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.

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

Study on the hydrological, agronomic, and economic performance of Chrysopogon Zizanioides (vetiver) in reducing erosion and improving soil quality in a context of environmental degradation in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso).

Study into feasible nature-based solutions that reduce nutrient input, increase ecosystem resilience, and limit the spread of water hyacinth in the Blesbokspruit marsh.

Study into the effects of the implementation of NBS in the Awash Basin, Ethiopia, supported by the Farm Tree model.

The market study investigates the market demand and market opportunities for selected fruits and spices cultivated by a group of small farmers in the Morogoro Urban and Mvomero districts of Tanzania. This is to support the selection of agroforestry crops.

The aim of this feasibility study is to determine the feasibility of developing a Carbon Credit project in the Upper East Region and Northern East Region of Ghana, with a focus on river basin restoration through tree planting.

In Mombasa, ideas were exchanged with seven African Blue Deal countries and Dutch Blue Deal partners on sustainable financing of integrated water management.

Over the course of two days, under the guidance of the Water Resources Commission Ghana, various representatives from government, NGOs, and other stakeholders discussed how Ghana can transition to nature-based solutions and ecosystem approaches.

Pilot met agroforestry in Thika basin om investeringen in het herstelplan voor het Thika stroomgebied te mobiliseren, dat is ontwikkeld ihkv social search (Bring back the Njururi)

Opleiding van lokale young professionals voor de watersector in Blue Deal landen; cofinanciering van deelname 20 personen

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

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.

Pilot with rainwater harvesting amidst increasing drought; builds upon Rainwater resettlement pilot in Palestinian territories

Further development of the study into reforestation in the Piura region to combat erosion; specific study into the certification of carbon credits and mobilization of financiers, as part of the project development phase.

Training van waterschappers in projectontwikkeling voor het buitenland en persoonlijke ontwikkeling voor hun werk in Nederland. Uitvoering door St. Wateropleidingen

Research into nature-based solutions for erosion control through the planting of verticutter grass and water retention through the construction of stone cascades.

Pre-treatment of wastewater from dyeing plants in Bamako with wetlands; optimizing the purification chain

Pre-treatment of wastewater from batik industry with wetlands

Follow-up KIWI area scan; research into bank protection with nature-based solutions in the Mekong delta

Follow-up KIWI area scan; research into rainwater storage on roofs in the Salfit region to increase water security

Follow-up KIWI area scan; pilot with decision support system for water reservoir management

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

Follow-up KIWI area scan; pre-feasibility study on sustainable energy supply of pumping stations with solar panels in the Pekalongan region

Development Proto-type chatbot with information about weather and water for farmers in particular. Follow-up on pre-feasibility study with farmers in Western Cape following KIWI area scan. Bridging to large-scale project with budget from Invest International.

Follow-up KIWI area scan; feasibility study for construction of sand motor in combination with mangrove forests as coastal protection

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

Contribution to fund for implementation of the Thika River Basin Restoration Plan developed through social search in an earlier project

Application and further development of the NWB Fund reforestation watershed tool that is being developed in Tanzania together with Farm Tree

Training local young professionals for the water sector (co-financing); 20p in various partnerships

Knowledge development and knowledge sharing around stakeholder management and inclusivity; compare focal point NbS

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

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

Construction and monitoring of NbS (reforestation, erosion) in Tana, Beles and Gojam subbasins; approach for upscaling in Abbay river basin

Knowledge development and knowledge sharing around nature-based solutions, continuation of phase 1, concerns the period 2024 to 2026

Exploration into optimization of Oueija dam management as a pilot for an integrated approach to dams in Ghana

Follow-up KIWI area scan; exploration of self-supportive water management by stakeholders using smart software

Follow-up KIWI area scan; exploration of subsurface drip irrigation for small farmers

Exploration into setting up a water fund

Exploration of a knowledge platform for exchanging expertise between water managers on islands in the Caribbean, Europe and the Pacific

Pilot with purification of wastewater from residential blocks via wetlands in the absence of a wastewater treatment plant

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

Further development of Farm Tree tool reforestation regarding water management aspects; agreement concluded for use in Blue Deal projects under favorable conditions

Experiment with social search approach to arrive at an integrated plan for the Thika basin with conflicting stakeholders

Annual award for an appealing film about international water board work

Training local young professionals for the water sector (co-financing)

Strategic planning for integrated water management in 8 Central American countries

Promote knowledge development and knowledge sharing around nature based solutions; in Ghana research into (a) business case carbon credits and reforestation and (b) mangroves as coastal defense

Strengthening local water management

Support for integrated water management

Strengthening local water management