Take part in the Water as Leverage City Champion Challenge! 🌟 Submit your innovative ideas by 12 October! Are you an urban planner, engineer, policymaker, innovator, or community leader? Now is your chance to be a part of global climate action. Contribute to creating sustainable, long-term solutions and help drive progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. Finalists will have the unique opportunity to attend the 12th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF) in Cairo, Egypt, from 4-8 November 2024. Find out more about the challenge below, and listen to inspiring insights from Meike van Ginneken, Water Envoy for the Kingdom of the Netherlands.⬇️
“Water has long been a priority for the Netherlands, and we are proud to continue leading global efforts contributing to the water action agenda. The water action agenda is in full swing. It is crucial in addressing the global water crisis, not just for the survival of our ecosystems, but for the safety and wellbeing of communities everywhere.” Meike van Ginneken | Water Envoy Kingdom of the Netherlands 🌟We are eagerly anticipating submissions for the first-ever WaL City Champion Challenge 🌟 Around the world, incredible and inspiring initiatives are emerging, and we are excited to share and welcome them into the growing WaL Global community. Together, we can make a real difference in addressing the most urgent water and climate challenges of our time. Building resilience and securing a future-proof planet is our top priority, and we believe that innovative solutions and local actions are key to achieving this goal. This is a unique opportunity to showcase these works on a global stage, connect with like-minded changemakers, and be part of a movement that is driving real impact. 💧 What is the Water as Leverage City Champion Challenge? This global initiative aims to bring together visionary urban stakeholders who are passionate about tackling critical water-related challenges such as flooding, drought, and pollution. By integrating innovative solutions, we strive to create cities that are not only sustainable and inclusive but also resilient to climate impacts. 🌍Why Should You Participate? Be at the forefront of global climate action Help create long-term solutions for millions of urban residents Contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals Join us on this journey to transform cities and make a lasting impact on urban water resilience! 💡 Who Should Join? The challenge is open to a diverse range of participants including urban planners, engineers, policymakers, innovators, and community leaders. The finalists will attend the 12th session of the World Urban Forum WUF held in Cairo, Egypt, 4-8 of November 2024. 👉 Submit your ideas until the 12th of October 23:59 CET. Click the link for more info: https://lnkd.in/dvhc3Ab8 Water as Leverage | Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Waterstaat |Meike van Ginneken | Sander Carpay | Netherlands Enterprise Agency | Victoria Elema | UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) | Deltares | Green Climate Fund | Bapon Shm Fakhruddin, PhD | Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure | Umamaheshwaran Rajasekar | ICLEI | Anton Earle | Kotchakorn Voraakhom | Global Water Operators' Partnerships Alliance/UN-Habitat (GWOPA) | Åsa Jonsson | Naomi Hoogervorst | Sandra Schoof | Stephanie Janssen | Laure Garel | Alina Koschmieder | Monica Velasco B. | Robert Proos | Diego Vivas Huaccho | Sabrina Couvin Rodriguez | Iris Bijlsma