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World Waternet @worldwaternet.bsky.social · 1d

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.

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World Waternet @worldwaternet.bsky.social · 2d

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.

World Waternet @worldwaternet.bsky.social · 8d

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.

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World Waternet @worldwaternet.bsky.social · 13d

https://wereldwaternet.nl/en/latest-news/watercycle-impact-70-000-additional-people-gain-access-to-water-in-bamako-mali/

World Waternet @worldwaternet.bsky.social · 13d

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.

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World Waternet @worldwaternet.bsky.social · 15d

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.

World Waternet @worldwaternet.bsky.social · 20d

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.

World Waternet @worldwaternet.bsky.social · 22d

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Collaboration for a healthy water cycle!Since 2007, we have been dedicated to restoring water cycles worldwide. From catchment to tap, all the way back to na...

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World Waternet @worldwaternet.bsky.social · 27d

Get to know the new us!
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World Waternet @worldwaternet.bsky.social · 27d

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.

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World Waternet @worldwaternet.bsky.social · Aug 26

🌍 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

World Waternet @worldwaternet.bsky.social · Aug 21

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).

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World Waternet @worldwaternet.bsky.social · Aug 4

“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

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World Waternet @worldwaternet.bsky.social · Jul 31

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.

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World Waternet @worldwaternet.bsky.social · Jul 29

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!🎉

World Waternet @worldwaternet.bsky.social · Jul 25

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.

World Waternet @worldwaternet.bsky.social · Jul 17

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.

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World Waternet @worldwaternet.bsky.social · Jul 16

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.

World Waternet @worldwaternet.bsky.social · Jul 14

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

World Waternet @worldwaternet.bsky.social · Jul 11

🌿 In Morogoro, we co-designed agroforestry systems that protect water and improve incomes. A market study by Advance Consulting, funded by NWB Fonds, now helps align crop choices with real demand — making our work more resilient and ready to scale. #Agroforestry #WaterSecurity

World Waternet @worldwaternet.bsky.social · Jul 9

“Sustainability goes beyond technical fixes. Reliable data, trained staff, and long-term commitment make change stick.” – Steffie Bes, World Waternet

At @ThaiWaterExpo, we shared WaterWorX insights from Laos: cutting water loss with GIS tools and strong local teams.

World Waternet @worldwaternet.bsky.social · Jul 2

In Kenya’s Thika River catchment, citizen scientists are monitoring water quality through the River Health Assessment. With support from Blue Deal, communities are building stronger data and healthier rivers.
🔗 Read more: vist.ly/3n8cqi8

#BlueDeal #WRUA #CitizenScience #RiverHealth #Kenya

World Waternet @worldwaternet.bsky.social · Jun 30

World Waternet’s 2024 Annual Report is out.
📈 3.5M people reached
🚰 125K with safe water in Jordan
🌱 New projects in Burkina Faso & Tanzania
🌍 Stronger WOPs in 10 countries
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#Impact2030 #WOP

World Waternet @worldwaternet.bsky.social · Jun 25

https://www.wereldwaternet.nl/en/latest-news/2025/world-waternet-and-swm-renew-partnership-for-safe-drinking-water-in-suriname/

World Waternet @worldwaternet.bsky.social · Jun 25

World Waternet & SWM renewed their cooperation in Paramaribo on 24 June. The new MoU covers delivery planning, asset management & NRW reduction. “We share not only technical knowledge, but a deep connection,” said WWn’s Kees van der Lugt. Together, we’re making impact today..."

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