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Njururi Initiative: A Community-Driven Success Story for the Thika River Basin
Figure 1: Representation of diverse problem owners (NEMA, WRA, WRUAs, Area Chief, Del Monte, Penta flowers, Kenya Defense Force (KDF), Health department, religious institution and World Waternet) in the Njururi community The Thika–Chania Rivers, vital to Nairobi & Thika cities, local communities, and ecosystems, are on a path to recovery. This is thanks to the Njururi Initiative, a collaborative effort with the powerful mission to "bring back Njururi to the river." The Njurur
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Pre-Feasibility Study of the Weija Dam and Reservoir in Ghana
Dams are crucial for the watermanagement in Ghana. So the maintenance of these dams and management of the catchments behind them is important too. The NWB Fund supported a study on improving the Weija dam and catchment. This can serve as an example for other dams in Ghana. Partners and stakeholders The study was conducted by the Water Resources Commission and Ghana Water Company, with financial support from the NWB Fund, Blue Deal and WaterWorX. Local stakeholders, including
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Rainwater harvesting in Salfit, Palestine
In Salfit, a city in the West Bank, water security is shaped by a paradox. Despite receiving relatively high annual rainfall compared to other parts of the West Bank, nearly 60 per cent of Salfit’s drinking water is imported. This dependency makes the local water system vulnerable to supply disruptions, climate variability and increasing pressure on shared water resources. World Waternet examined this challenge in a white paper that explores how rainwater harvesting can str
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KIWI Magazine: Learning from International Cooperation
On October 18, the KIWI program officially concluded. This two-year training program was designed to prepare water professionals for...
Oct 31, 2024


KIWI Climate Game Changers: Boosting Climate Adaptation Abroad
On October 18, the KIWI Climate Game Changers received their certificates – they are now ready to boost climate adaptation within...
Oct 25, 2024


Video Tanzania Project Wins NWB Award 2024
Award Ceremony On October 18, the NWB Award was presented for the third time: the award from the NWB Fund for the most inspiring video...
Oct 24, 2024


Solar Energy for Pumps in Pekalongan, Indonesia
Through the KIWI program, opportunities for climate adaptation have been mapped in various countries within Blue Deal partnerships,...
Oct 4, 2024


Focal Point Nature-Based Solutions Continues into 2nd Phase of Blue Deal
The Focal Point Nature-Based Solutions Continues in 2nd Phase of Blue Deal The Focal Point Nature-Based Solutions started in 2021 with...
Aug 21, 2024


Protecting Water Infrastructure in Laos Against Extreme Weather
The NWB Fund supports a project by Wereld Waternet in Laos, exploring how the country's water infrastructure can be protected against the...
Aug 9, 2024


Knowledge Exchange CEP Islands
Last Year, the Hoogheemraadschap Hollands Noorderkwartier, with the support of the NWB Fund, explored how knowledge exchange on water...
Jul 15, 2024


Focal Point Social Inclusion launched
Since the beginning of this year, the NWB Fund has been supporting the Focal Point Social Inclusion : a group of water professionals...
Jun 17, 2024


NWB award 2024: Get involved – film with us!
Create a compelling short film about climate adaptation in your international water project and win the NWB Award 2024. The winner will...
May 23, 2024


Board Member with an International Heart Wanted.
Are You a Board Member with a Passion for International Cooperation? Then this additional role might be something for you. Below you can...
May 13, 2024


Collaboration with The Nature Conservancy (TNC)
NWB Fund partners with The Nature Conservancy to unlock additional financing for nature-based solutions in international water projects...
Apr 4, 2024


Deadlines for co-financing applications 2024
In 2024, it will again be possible to apply for co-financing for international water management projects. More information about the...
Jan 4, 2024


Reforestation with Fertilizer Trees in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso is a country in West Africa whose economy depends on agriculture, livestock, forestry, and fishing. The development of these...
Dec 20, 2023


Movie Blue Deal Peru winner of the NWB Award 2023.
“And the winner is… Blue Deal Peru with their video on research into water for rice cultivation!” With these words, Luzette Kroon, water...
Nov 28, 2023


NWB Award 2023: Vote for the best video about international water management work!
"Create a captivating video about your international water project and win the NWB Award 2023." That was the call to action that 9...
Nov 21, 2023


Natural wastewater treatment in Ethiopia
Sewage water between the houses The city of Adama, like many other cities in Ethiopia, struggles with poor sanitation in the so-called...
Aug 5, 2023


NWB Fonds watershed reforestation tool
Tree planting is often mentioned as a way to retain water in watersheds. But where do these trees have the greatest effect, and how can...
Aug 5, 2023
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