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We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy 2025 - a new year in which we work together with our partners to realize #SDG6: water and sanitation for all. Vitens Evides Waterbedrijf WML WLN Brabant Water N.V. PWN WMD Drinkwater NV Waterbedrijf Groningen Stichting Water for Life WaterWorX Dunea Oasen Waternet World Waternet

Over the past two weeks, I had the privilege of collaborating with the dedicated GIS Mutare team to implement a GIS Viewer leveraging GeoServer and Leaflet with the help of Marco Duiker. Together, we unlocked the potential of GIS enabling the team to visualize, analyze, and share geospatial data. Witnessing the viewer come to life and knowing it will support their internal processes was truly gratifying. A huge thank you to the Mutare team for their collaboration, dedication, and openness to innovation. I was also delighted to bring a copy of the Aqua Heroes game to Mutare. Developed by the Haarlem-Mutare Stedenband, this game is designed for schools to raise awareness, foster critical thinking, and build a strong sense of community dedicated to sustainable water management. PWN VEI Stichting Stedenband Haarlem Mutare #GIS #GeoServer #Leaflet #Mapping #SpatialData #Collaboration #drinkwater #Mutare #VEI #SDG6 #WaterWorX #waterworx 

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱: 𝗔𝗾𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 - 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 As the water industry evolves and tackles new challenges, Aquatech Amsterdam's global importance continues to grow. The next edition will take place from March 11-14, 2025, promising more pavilions, larger halls, and additional exhibitors. Good to know: the Stichting Water for Life has been chosen as the charity foundation of the Aquatech Amsterdam! 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗾𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱? - Global Water Innovation Hub - Cutting-Edge Exhibitors & Networking - Focus on Innovation and Social Responsibility - AquaRUN for Water for Life Join the AquaRUN, a 5K charity run supporting the Water for Life Foundation, combining networking with social responsibility: https://lnkd.in/efnRy6sU 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟭𝟭-𝟭𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆! https://lnkd.in/e64Xinn6 Vitens Evides Waterbedrijf WML PWN Waterbedrijf Groningen Brabant Water N.V. WLN WMD Drinkwater NV #aquatech #aquatechamsterdam

💧 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 VEI Malawi recently supported the waterboard in Malawi with unblocking two 5-meter pipes connecting old filter tanks to a chlorination tank. Transporting a large compressor would have cost hundreds of euros, risked damaging the pipes, and makes a higher risk working environment. Instead, the team locally rented a small car-tire compressor for just €8. After persistent work using air, water, and a drain rod, the pipes were successfully cleared. This low-cost, low risk and efficient solution allows the waterboard to restore the filtration system, improving the temporary water supply for the Dowa / Dzaleka area. Sometimes, simple ideas create meaningful impact! 🌍💦 Vitens Evides Waterbedrijf WML PWN Waterbedrijf Groningen WLN WMD Drinkwater NV Brabant Water N.V. #SustainableSolutions #WaterManagement #Teamwork #Malawi #SDG6 WaterWorX #waterworx

A multidisciplinary team has been selected to become part of Water as Leverage Nakuru! Nakuru, one of Africa's fastest-growing cities, is taking bold steps to address critical water challenges through the Water as Leverage (WaL) initiative. Nakuru faces pressing issues such as prolonged dry spells, intense flooding, rising water levels in Lake Nakuru, and rapid urbanization, particularly in flood-prone informal settlements.   In Nakuru, the WaL methodology is being implemented to address urban climate adaptation challenges by fostering innovative, inclusive, and integral solutions. Building on existing partnerships between the COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF NAKURU, VEI, UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme), and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Kenya, the initiative integrates local, national, and international stakeholders. WaL Nakuru focuses on investing in early-stage project development to unlock substantial funding for feasibility studies and implementation. Its goal is to deliver bankable projects and sustainable interventions that support resilient economic development while aligning with key local and national policy ambitions.    We’re proud to announce the Water as Leverage Nakuru multidisciplinary team consisting of Felixx Landscape Architects & Planners (Lead organisation, the Netherlands), Witteveen+Bos (the Netherlands), Bantu Studio Design & Research (South Africa), CSC Strategy & Finance (the Netherlands), Delft University of Technology (the Netherlands), Planning Development Consulting Ltd. (Kenya), Egerton University (Kenya).   The proposal called “Nature kama kujiinua” (Nature as Leverage) addresses Nakuru’s water management crises by integrating Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) within a Nature-Based Sponge System (NBSS). This innovative framework harmonizes urban development with natural water cycles, reversing the norm from draining to retaining to enhance resilience against climate change and water scarcity. Emphasizing inclusivity, ecological integrity, and community engagement, the proposal integrates Indigenous knowledge to ensure equitable solutions. By re-imagining relationships between water, territory, and Lake Nakuru, this approach aims to preserve biodiversity, strengthen urban-ecological connections, and establish sustainable, climate-adaptive systems for Nakuru’s future.   Together, we are paving the way for Nakuru to become an inspiring example for climate resilience, using sponge city models and NBS for a sustainable urban growth in Africa. Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) | Partner in Sustainable Development | Water as Leverage | Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Waterstaat | Government of Kenya | Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation | Meike van Ginneken | Gitau Thabanja | Sander Carpay | Sandra Schoof | Stephanie Janssen | Robert Proos | Naomi Hoogervorst | Myrko Webers | Joy Karimi | Monica Velasco B. | Iris Bijlsma

Collaborating for a Sustainable Future In collaboration with Water Resources Authority (WRA) we hosted a two day stakeholders' forum for Ngosur Dawan WRUA under the Catchment to Tap (C2T) project. This critical initiative advances the gazettement of the Kabatini Aquifer, a vital water source sustaining Nakuru City. Our commitment to stakeholder engagement reinforces our leadership in water and sanitation service delivery. Thank you to our partners and stakeholders for your dedication to sustainable water resource management! WWF-Kenya VEI Myrko Webers Lawrence Kimaru John Irungu Grace M. Kabubu - MPRSK . #EnrichingLife #StakeholderEngagement #Gazettement

Terwijl ik zelf elke dag nog volop nieuwe dingen leer bij Vitens kwam er een kans voorbij die ik niet wilde laten schieten. Afgelopen maand reisde ik namens VEI samen met Geert-Jan Cath naar Kenia voor een short-term communicatiemissie. Tijdens deze drie weken gaf ik praktische social media training aan vier verschillende waterbedrijven, met de focus op AI, branding, content en strategie. We hebben volop ideeën uitgewisseld en gewerkt aan praktische doelen die ze vanaf januari zullen gebruiken. Zo keken we naar de inzet van social media bij calamiteiten en kregen we een inkijkje in hun klantgerichte aanpak in elk deel van de organisatie. En in het weekend óók nog iets van het land gezien; mooi meegenomen ☀️

Excellence in Service Delivery Through Partnerships Our journey and story as a leader in water and sanitation services is strengthened by strong partnerships. Collaborating with #Partners who share our vision ensures we provide innovative, sustainable solutions that truly make a difference in water and sanitation service delivery 🤝 We are #EnrichingLife by improving access to clean water and safe sanitation Together! How can partnerships continue to drive sustainable development in water and sanitation? WASREB KENYA The Sanitation and Hygiene Fund (SHF) Water & Sanitation for the Urban Poor (WSUP) VEI Global Water Operators' Partnerships Alliance/UN-Habitat (GWOPA) UNICEF FINISH Mondial Kenya Aqua for All MetaMeta AMREF Harry Njung'e Myrko Webers Pamela Bundi Grace M. Kabubu - MPRSK . Emmaculate Mutuku - MPRSK Timothy Wanjohi #PartnershipsForImpact #WaterLeadership #SustainabilityInAction

💡 New Article Publication: Accelerating Non-Revenue Water Reduction through Water Operator Partnerships. We are pleased to share our latest Paper: "The role of Water Operator Partnership in accelerating adoption of new working processes for non-revenue water reduction: a case study – WaterWorX WOP between Perumda Air Minum Tirta Moedal and VEI." published in the International Water Association Journal of Water, Sanitation & Hygiene for Development. This study highlights how the WaterWorX WOP between VEI and Perumda Air Minum Tirta Moedal (PDAM) Semarang, Indonesia, can drive innovation in reducing non-revenue water (NRW) in PDAM. In the paper, we explore the approach, results, and contributing factors that enable the successful adoption of new working processes. Thanks to the expertise from VEI and the eagerness to learn from PDAM, PDAM successfully reduced NRW levels from 39% to 26%. Key takeaways: * Non-revenue water levels can be reduced within a relatively short time frame (and with good return on investment) based on ‘action research’. * Successful WOPs benefit both the mentor and mentee utility. * ‘We learn from our mistakes but develop from our successes’: we have been inspired by other WOPs/utilities and hope this case study will inspire others! We invite you to read the full paper and explore the potential of Water Operator Partnerships in transforming the water sector: https://lnkd.in/eaRM7AAP International Water Association IHE Delft Institute for Water Education Global Water Operators' Partnerships Alliance/UN-Habitat (GWOPA) VEI Ardian Wiedilaksono @Ratna Budi Kurniasari Reint-Jan de Blois Thomas de Jong #ActiveLeakageControl #NonRevenueWater #WaterOperatorPartnership #WOP #WaterUtility #WaterWorX

🌏 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 💧 On November 28 and 29, 2024, the Netherlands Ambassador to the Philippines, Mrs. Marielle Geraedts, visited the Performance Enhancement Water Utilities in the Philippines (PEWUP) project and its partner, the Carcar Water District. The visit, which emphasized the importance of sustainable water solutions, brought together key stakeholders, including Honorary Consul Mr. Gordon Alan Joseph, Carcar City Mayor Mr. Patrick Barcenas, and members of the Philippine Association of Water Districts. 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭: 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 Ambassador Geraedts officiated the turnover of five water bladders to Carcar City’s Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office. These are part of a 190-unit donation from Dutch water utilities to improve emergency response capabilities in the Philippines—a country frequently impacted by natural disasters. The event also provided a platform for PEWUP project partners to showcase their achievements and share how the initiative has bolstered local water utility operations. 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮: 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 Ambassador Geraedts engaged directly with communities and schools benefiting from PEWUP’s pro-poor projects. Residents shared personal stories of transformation, detailing how access to clean water and improved sanitation has positively impacted their lives. 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 Ambassador Geraedts’ visit reaffirms the Netherlands’ commitment to advancing sustainable water management and supporting capacity development initiatives like PEWUP. By strengthening local water utilities and enhancing emergency preparedness, we’re contributing to better living conditions and greater water security in the region. 🌟 A heartfelt thank you to all the partners involved in making a difference for communities in need! by Carl Kamstra - Project Manager WaterWorX PEWUP Project