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INSPIRATION

Reforestation, agroforestry, natural regeneration, carbon credits

Discover how sustainable forest restoration and smart water management come together. Explore proven methods from independent studies and see concrete NWB Fund projects that combat erosion and strengthen ecosystems.

Literature study: Tree planting in semi-arid regions – a delicate balance between the different trade-offs

Lead Partner(s):

Waterschap Aa en Maas (Blue Deal Ghana)

This study investigated the hydrological effects of tree planting specifically in semi-arid areas such as the White Volta basin in Ghana.

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Ref. No.

2604

Contactpersoon:

Sofie Gale (AGV)

Status:

Completed

Looptijd:

01-02-2025 to 14-08-2025

Toegekend Bedrag:

€6350,-

Ghana Reforestation Bongo Project

Lead Partner(s):

Waterschap Aa en Maas/ Waterschap Amstel, Gooi en Vecht (Blue Deal Ghana)

The goal is to combat erosion and improve the functioning of the water system by planting trees in the upstream areas of the VEA Dam in northeastern Ghana.

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Ref. No.

2603

Contactpersoon:

Sofie Gale (AGV)

Status:

In progress

Looptijd:

01-01-2021 to 31-12-2031

Toegekend Bedrag:

in-kind hours

Ghana Songor Lagoon system recovery

Lead Partner(s):

Waterschap Aa en Maas (Blue Deal Ghana)

Creek restoration as part of the development of a business case for mangrove planting in the Songor Lagoon, financed by carbon credits.

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Ref. No.

2602

Contactpersoon:

Jaap Bos (WWN)

Status:

In progress

Looptijd:

01-03-2026 to 31-12-2026

Toegekend Bedrag:

€24.500,-

Tanzania NbS Mlali

Lead Partner(s):

Waterschap Amstel, Gooi en Vecht (WaterWorx Tanzania)

Bridging project in the Mlali tributary behind the Mindu dam; tree planting combined with the development of a cooperative (community-based organization) in preparation for the establishment of a water fund within the framework of the full restoration of the Mindu river basin with EU WOP funding.

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Ref. No.

2601

Contactpersoon:

Janette Worm (WWN)

Status:

In progress

Looptijd:

01-03-2026 tot 01-03-2028

Toegekend Bedrag:

€112.722,-

Blue Deal Ghana Songor Lagoon

Lead Partner(s):

Waterschap Aa en Maas (Blue Deal Ghana)

Follow-up KIWI area scan; research into coastal protection with Naturebased Solution sand motor

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Ref. No.

2407

Contactpersoon:

Jaap Bos (WWN)

Status:

In progress

Looptijd:

01-06-2024 to 31-12-2025

Toegekend Bedrag:

€25.000,-

Ethiopie Awash GLI

Lead Partner(s):

Waterschap Zuiderzeeland (Blue Deal Ethiopie Awash)

Reforestation in Awash region in the framework of the Green Legacy Initiative (GLI) with bottom-up process, 3R methodology and FarmTree tool

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Ref. No.

2403

Contactpersoon:

Rens Huisman (ZZL)

Status:

In progress

Looptijd:

01-03-2024 to 01-03-2025

Toegekend Bedrag:

€24.780,-

Peru Piura

Lead Partner(s):

Blue Deal Peru (waterschap Noorderzijlvest)

Follow-up KIWI area scan; reforestation with carbon credits based on the example of a pilot in Ghana

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Ref. No.

2308

Contactpersoon:

Kees de Jong en Milagros Sosa (NZV)

Status:

Completed

Looptijd:

01-01-2024 to 31-12-2024

Toegekend Bedrag:

€25.000,-

Laos Luang Namtha

Lead Partner(s):

WaterWorx Laos (waterschap Amstel Gooi en Vecht)

Research into promising NbS measures and locations to protect infrastructure and residents against mudflows caused by heavy rainfall

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Ref. No.

2307

Contactpersoon:

Kees van de Lugt (WWN)

Status:

Completed

Looptijd:

01-01-2024 to 31-12-2024

Toegekend Bedrag:

€24.943,-

Burkina Faso reforestation

Lead Partner(s):

Waterschap Amstel Gooi en Vecht (Blue Deal Burkina Faso)

Research into reforestation and soil improvement through the use of nitrogen-fixing trees

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Ref. No.

2206

Contactpersoon:

Janette Worm (WWN)

Status:

Completed

Looptijd:

01-01-2023 to 31-12-2024

Toegekend Bedrag:

€78.100,-

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