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World Waternet 🇳🇱 is a non-profit organisation, dedicated to improving sustainable access to clean, sufficient and safe water for all. We work on SDG6 and SDG13 in collaboration with public water organisations world wide. Dedicated to the water-cycle!
The BRIGHT project is underway. In Ethiopia, World Waternet trained Abbay, Shashemene, and Awassa utilities with Blue Deal, Ministry of Water & Energy, and the Urban Water & Sanitation Federation. Adama received a Hach kit and an mWater award. Thanks to Blue Deal for supporting partners.
November 13, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The BRIGHT project is underway. In Ethiopia, World Waternet trained Abbay, Shashemene, and Awassa utilities with Blue Deal, Ministry of Water & Energy, and the Urban Water & Sanitation Federation. Adama received a Hach kit and an mWater award. Thanks to Blue Deal for supporting partners.
In Addis Ababa, the Water and Land Resource Centre and World Waternet launched the BRIGHT programme to strengthen Ethiopia’s water data systems. Supported by the Netherlands and the EU, it will help manage rivers, rainfall, and groundwater for a more water-secure future!
November 12, 2025 at 1:20 PM
In Addis Ababa, the Water and Land Resource Centre and World Waternet launched the BRIGHT programme to strengthen Ethiopia’s water data systems. Supported by the Netherlands and the EU, it will help manage rivers, rainfall, and groundwater for a more water-secure future!
A lot of you will already know Maarten. After ten years leading our work in Ethiopia, he is now Partnership Director for East Africa. With exciting developments ahead, it’s the perfect time to share his story and vision for the water sector. Read the interview: vist.ly/4dkux
November 10, 2025 at 5:59 AM
A lot of you will already know Maarten. After ten years leading our work in Ethiopia, he is now Partnership Director for East Africa. With exciting developments ahead, it’s the perfect time to share his story and vision for the water sector. Read the interview: vist.ly/4dkux
We learned a thing or two in Bonn at the 6th GWOPA Congress last week. We finally had the chance to put pen to paper: vist.ly/4cy49
November 5, 2025 at 11:39 AM
We learned a thing or two in Bonn at the 6th GWOPA Congress last week. We finally had the chance to put pen to paper: vist.ly/4cy49
One step closer to becoming the second ISO-certified lab in Ethiopia! Under our Blue Deal partnership with the Abbay Basin Development Office, our team trained with Waterproef to strengthen lab standards. The visit is over, but our work toward a healthy water cycle continues!
November 3, 2025 at 5:59 AM
One step closer to becoming the second ISO-certified lab in Ethiopia! Under our Blue Deal partnership with the Abbay Basin Development Office, our team trained with Waterproef to strengthen lab standards. The visit is over, but our work toward a healthy water cycle continues!
How do you improve water services in even more regions? With the right partners.
The ADB Technical Assistance project in Lao PDR strengthens local utilities through peer learning, governance support, and on-the-job training.
👉 Read more: vist.ly/4c8pc
The ADB Technical Assistance project in Lao PDR strengthens local utilities through peer learning, governance support, and on-the-job training.
👉 Read more: vist.ly/4c8pc
October 30, 2025 at 6:00 AM
How do you improve water services in even more regions? With the right partners.
The ADB Technical Assistance project in Lao PDR strengthens local utilities through peer learning, governance support, and on-the-job training.
👉 Read more: vist.ly/4c8pc
The ADB Technical Assistance project in Lao PDR strengthens local utilities through peer learning, governance support, and on-the-job training.
👉 Read more: vist.ly/4c8pc
🌊 We’ve landed in Bonn for the 6th #GWOPA Congress! From water leadership along the Rhine to sessions on finance, asset management and nature-based solutions, our team is diving deep into Water Cycle Partnerships. Let’s learn from each other’s experiences this week 💧 #WaterSecurity
October 27, 2025 at 6:00 AM
🌊 We’ve landed in Bonn for the 6th #GWOPA Congress! From water leadership along the Rhine to sessions on finance, asset management and nature-based solutions, our team is diving deep into Water Cycle Partnerships. Let’s learn from each other’s experiences this week 💧 #WaterSecurity
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One year of ECDD-GIRE in Burkina Faso: 16 cooperatives with action plans, 14 WaterCoach videos, women trained in climate-smart farming, and local committees leading sand dams & vetiver planting. Progress towards a healthy water cycle is underway!
October 9, 2025 at 9:36 AM
One year of ECDD-GIRE in Burkina Faso: 16 cooperatives with action plans, 14 WaterCoach videos, women trained in climate-smart farming, and local committees leading sand dams & vetiver planting. Progress towards a healthy water cycle is underway!
One year of ECDD-GIRE in Burkina Faso: 16 cooperatives with action plans, 14 WaterCoach videos, women trained in climate-smart farming, and local committees leading sand dams & vetiver planting. Progress towards a healthy water cycle is underway!
October 9, 2025 at 9:36 AM
One year of ECDD-GIRE in Burkina Faso: 16 cooperatives with action plans, 14 WaterCoach videos, women trained in climate-smart farming, and local committees leading sand dams & vetiver planting. Progress towards a healthy water cycle is underway!
Our team is at the 8th Cairo International Water Week, themed ‘Innovative Solutions for Climate Resilience and Water Sustainability.’ Connect with us to learn about Water Operators’ Partnerships and exchange knowledge on governance, climate resilience, utility management, and MENA collaborations.
October 8, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Our team is at the 8th Cairo International Water Week, themed ‘Innovative Solutions for Climate Resilience and Water Sustainability.’ Connect with us to learn about Water Operators’ Partnerships and exchange knowledge on governance, climate resilience, utility management, and MENA collaborations.
Collaboration for a healthy water cycle. A delegation from Addis Ababa University and the Addis Ababa Water and Sewerage Authority visited Waternet, organised by VEI, to explore how linking drinking water and wastewater can build resilient solutions for Ethiopia.
October 7, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Collaboration for a healthy water cycle. A delegation from Addis Ababa University and the Addis Ababa Water and Sewerage Authority visited Waternet, organised by VEI, to explore how linking drinking water and wastewater can build resilient solutions for Ethiopia.
As part of the “Smart Urban Water Management” project, funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Amman, UN-Habitat Jordan and World Waternet organised a Jordanian knowledge exchange mission to the Netherlands to explore Dutch urban water management practices.
September 30, 2025 at 10:39 AM
As part of the “Smart Urban Water Management” project, funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Amman, UN-Habitat Jordan and World Waternet organised a Jordanian knowledge exchange mission to the Netherlands to explore Dutch urban water management practices.
The Dji Tiaman project in Mali shows what is possible when partners join forces. Together with SOMAGEP, SOMAPEP, ONEE and the Young Expert Programme, we reduced Non-Revenue Water, saving 3.6 million litres daily and providing reliable water to over 70,000 people.
September 25, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The Dji Tiaman project in Mali shows what is possible when partners join forces. Together with SOMAGEP, SOMAPEP, ONEE and the Young Expert Programme, we reduced Non-Revenue Water, saving 3.6 million litres daily and providing reliable water to over 70,000 people.
Monitoring water quality in Bamako, Mali, was once paper-based, time-consuming, and at risk of data loss. With tablets, SOMAGEP now collects and secures data in real time. Through WaterWorX, World Waternet supported this step to strengthen safe drinking water delivery.
September 23, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Monitoring water quality in Bamako, Mali, was once paper-based, time-consuming, and at risk of data loss. With tablets, SOMAGEP now collects and secures data in real time. Through WaterWorX, World Waternet supported this step to strengthen safe drinking water delivery.
Today we had the honour of hosting a high-level dredging delegation from Burkina Faso for a working visit full of water wisdom, Dutch drizzle, and stroopwafels. The delegation, led by Yaya Traoré (ONBAH), visited Waternet at Papaverweg for an inspiring day packed with insights and exchange.
September 18, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Today we had the honour of hosting a high-level dredging delegation from Burkina Faso for a working visit full of water wisdom, Dutch drizzle, and stroopwafels. The delegation, led by Yaya Traoré (ONBAH), visited Waternet at Papaverweg for an inspiring day packed with insights and exchange.
New website. New film. Fresh visual identity. Same deep commitment to impact!
You may not have noticed it yet, but we’ve undergone a transformation. Not just on the surface, yes, our new style is bold and vibrant, but deep at our core. We’re ready to share it with you.
You may not have noticed it yet, but we’ve undergone a transformation. Not just on the surface, yes, our new style is bold and vibrant, but deep at our core. We’re ready to share it with you.
September 11, 2025 at 10:40 AM
New website. New film. Fresh visual identity. Same deep commitment to impact!
You may not have noticed it yet, but we’ve undergone a transformation. Not just on the surface, yes, our new style is bold and vibrant, but deep at our core. We’re ready to share it with you.
You may not have noticed it yet, but we’ve undergone a transformation. Not just on the surface, yes, our new style is bold and vibrant, but deep at our core. We’re ready to share it with you.
🌍 Vacancy: Board Member / Chair – World Waternet. Lead our board, advise the Executive Director, and strengthen international cooperation. Board-level experience, strong network, Dutch & English required. Apply: vist.ly/44mc5
August 26, 2025 at 3:32 PM
🌍 Vacancy: Board Member / Chair – World Waternet. Lead our board, advise the Executive Director, and strengthen international cooperation. Board-level experience, strong network, Dutch & English required. Apply: vist.ly/44mc5
Join us at World Wate rWeek! 🌍 World Waternet’s Janette Worm & Cheick Oumar Zouré will take part in the International Expert Panel on Nature-Based Solutions, organised by WUR, the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure & Water Management, and the @NL2120 consortium (IUCN).
August 21, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Join us at World Wate rWeek! 🌍 World Waternet’s Janette Worm & Cheick Oumar Zouré will take part in the International Expert Panel on Nature-Based Solutions, organised by WUR, the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure & Water Management, and the @NL2120 consortium (IUCN).
“Water is about people and life. It affects health, dignity and access to opportunity.” – Eng. Alemtsehay Tsega Awoke, Water Quality Expert, Abay Administration Office.
This week we spotlight our Blue Deal partnership in Ethiopia.
#Ethiopia #WaterQuality #WOPs
This week we spotlight our Blue Deal partnership in Ethiopia.
#Ethiopia #WaterQuality #WOPs
August 4, 2025 at 10:38 AM
“Water is about people and life. It affects health, dignity and access to opportunity.” – Eng. Alemtsehay Tsega Awoke, Water Quality Expert, Abay Administration Office.
This week we spotlight our Blue Deal partnership in Ethiopia.
#Ethiopia #WaterQuality #WOPs
This week we spotlight our Blue Deal partnership in Ethiopia.
#Ethiopia #WaterQuality #WOPs
Many water plants in Laos treat surface water in six steps, including flocculation where particles clump before settling. Turbidity changes rapidly between dry and rainy seasons. We helped the PNP team improve flocculation by adjusting baffles and will monitor results for six months.
July 31, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Many water plants in Laos treat surface water in six steps, including flocculation where particles clump before settling. Turbidity changes rapidly between dry and rainy seasons. We helped the PNP team improve flocculation by adjusting baffles and will monitor results for six months.
Meet Noelle Kuenen! During her internship with World Waternet she advanced decentralised wastewater treatment and rainwater harvesting projects in Palestine helping communities access clean water. Congratulations on completing your MSc and internship Noelle the water sector is lucky to have you!🎉
July 29, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Meet Noelle Kuenen! During her internship with World Waternet she advanced decentralised wastewater treatment and rainwater harvesting projects in Palestine helping communities access clean water. Congratulations on completing your MSc and internship Noelle the water sector is lucky to have you!🎉
It takes practice for theory to take root. In Banfora, CLE Haute-Comoé and ECDD-Gire partners are reforesting three kilometres around Lake Niankar with vetiver grass, strengthening ecosystems, empowering communities and capturing every step digitally with AUXFIN.
July 25, 2025 at 10:39 AM
It takes practice for theory to take root. In Banfora, CLE Haute-Comoé and ECDD-Gire partners are reforesting three kilometres around Lake Niankar with vetiver grass, strengthening ecosystems, empowering communities and capturing every step digitally with AUXFIN.
This is not just a sponsorship. The team members were also the driving force behind the Football for Plastic League, where each team is required to bring a certain amount of solid waste before entering a game.
Within 5️⃣ years: a clean Mathare River and a team playing at national level.
Within 5️⃣ years: a clean Mathare River and a team playing at national level.
July 17, 2025 at 2:11 PM
This is not just a sponsorship. The team members were also the driving force behind the Football for Plastic League, where each team is required to bring a certain amount of solid waste before entering a game.
Within 5️⃣ years: a clean Mathare River and a team playing at national level.
Within 5️⃣ years: a clean Mathare River and a team playing at national level.
Water challenges in Nairobi’s river basins affect millions. Jasper Stevens, a master’s student, will research how World Waternet’s open systems approach helps communities and institutions work together to create lasting water solutions. We look forward to sharing his insights.
July 16, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Water challenges in Nairobi’s river basins affect millions. Jasper Stevens, a master’s student, will research how World Waternet’s open systems approach helps communities and institutions work together to create lasting water solutions. We look forward to sharing his insights.
Refining sediment trap designs in Morogoro 🇹🇿 and starting local monitoring to protect the Mindu Dam watershed and nearby wetlands. A step forward combining local knowledge and practical solutions.
#Tanzania #WaterManagement #SedimentTrap #Wetlands
#Tanzania #WaterManagement #SedimentTrap #Wetlands
July 14, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Refining sediment trap designs in Morogoro 🇹🇿 and starting local monitoring to protect the Mindu Dam watershed and nearby wetlands. A step forward combining local knowledge and practical solutions.
#Tanzania #WaterManagement #SedimentTrap #Wetlands
#Tanzania #WaterManagement #SedimentTrap #Wetlands