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💡 WaterWorX aims to share and replicate best practices generated within the individual WOPs. Recently, 18 best practices have been documented and condensed in brief knowledge products. These are shared in the Global WOPs Community of Practitioners. Are you not a member yet? Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/enqCD7kh. Documenting these best practices enhances co-creation of knowledge within our partner utilities and beyond, accelerating programme efforts towards achieving SDG6. We call upon all WOPs to identify their best practices worth sharing in the expert CoPs. Herewith the link to the first batch of best practices: https://lnkd.in/eTBp6pyB. VEI World Waternet Dunea Oasen Inclusive Green Growth Department Global Water Operators' Partnerships Alliance/UN-Habitat (GWOPA), Siemen Veenstra Reint-Jan de Blois #CoP #WOP #SDG6

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🌿 UPDATE: Thank you to our community for your interest in this publication! We've extended the order period to June 1st with an estimated July delivery. Orders may be made at the link below. 🌿 // ✨Orders close May 1 for an estimated June delivery ✨ In case you missed it, we’re delighted to share that “How Do We Come Together in a Changing World?” is available to order. This collaborative print publication with Center for Humans & Nature Editorial Fellows Kate Weiner and Kailea Loften, co-editors of Loam, is a limited edition run. In an era of compounding crises, the need to come together to build strong coalitions and communities is asking each of us to radically reimagine belonging. But finding meaningful connection within our culture of disposability is challenging. It’s within this context that we invite you to pause and consider: how do we handle each other? Inspired by this inquiry, we’ve brought together this anthology of essays exploring disposability culture and community care. 🌿 The anthology includes contributions from Dr. Kyle T. Mays, Serena Bian, tayla shanaye, Jeanine Canty, Lucía Oliva Hennelly, and Lauren Hage and Sam Edmondson of Weaving Earth and is edited by Kate Weiner and Kailea Loften of Loam with a foreword by Katherine Kassouf Cummings of the Center for Humans & Nature. 📚 This is a limited edition run. Orders close May 1st for an estimated June delivery 📚 🔗 Read more and order here: https://lnkd.in/gdeesGqz Humans & Nature Press is the publishing branch of the Center for Humans & Nature, a nonprofit organization. The print edition of How Do We Come Together in a Changing World? is part of Questions for a Resilient Future, an ongoing publication of the Press. Loam is the publishing branch of the Weaving Earth Center for Relational Education, a non-profit organization that provides nature-based education for action at the confluence of ecological, social and personal systems change. Cover design by LimeRed and background image by Jess Drawhorn. Image description in comments.

My publications and research reports 2003, Post 13 in the series “back to the future” on the topic of “time flies – memories fade - knowledge is lost”, and the importance of ‘ancient’ publications. It addresses today’s researchers looking for seminal publications of yesteryear. I shall continue to publish every day a list of my earlier publications and research reports, from 1974 to 2024. The list of 2003 is attached as a PDF file. Enjoy reading it – do topics sound familiar? Up to you to judge. #publications #ResearchProject #Nachhaltigkeit #ClubofRome #Wohlstand #FunctionalSociety #ServiceEconomy #HouseOfCommons #Uncertainty #Innovation #Insurability #Jeepneys #FaktorZeit #2003 #WernerSchenkel #JimSkea #GenevaPapers 

🌿 Inspiring Great Environmental Change: 𝑊𝑎𝑙𝑑𝑒𝑛 by Henry David Thoreau 📖 In the heart of every reader lies a spark waiting to be ignited by the words of an author who writes from the depths of their soul. Today, I want to talk about a book that not only sparked a flame but kindled a fire that continues to inspire generations: 𝑊𝑎𝑙𝑑𝑒𝑛 by Henry David Thoreau. Published in 1854, 𝑊𝑎𝑙𝑑𝑒𝑛 is more than just a book; it's a profound exploration of solitude, self-sufficiency, and the natural world. Thoreau's reflections during his two years, two months, and two days of living in a cabin he built near Walden Pond, on land owned by his friend and mentor Ralph Waldo Emerson, came from a life of simplicity and mindfulness. His embrace of the natural environment and his critique of a growing industrial society have made 𝑊𝑎𝑙𝑑𝑒𝑛 a cornerstone of environmental thought and personal introspection in the face of societal pressures. It challenges us to reflect on our values, our relationship with nature, and the essence of what it means to live a meaningful life. Thoreau's 𝑊𝑎𝑙𝑑𝑒𝑛 is a testament to the power of words to inspire change. It not only reflects Thoreau's profound love for the natural world but also his belief in the potential of individual action to bring about societal change. This book remains an inspiration for those advocating for environmental conservation, simplicity, and the value of introspection in our fast-paced world. 📚 As we celebrate the impact of 𝑊𝑎𝑙𝑑𝑒𝑛 and how it has impacted our world, let's also remember that every book has the potential to inspire change. Whether it's through challenging societal norms, inspiring personal growth, or highlighting injustices, the power of the written word is immeasurable. ✍️ To all the aspiring authors out there, remember this: Your words have power. Your stories can inspire. Your visions can become the catalyst for change. Just as Thoreau's 𝑊𝑎𝑙𝑑𝑒𝑛 continues to inspire readers around the world, your book too could light the way for future generations. Let's embrace the challenge and write for a better world. 🌍 #Walden #HenryDavidThoreau #Inspiration #ChangeMakers #AspiringAuthors #WriteForChange

#MidTerm #Milestones   We're at the midpoint of our PROFEEDBACK journey, and it's time to celebrate our achievements so far! 🎉   191 Working Group members from 37 countries! 🫱🏼🫲🏾   PROFEEDBACK aims to foster the networking of the policy evaluation community and for this purpose PROFEEDBACK Working Groups were created so that in a bottom-up system researchers and professionals from various scientific fields provide theories, topics, tools, and methods for policy evaluation.   📊 Policy evaluation is a key tool in understanding, developing and modernizing EU policies, thus there is a growing demand for EU-wide and high-quality evaluation services.   You can also be part of the PROFEEDBACK Working Groups!   More information about the participation: https://lnkd.in/d_vK4zcY   #profeedback #COST #COSTActions #milestone #WorkingGroup