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This week I’m in Geneva , Switzerland to report on Namibia progress in implementing the Water Convention Programs. Namibia acceded to the Water Convention in June 2023. As a country that share most river basins in the SADC region, Namibia understands the significance of collaborative efforts in managing these precious resources effectively and the need to form part of the communities that share and jointly manage those water resources. Key outcome after our accession to the Water Convention is the twinning initiative with Finland which is exploring the strategy for monitoring and assessment of transboundary waters. As a country, we faces challenges in effectively monitoring our water resources, and we are hoping that Finland’s expertise in this field will significantly strengthen Namibia’s water resources monitoring and assessment program.

🐨🐨🐨Did you know that the federal Minister for Environment and Water may 𝐧𝐨𝐭 make decisions that are inconsistent with the National Koala Recovery Plan? If you think a project is inconsistent with the National Koala Recovery Plan, it is important to hold the Minister accountable. We created the Guide to the National Koala Recovery Plan to help you do so. This Guide will help you to effectively apply the National Koala Recovery Plan to protect Koala Habitat.  Download the Guide today and share it to help protect koala habitat! https://lnkd.in/g8fvuy67 To hear more about our work, please find us on Instagram. Image by Jo Bangles #epbcact #nationalkoalarecoveryplan 

🔬 📊 Did you know? Most water systems evaluated in this new #REALwater baseline assessment in Kenya did not perform adequate chlorination and water often had microbial contamination at the point of collection and at the point of use. Read the report to get details of the baseline findings and implications. In efforts to evaluate the effect of the Water Quality Assurance Fund across diverse contexts in Africa, and explore how efficiently existing professional water quality laboratories can expand their water testing services to rural water supplies, this report describes the baseline status of community-managed water systems in rural Kenya, prior to their enrollment in the Assurance Fund program. Access the report here: https://lnkd.in/dN2y6uwz Read the similar evaluation in #Ghana here: https://lnkd.in/dGQK-RuE Valerie Bauza, Peace Musonge, Gloria Magut, Caroline Delaire, Ranjiv Khush, Daniel Smith, Jeff Albert, Dayna Hansberger, USAID, USAID Global Waters, Aquaya, Aguaconsult Ltd., University of Technology Sydney, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, RWSN - Rural Water Supply Network, Safe Water Network, Water Mission, John Hopkins University

🌏Civic engagement is important for upholding the environmental rule of law, which is a principle of governance where all persons, institutions and entities, including the State itself, are accountable under law. 💡The latest 2023 United Nations Environmental Programme Report on the Environmental Rule of Law (UNEP) found that civic engagement supports the environmental rule of law because "civil society groups and individuals to act as watchdogs, creating accountability for both government institutions and private corporations."* 💡One of the ways Earth & Every empowers civil society is by helping them understand regulatory frameworks so that they can hold decision makers accountable. This month, we published The Guide to the National Koala Recovery Plan, to help people understand the obligations of decision-makers to protect koala habitat. 💡Our tip this week is that the federal Minister for Environment and Water is not allowed to make decisions approving projects if doing so is inconsistent with the National Koala Recovery Plan. Stay tuned as we talk more about this in the coming weeks. Please help us spread the word by sharing this post - we need to get the Guide in the hands of our environmental defenders. *United Nations Environment Programme (2023). Environmental Rule of Law: Tracking Progress and Charting Future Directions. Nairobi. https://lnkd.in/gZptSiEQ https://lnkd.in/gwNeiAEr World Wildlife Fund, Greenpeace Australia Pacific, Queensland Conservation Council, Queensland Science Network, Biodiversity Council, Australian Conservation Foundation, The Wilderness Society Australia,

Participating in the National WASH Joint Sector Review Conference in Juba, South Sudan, has been enlightening. Teaming up with Basic Water Needs to address the transition from humanitarian to sustainable development in the water and sanitation sector is crucial. Now in Bentiu, witnessing the challenges faced by IDPs underscores the importance of sustainable solutions. We're committed to providing impactful WASH solutions in regions affected by conflict and flooding in Africa. #SustainableDevelopment #WASH #SouthSudan

Our Managing Partner, Mr. AB Mahmoud, SAN, OON gave the opening remark at the Water Summit and Exhibition convened jointly by the Embassy of Switzerland in Nigeria and the Shehu Musa Yardua Foundation at Shehu Musa Yardua Center Abuja. The summit whose key objective was to raise awareness of the impact of climate change on Nigeria's water resources had in attendance a diverse group of participants from governments, the private sector, civil society, academia, and international organizations. While delivering his insightful remark, Mr AB Mahmoud, OON, SAN spoke on the important role water plays in sustaining development, health, food security and economic progress. He acknowledged the increasingly severe crisis in water and how it threatens our socioeconomic stability and environmental health hindering our nation’s development and posing serious threats to our communal harmony and national security. He also charged all stakeholders, with practical ways to overcome these challenges which will require innovative policy changes and significant investment in infrastructure and technology applications which can be achieved through coordination and cooperation among all stakeholders in the public and private sector and civil society. Mr Mahmoud SAN remarked, "Today, we are joined by a diverse group of participants from governments, the private sector, civil society, academia, and international organizations. Each of you plays a crucial role in shaping the future of Nigeria’s water management and climate resilience. Your expertise, experiences, and commitment to change are invaluable as we chart a course towards a more sustainable and prosperous future..." #WaterSummit #ClimateChange #WaterCrisis #BlueEconomy #DikkoandMahmoud

This is big. It is incredible to hear the United States Global Water Coordinator emphasizing the role of data in accelerating WASH decisions. This isn't a technical staff-level discussion. This is the most senior official in the US Government for international WASH talking about the need to use data to improve decisions. This is what high level commitment to #WASHdata looks like, and it paves the way for transformational programs that leverage data to accelerate efficiency, advance equity, and strengthen resilience.

📢 🌍 We have signed contracts for two new exciting projects in Moldova: The 𝗔𝗽𝗮𝗦𝗮𝗻𝟮𝟴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 project is a new initiative aimed at improving water and sanitation in rural Moldova, set to be completed in 2028 (hence the name ApaSan𝟮𝟴). Building on the successes of previous ApaSan projects, this new initiative funded with EUR 6 million by the Austrian Development Agency will enhance access to safe drinking water and sustainable decentralised sanitation systems and strengthen the capacity of operators and municipalities.    The project for 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗼𝘃𝗮 will support communities in Moldova to cope with the additional challenges resulting from the crisis caused by the Russian invasion in Ukraine, such as stress on water supply systems from increasing population and and soaring energy costs affecting budgets of municipalities and people. The project is funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation with CHF 2.7 million as an additional component to our long-term local governance project 𝗠𝗮 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰 (https://ma-implic.md/en/). #SafeDrinkingWater #WaterSupply #sanitation #governance #Moldova #SkatConsulting

🚰 Did you know that 1 in 4 people worldwide still lack access to safe drinking water? That 1 in 3 cannot use basic hand-washing facilities? And nearly half of the global population does not have access to proper sanitation such as toilets?   🗺 The world must act urgently to sustainably manage water and sanitation!   📅 From June 10 to 13, the 3rd Dushanbe #WaterDecade Conference, hosted by the Government of #Tajikistan, will aim to further strengthen joint efforts and support the implementation of voluntary commitments, as well as stimulate new partnerships and accelerate action to achieve the goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development #SDG6.   Switzerland's participation in the Dushanbe Conference underscores its engagement to fostering global and regional connections through water cooperation, showcasing the impactful contributions of the Blue Peace Initiative. It will co-host the Interactive Dialogue 4 with Senegal, and discuss the potential of shared water resources ‒ rivers, lakes, and aquifers ‒ to guarantee the right to safe drinking water and sanitation for all.   🤝 Together, we can turn intentions into actions! #WaterAction #SustainableDevelopment #WaterCooperation   More infos 👉 https://lnkd.in/dWCS53Cw The Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia

🌍 Celebrating the Impact of the African Water Facility 🎥 The African Water Facility (AWF), established in 2004 under the initiative of the African Ministers Council on Water (AMCOW), has made significant strides in mobilizing resources for water resource development activities across Africa. Since its inception, the AWF has successfully led over 117 projects in 52 countries, mobilizing more than €184 million from 17 bilateral and multilateral financial institutions, foundations, and African governments. This impressive investment has profoundly improved water access, sanitation, and sustainable management throughout the continent. Ebase Africa is proud to be the production company behind the documentary that showcases the AWF's dedication to addressing Africa's water challenges. This initiative highlights the multi-sectoral approach that has paved the way for sustainable development and enhanced socio-economic well-being in communities across the region. Let’s continue to support initiatives that drive progress toward a water-secure future for all! #EbaseAfrica #WaterManagement #Sustainability #AfricanWaterFacility #AWF #AMCOW #CommunityDevelopment #Innovation https://lnkd.in/dpvQ2VrE