NEWAVE Next Water Governance is an Innovative Training Network (ITN) supported and co-funded by the European Commission through the Horizon 2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action programme, providing 15 positions for Early Stage Researchers (ESRs). The NEWAVE project departs from the notion that the global debate about water governance needs a reset, and aims to point the way forward. It does so by developing research and training for a new generation of future water governance leaders, and by equipping them with the transdisciplinary skills to better tackle water challenges. Because of its excellent design, NEWAVE will help to recognize and avoid the traps in the current debate on water governance, such as panacea thinking, the disregard of institutional contexts, and the neglect of politics or normative considerations such as justice and equity. NEWAVE thus presents an opportunity to make a step change in an salient societal debate in Europe, and far beyond, and is designed to leave a strong legacy in terms of networks, insights and skills acquired. Want to know more? Visit our website and engage with us!
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Ha fallecido el que fue Vicepresidente y Presidente de la Fundación Nueva Cultura del Agua (Fundacion Nueva Cultura del Agua (FNCA, New Water Culture Foundation). Gran jurista, extraordinaria persona. Una gran pérdida.
🚨LAST SEMINAR🚨 NEWAVE #DiffusedConference 2024 What do we talk about when we talk about the global water crisis? Unpacking human-water problems through a multi-perspectivity approach 🗓 Wednesday, 11 December 2024 ⏰ 14:00 - 15:10 CET Join #ESR16 Paulina Raniecka as she unpacks the complexities of the global water crisis—often seen as an ambiguous term lacking clear solutions. Drawing from her doctoral research, Paulina will explore the limitations of purely technical approaches to water issues and highlight the need for inclusive, context-sensitive solutions that address the political and cultural dimensions of water. The discussion will feature insights from: 🔹 Prof. Anja Nygren 🔹 Dr. Jampel Dell'Angelo 🟥 Reframing the water crisis through an interdisciplinary lens is essential to avoid "one-size-fits-all" solutions and to drive meaningful change in water governance. 🔗 You can find more information about the event here: https://lnkd.in/e2xTDgwm 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/e7-_bgMd
🚨 REMINDER 🚨 🌊 Unraveling the Roles and Tensions of Consultancy Firms in Policy Diffusion 📅 Date: December 4, 2024 🕑 Time: 14:00 - 15:30 CET Join us for an insightful seminar with ESR9 Alejandra Burchard-Levine, BEng, MSc, as we explore the critical yet complex role of private consultants in global sustainability, with a focus on water governance. Consultants are key players in shaping policy, but their impact, especially in the Global South, deserves closer scrutiny. This session dives into: 🔍 How do consultancy firms influence water governance? ⚖️ What tensions exist in policy diffusion, especially in the Global South? 🌍 What lessons can we learn from Dutch consultancy practices in Colombia and Chile? With insights from a 3-year participative observation study on a leading Dutch environmental consultancy, we’ll discuss the fine balance between neutrality and advocacy, as well as the power dynamics in global water governance. Speakers: 📢 Discussant: Prof. Osmany Porto de Oliveira 🎓 Remarks: Dr. Nicolas Jager 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/e7-_bgMd This seminar is part of the Next Wave of Water Governance thematic series, exploring innovative solutions to urban water challenges. Don’t miss out on this thought-provoking discussion!
🚨 NEW SEMINAR 🚨 🌊 Unraveling the Roles and Tensions of Consultancy Firms in Policy Diffusion 📅 Date: December 4, 2024 🕑 Time: 14:00 - 15:00 CET Join us for an engaging seminar with ESR9 Alejandra Burchard-Levine, BEng, MSc exploring the pivotal yet complex role of private consultants in global sustainability, with a particular focus on water governance. While consultants are key hidden players in policy processes, their impact and practices, especially in the Global South, merit deeper examination. Using the Netherlands' global water management expertise as a case study, we analyze consultants’ involvement in shaping policies in #Colombia and #Chile, considering both their achievements and the challenges of social inclusion and power dynamics. This session discusses: How are private consultancy firms working behind the scenes of water governance? What are their roles and what tensions do they face in the diffusion of water governance policies? Findings from a three-year participative observation study on a leading Dutch environmental consultancy highlight the consultants' roles in facilitating policy implementation and introducing advanced solutions, and the tensions between neutrality and advocacy, as well as interactions of knowledge and power between foreign and domestic actors. The seminar will discuss how consultancies may play roles towards fair and sustainable transformations in water governance, exploring critical questions on responsibility, global collaboration, and the balance between market-driven and knowledge-driven practices. Join us to delve into the future directions for effective and equitable consultancy practices. Speakers: 📢 Discussant: Prof. Osmany Porto de Oliveira 🎓 With remarks from: Dr Nicolas Jager 🔗 Learn more about the Diffused Conference series: https://lnkd.in/e7-_bgMd This seminar is part of the "Next Wave of Water Governance" thematic series, bringing together experts to discuss innovative approaches to urban water management. Don't miss it!
🚨 NEW SEMINAR THIS WEEK! 🚨 🌊 Harnessing Machine Learning for Urban Water Demand: Unveiling Predictive Powers and Key Determinants 📅 Date: November 20, 2024 🕑 Time: 14:00 - 15:00 CET Join us for an engaging seminar with ESR5 Wenjin Hao, who will present cutting-edge insights on the application of machine learning (ML) in urban water demand management (UWDM). As urbanization, climate change, and population growth intensify pressures on water resources, ML offers a promising tool to enhance predictive accuracy and identify critical determinants of water use. Wenjin will explore how these data-driven methods enable precise demand forecasting and strategic decision-making, fostering more resilient and sustainable water management practices. Speakers: 📢 Discussant: Prof. Andrea Cominola 🎓 With remarks from: Prof. Andrea Castelletti 🔗 Learn more about the Diffused Conference series: https://lnkd.in/eJKNHAEj This seminar is part of the "Next Wave of Water Governance" thematic series, bringing together experts to discuss innovative approaches to urban water management. Don't miss it!
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Excited to share our report on improving water security in the Somali Region of Ethiopia for refugee and host communities! Conducted in partnership with UNHCR, our research identified priority areas to decrease vulnerabilities in both water supply and irrigation systems in settlements. It recommends specific and implementable actions to stakeholders, particularly as the area transitions from humanitarian-directed to locally-owned development processes. For online version: https://lnkd.in/gd9BUffG
🚨 NEW SEMINAR THIS WEEK! 🌊 Public Service, Private Interest, and the Illusion of Accountability: Insights on Governance Reforms in Urban Water Supply in India 📅 Date: November 6, 2024 | 14:00 - 15:30 CEST Join us for a thought-provoking seminar led by Preeta Dhar (ESR14), as she delves into governance reforms, private sector involvement, and accountability issues in urban drinking water management. Focusing on the '24x7' continuous water supply project in Hubballi-Dharwad, India, this session will uncover the gaps and contradictions in what’s often seen as a model success story. Comparative insights will also be drawn from Jakarta’s water governance experience. 🔍 How do governance reforms shape narratives? Do they enhance transparency or obscure deeper challenges in water governance? 📢 Sigit Karyadi Budiono 🎓 Prof. Peter Mollinga 🔗 Register here https://lnkd.in/e7-_bgMd This seminar is part of the "Next Wave of Water Governance" #Diffused Conference series. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eJKNHAEj
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Join IHE Delft's Water Resources and Ecosystems Department! We're hiring a Lecturer in Hydrogeology with a focus on groundwater modelling. Your qualifications: - PhD in Hydrogeology/Groundwater Hydrology - Experience in groundwater modelling - Passion for teaching and research - Willingness to travel Deadline is 24 November 2024 Learn more about the role and apply: https://edu.nl/taayx #hydrogeology #groundwatermodelling #waterresources #sustainabledevelopment #IHEDelft #careers
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🌊 New Research Alert! 🌊 "Governance is Key to the Long-Term Sustainability of Water Systems" 🌍💧 I am happy to share our latest paper, a systematic review of 223 cases from 165 studies on water governance and sustainability performance. 🔑 Key Insights: - Lack of knowledge cumulation across the studies reviewed - The “Integrated approach to water management” dominates - Paradigms might manifest with various governance characteristics, not always aligning with their foundational principles - Paradigms like community-based management and collaborative governance correlate with improved outcomes—BUT context and potential biases demand careful interpretation Our study underscores the importance of more nuanced governance approaches. Excited for the conversations this research may spark around #WaterGovernance and #Sustainability! NEWAVE - Next Water Governance https://lnkd.in/exNG8As3
One more NEWAVE ESR successfully completing their PHD as recognition of their outstanding research and impact. Congratulations Johannes Wagner!
On Monday (21 October 2024), I defended my thesis “Policy design and professional service delivery performance of drinking water services in rural Mali” at the School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford. This marks the end of a rich, at times challenging, journey. I want to thank my examiners, Dale Whittington and Jim Hall, for their time, interest, and a truly inspiring discussion that pushed my thinking on rural water sustainability. I couldn’t have hoped for a better way to finish this learning journey! My research offers new empirical insights on service improvements, payment modalities, and contract arrangements for sustaining professional drinking water services in rural Mali. Yet, it also raises a myriad of further questions about the path to rural water sustainability - this is both humbling and motivating. As I continue to digest and reflect, I would like to thank Katrina Charles, Alex Money, and Dustin Garrick for their important feedback on my work, as well as Sara Merner and Stefania Innocenti for their support with the statistical models. This research would have not been possible without the constructive partnership with UDUMA, and the incredible teams from Bougouni (Alinta Geling, Youssouf SIDIBE, and Zoumana COULIBALY) and Ingré (Peter Monténégro, Mikael DUPUIS, and Thierry Barbotte). Finally, it is difficult to imagine I would have gotten to this point without the invaluable guidance of my supervisors, Rob Hope and Johanna Koehler. It was amazing working with you – I will miss it. Thank you! And now, off to new waters. NEWAVE - Next Water Governance, REACH | Water Security, Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment - University of Oxford, RWSN - Rural Water Supply Network, pS-Eau