Autor: Amelia Fernandez
11 octubre 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 septiembre 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 septiembre 2024
Un grupo de investigadores se reúnen para poner en marcha un proyecto sobre los efectos y las soluciones a las megasequías en Europa
El proyecto de investigación internacional sobre megasequías en las torres de agua de Europa (MegaWat) se lanzó oficialmente con una reunión inaugural en el Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Austria (ISTA) los días 4 y 5 de septiembre de 2024. El encuentro reunió a todos los socios del proyecto para discutir el marco de...
24 julio 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 julio 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...
5 julio 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 julio 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...
6 mayo 2024
FutureWater Pioneering Nature-Based Solutions in the Asia-Netherlands Water Learning Week 2024
The Asian Development Bank, the Netherlands Water Partnership, and the Dutch Government hosted an intensive week-long programme that brought together 48 delegates from 12 project teams across 11 Asian participating countries and water experts from the Netherlands. The Asian and Dutch parties expanded their knowledge and shared experiences regarding Nature-based Solutions for cities, coasts, and...
2 mayo 2024
FutureWater Showcases Cutting-Edge Irrigation Solutions at Harvard Radcliffe Workshop
Early in April, FutureWater participated in a pivotal workshop hosted by the prestigious Harvard Radcliffe Institute. The workshop convened experts to explore water productivity issues in Bangladesh, particularly focusing on the challenges faced by coastal regions grappling with water scarcity and salinity. A key focus of discussion revolved around pioneering strategies aimed at bolstering resilience...
4 abril 2024
WEAP Erosion Plugin Developed by FutureWater Officially Included in Software
Soil erosion plays a critical role in soil and water conservation practices. Until recently, the WEAP model (Water Evaluation And Planning Tool), widely used for water resources planning assessments and scenario analyses, did not allow for the calculation of soil erosion. The WEAP Erosion plugin developed by FutureWater, fills this gap by allowing users to...
