NWP (Netherlands Water Partnership)

𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐬𝐨𝐢𝐥, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞. 🦋💧🌱🌾 By mainstreaming #biodiversity into bilateral cooperation, the Netherlands shapes policies and creates solutions that can be shared internationally. The Netherlands Agricultural Network (#LAN) plays a vital role in integrating biodiversity in bilateral cooperation by promoting both biodiversity conservation and its sustainable use. Coinciding with the 16th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP16 Colombia), LAN has released a new edition of its 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐞-𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐞 showcasing its proactive role in the protection and sustainable use of biodiversity worldwide. Some of the highlighted activities include: ✳️the establishment of a German-Dutch dialogue on cross-border biodiversity; ✳️the involvement in several projects aimed at connecting agricultural productivity with environmental conservation in Argentina; and, ✳️ the financial and technical support to empower communities in Egypt and Jordan to counter desertification. More on Dutchwatersector.com: https://lnkd.in/eGeX-wA9

🌊𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟮𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗪𝗣: 𝗔 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗪𝗣'𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿: 𝗝𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗲𝗻 𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻! 🌊 In 1999, Jeroen van der Sommen became the first Managing Director of the Netherlands Water Partnership (NWP), driven by a bold vision to unite public and private water sector organisations on a global platform. From fostering relationships with government bodies to initiating key international collaborations, van der Sommen laid the groundwork for NWP's remarkable journey. 👣 Reflecting on milestones such as the second World Water Forum in The Hague, he recalls how it showcased the Dutch water sector like never before. With the adoption of the NWP partnership model by countries like Denmark and Japan, new opportunities emerged, proving the impact of collective action. 🌍 As NWP celebrates its 25th anniversary, van der Sommen call to action rings clear: keep the collaboration alive and look beyond traditional boundaries to innovate and secure the future of water management. 💧✨ He states: ''𝘐𝘵'𝘴 𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘣𝘦𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 (𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘴, 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘴), 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘐𝘛 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘱𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘞𝘗 𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬.'' Read the full interview ➡ https://lnkd.in/eXXM4-4U Stay tuned for more reflections from other former Managing Directors of NWP! #25YearsNWP #Anniversary #DutchWaterSector #SustainableFuture #NWP25

We’re excited about the upcoming side-event on salt-affected environments at #COP16! This event spotlights the role of saline agriculture in building climate resilience and boosting biodiversity. At a time when climate challenges are impacting traditional farming, saline agriculture offers sustainable solutions for salt-affected areas. NWP proudly supports the Saline Water and Food Systems Partnership in promoting these vital innovations ➡ https://lnkd.in/ejymggnc Attending COP16? Be sure to join us for an in-depth session on nature-based solutions for ecosystem restoration! 🌱 📅 29 October 2024, 13:00 - 14:15 Colombia time 📍 Netherlands Pavilion, Cali, Colombia 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eszhxEkm Katarzyna (Kate) Negacz | Martijn van Staveren PhD | Babette Bodlaender

𝗜𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗳𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟱 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗪𝗣 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 As part of our anniversary celebrations, we’re spotlighting members who have been instrumental in shaping the Dutch water sector. This time, we hear from Eddy Moors Moors, Rector at IHE Delft, an NWP member since the very beginning. 🔑"NWP started right here on the IHE premises!" Moors fondly recalls. Over the years, NWP has been a key partner in connecting IHE Delft with industry stakeholders and international networks, providing invaluable insights into the skills needed by our students before they return home as alumni. 🌍Moors also highlights NWP’s vital role in uniting Dutch water expertise, saying, "NWP has always played a key role in bringing together Dutch water sector companies." He recalled a specific example. “Margreet Zwarteveen, our Professor of Water Governance, recently joined an NWP delegation that addressed the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Trade and Development Aid. It was a powerful reminder of the Dutch water ecosystem’s critical role in global water management.” ➡ https://lnkd.in/eR7M27ga Looking ahead, Moors believes NWP will continue to lead in fostering collaboration across sectors. Read the full interview ➡ https://lnkd.in/eRr657DR ✨Stay tuned for more member reflections! #25YearsNWP #Anniversary #MemberSpotlight #DutchWaterSector #IHEdelft #WaterInnovation #ClimateAdaptation #SustainableFuture Mishka Stuip | Margreet Zwarteveen | Arjan Braamskamp

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰!💧🌿 On the fourth Wednesday of October each year, we celebrate global efforts to promote sustainable practices and ensure a healthier, greener future for our planet. World Sustainability Day reminds us of the critical role each individual, community, and organisation plays in driving positive environmental change. At the NWP (Netherlands Water Partnership), we are proud to align our efforts with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs), particularly those focused on water, climate resilience, and sustainable resource management. Through our projects and partnerships, #NWP actively contributes to SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). We are committed to driving impactful sustainable solutions for water challenges worldwide. Learn more about our contribution to the SDGs here. https://lnkd.in/dV_8GFqP

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟏𝟗 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐊𝐈 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲 💧 NWP (Netherlands Water Partnership), Water Alliance, and KWR Water Research Institute warmly invite you to a day filled with Dutch innovative projects, knowledge-sharing, and matchmaking opportunities. 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫? Dutch entrepreneurs and SME’s looking for new opportunities and wanting to stay at the forefront of water technology. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚? ➡ Discover cutting-edge pilot projects ➡ Gain valuable insights into the Dutch knowledge and innovation landscape ➡ Learn about top-sector policies and financial instruments ➡ Network with leading knowledge institutions 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧? 📍 KWR office in Nieuwegein 📅 Tuesday, 19 November 2024, from 10:00 to 16:00 Check out the full programme and register via: https://lnkd.in/es9CvPKS. Wetsus, European Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Water Technology | Wageningen University & Research | Tiemen Jousma | Eveline van der Torre | Anne Mathilde Hummelen | Christie Stuut-Klaucke | Marette Zwamborn | Arjan Braamskamp | Patricia Haverkamp #WaterTechnologyDay #AccelerateInnovation #TKIWaterTechnology

𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐮𝐧𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 🌍 🚰 The world faces a growing water disaster. For the first time in human history, the hydrological cycle is out of balance, undermining an equitable and sustainable future for all, states the Global Commission on the Economics of Water's report – 'The Economics of Water: Valuing the Hydrological Cycle as a Global Common Good'. More than 1,000 children aged under five die every day from illnesses caused by unsafe water and sanitation. Women and girls spend 200 million hours each day collecting and hauling water. Food systems are running out of fresh water, and cities are sinking as the aquifers beneath them run dry. The report states that more than half the world’s food production will be at risk of failure within the next 25 years as a rapidly accelerating water crisis grips the planet. We can fix this crisis if we act more collectively, and with greater urgency. Read on Dutchwatersector.com: https://lnkd.in/ePMGP3Qv #GCEWreport | #GreenWater | #FoodProduction

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞🌍💧 The Water Support Programme, hosted by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), invites you to the Rwanda Water Platform meeting on Wednesday, 12 November 2024, from 13:30 to 17:00 at New Babylon, The Hague. The session will be followed by networking drinks. This event offers ample opportunity to explore and discuss emerging opportunities in Rwanda’s water sector, gain insights into the latest developments, and connect with organisations already working in or interested in Rwanda. The meeting will be conducted in English and moderated by Don Offermans, Strategic Advisor to the Water Support Programme for Rwanda. The programme will feature presentations, including: ✳️ The NL Ministry of Foreign Affairs on policies, water strategies, and initiatives concerning Rwanda and the Great Lakes Region ✳️UN-IGRAC on the state of knowledge and government initiatives regarding groundwater in Rwanda ✳️VEI on the Internet of Things in water supply – a case study on prepaid water meters for public taps in Rwanda ✳️Future Water on prioritising investments to enhance water storage across Rwanda ✳️Climate Fund Managers (CFM) - Financing possibilities and investment criteria/conditions for water sector projects You can register before 1 November at https://lnkd.in/efNG2cbV. Don't miss this chance to engage with key players in the Rwandan water sector! Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken | Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) | Partner in Sustainable Development | #WaterSupportProgramme

𝗜𝗻 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 🎉 𝟮𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 🎉, NWP interviewed several members to highlight their relationship with NWP and their vision for the Dutch water sector. We're kicking off our anniversary interviews with Fons Nelen, Director of Nelen & Schuurmans, proud NWP member since 2014. Fons reflects on the journey that began with the Vietnam country platform and highlights how NWP has connected them with key partners across Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America. 🔑 “NWP has provided us with invaluable insights and connected us with the right people for collaboration.” As we look to the future, Fons emphasises the growing importance of IT in water and climate services, calling for more focus on innovation and technology export within the Dutch water sector. 🌍 “Good water management is information management” – a vision that continues to drive Nelen & Schuurmans and the future of water solutions worldwide. Read the full interview ➡ https://lnkd.in/eDY8VQc2 Stay tuned for more member stories as we celebrate 25 years of collaboration and innovation in the international water sector! 💧 Joost van der Hammen Sjon van Dijk Arjan Braamskamp #25YearsNWP #Anniversary #MemberSpotlight

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗴𝘆𝗽𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗨 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 The Netherlands and Egypt have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at bolstering cooperation in water management and climate change adaptation during the seventh Cairo Water Week. Under this agreement, research on sand sources along the maritime border of the Nile Delta in Egypt will be conducted, as well as feasibility studies for adaptation strategies that involve replenishing coastal areas. The seventh Cairo Water Week took place from 13 to 17 October and centred around the theme 'Water and Climate: Building Resilient Communities'. As in previous years, the Netherlands had an active role in the event’s programme. Meike van Ginneken, Dutch Special Envoy for Water, and Eva Wittmann, Dutch Deputy Ambassador to Egypt, along with a diplomatic mission from the Dutch Embassy and about 20 water experts from the Netherlands, participated in a roundtable on the UN 2026 Water Conference and the Egypt-Netherlands High-Level Expert Water Panel, amongst other policy level discussions. Read on Dutchwatersector.com ➡ https://lnkd.in/ePinc-Kb #InternationalCollaboration  #SandNourishment  #CoastalErosion