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Soil Information Systems/Observatories are vital for monitoring soil health and provide with inputs for better decision making. This framework is a very good source! My main concern with SISs is that these are funded by external entities. Various examples along these years demonstrated that if a country does not invest on its own SIS, it will end once the project resources are finished. Governments should be the ones investing on SISs. They will do that when they realize they are useful and provide with added value information for food security and environmental applications.

Northumbrian Water chief executive Heidi Mottram has told delegates to the UKWIR Annual Conference 2024 that research and innovation will improve outcomes for the water industry in the long-term. Read the full analysis in this month's Water Magazine, page 22... https://lnkd.in/gav-ze3r #waterindustry #wastewaterindustry #watermagazine UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) NWG (Northumbrian Water Group)

🌍 "It does not matter where you live on earth, you need safe, drinkable water to survive." 💧 This message is central to #WorldWaterMonitoringDay, reminding us all of the vital importance of clean water. The need for access to safe, reliable water sources was a key topic at the third annual IIE MSA Water Symposium, hosted in Johannesburg by the IIE MSA Centre for Water and the Environment (CWE) in collaboration with the Ecological Engineering Institute of Africa (EEIA). Dive into the conversation and learn more about the solutions discussed to address South Africa’s water quality challenges: Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dMGd4423 #CleanWater #WaterConservation

8 things to know about professionalizing rural water

Great work Rebecca Wade MA PhD FRSA AMICE FHEA Water security is one of the most tangible and fastest-growing social, political and economic challenges faced today.  Investment in solutions to tackle water scarcity should be prioritised. There is a growing understanding that water is as important for cities as energy or climate, with risks and opportunities related to water that will affect economic development and prosperity.  Re-amplifying the systemic shift in physical environments, population redistribution and changing demographics, we need to change our approach to water management. Looking at water balance and future supply demand will require increasing complexity in thinking. There is a pressing need to change attitudes, encourage Government and commercial action. Society is going to have to get used to using recycled water – it is vital to future security of supply. 

(Vui lòng xem Tiếng Việt ở phần bình luận) The Mekong Delta, renowned for its agricultural productivity, confronts serious challenges from rising sea levels, water scarcity, and saltwater intrusion. These threats endanger agricultural output, causing crop failures, water shortages, and socio-economic disruption, compelling farmers to leave their lands for urban areas. The Mekong Salt Lab aims to respond to these challenges by fostering a collaborative ecosystem that combines expertise and resources from public and private stakeholders. This comprehensive approach aims to provide farmer-centric, cost-effective salinity adaptation services, unifying efforts from government bodies, universities, unions, and value-chain partners Kim Delta Vietnam, The Salt Doctors, Acacia Water, Saxion University of Applied Sciences, HZ University of Applied Sciences. This project is financed through the Partners for Water Program, executed by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), supported by The Kingdom of the Netherlands in Vietnam. More about The Water Agency https://lnkd.in/eqrkBxqz Mekong Salt Lab https://thesaltlab.org/ #SaltLabForum #MekongDelta #Sustainability #ClimateAction #SalinityAdaptation #WaterManagement #PublicPrivatePartnerships #Partnersforwater #salinization #MekongDelta #InnovationInProgress #Vietnam #Travinh #KimDeltaVietnam #Thesaltdoctors #AcaciaWater #SaxionUniversity #HZUniversity #community #university #travinhuni #Water

📢 Exciting News! 🌊🌍 We are thrilled to announce the release of Volume 10- the first volume published of The International Journal for Water Equity and Justice (IJWEJ)! Volume 10 focuses on emergent and groundbreaking work addressing water equity and justice issues globally, and aims to amplify issues at the intersection of water resources and a vast range of topics, including the impediments to water justice, and pathways to overcome past and current water injustice. IJWEJ Dialog, the journal’s featured blog, provides an exciting avenue to cover a wide range of content through various multimedia publications, broadening the scope of discourse beyond the peer-review structure. Follow us to stay updated on the latest research, insights, and initiatives in the field of global water equity and justice. Instagram: https://lnkd.in/d8eWf4N3 Explore Volume 10 here: https://lnkd.in/d_aFwagc #InternationalJournalforWaterEquityandJustice #IJWEJ #wh2O #WaterEquity #EnvironmentalJustice #WaterResources #Research #Journal #WaterSustainability #GlobalWaterEquity

#REALWater gains a new consortium member, Cova Agua, who will lead a scoping study on passive chlorination in El Salvador and Guatemala. This study explores collaboration and research opportunities with government agencies and local researchers. Based on the results of the scoping study, REAL-Water will consider field research on key questions related to scaling up passive chlorination. #Rural | #WASH | #Research | USAID Global Waters | USAID | Aguaconsult Ltd. | The Johns Hopkins University | Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi | RWSN - Rural Water Supply Network | Safe Water Network | University of Technology Sydney | Water Mission | Water, Environment, Land and Livelihoods (WELL) Labs | Hydroconseil

Curious about my failures in the water sector? Yesterday, our Seminar on International Cooperation for Urban Water Transitions wrapped up with a powerful realization: we constantly fail forward. Whether we're designers, public servants, academics, or consultants, we often find the transformative potential of our ideas limited by the market-based principles we must adhere to in order to make an impact. But what kind of impact are we truly making? As Margreet Zwarteveen showed us, the social and ecological contradictions in these projects are numerous. This highlights the ongoing failure to reconcile socioecological principles with capitalist development. Because recognizing these failures through our professional experiences is crucial, Shahnoor Hasan invites us for an upcoming online discussion on learning from failures in the water sector: "Shifting Mindsets: Let’s Learn from Failures". Co-organized by TheWaterChannel, Deltares, and the MENA Water Scarcity Network, this event brings together international experts and specialists from research, consulting, implementation, and advocacy. If we're continuously failing, hopefully we can imagine viable ways to fail better. When: Tuesday, 02 July 2024 | 12:00 – 13:00 CEST Register here: https://lnkd.in/eBH7nABZ More info: https://lnkd.in/eXH9jqEs

Happy to share the publication of the value chain analysis on coconut in Equatorial Guinea is now ready! At the SCALA Private Sector Engagement Facility, we facilitate connections between vulnerable countries affected by climate change and limited financial access with the private sector. Our goal is to enhance value chain development, promote public-private collaborations, and stimulate private investment in the agri-food sector. Through our recent study in Equatorial Guinea, a comprehensive value chain analysis on coconut was conducted, providing crucial insights for decision-making. This study lays the groundwork for strategic and technical advancements in the coconut value chain, outlining a roadmap for commercial activity development and climate-resilient agricultural practices. A big thank you to the dedicated team behind this achievement Miguel Ángel Vallejo Solís Jose Manuel Borilo Aranda Demetrio Bocuma Meñe, PhD Catarina Angioni Lapo Roffredi Access the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eZYViwjH For more details about SCALA Private Sector Engagement Facility, visit: https://lnkd.in/ehezJkjb #AFDB #IFC #GCF #UNDPClimate #SCALA #UNDP #FAO #IKI #climateaction #guineaecuatorial #equatorialguinea #coconutvaluechain #UNCDF