Partners for Water

🌊 Does your innovative water project need a financial boost?🌊 The Partners for Water programme 2022-2027 still has two remaining subsidy rounds: September 2024 and February 2025. This is your chance to boost your innovative pilot project or feasibility study in the water sector. Partners for Water provides subsidies to Dutch companies, knowledge institutions, and NGOs focused on water security solutions in deltas, delta cities, and river basins abroad. Discover how to apply: ➡️ Schedule an intake interview: this is a mandatory step to ensure your project aligns with our criteria. Book your interview via the E-loket. ➡️ Apply for the subsidy: If you've completed the intake interview, head to our application page for all necessary information and forms. For the September 2024 round, schedule your intake interview by 15 August 2024❗ Don’t let this opportunity pass by. Apply now and make a difference in global water security! Read the full article for more information ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eTRsFwTn #WaterSecurity #Innovation #Subsidy #PartnersforWater #Sustainability #DutchWaterSector Bram van der Wielen, Liliane Geerling, Hugo de Vries, Tamar Meibergen. Roxanne van Deursen, Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) | Partner in Sustainable Development, Jessica Sloofc

Strengthening collaboration for innovative water projects 🫱🏻🫲🏼 On June 27, we hosted a matchmaking event in The Hague, bringing together NGOs, governmental organisations, and companies to tackle water issues collaboratively. The event facilitated connections through diverse discussions and one-on-one interactions, providing insights into maintaining partnerships and fostering sustainability. Key takeaways included: ➡️Valuable one-on-one and group discussions. ➡️Strategies for maintaining international partnerships. ➡️Popular Nature-based Solutions table with vibrant exchanges. ➡️Showcasing eight new projects funded by the Partners for Water Subsidy Scheme. Two subsidy rounds remain! Schedule your mandatory intake interview before August 15 to apply for funding. Visit our website for more details. 📅 Mark your calendars for our next matchmaking event on January 23, 2025. Stay informed through our website, newsletter, and LinkedIn. 🔗 Learn more about the projects and event here: https://lnkd.in/eV9TeyeD Hugo de Vries, Tamar Meibergen, Liliane Geerling, Bram van der Wielen, Sofie Wiltenburg, Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) | Partner in Sustainable Development, Roxanne van Deursen, Jessica Sloof #Subsidy #Innovations #PartnersforWater #SubsidyScheme #MatchMaking #Event

Join us for Stockholm World Water Week!🌊 Taking place from 25-29 August 2024, Stockholm World Water Week is the meeting place for everyone who wants to understand how water can help us address the world’s greatest challenges. Partners for Water is proud to host the Netherlands Pavilion, a space where you can showcase your innovations and insights. Interested in hosting an event? ⚠️ Let us know by completing the registration form before 31 July! https://lnkd.in/d5rHuydz Curious about events that will be hosted at the NL Pavilion? Stay tuned to our website for the programme, which is coming soon ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dHNizhyK #SWWW #StockholmWorldWaterWeek #WorldWaterWeek #WaterSecurity #WaterManagement #Water #SustainableFuture #Peace #NL #NLPavilion #NetherlandsPavilion Tamar Meibergen, Liliane Geerling, Bram van der Wielen, Netherlands, Thomas Klink, Sára Hélène Bori, IRCWASH, Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) | Partner in Sustainable Development, Alejandra Roetenberg, Ineke Rijksen

Securing water sources through Roadside Spring Protection in Nepal 🏔️ We followed up with the RoSPro project, a groundbreaking initiative to protect water sources in Nepal's mountains. By integrating road development with advanced water management, RoSPro safeguards vital springs and improves road infrastructure for better year-round access. Funded by Partners for Water, this collaborative effort includes FutureWater, MetaMeta, ICIMOD, DOLI, and local communities. Together, they are using innovative methods and digital tools to address water scarcity and promote climate resilience. We spoke with Sonu Khanal, PhD, a hydrologist at FutureWater, who shared insights on how RoSPro ensures clean water supplies, supports education, and enables small-scale irrigation in mountain communities. 🔗 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eXVb9qzj #WaterSecurity #ClimateResilience #SpringProtection #Innovation #Nepal #SustainableDevelopment #FutureWater #ICIMOD #MetaMeta #DOLI Sonu Khanal, PhD, Anastasia Deligianni, Luwieke Bosma, Saroj Yakami, Lisa Verschuren, Sanjeev Bhuchar, Madhav Dhakal, Bram van der Wielen, Liliane Geerling, Hugo de Vries

How do we regenerate degraded farmland in the Surinamese jungle? 🌱 johan Tijms explains how, together with consortium partner Attro Trading Africa, he is bringing Suriname’s soil back to life with an affordable and effective solution. Get inspired by their sustainable and effective approach through the link below. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/efz_7GsD   Consortium: Tijms Mechanisatie VOF, Attro Trading Africa This project is funded by the Partners for Water 2022 – 2027 programme and is part of the Innovation in Progress series. 🚀 #partnersforwater #innovationinprogress #rvo #Suriname #dripirrigation #soilregeneration #drought #watersecurity  Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) | Partner in Sustainable Development, johan Tijms, Fernanda van der Velde, Bram van der Wielen, Liliane Geerling, Roxanne van Deursen

Indian Water Delegation Visits the Netherlands 🇮🇳🇳🇱 This week, we warmly welcomed an Indian water delegation to the Netherlands as part of the Strategic Partnership on Water between India and the Netherlands, implemented under the Partners for Water Programme. ✨ Highlights of the past week: • Visiting innovative Dutch water works, Nature-based Solutions and various organisations within the Dutch water sector. • Networking events with the Dutch water sector • Strengthening long-lasting water relationships between both countries. The delegation comprised government officials from the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, RD & GR, Govt. of India , Central Public Works Department Government of India, the Government of West Bengal and the Government of Kerala. We look forward to fruitful collaborations and further strengthening the bond between the Indian and Dutch water sectors. Read the full article here➡️https://lnkd.in/eFPDQZZ6 #IndiaNetherlands #InternationalCooperation #Watersecurity #DelegationVisit Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) | Partner in Sustainable Development, Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Waterstaat, Partners for Water Dutch Embassy Indonesia, Liliane Geerling, Luit-Jan Dijkhuis, Sivakumar M Ryan R. Toteja Kumar Abhishek Mishra(MIET,IRSE), S Chattopadhyay, A kumar Singh priyesh r, IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, Watersnoodmuseum, Dataworks Wetsus, European Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Water Technology, Nishi Chandra Pant, Fernanda van der Velde, Bram van der Wielen

🌍 Exciting updates from the Welang Watershed, Indonesia! 🌊 In a collaborative effort, the Government of Indonesia, East Java Province, and the Government of the Netherlands are making significant progress in water management. This project, launched in 2020, is now in its second phase, tackling key water challenges through a co-creation process with local communities and experts. Some key achievements: ✅ 140 gully plugs installed in Wonosari, reducing runoff and soil erosion. ✅ Community engagement in Surorowo led to swift administrative processes and 18 new gully plugs. ✅ Innovative waste management workshops in Sidogiri and Welang Lama to combat urban flooding. ✅ Collaboration with local universities for data collection and sustainable solutions. The multi-stakeholder approach ensures practical, replicable solutions that leverage local resources. This initiative aligns with other regional projects to enhance capacity building and local ownership. Read the full article to read more about the collaborative efforts ➡️https://lnkd.in/daD3vDSZ 🎥 Watch the video that showcases the inspiring collaboration! #WaterManagement #Sustainability #CoCreation #CommunityEngagement #Indonesia #Netherlands #WelangWatershed Simon van Meijeren, Victor Coenen, Nanya Burki, Monalisa Pasaribu, Adibah Santosa, Joost Noordermeer, Margreet Nanning, Liliane Geerling, Bram van der Wielen

Join us for Water Network Drinks on July 16 and 17! This is your chance to meet representatives from the Indian Water Delegation, including high-level officials from the Ministry of Jal Shakti and various state water departments. 🇮🇳, 🌏 📆Event details: July 16, 2024, 17:30 - 19:00 in Delft July 17, 2024, 18:30 - 20:00 in Leeuwarden What's on the Agenda? 🔵 Presentation by Luit-Jan Dijkhuis from the Ministry of Infrastructure & Water on the latest developments in the Partners for Water India program. 🔵 Attendance by Liliane Geerling, Programme Coordinator at Partners for Water, to answer your questions. Who should attend? The Dutch water sector and anyone interested in water-related business opportunities in India. Feel free to share this invitation within your network. ✉️ Interested? Register now to receive further details: https://lnkd.in/dpHsyBks Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect and collaborate with key players in the water sector!🤝 #IndiaDelegation #WaterDelegation #Collaboration #NLVisit #Networkingdrinks #Networking #WaterSector #DutchWaterSector Fernanda van der Velde, Liliane Geerling, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, RD & GR, Govt. of India , National Mission For Clean Ganga, Central Ground Water Board, Central Water Commission, Wetsus, European Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Water Technology, Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Waterstaat, Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) | Partner in Sustainable Development, Cathelijn van Kleef, PINO

Join us at COP16 Biodiversity in Cali, Colombia! 🌍 Reversing biodiversity loss requires action from all segments of society! With the adoption of the Kunming Montreal-Global Biodiversity Framework, it’s in everyone’s best interest to take action and put biodiversity on a path to recovery by 2030! Take leadership and inspire others to safeguard, restore and invest in biodiversity.   Host a Session in the Netherlands Pavilion! 🌿 The key Ministries (Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) together with Partners for Water invite you to share your knowledge and insights, and/or present your innovative ideas at COP16. Sessions at the pavilion should focus on the nexus of biodiversity, water, and food (or agriculture), covering themes like: 🟢 Mainstreaming biodiversity 🟢A system approach for water-biodiversity-food 🟢 Climate change, the water cycle, and biodiversity 🟢Biodiversity, water, and finance 🟢Indigenous/local knowledge in water-related project 📅 Register Now! Interested in hosting a session? Visit our registration page and register before August 19 ➡️https://lnkd.in/eszhxEkm   #COP16 #Biodiversity #SustainableFuture #NetherlandsPavilion #RegisterNow Liliane Geerling, Tamar Meibergen, Simkje Kruiderink, Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Waterstaat, Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken, Ministerie van Landbouw, Visserij, Voedselzekerheid en Natuur, Bram van der Wielen, Emma Voncken, Roxanne van Deursen, Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) | Partner in Sustainable Development, UN Biodiversity, Alejandra Roetenberg, Roos Buys, Anne Groeliker, Niels Vlaanderen, Marije Veenstra, Ylva Veldhuis, Sander Carpay, Sanne Kruid

How can we revolutionise Ghanaian horticulture? SOSIA aims to do so by providing farmers with a new perspective on growing vegetables through game-changing technologies.🌱 We met Lindsey Schwidder, Benny Ampong, Samuel Kwame and Prince Baffour to discuss their collaborative efforts and the status of this innovative pilot project. The project is funded by Partners for Water and aims to make the use of local weather data and climate-smart irrigation systems accessible for small-scale farmers.   Get inspired and discover the ins and outs of the project through the link below.   ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e36huZQt   Consortium: Delft University of Technology, FutureWater, Holland Greentech and TAHMO_World This project is funded by the Partners for Water programme 2022 – 2027 and is part of the Innovation in Progress Series. 🚀 #partnersforwater #innovationinprogress #rvo #Ghana #sustainablefarming #watersecurity #waterefficiency