily be addressed with cleaning programs. Therefore, Q-Flow International from the Netherlands was engaged as they are a renowned supplier of borehole maintenance and cleaning services. An equipped cleaning truck was purchased and shipped to Uganda. In Uganda a maintenance team of NWSC was capacitated to execute borehole cleaning services nationally. This team will play a key role in boosting drinking water production from precious ground water resources, an essential step for climate adaptation. Q-Flow, as part of its social responsibility, donated repair and spare materials for the cleaning truck. Vitens Evides Waterbedrijf WML Waterbedrijf Groningen PWN WLN Brabant Water N.V. Toine Ramaker Martin Bloemscheer Renee Rook Rook Pijpleidingbouw B.V. Joep Vonk Reinder van den Brink - Bil #CSR #uganda #drinkingwater #waterproduction #materials #sdg6

🌍 Building Climate Resilience in Laos 🌊 When Typhoon Yagi struck Luang Namtha in September, World Waternet responded immediately, shifting our focus to crisis support. Partnering with Nam Papa Luang Namtha and the Department of Water Supply, we mobilised teams to clear intakes, restore the water lab, and repair infrastructure. This rapid response ensured safe drinking water was restored to affected communities. As climate events increase, our work goes beyond recovery. We’re implementing long-term strategies to fortify northern Laos’ water systems against future crises. Together, with local expertise and sustainable engineering, we're ensuring that the people of Laos can rely on safe, clean water, even in the face of climate challenges. See the journey in our latest blog and video to explore how we’re partnering for a climate-resilient future! https://lnkd.in/eumrJTmB WaterWorX NWB Fonds Steffie Bes Peter Jansen #WaterResilience #ClimateAdaptation #SustainableWater #Partnerships #Laos #WorldWaternet #SDG6