BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Wetskills Water Challenges - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wetskills.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Wetskills Water Challenges REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20180101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Amsterdam BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20190331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20191027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240125 DTSTAMP:20240416T063949Z CREATED:20231110T130049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T063949Z UID:10000139-1705104000-1706140799@wetskills.com SUMMARY:Wetskills-Oman 2024 DESCRIPTION:About The Event\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]5th Wetskills in Oman for concealing water solutions during the first Oman water week!\nBecause of the great successes of previous Wetskills Challenges in Oman (since 2011 up to 2023) we were thrilled to organize this new event\, the fifth edition: Wetskills Oman 2024! \nOur partners provided 5 challenging cases: on green hydrogen production\, water footprint calculations\, CO2 recovery in wastewater treatment\, prevention of harmful algal blooms\, and technologies for atmospheric water harvesting. We had a great program with interesting field visits\, teamwork and workshops – and the finals are during the Oman Water Week. Follow us in this event! \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Watch the Video of Wetskills-Oman 2024\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event info\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Announcement for Participants Wetskills-Oman 2024 \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Programme Wetskills-Oman (Muscat) 2024 (draft) \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Terms & Conditions Wetskills-Oman 2024 \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Follow Wetskills\nYouTubeLinkedInInstagramFacebook\nJoining this Wetskills Event – What do you get?\nA unique learning experience where you will tackle real-life water challenges with your own team! \n\nYou will increase your skills in: international cooperation; problem solving\, cross-cultural and interdisciplinary teamwork\, networking and presenting (pitch & poster);\nYou will get the opportunity to connect with other international water students/young professionals;\nYou will exclusively visit the Wetskills finals and awarding workshop at Oman Water Week;\nYou will visit Muscat and surroundings: water-related\, natural and cultural sites\, and meetings with water experts;\nYou will learn\, network and experience more about international and regional water challenges\, the main stakeholders and organizations\, contemporary issues and current business opportunities;\nYou will receive a certificate of participation upon completion of the program.\n\nMore information\nContact: Ahmed Al-Busaidi\, ahmed99@squ.edu.om ; Marcel Rompelman\, marcel.rompelman@wetskills.com ; or Johan Oost\, johan.oost@wetskills.com. \nEvent Blogs & Photo impressions\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space] \n \n Finals & Winning teamBlogs\, Wetskills Oman 20242 years agoWetskills-Oman 2024 – Day 12 – 10 Days of hard work came to an end. The last day of the Wetskills program started at the Oman conference center. We arrived… \n \n \n \n Deadline Day & Visit Oman Water WeekBlogs\, Wetskills Oman 20242 years agoWetskills-Oman 2024 – Day 11 – Our day started at the SQU where we added the final touches to the posters and reports\, because it was the day of the… \n \n \n \n Weekend trip and SunsetBlogs\, Wetskills Oman 20242 years agoWetskills-Oman 2024 – Day 6 – Friday was free time\, with a weekend trip for the international participants       \n \n \n \n Pitch training & visit Nama Water ServicesBlogs\, Wetskills Oman 20242 years agoWetskills-Oman 2024 – Day 5 – Pitch training\, Innovation round and field visit to Nama Water Services. In 18th of January\, the team has visited Oman Water and Wastewater Services… \n \n \n \n Visit GUtech & Design of Ecological housesBlogs\, Wetskills Oman 20242 years agoWetskills-Oman 2024 – Day 4 – Visit GUtech – On Wednesday\, January 17\, 2024\, a visit was made to the German University in Muscat. This visit included learning about the… \n \n \n \n Crazy88 icebreakersBlogs\, Wetskills Oman 20242 years agoWetskills-Oman 2024 – Crazy88 – lots of fun with the Crazy88 icebreaker game challenges               \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [vc_empty_space]> MORE EVENT BLOGS \nEvent Cases\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 1: Green hydrogen production\nCase owner: Nama Water Services (NWS)  \nHydrogen is considered as one of the green solutions for a clean and sustainable energy source. Hydrogen can be used in various sectors\, such as transportation\, chemistry and electricity\, and can contribute to decarbonizing the gas networks. Hydrogen can be produced from different sources\, some of which are renewable\, such as biomass. The production of hydrogen demands water to create this green energy source. Nama Water Services is working on utilizing treated wastewater for producing green hydrogen and asks for an inspiration guide with the best international practices in this field. \nCase 2: Compensating of water use\nCase owner: Water Footprint Implementation (WFI) \nIn March 2023\, Water Footprint Implementation (WFI) and various partners successfully launched Water Footprint Compensation during the United Nations Water Conference in New York. Water compensation is a concept that implies a water user can mitigate (the negative impacts of) their water consumption by taking action to replenish\, restore or protect the water system from which the water has been abstracted. it is based on the principle of a litre for a litre. Oman is an arid country with scarce water resources. How can Oman benefit from the concept of WF Compensation to ensure an increase in water availability or quality? \nCase 3: Water from air\n\nCase owner: Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) \nThe case is about the problem of salt affected lands and water scarcity in Oman\, and the potential solution of atmospheric water harvesting (AWH). AWH is a technology that extracts water from the air\, especially in coastal areas with high temperature and humidity. The case asks how AWH can help Oman’s agriculture and drinking water sectors become more sustainable\, and what are the best options and recommendations for using green technology to produce water. The case will evaluate the weather data\, the efficiency of different machines\, and the economic feasibility of AWH. \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Pitch & Poster \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Pitch & Poster \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Pitch & Poster \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 4: Turning the (red) tide\nCase owner: Nama Water Services (NWS) \nHarmful Algal Blooms (HAB – red tides) are frequent events in Omani coastal waters affecting marine life and desalination plants. Caused by natural and local factors\, hard to detect and predict. Current detection methods are based on water sampling or chlorophyll measurement\, time-consuming and limited by sub-surface blooms. Current mitigation methods are based on chlorination\, DAF\, or filtration\, high environmental impact\, ineffective at high algal concentrations\, expensive\, and require chemical dosing. How can new HAB mitigation methods be incorporated in NWS? Consider HAB mitigation techniques from around the world and the Security of Supply (SoS) research to reduce risks. \nCase 5: Towards wastewater treatment with CO2 recovery\nCase owner: GUtech \nWith strong global commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050\, many efforts are focusing on decarbonization and reaching a balance between anthropogenic emissions and mitigation strategies. In the wastewater treatment sector\, substantial achievements were made in terms of energy efficiency improvement\, clean and green energy use and renewable energy recovery from wastewater. Sofar\, very few efforts investigated the possibility of using wastewater treatment technologies for CO2 capture and utilization. Would it be possible to realize an integrated approach with on-site direct CO2 capture\, storage and utilization in wastewater treatment plants? Could carbon-emitting technologies be converted into resources recovery facilities? What would be the economic\, environmental and social direct impacts and benefits? \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Pitch & Poster \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Pitch & Poster – winning team! \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event Partners\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”53049″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”53546″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”55015″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52334″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”62807″ img_size=”220×125″ qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”62809″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”54106″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52243″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””]Previous Events in Oman\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”61494\,61498\,61541\,61542\,61545\,61543″ img_size=”medium” column_number=”4″ grayscale=”no” hover_icon=”none” images_space=”gallery_with_space”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”] URL:https://wetskills.com/event/wetskills-oman-2024/ LOCATION:Sultan Qaboos University\, Al Khoudh\, Muscat 123\, Muscat\, Oman CATEGORIES:Past event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wetskills.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2020-Oman-1b.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231028 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231110 DTSTAMP:20231115T184506Z CREATED:20230501T142154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T184506Z UID:10000134-1698451200-1699574399@wetskills.com SUMMARY:Wetskills-The Netherlands 2023 DESCRIPTION:About The Event\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Wetskills welcomes participants to The Netherlands!\nAnother Wetskills edition in The Netherlands\, our Wetskills home base! This great event was aligned to the Amsterdam International Water Weeks (AIWW2023) and the Aquatech in Amsterdam (6-9 November 2023). \nIn this event we have 21 participants from 11 countries: Oman\, Germany\, Canada\, Nigeria\, Iran\, Palestine\, South Africa\, Romania\, Brazil\, India and Iraq. So a great opportunity for intercultural and international networking! \nTogether we worked on challenging water\, climate & sustainability issues. We visited the AIWW2023 Conference and the Aquatech Amsterdam exhibition. All teams presented their ideas for an international jury panel and audience. Read on for more on this 9th Wetskills edition in The Netherlands! \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Impression of Wetskills-NL 2023\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Information\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Programme Wetskills-The Netherlands 2023 (draft) \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Terms & Conditions Wetskills-The Netherlands 2023 \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Follow Wetskills\nYouTubeLinkedInInstagramFacebook\nJoining this Wetskills Event – What do you get?\nA unique learning experience where you will tackle real-life water challenges with your own team!\n♦ You will increase your skills in: international cooperation; problem solving\, cross-cultural and interdisciplinary teamwork\, networking and presenting (pitch & poster);\n♦ You will get the opportunity to connect with other international water students/young professionals;\n♦ You will visit the Wetskills finals and awarding at the Amsterdam International Water Week and Aquatech;\n♦ You will visit Amsterdam and surroundings: water-related\, natural and cultural sites\, and meetings with water experts;\n♦ You will learn\, network and experience more about international and regional water challenges\, the main stakeholders and organisations\, contemporary issues and current business opportunities;\n♦ You will receive a certificate of participation upon completion of the programme. \nMore information\n♦ Inge Muhlig\, inge.muhlig@wetskills.com or Johan Oost\, johan.oost@wetskills.com. \nFinals & Awarding Ceremony\nAll teams did a great job\, and presented their case with a poster and a pitch. The jury awarded TEAM 3 – Stakeholder Involvement in the Greater North Sea Basin – to be the winning team\, congratulations! \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”62647″ img_size=”full”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event blogs\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”] \n \n Ripples of Collaboration: A Journey of Innovation\, Diversity and Water WisdomBlogs\, Wetskills-The Netherlands 20233 years agoWetskills-The Netherlands\, 9 November 2023 (by Kartik Kamath\, IHE Delft Institute for Water Education) What happens when you put a small group of young water professionals in a pressure cooker… \n \n \n \n My Journey to the AIWW 2023: Solving Real-Life Water Cases with WetskillsBlogs\, Wetskills-The Netherlands 20233 years agoWetskills-The Netherlands\, 9 November 2023 (by Zahraa Al Goybar\, IHE Delft)  Wetskills is an interesting program that challenges young water professionals and students from different countries and backgrounds to work… \n \n \n \n The Big Day… Wetskills Finals!Blogs\, Wetskills-The Netherlands 20233 years agoWetskills-The Netherland\, 8 November 2023 (by Melanie Yu\, City of Markham)  Today was the day. The day we had all been working towards. Wetskills – The Netherlands Finals. Five teams\,… \n \n \n \n Amsterdam International Water Week Plenary and Call to ActionBlogs\, Wetskills-The Netherlands 20233 years agoWetskills-The Netherlands\, 7 November 2023 (by Jeremy Naidoo\, Department of Water and Sanitation\, South Africa)  In order to give proper effect to the 2023 edition of Wetskills Netherlands\, it is… \n \n \n \n Conference day with a lot of funBlogs\, Wetskills-The Netherlands 20233 years agoWetskills-The Netherlands\, 7 November 2023 (by Fatema Khalifa Al Mendhry\, SQU Oman) Our day started in the early morning. It is the opening day of the conference. Everyone is interested… \n \n \n \n Day One in Amsterdam StayOkay hostelBlogs\, Wetskills-The Netherlands 20233 years agoWetskills -The Netherlands\, 6 November 2023 (by Makhado Mbilaelo\, Department of Water and Sanitation\, South Africa) I had a terrific time waking up in the hostel in Amsterdam today. We… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]> MORE EVENT BLOGS\n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event Cases\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 1: Spate Irrigation\, pathway into the future \nCase owner: Meta Meta \nFloods and sudden surges of water in rivers and streams can be disruptive and cause huge damage. But ‘spate irrigation’ is depending on such sudden surges\, as it is all about the productive use of short\, seasonal and relatively predictable floods. This age-old method of irrigation has been used for centuries\, in many arid or semi-arid regions. In this Wetskills Challenge we invite you to develop pathways for spate irrigation: How can we re-value spate irrigation\, ensuring that this ancient\, climate-adaptive\, and resilient method does not fade away? How can we champion this from local to global scale\, safeguarding a crucial part of our heritage and sustainable future? \nCase 2: The true value of (Waste)Water\nCase owner: Waternet\, Programme Circular Economy & Water System \nWaternet wants to design a value case to ensure a continuous service provision of water to the companies of the port of Amsterdam. How can this be done in a such a way that social\, environmental\, and business needs are equally being taken into account\, thereby contributing to a just transition? Building on available frameworks and international programmes\, this local case study brings these conceptual works into action\, as a means to valorize and further enhance a value-based approach to business development. \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px”]Pitch & poster \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px”]Pitch & poster \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_empty_space]Case 3: Stakeholder Involvement in the Greater North Sea Basin\nCase owner: Ministry of Infrastructure & Water Management (The Netherlands)\n \nCountries around the North Sea have set high ambitions for offshore wind developments\, while there is also the need to counter biodiversity loss\, strengthen the marine ecosystem\, a sustainable fishery sector\, and clean and safe shipping. All countries work together in the ‘Greater North Sea Basin Initiative’ to strengthen the international and cross-sectoral cooperation that is needed to reach these ambitions. This challenge is about Stakeholder Management: In the explorative phase\, the focuss is on involving national governments and the European Commission. Next step is to find ways to effectively involve the (inter)national stakeholders of the North Sea\, so that their expertise\, knowledge and interests can be taken into account. \nCase 4: Accelerating Gender Mainstreaming in the water domain\nCase owner: International Centre for Water Security and Sustainable Management (i-WSSM) under the auspices of UNESCO\n \nWomen and girls are disproportionally exposed to water-related challenges such as waterborne diseases and limited access to water. On the other hand\, in many developing countries\, women and girls are key stakeholders to manage and conserve water resources at the local/community levels. Considering UNESCO’s Call for Action ‘Accelerating gender equality in the water domain’ – provide your thoughts on the following: Which are the most vulnerable regions? Which actions are needed to be implemented as a priority? In your thinking process\, consider priority areas\, action plans and recommendations by UNESCO and other UN organizations. \nCase 5: Transformation of former port areas\nCase owner: City of Rotterdam\, Climate Adaptation Programme WeatherWise \nThis case study is a challenge for your creativity and imagination. You will explore innovative urban transformations in Hamburg\, Copenhagen and Rotterdam\, by re-imagining former port zones into sustainable\, climate-resilient\, and dynamic urban spaces. How can this be done? For this challenge\, you will delve into multifaceted challenges and creative solutions\, including climate adaptation\, renewable energy integration\, smart mobility and biodiversity enhancement\, to offer  valuable insights for urban development worldwide. \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px”]Pitch & poster – winning team! \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_single_image image=”62690″ img_size=”full” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank”]Pitch & poster \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_single_image image=”62691″ img_size=”full” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank”]Pitch & poster \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_single_image image=”62692″ img_size=”full” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank”]Event Partners\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”58343″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”53908″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”53877″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52373″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”62435″][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”57924″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”62433″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”62658″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52334″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””]More Wetskills events in The Netherlands\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”57824″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”] URL:https://wetskills.com/event/wetskills-the-netherlands-2023/ LOCATION:Stayokay\, Amsterdam\, Timorplein 1\, Amsterdam\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Past event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wetskills.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC_0549-scaled-e1681737670677.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Inge Muhlig":MAILTO:inge.muhlig@wetskills.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230930 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231014 DTSTAMP:20231102T180112Z CREATED:20180910T173309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T180112Z UID:10000069-1696032000-1697241599@wetskills.com SUMMARY:Wetskills-Lesotho 2023 DESCRIPTION:About The Event\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Wetskills event for transboundary cooperation in Water (Southern Africa)\nWe were happy to be back in ‘the water tower of Southern Africa’ for Wetskills-Lesotho 2023! All activities were focused on bringing young talents in the region together\, for improving trans-boundary cooperation and creating innovative win-win situations for better water management in Southern Africa. Central place of staying and working was the National University of Lesotho in Maseru\, with field trips to the Katse Dam and other water locations. The Finals & Awarding of this event were organized during a special Seminar. \nOur partners in this event were the ReNOKA program (Department of Water Affairs Lesotho) and GIZ\, together with the Department for Water and Sanitation of South Africa\, Rand Water\, Water Institute of Southern Africa\, Young Water professionals in South Africa\, Water Research Commission\, Blue Deal South Africa and Embassy of the Kingdom of The Netherlands in South Africa. They all joined forces for this Wetskills event\, focusing on trans-boundary cooperation in water. \nIn 2018\, Lesotho joined the fourth Wetskills event in South Africa\, with 5 participants and a case. After this 2018 event\, Wetskills and the ReNOKA programme (Department of Water Affairs\, Lesotho) joined forces for a special project\, to implement the results of one of the cases (read more about this cooperation). This was the start of the WetsNext project about the Soil Erosion Blankets in Lesotho\, see movie. \nLesotho 2023 – group picture & event video!\n\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”62424″ img_size=”full”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Practical Information\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Programme Wetskills-Lesotho 2023 \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Terms & Conditions Wetskills-Lesotho 2023 \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Wetskills-South Africa 2018 (movie)\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Follow Wetskills\nYouTubeLinkedInInstagramFacebook\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event pictures – Getting to know each other and the Crazy88!\n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”62367\,62366\,62364\,62362\,62361\,62368\,62358\,62406\,62402″ img_size=”medium” onclick=””]Joining this Wetskills Event – What do you get?\nA unique learning experience where you will tackle real-life water challenges with your own team! \n\nYou will increase your skills in: international cooperation; problem solving\, cross-cultural and interdisciplinary teamwork\, networking and presenting (pitch & poster);\nYou will get the opportunity to connect with other international water students/young professionals;\nYou will exclusively visit the Wetskills finals and awarding a inspiring workshop in Maseru;\nYou will visit Maseru and other parts in Lesotho: water-related\, natural and cultural sites\, and meetings with water experts;\nYou will learn\, network and experience more about international and regional water challenges\, the main stakeholders and organizations\, contemporary issues and current business opportunities;\nYou will receive a certificate of participation upon completion of the program.\n\nMore information\nParticipants from Lesotho: contact Phomolo Khonthu (phomolo.khonthu@wetskills.com). Participants from other countries: contact Johan Oost\, (johan.oost@wetskills.com) \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”54523\,54524\,54526\,54525\,54522\,61983\,61984″ column_number=”5″ grayscale=”no” hover_icon=”none” images_space=”gallery_with_space”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event blogs\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”] \n \n Our pitchers did a great job!Blogs\, Wetskills Lesotho 20233 years agoLesotho 2023 – Tuesday Day 11 –  blog by Makhosazane & Moliehi Today was quite a long day! Our groups started off with mock poster presentations which went well because… \n \n \n \n Finalizing our projects & diner at Elibo GuesthouseBlogs\, Wetskills Lesotho 20233 years agoLesotho 2023 – Monday Day 10 – blog by Joke & Paulo – After a good breakfast\, all  groups started working on their cases in the dining hall at the… \n \n \n \n Finishing off draft papers and postersBlogs\, Wetskills Lesotho 20233 years agoLesotho 2023 – Sunday Day 9 – blog by Mphonyane & Philadelphia – Participants started their day well on a positive note saying that they are all looking forward to… \n \n \n \n Exploring Katse DamBlogs\, Wetskills Lesotho 20233 years agoLesotho 2023 – Friday Day 7 – blog by Mokhali – Today was a day of exploration and learning within Wetskills. As participants we set out from Metebong Lodge on… \n \n \n \n Work on our cases & roadtripBlogs\, Wetskills Lesotho 20233 years agoLesotho 2023 – Thursday Day 6 – blog by Rose & Baron – We started at the University to work on our cases in our groups. Then around 12:30 we… \n \n \n \n Team work and field visitBlogs\, Wetskills Lesotho 20233 years agoLesotho 2023 – Wednesday Day 5 – blog by Ntsane Felicia – Well it was all good\, we had a great time. Most of us were doing group work\, which… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]> MORE EVENT BLOGS\n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Finals & Visit soil erosion blankets\nAt the Finals\, all teams presented the solution for their case to the jury. At the winner was …. team Maluti BFI\, with their compensation model for industries to invest in the soil erosion blanket project in Lesotho. Congratulations! \nLesotho has one of the most successful WetsNext projects\, the soil erosion blankets. This idea from Wetskills-Cape Town 2018 has been implemented in various sites in the country. The Wetskills group and also the international guests visited the site near the Kolo area\, see some pictures below. \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”62545\,62540\,62544\,62546\,62543″ img_size=”medium” onclick=””]Event Cases\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 1: Balance between NRM measures and livelihoods\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px”]Case owner: ReNOKA (Integrated Catchment Management Program for Lesotho) \nThe Government of Lesotho\, with support from the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development\, has embarked on an ambitious “National Programme for Integrated Catchment Management (ReNOKA). Its aim is to rehabilitate degraded watersheds across the country and to put in place prevention measures that will halt the further degradation of Lesotho’s catchment areas. How can this program facilitate socio-economic development and adaptation to climate change in Lesotho\, taking into consideration gender equality? \nCase 2: Promoting water use efficiency\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px”]Case owner: Water Research Commission \nWater use efficiency is one of the pillars of the sustainable development goals. This concept promotes the use of various sources of water to ensure demand. The sustainable implementation of water reuse and recycling can be used as a strategy to curb freshwater abstractions\, promote replenishment of groundwater (managed aquifer recharge)\, and promote a more efficient use and management of water resources. How can SADC countries create a roadmap that facilitates the sustainable implementation of water reuse projects for potable and non-potable purposes\, in collaboration with local authorities\, water utilities\, and as means of promoting sustainable water use efficiency and water behaviours? \nCase 3: Integrated framework for trans-boundary water cooperation\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px”]Case owner: Rand Water \nBy the early 1970s\, Rand Water’s primary source of water\, the Vaal River\, had reached available abstraction capacity. Water supply problems in the Gauteng area were becoming increasingly serious. One of the interventions was a transboundary solution to create the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) to transfer water from the Tugela River to that of the Vaal. The current transboundary water cooperation between Lesotho and South Africa faces numerous challenges. How can the key factors that influence the effectiveness of this cooperation be integrated in a framework\, to promote sustainable water management\, supply and equitable sharing of water resources? \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 4: Sustainable solid waste system and dumping site\n\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px”]Case owner: ReNOKA programme (Ministry of Water Affairs Lesotho) \nThe National Programme for Integrated Catchment Management (ReNOKA) aims to rehabilitate degraded watersheds across the country and to put in place prevention measures that will halt the further degradation of Lesotho’s catchment areas. Questions for this case: How can we effectively prevent leachate seepage from the solid waste dumping site into the dam? How can the waste management infrastructure be improved to be more sustainable? Considering the urgent need for a solution\, how can the proposed system be implemented quickly and effectively with reasonable costs? \nCase 5: Water Footprint Compensation and the soil erosion blankets\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px”]Case owner: Water Footprint Implementation \nIn March 2023\, Water Footprint Implementation (WFI) successfully launched Water Footprint Compensation during the United Nations Water Conference in New York. In this first phase\, WFI laid the methodological foundation for a first of-its-kind water offset scheme based on the principle of “a litre for a litre”. Its ultimate goal is to accelerate the transition to a water secure world by providing businesses with the enabling knowledge and a robust platform to offset their water consumption. How could the soil erosion blankets project in Lesotho benefit from the Water Footprint Compensation concept? and their industries in Lesotho to sustain and increase the soil erosion blankets? \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]WetsNext Case 2018: Transboundary basin management – the challenge of creating a win-win situation\n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case owner: Department of Water Affairs Lesotho \nWater is one of the most important natural resources of Lesotho. The unique geographic location positions Lesotho as the ‘Water Tower’ of Southern Africa. Its wetlands sustain the perennial water flow of a.o the Senqu-Orange river system\, shared by three other riparian states: South Africa\, Namibia and Botswana. Unfortunately\, the water system in Lesotho is threatened by degradation and climate change\, and so are its downstream communities\, who are for their economic activities and water availability very much depending on quality water coming from Lesotho. How can downstream riparians influence the situation in the upstream watershed\, of which they are extremely dependent? \nFinal poster \n[vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”54349″ img_size=”full” onclick=”img_link_large” custom_links_target=”_blank”]Final pitch \nEvent Partners\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”62038″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”62039″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”53563″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57038″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”62040″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”61385″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”62042″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”62043″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”61396″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”62041″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57211″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52334″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Previous events in Southern Africa\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”51836\,51834\,51833\,51832\,61972\,61938\,61853″ column_number=”5″ grayscale=”no” hover_icon=”none” images_space=”gallery_with_space”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”] URL:https://wetskills.com/event/wetskills-lesotho-2023/ LOCATION:National University of Lesotho\, P.O Roma 180\, Maseru\, Lesotho CATEGORIES:Past event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wetskills.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/WetsNext-Lesotho-1-e1686842724358.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Phomolo Khonthu":MAILTO:phomolo.khonthu@wetskills.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230827 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230908 DTSTAMP:20230913T160709Z CREATED:20230501T113007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T160709Z UID:10000135-1693094400-1694131199@wetskills.com SUMMARY:Wetskills-México 2023 DESCRIPTION:About The Event\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Water solutions for Mexico: join Wetskills\nAfter a great experience in Mexico in 2019\, we were back for the second Wetskills event in Mexico! Wetskills Foundation and partners were organizing this Wetskills-Mexico 2023 event and water challenge in Mexico City (27 August – 7 September)\, where Universidad Panamericana was our host for the two weeks program. \nWe started with a great speed-date\, crazy88 and tour on the campus\, to get to know each other and our host. Read our blogs\, find more on the cases we were working on\, and nice pictures of the Finals at Aquatech and the Awarding the Dutch Embassy.\n \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”62191\,62200″ img_size=”medium” onclick=”img_link_large” custom_links_target=”_blank”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Group picture at our visit to Aquatech! \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event info\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Overall Programme Wetskills-Mexico 2023 (draft) \nAnnouncement for Participants Wetskills-México 2023 \nTerms & Conditions Wetskills-México 2023 \nFollow Wetskills\nYouTubeLinkedInInstagramFacebook\n[vc_empty_space height=”64px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Movie of the first event in Mexico\, in 2019 \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Joining this Wetskills Event – What do you get?\nA unique learning experience where you will tackle real-life water challenges with your own team! \n\nYou will increase your skills in: international cooperation; problem solving\, cross-cultural and interdisciplinary teamwork\, networking and presenting (pitch & poster);\nYou will get the opportunity to connect with other international water students/young professionals;\nYou will exclusively visit the Wetskills finals and awarding at the Aquatech-Mexico Exhibition & Conference;\nYou will visit Mexico City and surroundings: water-related\, natural and cultural sites\, and meetings with water experts;\nYou will learn\, network and experience more about international and regional water challenges\, the main stakeholders and organizations\, contemporary issues and current business opportunities;\nYou will receive a certificate of participation upon completion of the program.\n\nMore information\nContact: Johan Oost\, johan.oost@wetskills.com \nEvent blogs\n\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”] \n \n Intercultural cooking night!Blogs\, Wetskills Mexico 20233 years agoMexico 2023 – blog day 5 – Today on the fifth day of our Wetskills journey we had started the day at the university with a presentation on Dutch water… \n \n \n \n Excursion to XochimilcoBlogs\, Wetskills Mexico 20233 years agoMexico 2023 – blog day 4 – Today was excursion day! Time to learn something about Mexican water management. Our day started at the university again\, where we gathered in… \n \n \n \n Just like water\, every day brings its own flowBlogs\, Wetskills Mexico 20233 years agoMexico 2023 – blog day 3 – Today was a day filled with excitement\, learning\, and bonding. From the early hours of the morning to the late evening\, every moment… \n \n \n \n Diving into the topicsBlogs\, Wetskills Mexico 20233 years agoMexico 2023 – blog day 2 – After a first day that focused on getting to know each other and the campus of Universidad Panamericana\, the challenge of day 2… \n \n \n \n Start of Wetskills MexicoBlogs\, Wetskills Mexico 20233 years agoMexico 2023 – blog day 1 – Today started Wetskills Mexico 2023 at Universidad Panamericana\, the host of the Wetskills challenges for the next two weeks. From the start the… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Finals and Awarding Ceremony\, with pitches by all teams on the solution for their case. \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”62281\,62280\,62278\,62277\,62276\,62275\,62274\,62273\,62272\,62271\,62283\,62282″ img_size=”medium” onclick=””]Event Cases\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 1: Water treatment in Tequila producing areas\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case owner: UCY México\n \nTequila is a fast-growing product from México. At its production process\, a lot of valuable resources are being wasted\, while sometimes polluting the environment. UCY México\, with support from Colubris Cleantech B.V. has the vision of recovering\, and to put into reuse\, as much by-products as possible from vinasses\, the wastewater from Tequila production. For an efficient and integral solution\, there are different areas to look for improvement in the current way of producing Tequila\, while also looking at risk analysis\, business plan and ecological impact. \nCase 2: Strategies for sustainable water use of Avocados farming\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case owner: Water Footprint Implementation \nThe global avocado market is expanding rapidly and Mexico is one of the prime exporters. Mexico’s avocado industry has flourished in recent years\, with the fruit becoming a global sensation. However\, this success comes at a significant cost: avocado farming demands substantial water resources\, especially in regions like Michoacán\, Mexico’s primary avocado-producing state. How can Michoacán develop innovative solutions that mitigate the water scarcity issue while sustaining local economies\, taking into consideration the avocado farming? \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 3: Solutions for a small city with a world’s heritage site\n\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case owner: Hoogheemraadschap Hollands Noorderkwartier \nThe city center of Tlaxcala has more than two hundred buildings considered as monuments. Some of them have reached the status of World’s heritage by Unesco. To preserve them\, there have been many improvements in the infrastructure of the city. However\, due to climate change\, heavy rains are more frequent\, and at some moments the drainage systems are not enough to deal with the amount of rain. What actions can be made to improve the sanitation systems\, and protect buildings\, houses and natural environment in the city and surroundings? \nCase 4: Water management around Mexico City’s new Airport\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case owner: Hoogheemraadschap Hollands Noorderkwartier \nThe municipality of Zumpango in the metropolitan region of Mexico City is a located in a naturally closed basin\, where Zumpango lake is surrounded by urban areas. The municipality itself has more than one million inhabitants. The zone faces water problems of floodings in rainy seasons\, pollution\, smells and growing water scarcity in the dry season. A new airport has recently started its operations\, which in the future could increase the urbanization of the region. How can a water management program help improve the current and future situation\, for inhabitants and agriculture? \nEvent Partners\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”55086″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”51922″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”53908″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52334″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”53101″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”54326″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57060″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57060″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””] URL:https://wetskills.com/event/wetskills-mexico-2023/ LOCATION:Universidad Panamericana\, Mexico City\, Mexico City\, Mexico CATEGORIES:Past event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wetskills.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/9.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Quirine van der Meer":MAILTO:quirine.van.der.meer@wetskills.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230812 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230824 DTSTAMP:20251212T205501Z CREATED:20230610T072604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T205501Z UID:10000137-1691798400-1692835199@wetskills.com SUMMARY:Wetskills-Jordan 2023 DESCRIPTION:About The Event\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Co-creating Water solutions in MENA region: follow us in Wetskills Jordan\nWetskills was organizing this great event for students or young professionals from Jordan\, MENA region\, or beyond\, who want to make a difference in the water sector. Participants shared their enthousiasm\, and experienced working in an international team on challenging water & sustainability issues\, and solve water cases with out-of-the-box solutions. All teams made a poster and pitch\, to present their ideas for an international jury panel and audience. Follow us in this event\, the first Wetskills edition in Jordan! \nThe first Wetskills in Jordan! with a great welcoming dinner and the group picture after the Finals ceremony. \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space height=”64px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Watch the video: Wetskills-Jordan 2023!\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event info\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Programme Wetskills-Jordan 2023 (draft) \nAnnouncement for Participants Wetskills-Jordan 2023 \nTerms & Conditions Wetskills-Jordan 2023 \nFollow Wetskills\nYouTubeLinkedInInstagramFacebook\nWetskills to Palestine in 2022 (movie) \nFind an impression of another Wetskills event in MENA region and watch the movie from Palestine 2022. \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Joining this Wetskills Event – What do you get?\nA unique learning experience where you will tackle real-life water challenges with your own team! \n\nYou will increase your skills in: international cooperation; problem solving\, cross-cultural and interdisciplinary teamwork\, networking and presenting (pitch & poster);\nYou will get the opportunity to connect with other international water students/young professionals;\nYou will exclusively visit the Wetskills finals and awarding a inspiring workshop with the Arab Youth Green Voices programme;\nYou will visit Amman and surroundings: water-related\, natural and cultural sites\, and meetings with water experts;\nYou will learn\, network and experience more about international and regional water challenges\, the main stakeholders and organizations\, contemporary issues and current business opportunities;\nYou will receive a certificate of participation upon completion of the program.\n\nMore information\nParticipants from MENA region: contact Loay Alatrash\, loay.alatrash@wetskills.com ; participants from other countries: contact Johan Oost\, johan.oost@wetskills.com \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Tuesday\, 22 August: Finals & Awarding Ceremony!\nAll teams presented their ideas for the cases with a poster & a pitch. \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event Blogs\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”] \n \n A rollercoaster ride of experiencesBlogs\, Wetskills Jordan 20233 years agoJordan – 20 August 2023 – blog by Albatool – Who would have thought that a trip to Jordan for a WetSkills competition would turn into a whirlwind of laughter\,… \n \n \n \n University of Jordan NostalgiaBlogs\, Wetskills Jordan 20233 years agoJordan – 19 August 2023 – blog by Lamis Qdemat – Amidst the chaos of battling the persistent virus that decided to tag along on our WetSkills training in Jordan\,… \n \n \n \n Advice by engineers from Rawabi FarahBlogs\, Wetskills Jordan 20233 years agoJordan – 19 August 2023 – blog by Baraa – I woke up at8:00 AM and was so excited to train and get a new experience. Then I’m arrived in… \n \n \n \n Wadi Rum desert & Petra cityBlogs\, Wetskills Jordan 20233 years agoJordan – 18 August 2023 – blog by Shilan Shaban – A day to remember\, I woke up crazy early\, like 5 AM\, in the Wadi Rum desert. I was… \n \n \n \n Work on our case & night dancing in the desertBlogs\, Wetskills Jordan 20233 years agoJordan\, 17 August 2023 – blog by Timo Vleerbos – Today started a bit slow\, because a lot of people were still sick. We bought some medicines before we went… \n \n \n \n Day of shared insights and teamworkBlogs\, Wetskills Jordan 20233 years agoJordan\, 16 August 2023 – blog by Shahed Al-disi – A memorable day unfolded\, where the atmosphere buzzed with creativity and collaboration. The energy was noticeable\, as participants engaged in… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]> MORE EVENT BLOGS\nEvent Cases\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 1: Sponge City Irbid\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case owner: World Waternet\n \nJordan faces a severe water crisis due to limited rainfall; mean annual rainfall is only 107 mm of which 75% falls during winter. In Irbid\, in the North of Jordan\, World Waternet has a Water Operators Partnership with Yarmouk Water Company\, the drinking water and waste water company. For this case we want to find solutions on how rainwater can be harvested and used in a later stage. The short rainfall period causes overflows of the sewerage system and it is a struggle to produce enough drinking water. Irbid is warm\, water demand is high\, for both households as well as industries and agriculture. Making use of nature based solutions\, how can rainwater be harvested? Where can this water be stored? And how to reduce the need for drinking water\, and prepare for future changes like climate change and a growing population? \nCase 2: Water Quality Monitoring\n\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case owner: World Waternet\n \nEnsuring safe drinking water is vital for public health\, yet maintaining water quality in distribution networks presents challenges. Scarce water amplifies contamination risks\, aggravated by inadequate sanitation. Collaborative efforts and innovative technologies are key. For this case\, the task is to design a cost-effective monitoring and communication plan\, adhering to WHO standards. Using two case study areas\, North Hebron and Salfit area in the West Bank\, the monitoring system should be adapted to regional circumstances and constraints\, like considering possible contamination by rooftop tanks\, supply interruptions\, contamination hotspots\, climate change\, and existing lab infrastructure. \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Poster & Pitch \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Poster & Pitch – winning team! \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 3: Rainwater Harvesting for farmer communities\n\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case owner: Acacia Water\n \nThis case is part of a project by Acacia Water\, to promote\, pilot and have discussions about rainwater harvesting and nature-based solutions in Jordan. The project is supported by the Dutch Embassy\, with an ambitious portfolio of work on the role of nature in helping to address societal challenges\, like water and soil conservation\, and climate change mitigation. The assignment for this case: How can the widespread adoption of rainwater harvesting and nature based solutions for farmer communities be realized\, through a comprehensive model that ensures sustainable integration of strategies\, taking into account all relevant factors\, such as water security\, employment prospects\, effective communication and community engagement? \nCase 4: Sustainable Wastewater Reuse\n\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case owner: GIZ \nWastewater reuse is a sustainable approach to address water scarcity and environmental concerns. Treatment of wastewater and repurposing the effluent for various non-potable applications\, such as irrigation and industrial processes\, could be a way to reduce pollution and at the same time conserve freshwater resources. The project is working on promoting a more efficient and responsible water management system. The assignment for this case is: Assess the feasibility and potential benefits of implementing a wastewater reuse system in a specific region or industry. And also: how should social acceptance of using treated wastewater for landscape irrigation be defined? \nCase 5: Action-driven follow-up of great ideas\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case owner: AYGV & Wetskills\n \n‘Stop Talking\, Start Doing and talks in Arabic’. That was the result of the Arab Youth Green Voices (AYGV) participation on COP27 In Sharm Al-Sheikh in 2022. AYGV and Wetskills are youth programs which have been uniting talent for more than a decade. A lot of co-creation (like Wetskills ideas) and community building have been realized. The challenge of this case: Empowering an Alumni Community for Action-driven follow-up of great ideas in Arab Countries. How can AYGV and Wetskills accelerate follow-up activities of fresh (WetsNext) ideas with the combined Water Talent Community? \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Poster & Pitch \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Poster & Pitch\n \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Poster & Pitch\n \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event Partners\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”57038″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”61991″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52334″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57060″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”61992″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52373″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”62043″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”54106″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””] URL:https://wetskills.com/event/wetskills-jordan-2023/ LOCATION:Amman\, Jordan\, Amman\, Jordan CATEGORIES:Past event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wetskills.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Jordan-pic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Loay Alatrash":MAILTO:loay.alatrash@wetskills.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230528 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230610 DTSTAMP:20230609T160517Z CREATED:20230221T231317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T160517Z UID:10000132-1685232000-1686355199@wetskills.com SUMMARY:Wetskills-South Africa (Durban) 2023 DESCRIPTION:About The Event\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Co-Create for Water in Cities\, with Wetskills in Durban\nAfter a great experience in Cape Town earlier this year\, we are now in Durban for another great Wetskills event in South Africa. \nWith students and young professionals from South Africa and other countries\, we had a great program. #CoCreateMYCITY with interesting field visits\, teamwork and workshops on challenging water & sustainability issues – follow us to see how our international teams got along to solve their water cases with out-of-the-box solutions! \nAnd the winning team is … Team 6\, with their solution for a climate resilient sanitation system. Congratulations! \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]South African Alumni about Wetskills\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event info\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Programme Wetskills-South Africa (Durban) 2023 (draft) \nTerms & Conditions Wetskills-South Africa 2023 (Durban) \nFollow Wetskills\nYouTubeLinkedInInstagramFacebook\nJoining this Wetskills Event – What do you get?\nA unique learning experience where you will tackle real-life water challenges with your own team! \n\nYou will increase your skills in: international cooperation; problem solving\, cross-cultural and interdisciplinary teamwork\, networking and presenting (pitch & poster);\nYou will get the opportunity to connect with other international water students/young professionals;\nYou will exclusively visit the Wetskills finals and awarding at the CoCreateMYCITY programme;\nYou will visit Durban and surroundings: water-related\, natural and cultural sites\, and meetings with water experts;\nYou will learn\, network and experience more about international and regional water challenges\, the main stakeholders and organizations\, contemporary issues and current business opportunities;\nYou will receive a certificate of participation upon completion of the program.\n\nMore information\nContact: Johan Oost\, johan.oost@wetskills.com \nEvents Blogs\n\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”] \n \n Unleashing Creativity: Pitching solutions for case studiesBlogs\, Wetskills Durban 20233 years agoThursday 8-June By Alida Divine Irambona The eagerly awaited pitches competition has finally arrived. In the air as all the participating groups assemble\, there is a palpable sense of tension… \n \n \n \n The Stakes Are High…Blogs\, Wetskills Durban 20233 years agoWednesday 7-June By Kgalalelo Gaobotse The day started off with a trip to the Durban University of Technology where participants had to do their practice pitches. Two participants from each… \n \n \n \n BOOM\, INNOVATE AND PITCHBlogs\, Wetskills Durban 20233 years agoSaturday 3-June By Nokuphila Mbuthu and Briget seloane  We witnessed the sun peeking over the horizon\, with soft rays of light casting over Glenashely beach and offering us a beautiful start… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]> MORE EVENT BLOGS\nEvent Cases\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 1: Sufficient supply of potable water to customers\n[vc_empty_space height=”8px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case owner: Rand Water \nRand Water is a bulk water supplier responsible for supplying water to municipalities\, mines\, industries\, and other bulk water users within its service area. Rand Water’s primary objective is to supply a sufficient quantity and quality of potable water to its customers\, while ensuring sustainability of water resources for future generations at the same time. However\, water boards are facing several problems to sustain their objective: water scarcity (1)\, aging infrastructure (2)\, water pollution and contamination (3)\, affects of climate change (4) and low financial returns (5). How can Rand Water ensure sustainable supply of bulk water – qualitatively and quantitatively – without incurring additional costs to the consumers while still being able to cover their costs? \nCase 2: Water Security & Sustainability for food processing\n[vc_empty_space height=”8px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case owner: Talbot \nThe food market in South Africa has an annual projected growth rate of 4.76% to meet the needs of the country’s growing population. However\, food and beverage facilities are significantly hampered by the availability of sufficient water of good quality. They are facing problems and challenges in water supply infrastructure\, treatment facilities\, load shedding\, and vandalism complicating the facility’s water security challenges. An example of a facility facing significant challenges is a poultry processing plant located near Gqeberha\, in the Eastern Cape. How can this chicken processing plant better manage its current municipal water supply and leverage alternative water supply sources as well as technology to mitigate the impact of water on production\, food safety\, and growth at the same time? \nCase 3: Cost-effective Solutions to eradicate pit latrines in rural schools\n[vc_empty_space height=”8px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case owner: Department of Water and Sanitation (Learning Academy) \nThere are an estimated four million pit latrines in South Africa; a toilet-type system where waste drops into a large open pit\, decomposes\, and liquids percolate into the surrounding soil\, possibly contaminating surrounding water sources. Statistics on the National Education Infrastructure Management System (NEIMS) showed that more than 5000 of the country’s 23.275 public schools had plain-pit toilets in April 2021. This is a significant problem\, particularly for small children\, as the toilets are full of dangers including the risk of children falling into the toilets. Although statistics relating to latrine-related deaths are not readily available\, another child died in March this year in the Eastern Cape\, after falling into a pit latrine. How can communities create safe\, cost-effective toilets for schools? \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Poster and pitch \nPoster and pitch \nPoster and pitch \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 4: Enabling beneficial use of wastewater sludge\nCase owner: Bosch Projects \nWastewater sludge is not only a growing liability to our environment and communities but is increasingly being viewed as a valuable resource. However\, many municipalities dispose of wastewater sludge in landfills or illegally waste it on adjacent lands. The beneficial use of treated municipal wastewater sludge in agricultural lands is a well-known international practice because of the sludge’s source of nutrients and its soil conditioning effect. Municipalities could promote and practice the beneficial use of sludge within the concept of circular economy principles and environmental regulations. How can municipalities align their implementation and operational plans with circular economy principles\, and consider sustainable wastewater sludge disposal and beneficial use? \nCase 5: How do organisations learn from each other?\nCase owner: Blue Deal South Africa Partnership (Dutch Water Authorities) \nBlue Deal is a partnership in which lessons learned from local projects are disseminated to other areas with similar challenges. This multiplication of results can be done by person-to-person contact\, by writing reports and sending them out\, by presenting the results in conferences or webinars\, or by creating ‘communities of practice’. However\, these types of dissemination are mainly based on ‘sending’. Organisations are not always tuned to ‘receive’ at that same moment. The question is how to improve the dissemination of results from one organisation to another. What are the key factors for success? What method is the most effective? How can the enabling environment for the Blue Deal South Africa Partnership be improved to disseminate the lessons learned to other water authorities? \nCase 6: Building resilient sanitation systems against climate change\nCase owners: Water Sanitation & Hygiene Research & Development (WASH R&D) Centre\, University of KwaZulu-Natal & Department of Water and Sanitation (KZN office) \nOne of the main challenges is climate change\, and one of its impacts is excessive weather events. In April 2022\, eThekwini (Durban) experienced severe flooding\, which resulted in over 400 deaths and displaced many individuals from their homes. Moreover\, damage to bulk infrastructure has left many communities without basic services\, such as water\, sanitation\, and electricity. eThekwini is a fast-growing city due to population growth and rapid urbanisation\, the outward migration of rural populations to the city in search of jobs and better livelihoods. As a result\, densely populated informal settlements were formed. How can eThekwini build resilient sanitation systems in these settlements while keeping climate change adaptation in mind? \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Poster and pitch \nPoster and pitch \nPoster and pitch \nEvents in Cape Town (2023) and Sandton (2022)\n\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event Partners\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”61429″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”53563″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”61385″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”61396″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”57645″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”54326″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52242″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52334″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”54372\,54373\,54374\,54375\,54376″ img_size=”medium” column_number=”5″ grayscale=”no” hover_icon=”none” images_space=”gallery_with_space”] URL:https://wetskills.com/event/wetskills-south-africa-durban-2023/ LOCATION:Durban\, Durban\, South Africa CATEGORIES:Past event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wetskills.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Durban-skyline.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Craig Tinashe":MAILTO:craig.tinashe@wetskills.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230311 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230323 DTSTAMP:20230406T174804Z CREATED:20221201T130643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T174804Z UID:10000131-1678492800-1679529599@wetskills.com SUMMARY:Wetskills-USA 2023 (UN) DESCRIPTION:About The Event\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Wetskills event at the UN 2023 Water Conference\nThe United Nations organized the Water Conference 2023 at the UN Headquarters in New York from 22 to 24 March 2023. Tajikistan and The Netherlands were co-hosting this unique water event\, and Henk Ovink\, Dutch Special Envoy International Water Affairs and Wetskills Ambassador\, had invited the Wetskills Team to organize a Water Challenge event during this UN Conference: Wetskills-USA 2023 (UN)! \nOur partners in this event were the UN2023 GameChanger Challenge (UN2023-GCC) by Wavemakers United and IHE Delft\, and the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management. \nThe winning ideas of the UN2023-GCC challenge were adopted as cases for our Wetskills challenge. So\, the Wetskills teams picked up their ideas\, to co-create a first step towards implementation. The ideas were presented at a special workshop on youth engagement during the New York Water Week. \nEvent info\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Programme Wetskills-USA 2023 \nTerms & Conditions Wetskills-USA 2023 \nAttend on FacebookFollow Wetskills\nYouTubeLinkedInInstagramFacebook\nParticipants of Wetskills-USA (UN) 2023\n[vc_single_image image=”61731″ img_size=”full”]Watch the Video of Wetskills-USA (UN) 2023\nEvent Blogs\nAllWetskills-United States 202313 \n \n Reflection Wetskills Team member LoayBlogs\, News\, Wetskills-United States 20233 years agoLoay Alatrash (Wetskills Team member\, World Waternet and Young Expert Programme\, Palestine) Different cultures\, several religions\, divers group for one goal\, Innovation solutions for more clean water. Ten days in New… \n \n \n \n Tody was ‘bring and share’ with our cultural foodsBlogs\, Wetskills-United States 20233 years agoWetskills-USA 2023\, by Ayanda Mafunda (Department of Water and Sanitation (SA)) – Today we began the day as we always do\, with the hustle and bustle of catching the train… \n \n \n \n We are very close to our pitch dayBlogs\, Wetskills-United States 20233 years agoWetskills-USA 2023\, by Thaiane Fatima Maciel dos Santos – Our Saturday started quite differently in NYC. We are very close to our pitch day\, with deadlines for posters\, pitch and… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n > MORE EVENT BLOGS \nEvent Cases\nCase 1: Artificial Glaciers for water conservation in mountains \nCase owner: Team Ladakh (India) \nThe Trans-Himalayan region is primarily agrarian and depends on glacial melt as the main source of water. Due to reduction in winter precipitation\, water flow is erratic during the spring sowing season\, impacting agriculture. Increase in average temperatures and precipitation during summers elevates the frequency of flash floods. Since the 12th century\, local communities have used the annual freeze-thaw cycle to conserve water. New challenges such as climate change\, water scarcity and population growth ask for a modernizing perspective of ancient practices. How can Mountainous areas and their communities ensure water availability during the year? Is the concept of artificial glaciers the key to a solution? \nCase 2: Plastic collection & recycling system \nCase owner: Team Oceanic (South Africa) \nPlastic pollution is a global problem. The sources are not always clear\, leaving land spills and beaches overflowing with plastic litter. This leads to environmental challenges\, especially for animals\, as well as health risks. Efforts intended to tackle the plastic pollution problem are either focused on reducing the plastics: using less plastic in products or using recycled plastic\, or efforts are focused on collecting plastics. If both these strategies are to be successful\, the local community needs to be involved. Within the vision of the Circular Economy\, can local communities combine these strategies and work towards a closed loop of plastic production\, consumption and recycling? \nCase 3: Rainwater harvesting systems for resilient cities \nCase owner: Team Pauwes (Ghana/Nigeria) \nGrowing water scarcity\, climate change\, rapid urbanization\, and increased demand for water are a combination of challenges best described as a wicked problem. For cities and communities to become resilient\, the long-term benefits of using alternative water sources\, such as rainwater\, are key. Rainwater harvesting techniques have been used for thousands of years. How can we ensure these approaches are future proof? Think of new technologies and modernization\, but also how to involve the local community\, raise awareness and education. How can we save and secure (rain)water in cities? \nCase 4: Nature based solutions in water treatment processes \nCase owner: Team Algaenius (The Netherlands)\n \nWater scarcity is a growing problem. Using and reusing our water in a smart and circular way\, becomes therefore essential. Current water treatment processes are advanced and able to produce sufficiently clean water\, so it returns to nature\, rivers and oceans in a safe way. However\, this is not completely circular. Thinking like nature\, in other words: nature-based innovations\, offer a different aspect of solutions. How can we create a water treatment process that is both future proof and nature inclusive? How can Nature Based Solutions contribute to water treatment processes? \nCase 5: Smart technologies in water analysis \nCase owner: Team Sigmuan (The Philippines)\n \nIndustrialization caused the contamination of surface and groundwater with harmful pollutants. These include petroleum hydrocarbons\, urban and agricultural runoffs\, and pharmaceuticals. The Quality monitoring and data-gathering is essential to improve water quality and signal areas that deserve more attention. However\, resources are limited in both technical\, financial and human capital terms – especially in communities that are less accessible (e.g. indigenous people\, mountainous areas\, SIDS). How can this limitation be overcome by using smart technologies\, to reduce the impact of water quality disasters and ensure clean\, affordable water for consumption and production. \nEvent Partners URL:https://wetskills.com/event/wetskills-usa-2023-un/ LOCATION:New York\, USA\, New York\, United States CATEGORIES:Past event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wetskills.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Wetskills-USA-UN-2023-1536x695-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Michiel de Koning":MAILTO:michiel.de.koning@wetskills.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230305 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230316 DTSTAMP:20230406T174015Z CREATED:20221101T084504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T174015Z UID:10000100-1677974400-1678924799@wetskills.com SUMMARY:Wetskills-Oman 2023 DESCRIPTION:About The Event\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Follow this fourth edition of Wetskills in Oman!\nBecause of the great success of previous Wetskills Challenges in Oman (since 2011!) we were thrilled to organize another event\, the fourth edition: Wetskills Oman in 2023! \nWith a great group of participants we worked on challenging water & sustainability issues and visited the Oman Sustainability Week. Of course we also had interesting field visits\, workshops and a brain hurricane\, and all teams presented their ideas for an international jury panel and audience at the Sultan Qaboos University. Follow us in this event!\n \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”61539″ img_size=”full”]Event info\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Programme Wetskills-Oman (Muscat) 2023\n \nTerms & Conditions Wetskills-Oman 2023 \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Register[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Follow Wetskills\nYouTubeLinkedInInstagramFacebook\n[vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”61505\,61572\,61575″ img_size=”medium”]Watch the Video of Wetskills-Oman 2023\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Participants in this Wetskills Event – What do you get?\nA unique learning experience where you will tackle real-life water challenges with your own team! \n\nYou will increase your skills in: international cooperation; problem solving\, cross-cultural and interdisciplinary teamwork\, networking and presenting (pitch & poster);\nYou will get the opportunity to connect with other international water students/young professionals;\nYou will exclusively visit the Wetskills finals and awarding workshop at Sultan Qaboos University;\nYou will visit Muscat and surroundings: water-related\, natural and cultural sites\, and meetings with water experts;\nYou will learn\, network and experience more about international and regional water challenges\, the main stakeholders and organizations\, contemporary issues and current business opportunities;\nYou will receive a certificate of participation upon completion of the program.\n\nMore information\n\nContact: Ahmed Al-Busaidi\, ahmed99@squ.edu.om ; Marcel Rompelman\, marcel.rompelman@wetskills.com ; or Johan Oost\, johan.oost@wetskills.com. \nField visits\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”61499\,61490\,61493\,61494\,61498\,61541\,61542\,61545\,61543″ img_size=”medium” column_number=”4″ grayscale=”no” hover_icon=”none” images_space=”gallery_with_space”][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”61538\,61540\,61537″ img_size=”medium” column_number=”4″ grayscale=”no” hover_icon=”none” images_space=”gallery_with_space”]Event Blogs\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”] \n \n Warm welcome and background help in OmanWetskills Oman 20233 years ago22 March – by Marcel Rompelman (Wetskills Program Manager) – Wetskills Oman 2023 came to an end. An event I will remember because of the warm group feeling throughout the… \n \n \n \n Back to work and a Meet & Greet….Wetskills Oman 20233 years agoDay 7 – Oman 2023 – After a nice weekend where everybody had the chance to visit family or go on a trip we continued our work at SQU. There… \n \n \n \n Magnificent sunriseWetskills Oman 20233 years agoDay 6 – Oman 2023 – After 5 days of hard work\, the weekend arrived and all Wetskills participants had a day off. Time to have some fun! Us Dutchies… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]> More Event Blogs on Wetskills-Oman 2023 \n[/vc_column_inner]Event Cases\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 1: Constructed Wetlands for Sustainable Wastewater Treatment\nCase owner: Oman Water and Wastewater Service Company (OWWSC) \nOman Water and Wastewater Service Company (OWWSC) is looking for ways to achieve Sustainable wastewater treatment\, with the use of ‘Constructed wetlands’ that mimics\, and improves the effectiveness\, of the natural purification processes in wetlands. The system uses water\, aquatic plants (i.e.: reeds\, duckweed)\, naturally occurring microorganisms and a filter bed (usually of sand\, soils and/or gravel). This study aims to find best practices in worldwide applied Constructed wetlands\, and design it to receive domestic wastewater. Keeping in mind that the system should have very high performance and meeting Omani Standard of Treated Effluent Discharge as mentioned in MD 145/93. \nCase 2: Growing Plants in the Desert\nCase owner: Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) \nThe ‘Ashjar Initiative’ was launched to combat desertification\, reduce land degradation\, and preserve wild plants. Within the framework of cooperation between the Environment Agency and the private sector represented by the Petroleum Development Oman\, the national aim is to plant 10 million trees. The challenge is to sustain the growth of those plants under desert conditions\, with hot weather\, low rainfall and sandy soils that are poor in holding moisture content. Options might be the use of Atmospheric water harvesting\, Water boxes or Smart Soil\, and/or integration of these options. \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Poster & Pitch \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Poster & Pitch – winning team! \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 3: Dealing with salinization\nCase owner: Hoogheemraadschap van Delfland \nSalinization is a familiar threat in the area of water authority ‘Hoogheemraadschap van Delfland’ in the Netherlands. The most serious causes of salinization\, which can occur on a large scale\, are penetrating seawater along the coast and brackish groundwater rising (salt seepage). At the moment this salinization is mainly combated by flushing all water systems. An expensive and complex system but as long as there is enough water it works. But is there enough water? Due to drier summers\, and increasing salt seepage pressure due to the rising sea level\, Delfland has to find other strategies. How can The Water Authority Delfland adapt to or even utilize encroaching salinization? \nCase 4: Water Footprint Compensation useful in Oman?\nCase owner: Water Footprint Implementation (WFI)  \nGlobal water resources are under pressure\, also in the semi-arid to arid areas in Oman. The country receives very little rain and has high temperatures\, this makes it a water scarce country. As water supply is limited\, expensive water desalinization is often used to act as an additional source of freshwater. Oman intends to expand its agricultural export and create new industries\, but faces problems with limiting water resources and challenges due to climate change. To respond to this need\, the Water Footprint Implementation concept intends to link water consumption for production to water compensation activities. How can Oman make use of the Water Footprint Compensation (WFC) concept? \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Poster & Pitch \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Poster & Pitch\n \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space height=”12px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Previous Events in Oman\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event Partners\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”53049″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”53546″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”55015″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52334″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”56621″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”54106″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57060″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52243″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””] URL:https://wetskills.com/event/wetskills-oman-2023/ LOCATION:Sultan Qaboos University\, Al Khoudh\, Muscat 123\, Muscat\, Oman CATEGORIES:Past event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wetskills.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2020-Oman-1b.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230211 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230224 DTSTAMP:20230417T125514Z CREATED:20221027T153853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T125514Z UID:10000130-1676073600-1677196799@wetskills.com SUMMARY:Wetskills-South Africa (Cape Town) 2023 DESCRIPTION:About The Event\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Wetskills Challenge in Cape Town & Visit to the Ocean Race\nAgain a Wetskills Event in South Africa! Another challenging event\, for students and young professionals from South Africa\, other African countries and elsewhere around the world\, all eager to make a difference in the water sector and experience working in an international team. For this special event we visited the Ocean Race\, and all teams worked on out-of-the-box solutions for water & sustainability cases. \nNext Event in South Africa will be on 28 May – 9 June 2023! This will be an event in and around Durban\, with teamwork\, interesting field visits and a special focus on water in cities #CoCreateMYCITY – see more \nPrevious events in South Africa were in: Cape Town 2012\, Nelspruit 2014\, Durban 2016\, Cape Town 2018 and Gauteng 2022. A digital W@tskills edition was organized in 2021\, during the corona pandemic. Read more about the great finals at the WISA 2018 Conference in Cape Town in presence of Mr Gugile Nkwinti\, Minister of Water and Sanitation of South Africa\, and Mr Henk Ovink\, Dutch Special Envoy for Water. \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Finals and Workshop\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”61435″ img_size=”full”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Watch the event video!\nEvent info\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Programme Wetskills-South Africa (Cape Town) 2023 \nTerms & Conditions Wetskills-South Africa 2023 \nAttend on FacebookFollow Wetskills\nYouTubeLinkedInInstagramFacebook\n[vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”61517\,61515\,61510\,61514\,61513\,61511″ img_size=”medium”]Finals & Awarding\nThe jury panel announce Team SSWEFT as winner of Wetskills-South Africa 2023 (Cape Town) in the Two Ocean Aquarium. The team worked on a case of case owner Water Research Commission. They came up with a new model to strengthen regional cooperation in the SADC region and enhance economic development using the water-energy-food (WEF) nexus. \nEvent Cases\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 1: Strengthening Cooperation and Capacity Development in SADC through WEF-Nexus\nCase owner: Water Research Commission \nThe SADC region (Southern African Development Community) is home to about 90 million people\, of which over 60% live in rural areas depending on agriculture\, only 61% have access to safe drinking water\, 39% to adequate sanitation\, and 24% of the total population and 5% of rural people having access to electricity. Although the region is endowed with abundant water\, agricultural\, and energy resources\, the distribution is uneven\, and exploitation and access are unequal\, resulting in perpetual poverty and resource insecurity. The region receives about 2\,300 km³ of renewable water resources annually\, yet only 14% is retained for use. Of this retained water\, 18% is used for domestic purposes and the rest for agriculture and industry. How can new pathways strengthen regional cooperation and enhance economic development without leaving anyone using the water-energy-food (WEF) nexus. \nCase 2: Community Capacity Development for Water Footprint Compensation\nCase owner: 11th Hour Racing Team\, Environmental Monitoring Group (EMG)\, Water Footprint Implementation (WFI) \nGlobal water resources are under pressure. Regulatory and restorative actions on the local or river basin level are needed to prevent further pressure. To respond to this need\, we intend to link water consumption for production to water compensation activities. The 11th Hour Racing Team\, EMG\, and WFI are working together in an EMG-led pilot project to determine the feasibility of community capacity building in water management as a water footprint compensation activity. How does the EMG pilot project serve as a blueprint for other community capacity-building wetland restoration projects in developing Water Footprint Compensation? \nCase 3: Solid Waste Management in Informal Settlements\nCase owner: Blue Deal South Africa \nWater is life. And this resource is under threat. Pollution due to solid waste is one of the causes. Dumping of waste alongside rivers and stream deteriorates the water quality. When discharged into sewers\, it clogs manholes and leads to overflow of the sewers. Especially in informal settlements\, due to a lack of infrastructure solid waste management is a huge task for the local municipalities. How can solid waste management be properly and sustainably be implemented in informal settlements considering the social-economic situation? \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 4: Sustainable Sludge Management at Rand Water Panfontein Sludge Treatment Plant \nCase owner: Rand Water \nRand Water\, the largest water utility in Africa is currently facing challenges with handling dewatered sludge – a of the by-product from its water treatment process – at its Panfontein Treatment Plant. The plant currently produces 600 tonnes of sludge per day and us quickly running out of storage place. This causes several logistical and environmental concerns. How can Rand Water optimize the sludge dewatering process and reduce the sludge time drying time to\, inter alia\, minimize the volume of sludge produced\, shorten the sludge drying time and thus reduce the cost of the process. \nCase 5: Empowering an Alumni Community for Action-driven follow-up of great ideas\nCase owner: Young Water Professionals South Africa & Wetskills Foundation \n‘Stop Talking\, Start Doing’.  That was the theme of the YWP Conference in South Africa in 2015. ‘A little Less Conversation\, A little More Action’ was the theme of the Young Water Professionals Programme of Amsterdam International Water Week 2013. Young Water Professionals South Africa and Wetskills are youth programmes which have been uniting talent for more than a decade. A lot of co-creation (like Wetskills ideas) and community building have been established in South Africa and beyond. How can WISA-YWP and Wetskills accelerate follow-up activities of fresh (WetsNext) ideas with the combined Water Talent Community in South Africa of the last decade? \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”61516\,61512″ img_size=”medium” column_number=”5″ grayscale=”no” hover_icon=”none” images_space=”gallery_with_space”]Wetskills-South Africa – some previous events\n\n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]South African Alumni about Wetskills\nEvent Partners\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”53563″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”61429″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”53560″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”53564″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”61385″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”61396″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57645″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52242″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”61428″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”61424″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”54106″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57060″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”54325″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”54326″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”61430″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52334″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”] URL:https://wetskills.com/event/wetskills-south-africa-2023/ LOCATION:University of Cape Town\, Rondebosch 7701\, Cape Town\, Western Province\, South Africa CATEGORIES:Past event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wetskills.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Cape-Town-view-e1666883391987.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ioana Dobrescu":MAILTO:ioana.dobrescu@wetskills.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221127 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221209 DTSTAMP:20221215T170743Z CREATED:20220906T120553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T170743Z UID:10000129-1669507200-1670543999@wetskills.com SUMMARY:Wetskills-India (Sundarbans) 2022 DESCRIPTION:About The Event\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Let’s co-create solutions for water problems in the Sundarbans region\nFor this event we were in Calcutta and the Sundarbans region\, the river delta wetlands with mangrove forests and many small islands. \nCases focus on important issues for the region: climate adaptation\, empowerment of women for resilient communities\, sustainable water supply in saline areas\, soil erosion and more. What out-of the box solutions did the teams come up with? \nAs in all Wetskills events\, the participants worked together in international multidisciplinary teams\, with a program full of team work\, field visits and workshops\, a ‘Brain Hurricane’ and speed dates with experts. During the finals\, all teams presented the solution for their case to the jury\, with a poster and a pitch. \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event info\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Announcement for Participants Wetskills-India (Sundarbans) 2022 \nProgramme Wetskills-India (Sundarbans) 2022 \nTerms & Conditions Wetskills-India (Sundarbans) 2022 \nWetskills leaflet and track record \nAttend on FacebookFollow Wetskills\nYouTubeLinkedInInstagramFacebook\nField visits & Team Work & Finals\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Cases\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Case 1: Women empowerment for water resilient communities\nApproximately five million people live in the Sundarbans. Many communities are economically\, educationally and socially unprivileged mostly due to poor infrastructure facilities. Agriculture is predominant in the area. Yet many men go to the cities for jobs to create more income\, leaving the women and youth in charge of the area. Those left behind have to take care of the agricultural activities\, including local water management and are facing the impact of climate change. How can women become more empowered to create resilient communities to combat climate change and its various water challenges? \nCase 2: Nature Based Solutions to stop soil erosion\nThe Sundarban Delta is facing problems with soil instability\, loss of land and increased flood risks in the tidal area. Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) use the power of nature and healthy ecosystems to protect people\, optimize infrastructure and safeguard a stable and bio-diverse future. The Delta could benefit from NBS\, like in Lesotho where soil erosion blankets\, made of different types of vegetation\, have been successfully used to lower sedimentation in mountainous wetlands. This NBS system was based on solutions from a Wetskills team. How could the Sundarbans use the experiences of this soil erosion project in Lesotho? Can we create a plan to tackle soil instability by using (a combination of) NBS? \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Poster & Pitch\n[vc_empty_space]Poster & Pitch\n[vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 3: Agricultural resilience to water management threats\nAgriculture in the area is largely dependent on seasonal rainfall\, and is therefore challenged due to droughts\, or too much water (monsoons\, typhoons)\, and salinity (higher sea level). Key to the further development of the Sundarbans is to ensure water security\, by developing resilience against floods and droughts\, and combat salinization by the creation of a secure freshwater environment on the islands and in the Sundarbans delta. How can agricultural sites in the Sundarbans become more climate resilient and better secure freshwater availability? \nCase 4: Water governance in villages\nAfter the installation of water management structures (like levees\, pumps\, locks) in Sundarbans villages\, the next step is to provide for long-term operation and maintenance. This requires technical knowledge and skills\, but also local water governance on responsibilities\, troubleshooting and ownership. Such local water governance structures should be aligned with other\, existing governance structures in the village\, matching decision making and cost structures\, and be based on relations between citizens. How can a village organize its water management\, and incorporate new water structures\, on the long term to become water resilient? \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Poster & Pitch\n[vc_empty_space]Poster & Pitch – WINNING TEAM!\n\n[vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Previous Wetskills Events in India\n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event Partners\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”57038″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”56310″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52334″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”55418″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”61336″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”61338″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57060″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”54106″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””]Join this Wetskills event!\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”] URL:https://wetskills.com/event/wetskills-india-sundarbans-2022/ LOCATION:India\, Calcutta\, India CATEGORIES:Past event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wetskills.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Supratim-girl.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Machtelijn Brummel":MAILTO:machtelijn.brummel@wetskills.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220917 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221001 DTSTAMP:20230317T144927Z CREATED:20220429T134847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T144927Z UID:10000128-1663372800-1664582399@wetskills.com SUMMARY:Wetskills-South Africa 2022 DESCRIPTION:About The Event\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]6th South African Wetskills Challenge!\nWe had another great event! An event for students and young professionals from South Africa\, sub-Saharan region and beyond\, who want to make a difference in the water sector\, who like to experience working in an international team and experiencing the culture of South Africa\, and who want to work on challenging water & sustainability issues! At the end of the program\, we visited the WISA Conference\, where all teams presented their ideas for an international jury panel and audience. Read on for blogs\, cases\, posters and more! \nWetskills Foundation and partners were organising Wetskills-South Africa 2022 (period: 17-30 September 2022)\, the sixth Wetskills edition in South Africa! \nPrevious events were in: Cape Town 2012\, Nelspruit 2014\, Durban 2016 and Cape Town 2018. A digital W@tskills edition was organized in 2021\, due to corona pandemic. Read more about the great 2018 finals at the WISA Conference in Cape Town\, in presence of Minister Gugile Nkwinti (Ministry of Water and Sanitation\, South Africa) and Dutch Special Water Envoy Henk Ovink. \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Participants of Wetskills-South Africa 2022\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”60056″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]South African Alumni about previous Wetskills Experiences\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event Info\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Programme Wetskills-South Africa 2022 (renewed!) \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Terms & Conditions Wetskills-South Africa 2022 \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Follow Wetskills\nYouTubeLinkedInInstagramFacebook\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event Cases\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 1: Promoting synergy in the water\, energy and food sectors\nCase owner: Water Research Commission \nThe Water Research Commission (WRC) established the WEF Lighthouse for integrated research\, planning and development in the Water-Energy-Food (WEF) nexus\, for South Africa and the Southern Africa region. Since 2012 the WRC R&D Branch has organized various activities under the banner of the WEF Lighthouse. The concept offers an opportunity for stakeholders\, to promote cross-sectoral\, systematic and integrated management of resources\, and address synergies and trade-offs in the WEF nexus. \nCase 2: Creating more benefits from Assessments\nCase owner: Blue Deal Programme \nSeveral assessments are performed to establish the performance of water and sanitation services\, like the Green Drop and Blue Drop Assessments on the performance\, compliance and efficiency of wastewater and water treatment works (WWTW’s and WTW’s)\, and the  Municipal Structural Self-Assessments (MuSSA). The Blue Deal South Africa Partnership aims to improve the performance of WWTW’s in several municipalities\, and disseminate the lessons learnt to other municipalities. How can the Green Drop Assessments and MuSSA-Assessments be used for a model-based replication of the Blue Deal results? \nCase 3: Empowering water professionals: the importance of training and lifelong learning \nCase owner: World Water Academy \nMunicipalities are faced with many challenges of water supply\, wastewater and urban water management.  Municipalities seem to rely more and more on administrators and finance managers\, but water engineers and operators are of great importance when it comes to critical water and wastewater management and maintenance issues. How could lifelong learning and practical training of water professionals empower engineers\, operators and managers to help improve SA’s water quality? \nPitch & Poster \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”60048″ img_size=”full” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank” qode_css_animation=””]Pitch & Poster \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”60047″ img_size=”full” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank” qode_css_animation=””]Pitch & Poster \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”60046″ img_size=”full” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 4: How to diminish the impact of solid waste on water?\nCase owner: Blue Deal Programme \nSolid waste is becoming a growing problem\, also for water. Dumping waste alongside rivers and streams deteriorates the water quality. When discharged into sewers\, it clogs manholes and leads to overflow of the sewers. Especially in informal settlements\, solid waste management becomes a huge task for local municipalities. Are there innovative ideas to persuade communities not to throw their trash ‘over the fence’? How could more environmental awareness within the communities be created and sustained? \nCase 5: Indigenous Knowledge Systems to Respond to Water Vector Diseases\n\nCase owner: Water Research Commission\n \nClimate change is leading to changing weather patterns\, which will most likely effect the occurrence and distribution of a number of water vector diseases. This might change non-endemic areas into endemic areas\, and thereby putting communities at risk. How could medicinal plants and other indigenous knowledge systems in communities be used and stimulated\, in order for communities to better adapt and cope with climate change and reduce their vulnerability to water vector diseases? \nCase 6: Safe Stormwater Use for communities near Roodeplaat Dam\nCase owner: Department of Water and Sanitation\n \nStormwater runoff is often lost into the water drainage system without being filtered\, thereby polluting surface water resources with debris. Roodeplaat Dam is an example of such a water resource\, currently polluted by debris from stormwater drainage from influent rivers. At the same time\, water availability is a challenge in South Africa\, and rainfall is more irregular by changing weather patterns. How could the Department of Water and Sanitation use the stormwater runoff as part of the current water system\, without decreasing water quality of the dam\, to increase water supply to communities? \nPitch & Poster \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”60045″ img_size=”full” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank” qode_css_animation=””]Pitch & Poster \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”60044″ img_size=”full” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank” qode_css_animation=””]Pitch & Poster \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”60043″ img_size=”full” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank” qode_css_animation=””]Watch the event video!\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]The 2018 Programme\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event Partners\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”53563″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52242″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57038″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52334″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”52240″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57645″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”61395″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”61388″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”61390″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”61391″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”56312″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”61392″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”] URL:https://wetskills.com/event/wetskills-south-africa-2022/ LOCATION:Sandton\, Sandton\, Gauteng\, South Africa CATEGORIES:Past event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wetskills.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Gauteng_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Odwa Mtembu":MAILTO:odwa.mtembu@wetskills.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220825 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220907 DTSTAMP:20221003T135936Z CREATED:20200306T153932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T135936Z UID:10000114-1661385600-1662508799@wetskills.com SUMMARY:Wetskills-Palestinian Territories 2022 DESCRIPTION:About The Event\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Wetskills for the first time to the Palestinian Territories!!\nHave you always wanted to try Knafa (read: melted cheese with lots of sweet stuff)? Do you love wandering around in vibrant historic cities and between centuries-old relics? Do you want to meet people who can tell you everything about this or other cultures? And\, most importantly\, are you passionate about water and want to contribute to innovate solutions on challenging water issues and keen on meeting and interacting with an international water audience? Participants of this Wetskills Challenge in Nablus\, Westbank had a chance to see and experience all this\, and more! \nThis new edition of Wetskills Challenge\, the first one in the Palestinian Territories\, was organized from 26 August to 6 September 2022. An-Najah University in Nablus (Water and Environmental Studies Institute\, WESI) and NGate were our local hosts. The finals were held at the OKP Water Conference\, on 5-6 September\, where the teams presented their results\, and the winning team was be announced and awarded by the jury. \n(Photo credits: Salah Hanoun & Nynke Schaap) \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_blockquote text=”Let’s Share the Water Passion. Let’s Stay Connected.” title_tag=”h2″ show_border=”no” show_quote_icon=”yes” width=”95″ line_height=”90″ background_color=”#43dbbd” quote_icon_color=”#0076b2″][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event Video\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event info\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Leaflet Announcement for Participants Palestinian Territories 2022 \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Programme Wetskills-Palestinian Territories 2022\n \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Terms & Conditions Wetskills-Palestinian Territories 2022 \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_button icon_pack=”font_awesome” fa_icon=”fa-facebook” icon_position=”right” target=”_self” font_weight=”” text=”Attend on Facebook” link=”https://www.facebook.com/events/4737651079667608/” icon_color=”#ffffff”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]A previous Wetskills event in Middle East (Oman) \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Follow Wetskills\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Wetskills leaflet and track record \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-facebook” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.facebook.com/Wetskills-496271977097972″ anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_facebook”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-twitter” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”http://twitter.com/wetskills” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_twitter”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-instagram” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.instagram.com/wetskills/” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_instagram”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-twitter” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2949484″ anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_linkedin”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-youtube-square” fe_icon=”social_youtube” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJmPNM9roCkR1uvgJMHqpvA” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px”] \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Participants in this Wetskills Event – What do you get?\nA unique learning experience where you will tackle real-life water challenges with your own team!\n♦ You will increase your skills in: international cooperation; problem solving\, cross-cultural and interdisciplinary teamwork\, networking and presenting (pitch & poster);\n♦ You will get the opportunity to connect with other international water students/young professionals;\n♦ You will exclusively be part of the Wetskills finals and awarding at the OKP Conference in Nablus;\n♦ You will visit Palestinian water-related\, natural and cultural sites\, and meetings with water experts;\n♦ You will learn\, network and experience more about international and regional water challenges\, the main stakeholders and organisations\, contemporary issues and current business opportunities;\n♦ You will receive a certificate of participation upon completion of the program. \nEvent Blogs\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_blog_list type=”boxes” image_size=”landscape” show_thumbnail=”yes” number_of_columns=”3″ overlay_icon=”1″ order_by=”date” order=”DESC” title_tag=”h5″ display_excerpt=”1″ info_position=”top” post_info_text_transform=”none” post_info_font_weight=”700″ post_info_font_style=”normal” display_category=”0″ display_date=”1″ date_place=”over_title” display_author=”0″ display_comments=”0″ display_button=”1″ icon_pack=”font_elegant” fe_icon=”arrow_right” button_icon_position=”right” number_of_posts=”12″ overlay_color=”rgba(0\,221\,207\,0.59)” category=”Wetskills Palestinian Territories 2022\, Blogs Wetskills Palestinian Territories 2022″ text_length=”200″ title_size=”28″ title_color=”#0076b2″ post_info_font_size=”20″ post_info_color=”rgba(0\,221\,207\,0.59)” post_info_font_family=”Montserrat” post_info_letter_spacing=”-0\,5″ date_size=”21″ box_info_padding=”40px 5px 5px 5px” button_text=”READ MORE” button_background_color=”rgba(0\,221\,207\,0.59)” button_hover_background_color=”#0076b2″ button_border_color=”rgba(0\,221\,207\,0.59)” button_hover_border_color=”#0076b2″]Event Cases\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 1: Increasing water availability\nCase owner: World Waternet (WaterWorX Program) \nWater availability in the West Bank is limited and sourced mainly from 3 underground aquifers. The WaterWorX program in the Palestinian Territories is looking for feasible\, out-of-the-box ideas to implement and support the overall goal of improved access to water and better human and environmental health. Taking into account the water footprint data available for the West Bank\, existing options to save/generate/harvest water in the field and the concept of water footprint compensation\, how can we create awareness on limited water availability and come up with practical solutions to save/optimize water use suitable for the Palestinian context? \nCase 2: Monitoring for safe water access in the Hebron Hospital\nCase owner: Red Cross & Red Crescent \nIn Palestine\, public utilities are responsible for supplying adequate and safe water (good water quality) in a regular basis. However\, it’s not the reality on the ground.  Therefore\, on-site storage of water is a common practice to ensure a continuous access to safe and adequate water. But\, the on-site storage of water influences the quality of stored water. Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS)\, part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent movement provides hospitals\, emergency medicine and ambulance services\, and primary health care centers in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip\, like one in Hebron. Hebron Hospital struggles to maintain a good\, consistent\, and reliable water quality to ensure quality healthcare services. How can the Hebron Hospital ensure access to a constant and good water quality\, which can be transparently monitored by the PRCS staff to monitor? \nCase 3: BlueElephant – From wastewater to infinite water\nCase owner: Dutch Water Authorities / World Waternet (Blue Deal Program) \n\nIn the West Bank\, the majority of the wastewater is collected and stored in septic tanks or similar systems\, and discharged untreated in the environment. There might be a great potential to treat and reuse this wastewater. To accelerate solving some of the most urgent water challenges a small-scale decentralized and mobile wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) was developed by a public-private partnership of Dutch organisations; the BluElephant. By treating wastewater and making alternative water sources available for agricultural or other types of uses\, the BlueElephant technology can also be a method for water footprint compensation. How to stimulate the use of treated wastewater and make the BluElephant technology financially sustainable in Palestine? \n\nPitch & Poster \n[vc_single_image image=”59971″ img_size=”full” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank” qode_css_animation=””]Pitch & Poster \n[vc_single_image image=”59972″ img_size=”full” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank” qode_css_animation=””]Pitch & Poster \n[vc_single_image image=”59970″ img_size=”full” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 4: Smart solutions for water monitoring and loss reduction\nCase owner: Bank of Palestine & Palestinian Water Authority \n\nWater scarcity is a harsh reality for the Arab region. As a result\, reducing losses from water supply systems is of great environmental importance in the region\, but also in other parts of the world. Reducing water losses in drinking water distribution networks is very important from both a social\, environmental\, and economic standpoint. In Palestine 37.5% is the average of water losses on the national level. When reducing this amount\, more water is available for all stakeholders. How can the Palestinian Water Authority with its stakeholders better control water losses and in the same time monitoring the quality and quantity of water for the water distribution systems? \n\nCase 5: Reuse of wastewater from hospitals\nCase owner: Red Cross & Red Crescent \nAccess to clean and well-maintained sanitation facilities is required for quality healthcare service. In addition\, proper management of healthcare wastewater is essential to protect the public health. As wastewater from healthcare facilities can contain pharmaceuticals residues\, chemical reagents\, pathogens\, medicines\, and other harmful matters\, unsafe management of this wastewater can impose significant risks to public health and the environment. The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS)\, part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent movement provides hospitals\, emergency medicine and ambulance services\, and primary health care centers in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip\, like one in Hebron. How could the Hebron Hospital improve wastewater  management in a more sustainable and cost-effective way to make it safe for the environment? \nPitch & Poster \n[vc_single_image image=”59969″ img_size=”full” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank” qode_css_animation=””]Pitch & Poster \n[vc_single_image image=”59973″ img_size=”full” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event Partners\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”59319″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”59320″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57038″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52334″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”52373″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”59563″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52240″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”59582″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”53311″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”54106″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57060″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57060″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”59593″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”59594″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”59592″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”59595″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””]Join this Wetskills event!\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”] URL:https://wetskills.com/event/wetskills-palestinian-territories-2022/ LOCATION:An-Najah\, Nablus CATEGORIES:Past event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wetskills.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/WaterRoad_event-scaled-e1583509544578.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Inge Muhlig":MAILTO:inge.muhlig@wetskills.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220822 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220903 DTSTAMP:20220905T171138Z CREATED:20220401T115420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220905T171138Z UID:10000127-1661126400-1662163199@wetskills.com SUMMARY:Wetskills-South Korea 2022 DESCRIPTION:About The Event\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]The third edition of Wetskills South-Korea!\nBecause of the success of a memorable first (Olympic) edition of a Wetskills Water Challenge in South-Korea in February 2018 (read here) and the great successor in August/September 2019 (read here)\, we were thrilled to organize the third edition of Wetskills South-Korea! \nThis edition had 16 participants (aged 21 – 32 years) from South Korea and The Netherlands\, as well as Mexico\, Senegal\, France and Indonesia. Again a very international\, cross-cultural and multidisciplinary group of participants! In 3 teams they combined their knowledge and experiences to find out-of-the-box solutions for challenging water cases\, which they presented with pitches and posters at the Finals and Awarding Ceremony. \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event Video\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Practical Information\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Leaflet Announcement for Participants Wetskills-South Korea 2022 \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Programme Wetskills-South Korea 2022\n \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Terms & Conditions Wetskills-South Korea 2022 \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_button icon_pack=”font_awesome” fa_icon=”fa-facebook” icon_position=”right” target=”_self” font_weight=”” text=”Attend on Facebook” link=”https://www.facebook.com/events/513417733516364/” icon_color=”#ffffff”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Follow Wetskills\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-facebook” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.facebook.com/Wetskills-496271977097972″ anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_facebook”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-twitter” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”http://twitter.com/wetskills” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_twitter”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-instagram” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.instagram.com/wetskills/” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_instagram”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-twitter” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2949484″ anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_linkedin”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-youtube-square” fe_icon=”social_youtube” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJmPNM9roCkR1uvgJMHqpvA” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px”] \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_blockquote text=”Let’s Share the Water Passion. Let’s Stay Connected.” title_tag=”h2″ show_border=”no” show_quote_icon=”yes” text_color=”#ffffff” background_color=”#43dbbd” width=”95″ line_height=”90″ quote_icon_color=”#0076b2″][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event Blogs\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_blog_list type=”boxes” image_size=”landscape” show_thumbnail=”yes” number_of_columns=”3″ overlay_icon=”1″ order_by=”date” order=”DESC” title_tag=”h5″ display_excerpt=”1″ info_position=”top” post_info_text_transform=”none” post_info_font_weight=”700″ post_info_font_style=”normal” display_category=”0″ display_date=”1″ date_place=”over_title” display_author=”0″ display_comments=”0″ display_button=”1″ icon_pack=”font_elegant” fe_icon=”arrow_right” button_icon_position=”right” vertical_align_text=”middle” date_position=”in_icon” border_around_item=”no” separator=”yes” display_circle_button=”1″ enable_circle_button_shaddow=”1″ number_of_posts=”6″ overlay_color=”rgba(0\,221\,207\,0.59)” text_length=”133″ post_info_color=”#43dbbd” post_info_font_family=”Montserrat” post_info_letter_spacing=”-0.5″ date_size=”21″ button_text=”READ MORE” box_info_padding=”40px 5px 5px 5px” post_info_font_size=”20″ title_size=”28″ title_color=”#0076b2″ button_color=”#ffffff” button_hover_color=”#ffffff” button_background_color=”#43dbbd” button_hover_background_color=”#0076b2″ button_border_color=”#43dbbd” button_hover_border_color=”#0076b2″ category=”wetskills-south-korea”]Event Cases\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 1: Water and gender equality in the Asia & Pacific region\nCase owner: UNESCO i-WSSM\n \nWomen and girls worldwide are dis-proportionally exposed to water-related problems such as waterborne diseases\, limited access to water\, water scarcity issues\, often combined with time poverty & lack of education. In the Asia and the Pacific region\, women and girls are key stakeholders to manage and conserve water resources at the national/local/community levels. Considering the regional background and UNESCO’s Call for Action ‘Accelerating gender equality in the water domain’\, what would be your action plan to disseminate the water and gender equality agenda in the AP region\, including priority areas\, target countries\, target levels\, effective methods\, and specific tasks? \nCase 2: Fighting climate change on Korean islands\nCase owner: Water Authority Hollands Noorderkwartier (The Netherlands) \nThe Netherlands is facing several climate related challenges that have their impact on the coastal and island landscape\, with problems like flood risks\, and periods of drought causing an increased salinity in aquifers and fresh waters. All these challenges have technical\, spatial and participation aspects. One of the (public) regional water authorities in the country\, HHNK\, is  joining this Wetskills challenge as a case-owner because they are very keen to learn from the South Korean experiences\, in particular related to islands. What are the main challenges Korean colleagues are facing? The team of students is asked to dive into the South Korean governance for islands for both flood risk and salination\, and advice HHNK and potential Korean partners on further collaboration. \nCase 3: South Korea’s dependency on virtual water trade\nCase owner: Water Footprint Implementation (The Netherlands) \nAt the COP-26 in 2021\, the Glasgow Declaration on Fair Water Footprint has been introduced and signed by various governmental and non-governmental partners. South Korea imports a lot of agricultural products from other countries. The water that has been used to grow the crops at these production locations is embedded in the imported trade volume and is called ‘virtual water’. South Korea is one of the largest net virtual water import countries for agricultural products worldwide. How can South Korea increase its water- and food-security\, while ensuring a Fair Water Footprint of agricultural imports for national consumption? \nPitch & Poster \n[vc_single_image image=”59844″ img_size=”full” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank” qode_css_animation=””]Pitch & Poster \n[vc_single_image image=”59845″ img_size=”full” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank” qode_css_animation=””]Pitch & Poster  –  Winning Team!\n \n[vc_single_image image=”59846″ img_size=”full” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event Pictures\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”59848\,59851\,59850″ img_size=”large” column_number=”3″ grayscale=”no” hover_icon=”none” images_space=”gallery_with_space”][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”59849\,59852\,59853″ img_size=”large” column_number=”3″ grayscale=”no” hover_icon=”none” images_space=”gallery_with_space”][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”59854\,59855″ img_size=”large” column_number=”2″ grayscale=”no” hover_icon=”none” images_space=”gallery_with_space”][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event Video’s 2018 & 2019\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event Partners\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”59362″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”53274″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”53765″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”55019″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”56307″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”59669″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”54106″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57060″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”53764″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57038″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57060″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52334″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Join this Wetskills event!\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”] URL:https://wetskills.com/event/wetskills-south-korea-2022/ LOCATION:Sejong University\, Seoul\, Republic of South Korea CATEGORIES:Past event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wetskills.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Wetskills-South-Korea-2019-e1649406230913.png ORGANIZER;CN="Floor van der Heijden":MAILTO:floor.van.der.heijden@wetskills.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220624 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220707 DTSTAMP:20220801T162359Z CREATED:20211220T142916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T162359Z UID:10000126-1656028800-1657151999@wetskills.com SUMMARY:Wetskills-Romania 2022 DESCRIPTION:About The Event\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]For the sixth time to Romania!\nOne of the main topics of this Wetskills event was Water & Data Management. The Finals and Awarding Ceremony were organized during the IWA International Conference on Hydroinformatics (HIC 2022) in Bucharest. Attending this conference (6 July 2022) was included in the program. \nRomania has a very diverse landscape and water system\, with high mountains and the largest Delta of the European Union: Danube Delta. Romania faces challenges in water and wastewater\, in both large urban areas as well as remote rural villages\, and has a large water management experience of dealing with floods and droughts. And the country itself is inspiring and various: From the booming big Bucharest with its historic buildings and churches\, People’s Parliament and the Old City with bars and pubs\, to idyllic smaller cities and villages in epic Transylvania\, the dry Wallachia lowlands (border to Bulgaria) and Europe’s largest bio-reserve Danube Delta. \nThis Wetskills edition was hosted by the Politehnica University of Bucharest. Other main partners of this event were the University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest; the Technical University for Civil Engineering in Bucharest; the Romanian Water Association; Apele Romane; and the Embassy of The Kingdom of The Netherlands. \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Watch the Movie of Wetskills Romania 2022\n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]… and the previous Wetskills edition in Romania (2021)\n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Practical information\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Overall Programme Wetskills-Romania 2022 \nLeaflet Announcement for Participants Wetskills-Romania 2022 \nTerms & Conditions Wetskills-Romania 2022 \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_button icon_pack=”font_awesome” fa_icon=”fa-facebook” icon_position=”right” target=”_self” font_weight=”” text=”Attend on Facebook” link=”https://www.facebook.com/events/2007458975975366/” icon_color=”#ffffff”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Follow Wetskills\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-facebook” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.facebook.com/Wetskills-496271977097972″ anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_facebook”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-twitter” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”http://twitter.com/wetskills” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_twitter”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-instagram” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.instagram.com/wetskills/” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_instagram”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-twitter” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2949484″ anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_linkedin”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-youtube-square” fe_icon=”social_youtube” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJmPNM9roCkR1uvgJMHqpvA” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px”] \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”58731\,58732\,58735\,58734″ img_size=”large” column_number=”4″ grayscale=”no” hover_icon=”none” images_space=”gallery_with_space”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event Blogs\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_blog_list type=”boxes” image_size=”landscape” show_thumbnail=”yes” number_of_columns=”3″ overlay_icon=”1″ order_by=”date” order=”DESC” title_tag=”h5″ display_excerpt=”1″ info_position=”top” post_info_text_transform=”none” post_info_font_weight=”700″ post_info_font_style=”normal” display_category=”0″ display_date=”1″ date_place=”over_title” display_author=”0″ display_comments=”0″ display_button=”1″ icon_pack=”font_elegant” fe_icon=”arrow_right” button_icon_position=”right” number_of_posts=”3″ overlay_color=”rgba(0\,221\,207\,0.59)” category=”Wetskills-Romania 2022″ text_length=”160″ title_size=”28″ title_color=”#0076b2″ post_info_font_size=”20″ post_info_color=”rgba(0\,221\,207\,0.59)” post_info_font_family=”Montserrat” post_info_letter_spacing=”-0\,5″ date_size=”21″ box_info_padding=”40px 5px 5px 5px” button_text=”READ MORE” button_background_color=”rgba(0\,221\,207\,0.59)” button_hover_background_color=”#0076b2″ button_border_color=”rgba(0\,221\,207\,0.59)” button_hover_border_color=”#0076b2″]Event Cases\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 1: Urban river basin of the future\nCase owner: Boskalis \nCurrently river basins in and around urban areas struggle with drought\, floods and loss of water quality. The future will even be more challenging\, as climate change will lead to more heat waves and more intense rainfall\, and urban populations are expected to grow. Damboviţa river runs through Bucharest\, and is an example of a river that could be made more climate resilient to avoid or mitigate effects of climate change. How could new approaches in urban river basins create a robust system\, where biological quality is improved\, water safety is assured\, and drought can be coped with? Which (new) techniques\, policies\, stakeholders provide opportunities? \nCase 2: Inspiration guide for sustainable reservoir management\nCase owner: Blue Deal Romania project by Dutch Water Authorities & Apele Romane \nRomania has many large\, medium\, and small reservoirs spread around the country\, which are used for various purposes\, like flood risk management\, hydropower\, drinking water supply and irrigation. Due to changing weather conditions and growing pressure on multifunctionality\, the management of these reservoirs becomes more complex and integral. An ‘Inspiration Guide’ showcasing innovative and economic attractive methods of reservoir management could create more awareness on possible solutions\, for decision makers\, water managers and other stakeholders. How could such an Inspiration Guide be used for sustainable reservoir management of the Golesti dam and reservoir? \nCase 3: Redevelopment of the FlashBag\nCase owner: WetsNext programme by Wetskills Foundation \nFlashfloods in Romania are quite unpredictable and cause serious problems\, such as large economic damage and casualties. In 2019 the (flash)Flood Proof Romania Testing Facility was implemented to create and test innovative measures against these flashfloods. This testing facility in Facau\, southwest of Bucharest\, is owned by Romanian Waters and was a result of a five-year development and cooperation program between several European and Romanian partners. In previous Wetskills events the concept of a ‘FlashBag’ was created\, a temporary embankment for flash floods. Now it is time to redesign the FlashBag concept\, and start testing it in the Flood Proof Romania testing facility. \nPitch & Poster \n[vc_single_image image=”59566″ img_size=”full” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank” qode_css_animation=””]Pitch & Poster \n[vc_single_image image=”59567″ img_size=”full” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank” qode_css_animation=””]Pitch & Poster \n[vc_single_image image=”59568″ img_size=”full” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”64px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event Partners\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”52431″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”55394″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”59322″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52433″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”57038″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52334″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57060″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57060″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”59520″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”54957″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52240″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57060″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Previous Wetskills Events in Romania\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Join this Wetskills event!\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”] URL:https://wetskills.com/event/wetskills-romania-2022/ LOCATION:Politehnica University of Bucharest\, Splaiul Independenței 313\, Bucharest\, Romania CATEGORIES:Past event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wetskills.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/WetskilsRO21.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Marcel Rompelman":MAILTO:marcel.rompelman@wetskills.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220105 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220117 DTSTAMP:20220610T154448Z CREATED:20210514T125137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T154448Z UID:10000123-1641340800-1642377599@wetskills.com SUMMARY:Wetskills-United Arab Emirates 2022 DESCRIPTION:About The Event\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]United Arab Emirates 2022: from WorldExpo Shanghai to Dubai!\nWetskills Foundation and partners organized another great water challenge event: in Dubai\, United Arab Emirates. \nIn a hybrid format (online with some in-person activities) participants from various countries (UAE\, The Netherlands\, Colombia\, India\, Nigeria\, Germany) worked together in teams with each its own challenge. The cases are provided by our partners UAE University\, RVO\, PureBlue Water and Witteveen+Bos\, in close cooperation with the Dutch Dubai programme of The Netherlands government. \nDuring the Finals on Sunday 16 January\, the teams presented the results to an international jury in The Netherlands Pavilion of the Dubai 2020 World Expo. This hybrid event was also the final part of the Wetskills 10 years Jubilee Celebrations. \n[vc_single_image image=”59143″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Wetskills once started at the Shanghai WorldExpo 2010\, so Wetskills ‘bridged’ the two WorldExpos and looked back to the results of many Wetskills events in many countries. \nThe Jury announced Team Falaj 2.0 as the winning team\, with their innovative but applicable concept to improve water management on small farm. ‘Most UAE small farms use groundwater for crop irrigation. Low groundwater levels and salinization are a growing problem\, and various water management strategies have already been proposed. The Wetskills team came up with a Tool to support farmers in identifying which strategy is most feasible for their own farm.’ This case was formulated by UAE University\, to focus on a very challenging problem. \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”59206″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Read the article in Gulf Today: ‘Dutch PM Mark Rutte dubs UAE as living hub of innovative business‘ with a part about Wetskills-United Arab Emirates 2022; download the pdf version of the article. \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”59207″ img_size=”large” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Movies Wetskills-UAE 2022 Finals & Wetskills Jubilee\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event Info\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” 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Networks\nCase owner: PureBlue Water (The Netherlands) \nAs arid country\, the United Arab Emirates lacks freshwater resources\, especially in cities. Water reuse is one of the opportunities to mitigate the water stress in those cities. PureBlue’s decentral wastewater treatment units treat up until natural water quality and beyond. The goal is to enforce blue networks\, the concatenation of water bodies and infrastructure\, to let green networks\, like parks\, nature reserves and oases grow. PureBlue looks for creative implementation of their units in UAE cities to bring fresh water to locations that will benefit most from it. In addition\, social innovation is of large importance to convince people of the safety and environmental friendliness of treated wastewater. \nCase 2: A Sustainable Alternative to Water in Plastic\nCase owner: RVO.nl \nOn a regular day millions of people encounter one or more single use plastic water bottle. It is just a normal routine but the effect that it has on our planet is devastating to the entire ecosystem. A plastic bottle does not simply disappear once we recycle it or throw it away\, it is not biodegradable and becomes land and ocean litter. Organizations that go through a particularly high volume of plastic bottles consumption are University Campuses with vending machines and cafeteria and Hotels with plastic bottles distributed in each guest room. How can the use of “hydration stations” within these institutions be the solution to drastically reduce the impact that single use plastic has on the environment? \nPitch & Poster \n[vc_single_image image=”59230″ img_size=”full” onclick=”img_link_large” qode_css_animation=””]Pitch & Poster \n[vc_single_image image=”59229″ img_size=”full” onclick=”img_link_large” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”64px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 3: Decision-making tool for water management at small farms in UAE\nCase owner: United Arab Emirates University  \nPrivately owned farms of a size between two and six ha are very common in the UAE\, and mostly rely on groundwater for crop irrigation. In recent years the productivity of many of these farms has been threatened by increasing groundwater depletion and salinization. Various management strategies have been proposed to slow down groundwater deterioration and/or sustain agricultural production under increasing salinity. tools to facilitate such water management decision making are so far not available. It will maximize revenues at the farm level\, and/or create an overall long-term sustainability and environmental safety. How could a tool support an individual farmer or decision identifying of the most feasible water management strategy for UAE’s small farms? \nCase 4: Circular carbon zero water and resources recovery plant\nCase owner: Witteveen+Bos (The Netherlands) \nThe global water sector contributes about 5% of greenhouse gas (GHG)\, and this is calculated without the process-related emissions of CH4\, CO2 and N2O due to biological used water treatment. The UWTP’s are getting more efficient every day and water loops are being closed in municipal and industrial settings. However\, by improving removal performances the carbon emissions rise by energy demand\, chemical use\, and process emission. Improving water quality leads to increasing CO2 emissions. The Water and Resources Refinery\, developed by Witteveen+Bos and partners leads to a circular zero carbon used water treatment. How can the Water and Resources Refinery also solve these challenges for the United Arab Emirates and Singapore creating a future-proof and climate resilient water sector? \nPitch & Poster \n[vc_single_image image=”59228″ img_size=”full” onclick=”img_link_large” qode_css_animation=””]Pitch & Poster \n[vc_single_image image=”59227″ img_size=”full” onclick=”img_link_large” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event Partners\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”57038″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”58274″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”53049″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52334″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”59130″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”56310″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”59129″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57060″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”53877″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”54075″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”58278″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52246″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Movie of Wetskills-Oman 2019\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Finals of Wetskills-Oman 2020\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Join this Wetskills event! URL:https://wetskills.com/event/wetskills-united-arab-emirates-2022/ LOCATION:Dubai\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates CATEGORIES:Past event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wetskills.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Dubai-voorkant.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ioana Dobrescu":MAILTO:ioana.dobrescu@wetskills.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211122 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211204 DTSTAMP:20211222T175050Z CREATED:20211013T131921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T175050Z UID:10000125-1637539200-1638575999@wetskills.com SUMMARY:W@tskills-India (Mumbai) 2021 DESCRIPTION:About The Event\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Co-create your water and sustainability solutions for Maharashtra State!\nOnline W@tskills Event in India! \nWetskills Foundation and our Indian partner Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)\, with support of the Centre for Environment Education (CEE)\, the Kerala Cluster (JDT Islam\, C.A.T. and Saxion) and the Consulate General of The Kingdom of The Netherlands in Mumbai\, were organising this online W@etskills Challenge in India\, with 28 participants from different states in India and participants from other countries. The participants will worked online in transdisciplinary teams on real-life water cases from the Maharashtra State from 22 November till 3 December 2022. \nThis edition was the sixth Wetskills event in India\, after Events in 2015 and 2017 in Ahmedabad\, and the 2019 Event in both Delhi and Kerala and the first online W@tskills-India 2021. \nFinals & Awarding ceremony was an online event with Pitches by the teams\, Keynotes by Supratim Battacharjee (Climate Photographer and Wetskills Ambassador) and Luit-Jan Dijkhuis (Delta Coordinator The Netherlands-India) and the Awarding Ceremony by the jury.\n \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Watch the compilation movie of this W@tskills event in India!\n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Practical Information\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Programme W@tskills-India (Mumbai) 2021 \nLeaflet Announcement for Participants Wetskills-India (Mumbai) 2021 \nTerms & Conditions W@tskills-India (Mumbai) 2021 \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_button icon_pack=”font_awesome” fa_icon=”fa-facebook” icon_position=”right” target=”_blank” font_weight=”” text=”Attend on Facebook” link=”https://www.facebook.com/events/775118673066771″ icon_color=”#ffffff”][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Follow Wetskills\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-facebook” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.facebook.com/Wetskills-496271977097972″ anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_facebook”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-twitter” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”http://twitter.com/wetskills” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_twitter”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-instagram” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.instagram.com/wetskills/” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_instagram”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-twitter” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2949484″ anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_linkedin”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-youtube-square” fe_icon=”social_youtube” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJmPNM9roCkR1uvgJMHqpvA” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px”] \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Participants of this Wetskills Event – What do you get?\nA unique learning experience where you tackle real-life water challenges with your own team!\n♦ You increase your skills in: international cooperation; problem solving\, cross-cultural and interdisciplinary teamwork\, networking and presenting (pitch & poster);\n♦ You get the opportunity to connect with other international water students/young professionals;\n♦ You learn\, network and experience more about water challenges in India\, the main stakeholders and organisations\, contemporary issues and current business opportunities;\n♦ You receive a certificate of participation upon completion of the program. \nEvent Cases\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 1: Nature based solutions for wastewater in urban areas.\nThe water quality in Indian rivers is under pressure. Cities along the rivers\, like Pune have a large outflow of poorly treated wastewater. Nature has a great capacity to clean itself\, so could we stimulate the nature to help cities in treating wastewater? Nature based solutions are quite familiar in protecting areas from flooding. The nature is stimulated the create natural boundaries to protect areas from flooding. Mostly these solutions are integrated in areas and with multi functions (like recreation). There are already examples of nature based solutions for water quality. How could the City of Pune use nature based solutions for better treatment of their wastewater? \nCase 2: Reuse wastewater for agriculture\n\nIndia is generating an enormous amount of sewage from which about 85% of wastewater is being discharged in the environment. This sewerage water is quite a constant amount and could become a potential resource for agriculture especially in times of less rains or even draughts. Main challenges for using this sewerage water are the poor quality and social acceptance. In the City of Mumbai\, a lot of sewerage is disposed without using. Areas with small farmers next to the rail tracks could make use of sewerage water. How could the City of Mumbai stimulate the reuse of treated sewerage by farmers? \n\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Pitch & Poster \n[vc_single_image image=”59082″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Pitch & Poster \n[vc_single_image image=”59083″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 3: Impact of power cuts in rural water use\nIndia has large agricultural areas\, which are dependent on a constant water flow. This water flow is often driven by the use of electricity. Power cuts could lead to a disruption of the water flow and thus to poor irrigation. This could affect the output of the agriculture and affects farmer and their families in Maharashtra. How can Maharastra become more resilient to power cuts affecting rural areas? \nCase 4: Gender and irrigation system\nIn India\, a state-supported canal irrigation system provides water to a significant section of agricultural land. The irrigation system\, despite its limitation\, has been responsible for contributing to the green revolution and increasing food production. However\, one observes that the irrigation system\, despite the introduction of water reforms\, continues to be biased towards women and fails to recognise the contribution of women. In light of this fact\, how can India increase the participation of women in the management of the irrigation system. \nCase 5: Rainwater harvesting a solution to growing urban water crisis\nRainwater harvesting is increasingly put forward as a solution to the urban water crisis. However\, despite the awareness and willingness existing among the people about the technology\, very few adopt it. The adoption of rainwater harvesting is primarily limited to high-income residential apartments or complexes\, leaving a significant section of the city population consisting of middle-income family groups.  The City of Mumbai is facing changes in climate patterns and aims to implement adaptive measures for urban centers\, including Sponge City concept to avoid flooding and to increase rain water storage. In order to tap the enormous resource of water in the form of increasing rain\, how can the City of Mumbai increase the adoption of rainwater harvesting to address the issue of growing water crisis in cities? \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Pitch & Poster \n[vc_single_image image=”59084″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Pitch & Poster \n[vc_single_image image=”59085″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Pitch & Poster \n[vc_single_image image=”59086″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Previous Wetskills Events in India\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event Partners\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”58815″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”55418″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57924″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57038″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”54101″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”56306″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”55657″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52334″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”57060″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57060″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”54106″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”56310″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Join this Wetskills event! URL:https://wetskills.com/event/wetskills-india-mumbai-2021/ LOCATION:Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS\, Mumbai) is the (online) host CATEGORIES:Past event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wetskills.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Dry-Run-India.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Johan Oost":MAILTO:johan.oost@wetskills.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211024 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211106 DTSTAMP:20211122T131334Z CREATED:20210322T170650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T131334Z UID:10000122-1635033600-1636156799@wetskills.com SUMMARY:Wetskills-The Netherlands 2021 DESCRIPTION:About The Event\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Wetskills Challenge again in Amsterdam!\nWetskills organised the 6th Wetskills Challenge in Amsterdam (and 8th event in The Netherlands)\, linked to the Amsterdam International Water Week AIWW 2021 at the Aquatech-Amsterdam 2021. The Challenge started on 24 October\, with the Finals & Awarding on 4 November as part of the Future Water Leaders programme at the Aquatech and AIWW program. \nDuring this Wetskills Challenge teams of students and young water professionals (with a diverse backgrounds\, nationalities and experiences) worked on real life water cases in an exciting two-week program. Their main challenge: to think out-of-the-box and develop innovative\, but realistic concepts. \nAlthough some participants could only join online due to corona\, fortunately the Wetskills crew was sure to let all join and participate. The teams presented their ideas with a two minute pitch\, Q&A and a poster on 4 November 2021. \nWatch the video of Wetskills-The Netherlands 2021!\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event Info\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Overview Programme Wetskills-The Netherlands (updated) \nLeaflet for Participants Wetskills-The Netherlands 2021 \nTerms & Conditions Wetskills-The Netherlands 2021 \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_button icon_pack=”font_awesome” fa_icon=”fa-facebook” icon_position=”right” target=”_self” font_weight=”” text=”Attend on Facebook” link=”https://www.facebook.com/events/1403662813341601″ icon_color=”#ffffff”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]About Wetskills\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”58191″ img_size=”medium” qode_css_animation=””]www.wetskills.com \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Follow Wetskills\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-facebook” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.facebook.com/Wetskills-496271977097972″ anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_facebook”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-twitter” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”http://twitter.com/wetskills” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_twitter”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-instagram” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.instagram.com/wetskills/” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_instagram”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-twitter” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2949484″ anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_linkedin”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-youtube-square” fe_icon=”social_youtube” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJmPNM9roCkR1uvgJMHqpvA” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px”] \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event Blogs\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_blog_list type=”boxes” image_size=”landscape” show_thumbnail=”yes” number_of_columns=”3″ overlay_icon=”1″ order_by=”date” order=”DESC” title_tag=”h5″ display_excerpt=”1″ info_position=”top” post_info_text_transform=”none” post_info_font_weight=”700″ post_info_font_style=”normal” display_category=”0″ display_date=”1″ date_place=”over_title” display_author=”0″ display_comments=”0″ display_button=”1″ icon_pack=”font_elegant” fe_icon=”arrow_right” button_icon_position=”right” vertical_align_text=”middle” date_position=”in_icon” border_around_item=”no” separator=”yes” display_circle_button=”1″ enable_circle_button_shaddow=”1″ number_of_posts=”12″ overlay_color=”rgba(0\,221\,207\,0.59)” text_length=”200″ post_info_color=”#43dbbd” post_info_font_family=”Montserrat” post_info_letter_spacing=”-0.5″ date_size=”21″ button_text=”READ MORE” box_info_padding=”40px 5px 5px 5px” post_info_font_size=”20″ title_size=”28″ title_color=”#0076b2″ button_color=”#ffffff” button_hover_color=”#ffffff” button_background_color=”#43dbbd” button_hover_background_color=”#0076b2″ button_border_color=”#43dbbd” button_hover_border_color=”#0076b2″ category=”wetskills-netherlands-2021″][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”54982\,54699\,57826\,1662\,1665″ column_number=”5″ grayscale=”no” hover_icon=”none” images_space=”gallery_with_space”]Event Cases\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 1: A future-proof water system – How to handle heavy rainfall?\nCase owner: Water Authority Drents Overijsselse Delta \nDue to a changing climate\, The Netherlands is increasingly confronted with heavy rainfalls. Moreover the effects of the heavy rainfalls are quite difficult to predict and can happen around the year. The current water systems cannot always handle the enormous amount of water of such heavy rainfall\, which leads to negative effects. In the Netherlands\, the water authorities have the task of ensuring a robust water design of the area. New technical and social design principles can improve the current water system to be future-ready. How can Water Authority Drents Overijsselse Delta use the experiences from abroad to create a robust water system to handle heavy rainfalls? \nCase 2: How can various Blue Deal partnerships in different countries learn from each other? \nCase owner: Blue Deal programme by Dutch Water Authorities \nThe Blue Deal is a cooperation between the Dutch Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Infrastructure & Water Management and the Dutch Water Authorities to help 20 million people in 2030 with more\, better\, and safer water. One of the objectives of the Blue Deal Programme in 2022 is to institutionalise learning within the programme. Objective of this learning programme is to exchange experiences and knowledge between partnerships to raise the quality of work in the overall goal of reaching sustainable results. How can the Blue Deal Programme further innovate in\, and optimize the institutionalization of learning within the programme based on the lessons learned in different countries? \nCase 3: How can Water Credits reduce the global Water Footprint?\nCase owner: Water Authority Limburg \nWater is more and more considered as a sustainability value assessment by industries and governments. This at a time that local and global water supplies are under increased pressure of climate change and pollution. Therefore we advocate to realize a global standard for Water Credits. A standard similar to the international system of Carbon Credits. In this system the biggest polluters of greenhouse gasses compensate their emissions buying Carbon Credits. The collected money is then used to decline or compensate greenhouse gasses elsewhere. We are looking for a similar model. A model which triggers (big) water user and water polluters to reduce their water footprint or compensate their water footprint elsewhere. How can water credits with specific guidelines lead to an international standard to reduce water use and pollution? \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Pitch & Poster \n[vc_single_image image=”59002″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Pitch & Poster \n[vc_single_image image=”59002″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Pitch & Poster \n[vc_single_image image=”59004″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Movies about previous Wetskills editions in the Netherlands\n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event Partners\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”58343″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”53908″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”53877″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52334″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”56312″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52240″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”58830″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”53285″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”] URL:https://wetskills.com/event/wetskills-the-netherlands-2021/ LOCATION:Amsterdam\, Amsterdam\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Past event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wetskills.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Group-Picture-Wetskills-The-Netherlands-2021_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Marcel Rompelman":MAILTO:marcel.rompelman@wetskills.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210911 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210924 DTSTAMP:20210924T172604Z CREATED:20210526T205520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T172604Z UID:10000124-1631318400-1632441599@wetskills.com SUMMARY:Wetskills-Romania 2021 DESCRIPTION:About The Event\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]For the fifth time to Romania!\nWetskills Foundation and partners organized the Wetskills Challenge for the fifth time in Bucharest\, Romania. This Wetskills edition in Romania was hosted by the University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest. Other main partners of this event were the Politehnica University of Bucharest and Technical University for Civil Engineering in Bucharest\, the Romanian Water Association\, Apele Romane and the Embassy of The Kingdom of The Netherlands. \nRomania has a very diverse landscape and water system\, with high mountains and the largest Delta of the European Union: Danube Delta. Romania faces challenges in water and wastewater\, in both large urban areas as well as remote rural villages\, and has a large water management experience of dealing with floods and droughts. And the country itself is inspiring and various: From the booming big Bucharest with its historic buildings and churches\, immens large People’s Parliament and the Old City with bars\, pubs as heart of the City to idillic smaller cities and villages in epic Transylvania and more low and dry Wallachia (border to Bulgaria) and the Europe’s largest bioreserve Danube Delta. \nThis edition of Wetskills started on 11 September 2021\, and was taking place in and around to the great city of Bucharest. During the 2-weeks program the participants worked in international\, multidisciplinary teams on real-life water cases. The finals and awarding were during an hybrid workshop with livestream on 22 September. \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Practical information\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Draft overall Programme Wetskills-Romania 2021 \nLeaflet Announcement for Participants Wetskills-Romania 2021 \nTerms & Conditions Wetskills-Romania 2021 \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_button icon_pack=”font_awesome” fa_icon=”fa-facebook” icon_position=”right” target=”_self” font_weight=”” text=”Attend on Facebook” link=”https://www.facebook.com/events/2007458975975366/” icon_color=”#ffffff”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Follow Wetskills\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-facebook” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.facebook.com/Wetskills-496271977097972″ anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_facebook”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-twitter” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”http://twitter.com/wetskills” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_twitter”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-instagram” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.instagram.com/wetskills/” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_instagram”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-twitter” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2949484″ anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_linkedin”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-youtube-square” fe_icon=”social_youtube” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJmPNM9roCkR1uvgJMHqpvA” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px”] \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Joining this Wetskills Event – What do you get?\nA unique learning experience where you will tackle real-life water challenges with your own team!\n♦ You will increase your skills in: international cooperation; problem solving\, cross-cultural and interdisciplinary teamwork\, networking and presenting (pitch & poster);\n♦ You will get the opportunity to connect with other international water students/young professionals;\n♦ You will visit Bucharest and surroundings: water-related\, natural and cultural sites\, and meetings with water experts;\n♦ You will learn\, network and experience more about international and regional water challenges\, the main stakeholders and organisations\, contemporary issues and current business opportunities;\n♦ You will receive a certificate of participation upon completion of the program. \n[vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”58731\,58732\,58735\,58734″ img_size=”large” column_number=”4″ grayscale=”no” hover_icon=”none” images_space=”gallery_with_space”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event Blogs\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_blog_list type=”boxes” image_size=”landscape” show_thumbnail=”yes” number_of_columns=”3″ overlay_icon=”1″ order_by=”date” order=”DESC” title_tag=”h5″ display_excerpt=”1″ info_position=”top” post_info_text_transform=”none” post_info_font_weight=”700″ post_info_font_style=”normal” display_category=”0″ display_date=”1″ date_place=”over_title” display_author=”0″ display_comments=”0″ display_button=”1″ icon_pack=”font_elegant” fe_icon=”arrow_right” button_icon_position=”right” number_of_posts=”12″ overlay_color=”rgba(0\,221\,207\,0.59)” category=”wetskills-romania-2021″ text_length=”200″ title_size=”28″ title_color=”#0076b2″ post_info_font_size=”20″ post_info_color=”rgba(0\,221\,207\,0.59)” post_info_font_family=”Montserrat” post_info_letter_spacing=”-0\,5″ date_size=”21″ box_info_padding=”40px 5px 5px 5px” button_text=”READ MORE” button_background_color=”rgba(0\,221\,207\,0.59)” button_hover_background_color=”#0076b2″ button_border_color=”rgba(0\,221\,207\,0.59)” button_hover_border_color=”#0076b2″]Event Cases\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 1: Reducing & repositioning waste streams in the urban area\n\nCase owner: City of Zwolle (The Netherlands)\n \nZwolle explicitly positions circularity\, and works with partners in the region on the transition to a circular economy. The ambition is to become the fourth most circular city of the Netherlands. To achieve this goal\, reducing waste streams is required\, and specially in neighborhoods with blocks of flats this is a challenge. Currently\, households have the option of separating plastic\, paper and residual waste. Residual waste is where the problem arises because it includes many streams that are bundled together as one\, including organic waste. Question of the city is: How can organic waste be separated from the residual waste stream? and what valuable use could be made of it in the city? \nPoster Team 1\n \n[vc_single_image image=”58777″ img_size=”full” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank” qode_css_animation=””]Case 2: Flash floods inspiration guide\nCase owner: RBA Siret & Blue Deal programme Romania (by Dutch Water Authorities) \nRomania and The Netherlands\, cooperating under the BlueDeal programme\, are water-rich countries with a long-standing history of combatting floods and keep their feet dry. Due to climate change\, both countries are becoming more vulnerable for heavy rainfall. RBA Siret in the Northeastern part of Romania is facing severe flash flood challenges. Especially farmers and inhabitants of small villages suffer. The team is asked to create an ‘Inspiration guide’ to showcase innovative and economic attractive measures against flash floods. This should create more awareness and indicate concrete solutions for all stakeholders in a pilot area. Together with a simple “kitchen table” poster(s) for dialogue\, the Inspiration Guide should contribute to the innovative Integrated Water Resource Management Plan for the pilot area. \nPoster Team 2 \n[vc_single_image image=”58778″ img_size=”full” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank” qode_css_animation=””]Case 3: Virtual Water flows between Romania and Hungary\nCase owner: Water Footprint Implementation \nIs it possible to use water in places where you are not present at that moment? Yes\, it is! When we consume a product that was produced in a different country or place\, we also virtually consume the water used to produce it. This is what we call ’embedded’ or ‘virtual’ water. When products are traded across the globe\, there is also a trade in virtual water taking place. The Water Footprint\, a method that determines the freshwater use in production processes\, is an excellent tool to provide insights in the virtual water flows between continents\, countries and/or river basins. How can we use the virtual water flow between Romania and Hungary for improving the sustainable freshwater management in both countries? \nPoster Team 3 \n[vc_single_image image=”58775″ img_size=”full” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank” qode_css_animation=””]Event Partners\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”55394″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52431″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52434″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52433″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”57038″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”54957″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52334″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52243″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”57644″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”53102″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”54106″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57060″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Previous Wetskills Events in Romania\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”] URL:https://wetskills.com/event/wetskills-romania-2021/ LOCATION:University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest\, Bulevardul MĂRĂŞTI 59\, Bucharest\, 011464\, Romania CATEGORIES:Past event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wetskills.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/WetskilsRO21.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Floor van der Heijden":MAILTO:floor.van.der.heijden@wetskills.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210815 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210828 DTSTAMP:20210903T135802Z CREATED:20200608T215733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T135802Z UID:10000117-1628985600-1630108799@wetskills.com SUMMARY:Wetskills-Denmark 2021 DESCRIPTION:About The Event\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Wetskills Event in Denmark!\nWetskills Foundation organized a Wetskills Water Challenge for the first time in Denmark. This (live!) event started on 15 August 2021 in and around the inspiring City of Copenhagen – surrounded by water and very active in Climate Adaptation. \nIn the Wetskills-Denmark group we had participants from 5 different nationalities! During the 2-weeks program they worked in international\, multidisciplinary teams on real-life water cases. The finals and awarding were an online webinar\, accessible for interested professionals from Europe and beyond. And the winning team was …  Team Rotterdam &  Copenhagen – Congratulations! \nThe 2020/2021 central theme of Wetskills Events\, celebrating 10 years of Wetskills: \n‘VALUING FUTURE WATER LEADERS SHAKING THE WATER-ENERGY-FOOD COCKTAIL WITH THEIR INCLUSIVE & CATALYTIC CAPACITY’. \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Watch the Video of Wetskills-Denmark 2021\nPractical Information\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Programme Wetskills-Denmark 2021 \nAnnouncement for Participants Wetskills-Denmark 2021 \nTerms & Conditions Wetskills-Denmark 2021 \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_button icon_pack=”font_awesome” fa_icon=”fa-facebook” icon_position=”right” target=”_blank” font_weight=”” text=”Attend on Facebook” link=”https://www.facebook.com/events/780400045965303/” icon_color=”#ffffff”][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Watch the video of Wetskills-The Netherlands 2019!\n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Follow Wetskills\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-facebook” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.facebook.com/Wetskills-496271977097972″ anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_facebook”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-twitter” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”http://twitter.com/wetskills” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_twitter”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-instagram” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.instagram.com/wetskills/” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_instagram”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-twitter” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2949484″ anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_linkedin”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-youtube-square” fe_icon=”social_youtube” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJmPNM9roCkR1uvgJMHqpvA” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px”] \nEvent Blogs\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_blog_list type=”boxes” image_size=”landscape” show_thumbnail=”yes” number_of_columns=”3″ overlay_icon=”1″ order_by=”date” order=”DESC” title_tag=”h5″ display_excerpt=”1″ info_position=”top” post_info_text_transform=”none” post_info_font_weight=”700″ post_info_font_style=”normal” display_category=”0″ display_date=”1″ date_place=”over_title” display_author=”0″ display_comments=”0″ display_button=”1″ icon_pack=”font_elegant” fe_icon=”arrow_right” button_icon_position=”right” vertical_align_text=”middle” date_position=”in_icon” border_around_item=”no” separator=”yes” display_circle_button=”1″ enable_circle_button_shaddow=”1″ number_of_posts=”6″ overlay_color=”rgba(0\,221\,207\,0.59)” text_length=”200″ post_info_color=”#43dbbd” post_info_font_family=”Montserrat” post_info_letter_spacing=”-0.5″ date_size=”21″ button_text=”READ MORE” box_info_padding=”40px 5px 5px 5px” post_info_font_size=”20″ title_size=”28″ title_color=”#0076b2″ button_color=”#ffffff” button_hover_color=”#ffffff” button_background_color=”#43dbbd” button_hover_background_color=”#0076b2″ button_border_color=”#43dbbd” button_hover_border_color=”#0076b2″ category=”Wetskills-Denmark”][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”58683\,58680\,58659\,58678\,58676″ column_number=”5″ grayscale=”no” hover_icon=”none” images_space=”gallery_with_space”]Event Cases\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 1: Sensoring the Climate in your own backyard\nCase owner: City of Zwolle (The Netherlands) \nClimate is mostly considered on a more national and regional level rather than neighborhood levels. The City of Zwolle launched the SensHagen project where citizens voluntarily placed sensors to measure data as temperature\, precipitation\, and air quality. With this crowd sourcing project\, both city and citizen know which part of the neighborhood is coolest or has the best air quality\, which is great when you are doing your exercise round. But measuring data does not necessarily lead to more climate adaptive behavior. How do we take the next step from measuring to action? And what role do partners (governmental and non-governmental) play in this transition? \nCase 2: Protecting existing settlements at the Falsterbo Peninsula in Sweden\nCase owner: Statens Geotekniska Institut (Sweden)\, Dragør Municipality (Denmark) and Water Authority Hollands Noorderkwartier (The Netherlands) \nFlood safety\, spatial planning\, including stakeholder participation\, and nature ambitions can sometimes state challenging or even contradictory goals. At the Falsterbo Peninsula\, Sweden\, the built environment is prone to flooding and the direct surrounding area has high natural\, recreational and cultural values. The stakes are high\, the stakeholders are many and the available space without previous claims almost nonexistent. If you had full flexibility\, meaning no restrictions by any regulation\, what would your optimal adaptive design to protect existing settlements without causing unacceptable harm to other stakeholders be\, and how would you guide the process towards the implementation of this design? \nCase 3: Innovative stormwater treatment and retention solutions in cities\nCase owner: City of Copenhagen & City of Rotterdam \nCopenhagen and Rotterdam are seeking innovative ideas\, technologies\, and approaches for how stormwater can be successfully captured and treated to optimize benefits\, reduce risks to public health\, and promote co-benefits. By doing so\, stormwater can be caught during wet periods and re-used in times when it’s dry. Proposed solutions should consider the role water treatment or reuse can play in reducing flows to drainage systems and wastewater treatment facilities. It is important to consider the opportunities and challenges for implementation as well. How can both cities manage the contaminants found in stormwater that can pose issues to public health and the environment\, comply with current guidelines\, and overcome other barriers to achieve the desired benefits of proposed stormwater treatment and reuse practices? \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Pitch & Poster \n[vc_single_image image=”58691″ img_size=”large” qode_css_animation=””]Pitch & Poster \n[vc_single_image image=”58692″ img_size=”large” qode_css_animation=””]Pitch & Poster \n[vc_single_image image=”58693″ img_size=”large” qode_css_animation=””]Event Partners\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”57646″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57671″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57038″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52334″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”58280″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”58281″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”58514″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”55337″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”57644″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”58515″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”53101″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57060″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”57564\,57562\,57561\,57563\,57565″ column_number=”5″ grayscale=”no” hover_icon=”none” images_space=”gallery_with_space”] URL:https://wetskills.com/event/wetskills-denmark-2021/ LOCATION:Copenhagen\, Denmark CATEGORIES:Past event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wetskills.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/copenhagen-nyhavn-e1591652683849.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210629 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210806 DTSTAMP:20210827T154024Z CREATED:20191216T134645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210827T154024Z UID:10000113-1624924800-1628207999@wetskills.com SUMMARY:Wetskills-Japan 2021 (online) DESCRIPTION:About The Event\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]‘Olympic’ Wetskills-Japan 2021 was organized before and during the Olympic Games in Tokyo \nThis new edition of Wetskills Challenge started on 29 June 2021 with a 6-weeks online programme of 1-2 days per week. Participants were students and young professionals from various nationalities and background\, but studying and working in Japan and The Netherlands. They worked in international teams on challenging water-energy-food issues. \nDuring the Finals on August 5\, they presented their ideas in an online event\, followed by the Awarding Ceremony. \n \nThe central theme ‘Water-Energy-Food Nexus’ is also the main focus of the WorldExpo Dubai 2021\, where Wetskills Foundation will be present as well. All cases will be aligned to this theme and also include topics outside the water domain. \nThe 2020-2021 central theme of Wetskills Events\, celebrating 10 years of Wetskills:\n‘VALUING FUTURE WATER LEADERS SHAKING THE WATER-ENERGY-FOOD COCKTAIL WITH THEIR INCLUSIVE & CATALYTIC CAPACITY’. \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Watch the Finals & Awarding\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event info\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Programme W@tskills-Japan 2021\n \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_button icon_pack=”font_awesome” fa_icon=”fa-facebook” icon_position=”right” target=”_self” font_weight=”” text=”Attend on Facebook” link=”https://www.facebook.com/events/457471881845424/” icon_color=”#ffffff”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Watch the announcement of Wetskills-Japan 2021 \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Watch the Movie of the previous Olympic Wetskills edition: South Korea 2018 \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Follow Wetskills\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-facebook” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.facebook.com/Wetskills-496271977097972″ anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_facebook”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-twitter” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”http://twitter.com/wetskills” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_twitter”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-instagram” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.instagram.com/wetskills/” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_instagram”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-twitter” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2949484″ anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_linkedin”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-youtube-square” fe_icon=”social_youtube” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJmPNM9roCkR1uvgJMHqpvA” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px”] \nWetskills congratulates our Ambassador Kiran Badloe\n[vc_single_image image=”58466″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Kiran Badloe\, windsurfing\, won the Olympic golden medal in Tokyo last week. During the finals of Wetskills-Japan 2021 representatives of Wetskills Team (Frank\, Floor and Johan) congratulated Kiran and gave him a special Golden Wetskills Statue. During his short address Kiran stressed the importance of bringing talents to the sector and working together using all strengths. He told about his experiences of bad water quality and plastics that he experienced during practicing his sport. Wetskills hopes …. read more \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”58286″ img_size=”large” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Kick-off #WaveToParis\nAbout the Event\nEvent Cases\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 1: Multi-use & repurposing of offshore wind farms\nCase owner: DOB-Academy (The Netherlands) \nIn the Netherlands there are several wind farms\, on land and offshore placed in the North Sea generating wind energy. The wind farm industry is constantly innovating and apart from new wind farms being built\, current wind farms are being replaced or reimagined. As wind energy is aiding us in our mission towards a sustainable future in Japan and the Netherlands\, solutions must be found that incorporate the wishes of all stakeholders involved in the space used at sea. These stakeholders include fishermen\, ecologists\, governments\, shipping companies\, wind farm developers and the general public\, to name a few. Because of the variety of stakeholders and their interests it is a challenge to divide this space\, and this is where multi-use and repurposing of wind farms plays an important role. How can we make sure that multiple stakeholders can mutually benefit from the same sea space in harmony? \nCase 2: Multi-layer flood safety: impact on land & water planning\nCase owner: Hoogheemraadschap Hollands Noorderkwartier (The Netherlands) \nBoth Japan and The Netherlands have been qualified as high-risk countries that have to deal with climate change effects (World Risk Report 2016\, WEF). Due to climate change extreme weather events and storm surges will occur more frequent. For a flood prone country as the Netherlands with a long tradition on water management\, risks of disrupting water crises caused by climate change are increasing. Working with the so-called multi-layer approach is becoming the major policy to prepare the country for the increased probability of flood events and its impact on society. How can both Japan and The Netherlands benefit of the multi-layer safety approach to develop adaptive strategies for maintaining their high level of society under increasing threats of flood events? \nCase 3: A new use of rainwater assets in a strategy for climate adaptation\nCase owners: Waternet Amsterdam Utility (The Netherlands)\n \nClimate change is becoming more and more visible in the city of Amsterdam. The past years there were multiple incidents of severe rainfall\, but also an increase in heat waves and extreme droughts. Climate adaptation is essential to provide the citizens of Amsterdam with a physically\, socially\, and economically healthy living environment in the future. How can the existing infrastructure and assets of Amsterdam be best used in a future proof strategy? How can Waternet use them more effective or even integrate them with a multi-purpose use? Let’s create a plan to make the best out of rainwater as source for climate adaptation! \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Pitch & Poster \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”58488″ img_size=”large” qode_css_animation=””]Pitch & Poster \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”58489″ img_size=”large” qode_css_animation=””]Pitch & Poster \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”58490″ img_size=”large” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”58465\,58464\,57050\,57051″ column_number=”4″ grayscale=”no” hover_icon=”none” images_space=”gallery_with_space”]Event Partners\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”58340″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”58341″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57038″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”56310″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”57037″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”55387″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57039″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52334″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”53101″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”53285″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”58405″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52245″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”] URL:https://wetskills.com/event/wetskills-japan-2021/ CATEGORIES:Past event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wetskills.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/South-Korea-Olympic-rings-e1619423930449.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Floor van der Heijden":MAILTO:floor.van.der.heijden@wetskills.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210310 DTSTAMP:20210325T154158Z CREATED:20201217T224127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210325T154158Z UID:10000121-1614211200-1615334399@wetskills.com SUMMARY:W@tskills-South Africa 2021 DESCRIPTION:About The Event\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]5th Wetskills Water Challenge in South Africa!\nOnline event by Wetskills in cooperation with Department for Water and Sanitation\, Embassy of the Kingdom of The Netherlands\, Water Institute of Southern Africa and Blue Deal programme. \nParticipants were working in mixed teams on challenging water cases\, provided by the Blue deal program\, and other local and international water organizations. \nWetskills is celebrating its 10 Years Jubilee! This was also celebrated  during the online Finals and Awarding Ceremony on 9 March 2021\, where we also memorated previous events in Southern Africa\, with partners and alumni. \nPrevious events were: Cape Town 2012\, Nelspruit 2014\, Durban 2016 and Cape Town 2018. Read more about the great finals at the WISA 2018 Conference in Cape Town in presence of Minister Gugile Nkwinti of Water and Sanitation of South Africa\, and Dutch Special Water Envoy Henk Ovink. \n[no_blockquote text=”‘It was such a wonderful experience. I am so enthusiastic. I want more..’ 🙂” title_tag=”h3″ show_border=”no” show_quote_icon=”yes” text_color=”#ffffff” background_color=”#43dbbd” width=”95″ line_height=”90″ quote_icon_color=”#0076b2″][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event info\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Programme W@tskills-South Africa 2021 (draft) \nTerms & Conditions Wetskills-South Africa 2020 \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_button icon_pack=”font_awesome” fa_icon=”fa-facebook” icon_position=”right” target=”_self” font_weight=”” text=”Attend on Facebook” link=”https://www.facebook.com/events/816633615443313/” icon_color=”#ffffff”][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Follow Wetskills\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Wetskills leaflet and track record \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-facebook” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.facebook.com/Wetskills-496271977097972″ anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_facebook”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-twitter” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”http://twitter.com/wetskills” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_twitter”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-instagram” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.instagram.com/wetskills/” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_instagram”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-twitter” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2949484″ anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_linkedin”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-youtube-square” fe_icon=”social_youtube” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJmPNM9roCkR1uvgJMHqpvA” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px”] \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]The 2018 programme\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]The 2018 Finals & Awarding\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_image_slider_no_space full_screen=”no” height=”300″ images=”54358\,54360\,54364\,54365\,54366\,54367\,54368\,54369\,54370\,54371″][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”54372\,54373\,54374\,54375\,54376″ column_number=”5″ grayscale=”no” hover_icon=”none” images_space=”gallery_with_space”]Event Cases\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 1: Sustainable empowerment of local community for cleaning rivers\nCase owner: DUCT & Blue Deal South Africa (project uMsunduzi River) \nThe uMsunduzi and Umgeni River systems have become badly degraded through neglect and over exploitation. The mission of the Duzi-uMngeni Conservation Trust (DUCT) is to empower local citizens to be champions of the environment (Enviro-Champs) in their local community. Through a green livelihoods programme\, people living adjacent to rivers are given the responsibility to adopt-a-stretch – cleaning\, maintaining\, greening\, restoring\, and undertaking citizen science monitoring on that section of the river. The challenge that DUCT now faces is how to create a (financially) sustainable business model for the activities. Government\, private\, and civil society partners all have something to give\, and value to gain from being involved. How do we bring this together in a long-term sustainable ‘win-win’ way? \nCase 2: LookSeeDo: Virtual Reality experience for capacitating staff\nCase owner: JumpLoom & Blue Deal South Africa (project Crocodile River) \n\n\n\nSouth Africa is facing an immediate water crisis caused\, by amongst others\, insufficient water infrastructure maintenance\, a lack of investment and inadequate technical skills. Many WWTWs are failing to comply with their stipulated license conditions\, are not “Green Drop certified” as required by the Department of Water and Sanitation\, and at least 30% are at a high risk of failure. One of the key challenges is the lack of ongoing regular and appropriate WWTW staff training. Virtual reality (VR)\, as training and education method\, could bring new opportunities for (cost)effective training provision. Could JumpLoom become a sustainable value-add given the current technical skills challenges in the South African Wastewater sector? \n\n\n\nCase 3: Swamp-friendly Water Hyacinth harvesting\nCase owner: Blue Deal South Africa (project Vaal River) \nThe Vaal river is known for its poor water quality. The Blesbokspruit wetland (BBS)\, located in the Upper Vaal catchment\, is one of the 26 RAMSAR sites in South Africa. The BSS is close to losing its status due to threats of pollution resulting in low water quality. One of the main challenges is the invasive alien species like the water hyacinth\, which is well-known for its fast growing and destructive attitude. The water hyacinth is also a useful plant for improving water quality and purposes as energy production\, water purification and building materials. The main question for the BBS: How can the water hyacinth be prevented spreading or collected in a sustainable and self-supportive way. \nPrevious events in South Africa\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”51836\,51834\,51833\,51832″ column_number=”4″ grayscale=”no” hover_icon=”none” images_space=”gallery_with_space”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event Partners\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”53563″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52242″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57038″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52240″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”57645″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52146″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52245″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52334″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Join this Wetskills event!\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”] URL:https://wetskills.com/event/wetskills-south-africa-2021/ LOCATION:Sandton\, Sandton\, Gauteng\, South Africa CATEGORIES:Past event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wetskills.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Gauteng_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Odwa Mtembu":MAILTO:odwa.mtembu@wetskills.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210209 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210407 DTSTAMP:20210309T170548Z CREATED:20201203T151800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210309T170548Z UID:10000120-1612828800-1617753599@wetskills.com SUMMARY:CaseBooster - Europe DESCRIPTION:About The Event\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Join the first (online) CaseBooster programme with focus on Europe!\nCreating input for some of the Wetskills cases: as a new extracurricular Project\nSome of the case owners of the Wetskills Europe Tour events (Hungary\, Denmark and Romania) would like to start with their case NOW. With these partner\, Wetskills Foundation created a new extracurricular project of eight weeks (called CaseBooster) where talents from various countries work -online- in teams on assignments by the case owners. The main aim of this CaseBooster is to create input for some of the Wetskills cases in one of the European Tour events. This could contain data gathering\, finding inspiring examples worldwide\, looking for partnerships\, stakeholder analysis\, business case research\, first calculations\, etc. The Wetskills team during one of the Wetskills events will go further with this information. (It is not necessary that the participants of the CaseBooster project are the same as the ones in the Wetskills team.) \nWetskills Foundation is inviting students (Bachelor\, Master and PhD) and Young Professionals from universities and organisations worldwide with a passion for Water & Sustainability\, to join the first (combined) CaseBooster programme (period: 8 February onwards). You might use this in your study and ask your university for credit points! Join and register at the right of this page. \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Practical Information\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Registration: \nSome last places are available. First come\, first served! \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Programme Wetskills-Denmark 2021 \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_button icon_pack=”font_awesome” fa_icon=”” icon_position=”right” target=”_blank” font_weight=”” text=”Register for this event” icon_color=”#ffffff” link=”https://wetskills.com/casebooster-europe-2021-registration/”][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_button icon_pack=”font_awesome” fa_icon=”fa-facebook” icon_position=”right” target=”_blank” font_weight=”” text=”Attend on Facebook” link=”https://www.facebook.com/events/373253533954090/” icon_color=”#ffffff”][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Follow Wetskills\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-facebook” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.facebook.com/Wetskills-496271977097972″ anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_facebook”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-twitter” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”http://twitter.com/wetskills” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_twitter”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-instagram” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.instagram.com/wetskills/” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_instagram”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-twitter” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2949484″ anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_linkedin”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-youtube-square” fe_icon=”social_youtube” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJmPNM9roCkR1uvgJMHqpvA” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px”] \nJoin this CaseBooster programme!\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]In short\n\nTeams of 4-5 talents from various countries and organisations in Europe will work together\nEvery team has its own assignment: the CaseBooster Challenge\nAssignment will be formulated by Case owner and Wetskills Foundation. It is a preparation of the case for one of the Wetskills Europe Tour events\nEight weeks programme\, 4-6 hours per week of which about 2 hours online with the whole group\nPeriod (changed): week of 8 February 2021 (8 weeks\, probably every Tuesday morning there will be a weekly call)\nOnline (and corona-adaptive) event\nParticipants: free of charge (you need to dedicate time)\nEach Team gets:\n\nExpert (from Case owner)\nCoach (from Wetskills Foundation)\n\n\nA Pool of (external) Experts will be created with various external experts in Europe. Teams will consult these experts.\nCreating of Story Telling during this Case Booster project\n\n  \nRegistration\nApplication (online) and first selection deadline (extended) for local and international participants was 31 January 2021. There is a first come\, first served basis: every week a selection of the new applications will be made untill the program is full.  \n\n\n\nWho can apply?\n\n\n\n\nAny student (Bachelor\, Master or PhD) or Young Professional from Europe and beyond with a passion for water & sustainability and intercultural teamwork. \n\n\n\n\nHow can I apply?\nPrepare a motivation letter and resume\, click the botton on the right\, fill out the online application form and submit it. \nSelection criteria\nThe Wetskills organization will make a final selection among applications received\, based on quality of motivation & resume. The organisation will also consider a good diversity of the whole group (incl. backgrounds\, local/international\, gender balance\, etc.). \n\n\n\nCosts\n\n\n\nThis programme is free of charge. Wetskills Foundation expect participants to dedicate time. \n\n\n\nJoining this Wetskills Event – What do you get?\nA corona-adaptive learning experience where you will tackle real-life water challenges with your own team! \n\nYou will increase your skills in: international cooperation; problem solving\, cross-cultural and interdisciplinary teamwork\, working online;\nYou will get the opportunity to connect with other international water students/young professionals;\nYou will have the opportunity to meet & greet & discuss with water experts;\nYou might integrated this in your study programme and earn credit points for it: ask your university about the possibilities;\nYou will receive a certificate of participation upon completion of the program.\n\nMore information\nInterested candidates can contact: Johan Oost (Wetskills Foundation) at johan.oost@wetskills.com. \n[vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”57755\,57571\,57578\,57513\,57560″ column_number=”5″ grayscale=”no” hover_icon=”none” images_space=”gallery_with_space”]Event Cases\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 1: Sensoring the Climate in your own backyard\nCase owner: City of Zwolle (The Netherlands) \nClimate is mostly considered on a more national and regional level rather than neighborhood levels. The City of Zwolle launched the SenHagen project where citizens voluntarily placed sensors to measure data as temperature\, precipitation and air quality. With this crowd sourcing project\, both city and citizen know which part of the neighborhood is coolest or has the best air quality\, which is great when you are doing your exercise round. But the roll-out of the system is costly; new business cases for applications are welcome. How can new applications of the available data (and with which partners) create a business case to roll-out the SenHagen monitoring to other neighborhoods in cities worldwide? \nCase 2: Optimising flood defence strategy\, resilient cities and nature2000\nCase owner: Water Authority Hollands Noorderkwartier and 1-2 international partners \nFlood safety\, spatial development in relation to climate change and nature2000 ambitions are challenging goals for parties involved. Every location in Europe has different area characteristics\, for morphology\, natural qualities and regulations and spatial development. To find optimal solutions we need new approaches in collaborations where we can find the best solution for all three viewpoints. A few examples exist in coastal areas where nature-based solutions were found for flood defence constructions. How can we find these examples and use them in other areas? \nCase 3: Virtual Water flows between Romania and Hungary\nCase owner: Water Footprint Implementation \nIs it possible to use water on places when you are not present at that moment? Yes\, it is! A virtual water flow is embedded water in products that are produced (with water use during the production process) at location A and consumed (with the embedded water in that product) at location B. Import and export mean a flow of virtual water as well. The Water Footprint\, the method that determines the freshwater use in production processes\, is an excellent tool to provide insights in the virtual water flows between continents\, countries and/or river basins. How can we use the virtual water flow between Romania and Hungary for improving the sustainable freshwater use in both countries? \nEvent Partners\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”57644″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”53101″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”54106″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52334″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”] URL:https://wetskills.com/event/casebooster-europe2021/ CATEGORIES:Upcoming event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wetskills.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Wetskills-Europe-Tour.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Johan Oost":MAILTO:johan.oost@wetskills.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210102 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210114 DTSTAMP:20210309T170835Z CREATED:20200611T151831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210309T170835Z UID:10000118-1609545600-1610582399@wetskills.com SUMMARY:W@tskills-India 2021 DESCRIPTION:About The Event\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Create your Climate Adaptive Future!\nOnline (interstate) W@tskills Event in India! \nWetskills Foundation and our Indian host Centre for Environment Education organized this Water Challenge with participants from different states in India together with international participants. The participants worked in transdisciplinary teams on real-life water cases from 2 – 13 January. \nThis edition was the fifth Wetskills event in India\, after Events in 2015 and 2017 in Ahmedabad\, and the 2019 Event in both Delhi and Kerala. \nThe results of this Wetskills event will be published during the Water Action Track of the online Climate Adaptation Summit. This online Summit will be organized by the Global Center on Adaptation in The Netherlands on 25 January 2021 with the live and online presence of many Sustainability Leaders all over the world.  \nThe main theme of this Wetskills Challenge was Climate Adaptation and the role of water.  The study-cases for the teams were covering Climate Adaptation themes in various parts of India with various stakeholders. \nPractical Information\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Programme Wetskills-India 2021 \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_button icon_pack=”font_awesome” fa_icon=”fa-facebook” icon_position=”right” target=”_blank” font_weight=”” text=”Attend on Facebook” link=”https://www.facebook.com/events/775118673066771″ icon_color=”#ffffff”][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Video’s of previous Wetskills events in India!\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Follow Wetskills\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-facebook” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.facebook.com/Wetskills-496271977097972″ anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_facebook”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-twitter” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”http://twitter.com/wetskills” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_twitter”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-instagram” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.instagram.com/wetskills/” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_instagram”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-twitter” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2949484″ anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_linkedin”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-youtube-square” fe_icon=”social_youtube” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJmPNM9roCkR1uvgJMHqpvA” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px”] \n[vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”58053\,58002\,58017\,58010\,58009″ column_number=”5″ grayscale=”no” hover_icon=”none” images_space=”gallery_with_space”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_blog_list type=”boxes” image_size=”landscape” show_thumbnail=”yes” number_of_columns=”4″ overlay_icon=”1″ order_by=”date” order=”DESC” title_tag=”h5″ display_excerpt=”1″ info_position=”top” post_info_text_transform=”none” post_info_font_weight=”700″ post_info_font_style=”normal” display_category=”0″ display_date=”1″ date_place=”over_title” display_author=”0″ display_comments=”0″ display_button=”1″ icon_pack=”font_elegant” fe_icon=”arrow_right” button_icon_position=”right” number_of_posts=”8″ overlay_color=”rgba(0\,221\,207\,0.59)” category=”W@tskills-India 2021″ text_length=”160″ title_size=”28″ title_color=”#0076b2″ post_info_font_size=”20″ post_info_color=”rgba(0\,221\,207\,0.59)” post_info_font_family=”Montserrat” post_info_letter_spacing=”-0\,5″ date_size=”21″ box_info_padding=”40px 5px 5px 5px” button_text=”READ MORE” button_background_color=”rgba(0\,221\,207\,0.59)” button_hover_background_color=”#0076b2″ button_border_color=”rgba(0\,221\,207\,0.59)” button_hover_border_color=”#0076b2″]Event Cases\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 1: Water as Leverage for Clean Rivers\nIndia is generating an enormous amount of sewage from which about 85% of wastewater is being discharged in the environment. Looking at the Ganga river basin human activities generate approximately three times the sewerage as the treatment capacity. Various initiatives have been established\, as National Mission for Clean Ganga\, to achieve the water quality norms in the Indian rivers. The ‘Water as Leverage’ method focus on urban climate resilience with rather small-scale activities\, with the aim of leveraging the necessary investment for the implementation of larger scale activities (for example in Chennai). How can Indian cities use ‘Water as Leverage’ to plan a Climate Adaptive urban area with a focus on both clean and polluted water and create that leverage to clean the rivers? \nCase 2: Strengthing community involvement in water governance: Pani Panchayat\nSDG6: clean water and healthy sanitation is an enormous challenge in rural areas in India. There is a massive drive to provide water and sanitation infrastructure in villages. Community participation and ownership in planning\, management and governance of water resources can help find solutions that cater to the locale specific requirement in the villages. Their participation especially that of women in governance of water at the village level using platforms such as the Pani Panchayat and Gram Sabhas needs to be strengthened\, learning from best-practices on ‘Pani Panchayat and also small-scale technical solutions: Water in Communities’. How can rural communities take the lead in water governance to create robust and resilient small-scale water and sanitation systems? How can rural communities especially women take ownership of water and sanitation solutions\, creation of systems to manage and monitor? \nCase 3: Water-Smart planning of agriculture\nThe expected population growth and its growing needs in combination with water stress due to climate change is creating more pressure on the agriculture. Also in India. India is already facing water stress and as a result of this\, the water quality is becoming poorer\, less water for functions and enormous groundwater extraction. Looking at farmers’ aim is to grow as much as possible with the available water to maximize the income. This leads to a vicious circle where the water demand and supply is becoming less optimized. The Water Footprint is a scientifically proven method to measure and gain insight into the supply and demand of water for agriculture and even quantify it in terms of economic added value and virtual water flows. How can India use the Water Footprint as a method for its strategic water allocation management and create a better resilience for its farmers? \nPitch & Poster \n[vc_single_image image=”58056″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Pitch & Poster \n[vc_single_image image=”58057″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Pitch & Poster \n[vc_single_image image=”58058″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 4: ‘Pink Alert’: Empowering Women for Climate Adaptation\nAs women and children are the most affected and helpless during any natural disasters\, prioritization of their needs should be taken into planning practices. Special attention is required during and after disasters to improve their access to recovery assistance and to help them advocate for themselves and to help them voice out issues that may improve the development of local mitigation and adaptation measures. Moreover\, a pro-active attitude with a focus on avoiding disasters can prevent a lot of damage. The impact of minimal understanding of disaster risk reduction on women is apparent in the poor participation of women in risk management initiatives. One of the best practices in India (Kerala) is Pink Alert (Kudumbasree)\, a permanent disaster management unit focusing on flooding in Kerala\, managed and operated by women. How could this example be used for Climate Adaptation purposes and create more resilience in India? \nCase 5: Reducing industrial pollution in river systems \nIndia is one of the largest manufacturing countries worldwide. Urban areas have large scale industrial areas with literally all kinds of factories. These industries produce wastewater with a cocktail of various and heavy chemicals\, which harms the rivers and this the environment\, health and biodiversity badly. Some of these chemicals\, like naphthalene in Gujarat\, are difficult to degrade in simple compounds through conventional processes because of the characteristics and the combination with and amount of other chemicals. How can Indian industries individually but also as industrial areas improve its manufacturing units to meet wastewater quality standards and improve environment\, health and biodiversity\, but also taking into consideration the economic importance of industries? \nPitch & Poster \n[vc_single_image image=”58059″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Pitch & Poster \n[vc_single_image image=”58063″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Event Partners\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”55418″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57924″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57923″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57038″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”54101″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”56306″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”55657″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52334″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”54106″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”53101″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”53285″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”56310″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”] URL:https://wetskills.com/event/wetskills-india-2021/ CATEGORIES:Past event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wetskills.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Wetskills-India-2021-interstate-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20201112T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20201112T170000 DTSTAMP:20210309T170910Z CREATED:20201022T135007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210309T170910Z UID:10000119-1605182400-1605200400@wetskills.com SUMMARY:Deltacongres 2020 DESCRIPTION:This invitation of the Delta Commissioner of the government of The Kingdom of The Netherlands invites students\, trainees and Young Professionals to register and join the yearly Delta Congress. The Delta Congres will be an online event on 12 November 2020 in the afternoon. Wetskills Foundation was requested to organise the Young Professionals and student involvement together with several study and Young Professional associations in The Netherlands. Together a parallel session and workshop are prepared and will be executed. The Delta Congres and Invitation below is in Dutch. \n  \n \nUitnodiging – Nationaal Deltacongres 2020\n\nBeste waterstudent\, -trainee of Young Professional\,\nNet als voorgaande jaren wil ik jullie van harte uitnodigen voor het Nationaal Deltacongres\, dat dit jaar – in lijn met de coronamaatregelen – online wordt georganiseerd. Graag betrek ik jongeren ook bij de actuele discussies rond waterveiligheid\, zoetwater en ruimtelijke adaptatie. \nNa drie droge zomers (2018\, 2019 en 2020) is de opgave rond droogte zeker actueel. En urgent. Daarom heb ik jongeren gevraagd een inhoudelijke sessie rond het droogte te organiseren. Hoe kijken jullie tegen dit vraagstuk aan? Sessie 4: Droogtemanagement in ronde 2 is de afgelopen maanden speciaal opgezet in samenwerking met verschillende studie- en Young Professional-verenigingen in Nederland. Jongeren van deze verenigingen spelen hierbij een belangrijke rol. Inhoudelijk is dit ook als toehoorder een interessante sessie voor studenten\, trainees en Young Professionals. \nOok een van de themacafés op het Nationaal Deltacongres wordt door jongeren voorbereid en uitgevoerd. Dit online café gaat dieper in op nieuwe stakeholders en indicatoren rondom droogte en organiseert een interactieve discussie over de haalbaarheid van een Dashboard om droogte beter in kaart te brengen en beter te communiceren met verschillende stakeholders. \nProgramma\nNa een plenaire sessie met – onder voorbehoud – minister van Infrastructuur en Waterstaat\, Cora van Nieuwenhuizen\, staan dit jaar onderstaande acht inhoudelijke sessies op het programma (zie ook: https://www.deltaprogramma.nl/nationaaldeltacongres/2020/programma): \nRonde 1 \n\nSessie 1: Integraal Riviermanagement\nSessie 2: Hittestress\nSessie 3: Wat kunnen wij leren van en over de wateruitdagingen in het buitenland?\nSessie 4: Natte gebieden: complexe problemen oplossen in ‘De Salon’\n\n  \nRonde 2 \n\nSessie 1: Klimaatbestendige woningbouw\nSessie 2: Hoe verbind je de energietransitie met klimaatadaptatie?\nSessie 3: Kennisprogramma Zeespiegelstijging\nSessie 4: Droogtemanagement: het nieuwe watermanagement?!\n\n  \nIk nodig jullie vereniging en jullie leden graag uit voor het Nationaal Deltacongres om kennis op te doen en met ons mee te denken! \nDirect aanmelden? Via deze link kunnen alle geïnteresseerde studenten\, trainees en Young Professionals zich tot uiterlijk 5 november\, aanmelden voor het congres. \nWij kijken uit naar jullie interesse en input! \nHartelijke groet\, \nPeter Glas\nDeltacommissaris URL:https://wetskills.com/event/deltacongres-2020/ CATEGORIES:Past event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200913 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200924 DTSTAMP:20200925T135521Z CREATED:20200330T191713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T135521Z UID:10000115-1599955200-1600905599@wetskills.com SUMMARY:Wetskills-The Netherlands 2020 DESCRIPTION:About The Event\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Wetskills again in Leeuwarden\, The Netherlands!\nThis event was organized in the beautiful and monumental City of Leeuwarden\, in the northern part of The Netherlands. Our hosts for this event in Leeuwarden were: WaterAlliance\, WaterCampus and Wetsus. \nThe teams started their program\, coronaproof\, on 13 September with three challenging cases:\n♦ Sustainable transport and mobility in the Wadden Sea area\n♦ Retaining water in sloping sandy areas\n♦ The Tourist as Co-creator for accelerating sustainable freshwater use \nVideo impression and online finals\n[vc_empty_space height=”12px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space height=”12px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Information\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Programme Wetskills-The Netherlands 2020 \nLeaflet Wetskills – participants \nLeaflet Wetskills – case owners \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_button icon_pack=”font_awesome” fa_icon=”fa-facebook” icon_position=”right” target=”_self” font_weight=”” text=”Attend on Facebook” link=”https://www.facebook.com/events/238777906867636/” icon_color=”#ffffff”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Follow Wetskills\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-facebook” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.facebook.com/Wetskills-496271977097972″ anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_facebook”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-twitter” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”http://twitter.com/wetskills” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_twitter”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-instagram” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.instagram.com/wetskills/” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_instagram”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-twitter” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2949484″ anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_linkedin”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-youtube-square” fe_icon=”social_youtube” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJmPNM9roCkR1uvgJMHqpvA” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px”] \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”57824″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”12px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”57827\,57754\,57756\,57757″ column_number=”4″ grayscale=”no” hover_icon=”none” images_space=”gallery_with_space”]Event Blogs\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_blog_list type=”boxes” image_size=”landscape” show_thumbnail=”yes” number_of_columns=”3″ overlay_icon=”1″ order_by=”date” order=”DESC” title_tag=”h5″ display_excerpt=”1″ info_position=”top” post_info_text_transform=”none” post_info_font_weight=”700″ post_info_font_style=”normal” display_category=”0″ display_date=”1″ date_place=”over_title” display_author=”0″ display_comments=”0″ display_button=”1″ icon_pack=”font_elegant” fe_icon=”arrow_right” button_icon_position=”right” number_of_posts=”6″ overlay_color=”rgba(0\,221\,207\,0.59)” category=”Wetskills Netherlands 2020″ text_length=”180″ title_size=”28″ title_color=”#0076b2″ post_info_font_size=”20″ post_info_color=”rgba(0\,221\,207\,0.59)” post_info_font_family=”Montserrat” post_info_letter_spacing=”-0\,5″ date_size=”21″ box_info_padding=”40px 5px 5px 5px” button_text=”READ MORE” button_background_color=”rgba(0\,221\,207\,0.59)” button_hover_background_color=”#0076b2″ button_border_color=”rgba(0\,221\,207\,0.59)” button_hover_border_color=”#0076b2″]Event Cases\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 1: Sustainable transport and mobility in the Wadden Sea area\nCase owner: Programma Naar Een Rijke Waddenzee (Programme towards a Rich Wadden Sea) \nThe Wadden Sea (UNESCO World Heritage) is a natural resource in the northern part of The Netherlands and neighboring countries Germany and Denmark. It is the largest unbroken system of intertidal sand and mud flats in the world. The area also contains other functions like living areas\, tourist destination and fishing. The current ferry transportation is considered as unsustainable and fossil fuel driven plus there is an ecological impact on the seabed due to dredging. Sustainable mobility and transportation in this shallow tidal system is necessary to create and keep a habitable environment\, a sustainable economy on the islands and a resilient ecology in the Wadden Sea. An inventory to worldwide examples has been executed\, now it is up to the Wetskills team on how some parts of these inspiring example(s) can help us design an ultimate sustainable mobility concept(s) for the Dutch Wadden Sea and Islands to inspire further transition! \nCase 2: Don’t let it go! Retaining water in sloping sandy areas\nCase owner: Wetterskip Fryslan \nThe Province of Friesland is used to draining water to the sea. Due to the recent dry years\, it turns out that the sloping sandy areas in the South East drain to fast and have troubles in retaining the water. That is why Wetterskip Fryslan\, four municipalities\, the Province and the national government have made a deal: ‘Regiodeal South East Friesland’. They will invest in measures to help slowing down the water and help it infiltrate to build up a reserve in the groundwater. How can this coalition find applicable and effective solutions for retaining water in this area\, being technical\, infrastructural\, ecological or maybe even social? \nCase 3: The Tourist as Co-creator for accelerating sustainable freshwater use\nCase owner: Province of Fryslân \nIslands in the Wadden Sea have a restricted amount of freshwater availability\, due to saline boundaries of the sea. Islanders are used to utilising this water in a self-sufficient way for generations. Due to extensive tourism\, more resources from the islands are being exploited and more products from the mainland are being requested. As ‘money spender’ or ‘income bringer’ the tourist plays a large role in the choice and number of products\, manufactured locally and/or sustainably with less water. How can the islands activate tourists becoming the co-creator and do-er for new ways of water conservation (also in an inspiring and fun way)? \nPitch & Poster\n[vc_single_image image=”57846″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Pitch & Poster\n[vc_single_image image=”57847″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Pitch & Poster\n\n[vc_single_image image=”57848″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Event Partners\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”54075″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”53767″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”54085″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52334″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”57352″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57353″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57662″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”53766″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”52243″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”53101″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”56621″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57060″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””]Previous Wetskills events in The Netherlands\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”51642\,2384\,2371\,2367\,2327″ column_number=”5″ grayscale=”no” hover_icon=”none” images_space=”gallery_with_space”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”] URL:https://wetskills.com/event/wetskills-the-netherlands-leeuwarden-2020/ LOCATION:WaterCampus Leeuwarden\, Oostergoweg 7\, Leeuwarden\, Fryslân\, 8911 MA\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Past event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wetskills.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/WaterCampus-Leeuwarden-Wetsus.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Johan Oost":MAILTO:johan.oost@wetskills.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200727 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200808 DTSTAMP:20210309T170856Z CREATED:20200505T090131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210309T170856Z UID:10000116-1595808000-1596844799@wetskills.com SUMMARY:W@tskills 2020 DESCRIPTION:About The Event\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]JOIN: Volunteers for first W@tskills edition\nWetskills is about working together and co-creating solutions for & in a changing world. Most of the time we are thinking of climate change\, water changes\, but now we are facing ‘corona changes’. Wetskills Foundation is developing a digital version of the regular programme\, called W@tskills. Coming period in July and August\, Wetskills Foundation aims to organise a first W@tskills with 2 or 3 teams dedicated to a certain topic in a certain area. \nWe are looking for volunteers from over the world: You and your colleagues\, network and/or friends for this first edition!!\nRegister online or send Johan Oost (johan.oost@wetskills.com an email). More information will follow in a later stage. \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”57513\,57512″ column_number=”4″ grayscale=”no” hover_icon=”none” images_space=”gallery_with_space”]Event info\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]A more detailed programme will follow. \nAlso the specific dates will follow. \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]First Deadline for registration: \n25 June 2020 \n(First come first serve basis) \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_button icon_pack=”font_awesome” fa_icon=”fa-pencil” icon_position=”right” target=”_self” font_weight=”” text=”Register” link=”/ewetskills-event-2020-registration/” icon_color=”#ffffff” background_color=”#43dbbd” hover_background_color=”#0076b2″ border_color=”#43dbbd” hover_border_color=”#0076b2″][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_button icon_pack=”font_awesome” fa_icon=”fa-facebook” icon_position=”right” target=”_self” font_weight=”” text=”Attend on Facebook” link=”https://www.facebook.com/events/457471881845424/” icon_color=”#ffffff”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Follow Wetskills\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-facebook” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.facebook.com/Wetskills-496271977097972″ anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_facebook”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-twitter” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”http://twitter.com/wetskills” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_twitter”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-instagram” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.instagram.com/wetskills/” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_instagram”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-twitter” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2949484″ anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_linkedin”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-youtube-square” fe_icon=”social_youtube” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJmPNM9roCkR1uvgJMHqpvA” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px”] \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]About The Event\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Cases:\nAll cases are follow-up of existing Wetskills idea to bring it steps further to implementation (WetsNext). The concepts are there\, but more research and thinking along is needed to get implementation and thus impact. The first case ideas with support from case owners and network for this first W@tskills event are: \n\nCreating a business case for the Leave none behind concept\, a plan for tackling solid waste disposal by creating a Rickshaw carwash area with treated water from the Barapullah Drain [Winning case India (Delhi) 2019]\nFind partners and follow-up the Water Wave Integration plan of kick-starting the local Water Footprint Hub in Oman by combining experience jobs for talented female graduates in Oman. [Winning case Oman 2020]\nBringing the FlashBag prototype to the Flood Proof Romania Testing Facility and create a market in Central and Eastern Europe [case in Romania 2015 and WetsNext project]\n\n  \nShort programme idea\n\nProgramme: 8-10 days (1-2 hours programme with training and workshops and 4-5 hours working with your team);\nFinals & Awarding: online event organised by Wetskills Foundation and possibly aligned to a larger digital event. A jury of recognised experts will be jury members;\nPR & Communication: a storyline will be made of the working and results\, the results will be published on a page ion www.wetskills.com and Wetskills Foundation strives to published externally.\nSupervision:\n\nEach team will get a mentor to guide the team\nEach team will have a representative case owner to stay on track.\nA Pool of Experts will be available for detailed questions of the teams\n\n\n\nRegistration\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Registration\nApplication (online) and first selection deadline: 25 June 2020. \nAfterwards every week a selection of the new applications till the program is full. (First Come\, First Served) \n\n\n\nWho can apply?\n\n\n\n\nAny Young Professional (up to 5 years of working experience) and student (last year Bachelor\, Master or PhD) from  universities or organizations all over the world with passion for water-energy-food and intercultural teamwork. \n\n\n\n\nHow can I apply?\nPrepare a motivation letter and resume\, click the botton on the right\, fill out the online application form and submit it. \nSelection criteria\nFirst come\, first served. The Wetskills organization will make a final selection among applications received\, based on quality of motivation & resume. The organisation will also consider a good diversity of the whole group (incl. backgrounds\, local/international\, gender balance\, etc.). \n\n\n\nCosts\n\n\n\nThere are NO costs involved. \nWe only expect you to be present 90% of the time to working with you team (approx. 60 hours in total spread over 2 weeks) \n\n\n\n\nJoining this Wetskills Event – What do you get?\nA unique learning experience where you will tackle real-life water challenges with your own team!\n♦ You will increase your skills in: online cooperation; business model creation\, problem solving\, cross-cultural\, international and interdisciplinary teamwork\, and Communication (storytelling\, pitch & poster);\n♦ You will get the opportunity to connect with other international water experts\, students/young professionals online;\n♦ You will learn\, network and experience more about international and regional water challenges\, the main stakeholders and organisations\, contemporary issues and current business opportunities;\n♦ You will receive a certificate of participation upon completion of the program. \nMore information: Interested candidates can contact: Johan Oost (johan.oost@wetskills.com).\nEvent Cases\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Team 1: Leave No-one Behind Concept\nDescription will follow \nTeam 2: Water Waves Integration Plan\nDescription will follow \nTeam 3: FlashBag Prototype\nDescription will follow \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Final Poster and Pitch \n[vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”56632″]Final Poster and Pitch \n[vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”54353″]Final Poster and Pitch \n[vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”57511″][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]If you would like to work on another follow-up project\, please let us know? For more information: contact Johan Oost (johan.oost@wetskills.com). \nEvent Partners\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”52334″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”56310″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”54106″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57060″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””]Join this Wetskills event!\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_button icon_pack=”” target=”_self” font_weight=”” text=”Register” link=”/ewetskills-event-2020-registration/” hover_border_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”2″ border_color=”#ffffff” margin=”0% 0% 0% 40%”] URL:https://wetskills.com/event/ewetskills-2020/ LOCATION:online\, Koningskade 40\, The Hague\, 2596 AA\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Past event ORGANIZER;CN="Johan Oost":MAILTO:johan.oost@wetskills.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200307 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200319 DTSTAMP:20200505T100626Z CREATED:20191109T195616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200505T100626Z UID:10000112-1583539200-1584575999@wetskills.com SUMMARY:Wetskills-Oman 2020 DESCRIPTION:About The Event\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Third Wetskills in Oman successfully wrapped-up \nTeam Wave Integration won the third Wetskills Water Challenge in Oman. The team came up with a creative solution to kick-start a sustainable and self-supportive local Water Footprint Network in Oman and combining experience jobs for talented female graduates. The case was formulated by a consortium of Water Footprint Implementation\, Oman Water Society\, Water Footprint Network and Sultan Qaboos University. These organizations aim to establish a local network for awareness and capacity development including the implementation of the Water Footprint concept. Maartje Wadman\, Junior Soil Advisor of Antea Group in The Netherlands\, presenter of the pitch for the winning team: “Really would like to thank everyone who made this Wetskills edition still an unforgettable experience. I am sure that I will come back to Oman and that I will join another Wetskills edition.” \nCoronavirus \nThe Coronavirus (COVID-19) affected the Wetskills programme in Oman. Despite all adaptive measures\, the shortening of 2 days and the postpone of the 2nd International conference on Water Resources in Arid Areas where the Finals & Awarding Ceremony were planned\, the programme went well\, the participants were satisfied\, and the results are promising. The Wetskills supervsiors Marcel Rompelman and Ahmed Al-Busaidi (SQU) managed to complete a quality programme in Muscat. \nRead more: Press-release Wetskills-Oman 2020 \nFore more information: Johan Oost\, johan.oost@wetskills.com and/or Ahmed Al-Busaidi\, ahmed99@squ.edu.om. \n— \nThe 2020 central theme of Wetskills Events\, celebrating 10 years of Wetskills:\n‘VALUING FUTURE WATER LEADERS SHAKING THE WATER-ENERGY-FOOD COCKTAIL WITH THEIR INCLUSIVE & CATALYTIC CAPACITY’. \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event info\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Programme Wetskills-Oman 2020 \nTerms & Conditions Wetskills-Oman 2020 \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_button icon_pack=”font_awesome” fa_icon=”fa-facebook” icon_position=”right” target=”_self” font_weight=”” text=”Attend on Facebook” link=”https://www.facebook.com/events/2190960907875521/” icon_color=”#ffffff”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Movie Wetskills-Oman 2019 \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Follow Wetskills\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-facebook” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.facebook.com/Wetskills-496271977097972″ anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_facebook”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-twitter” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”http://twitter.com/wetskills” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_twitter”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-instagram” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.instagram.com/wetskills/” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_instagram”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-twitter” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2949484″ anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_linkedin”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-youtube-square” fe_icon=”social_youtube” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJmPNM9roCkR1uvgJMHqpvA” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px”] \nOverview programme\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]The Finals\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Field visits to Haya Water and Nizwa\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”57289\,57290\,57291\,57292″ img_size=”medium” column_number=”4″ grayscale=”no” hover_icon=”none” images_space=”gallery_with_space”][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”57293\,57294\,57296\,57297″ img_size=”medium” column_number=”4″ grayscale=”no” hover_icon=”none” images_space=”gallery_with_space”][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”57299\,57303\,57300\,57301″ img_size=”medium” column_number=”4″ grayscale=”no” hover_icon=”none” images_space=”gallery_with_space”]Event Cases\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 1: Turn Energy to Water and back. Creating a cross-sectoral communication\nCase owner: Water Footprint Implementation \nOman is a water-scarce country\, and energy-rich when looking at the large (fossil) energy resources. Energy in Oman is rather cheap and the main catalyst for its economy. Oman is also facing the world’s sustainability challenge of lowering the use of fossil energy and the transition to alternative energy production. But are stakeholders in Oman aware that this also affects the use of its valuable and scarce water? Various Ministries are invloved\, e.g. Water\, Energy\, but also Internal affairs and Economy. Team challenge: How could the determination of the Water Footprint of Oman’s energy-mix\, and the Carbon Footprint of Oman’s water use\, contribute to cross-sectoral communication? \nCase 2: Visual Problem Appraisal for Integrated Water Management in Oman\nCase owner: Van Hall Larenstein\n \nTo achieve the ambitions of the National Water Resource Master Plan\, it is envisioned that young Omani need to learn about Water management issues in their country. Involved institutions are exploring innovative learning strategies with a potential to stimulate water management knowledge and expertise with an interdisciplinary focus. In the search for a learning strategy that caters for an action-research orientation on water management\, Wetskills Oman is exploring the potential of a series of film-based interviews for distance learning (Visual Problem Appraisal). \nCase 3: Impact of NON-domestic wastewater\nCase owner: Haya Water \nDischarging Non-Domestic Wastewater to the sewerage system is an operational\, environmental and safety risk. This can also cause odours\, dangerous gases\, accelerated corrosion\, and sewer network blockage. It can affect the sewage treatment processes\, and adversely impact bio-solids and effluent quality. Moreover\, discharging Non-Domestic Wastewater to the sewer poses a health and safety risk to personnel working in and around the sewerage system\, due to substances in the industrial wastewater or their reactions with other substances. This Case study aims to reduce the impact\, and protect Haya Water assets from harmful disposal of Non-Domestic Wastewater into Haya Water sewage network and STP’s. \nFinal Pitch & Poster \n[vc_empty_space height=”8 px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”57382″][vc_empty_space height=”16 px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Final Pitch & Poster \n[vc_empty_space height=”8 px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”57383″][vc_empty_space height=”16 px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Final Pitch & Poster \n[vc_empty_space height=”8 px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”57384″][vc_empty_space height=”16 px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 4: Chances for Agroforestry in Oman using treated effluent\nCase owner: Sultan Qaboos University\, department of Soil Sciences\n \nOver 15 years ago a country study was done to investigate the possibilities of forests in Oman. The study showed it is critical to integrate planted trees and forests in more holistic approaches: Agroforestry. That means\, to provide environmental services\, stimulate biodiversity benefits\, and meet people’s short and long-term needs. The creation of demonstration sites was suggested. What are the chances for Agroforestry in Oman? And in what way could treated effluent be used in Agroforestry? \nCase 5: Sustainable embedding of the Water Footprint in Oman\nCase owners: Sultan Qaboos University\, Water Footprint Implementation\, Oman Water Society & Water Footprint Network\n \nWater Footprint has the potential to become a leading concept for quantifying freshwater use in Oman. The Water Footprint Network (WFN) established worldwide several hubs\, each with a local network focusing on research\, awareness raising and capacity building about the Water Footprint concept. In 2019\, WFN and the Sultan Qaboos University discussed on the possibilities of creating a Water Footprint Hub in Oman\, in collaboration with other partners. This hub should also focus on the implementation of projects to bring the Water Footprint Theory into practice in Oman. How could the Case Owners set-up a sustainable and self-supportive Water Footprint Hub in Oman? \nFinal Pitch & Poster \n[vc_empty_space height=”8 px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”57385″][vc_empty_space height=”16 px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Final Pitch & Poster \n[vc_empty_space height=”8 px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”57386″][vc_empty_space height=”16 px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event Partners\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”53049″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”53546″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”53806″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52334″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”55015″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”54106″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”53810″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”55011″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”56621″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52257″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52245″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52243″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””]Event Blogs\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_blog_list type=”boxes” image_size=”landscape” show_thumbnail=”yes” number_of_columns=”4″ overlay_icon=”1″ order_by=”date” order=”DESC” title_tag=”h5″ display_excerpt=”1″ info_position=”top” post_info_text_transform=”none” post_info_font_weight=”700″ post_info_font_style=”normal” display_category=”0″ display_date=”1″ date_place=”over_title” display_author=”0″ display_comments=”0″ display_button=”1″ icon_pack=”font_elegant” fe_icon=”arrow_right” button_icon_position=”right” number_of_posts=”9″ overlay_color=”rgba(0\,221\,207\,0.59)” category=”wetskills-oman-2020″ text_length=”160″ title_size=”28″ title_color=”#0076b2″ post_info_font_size=”20″ post_info_color=”rgba(0\,221\,207\,0.59)” post_info_font_family=”Montserrat” post_info_letter_spacing=”-0\,5″ date_size=”21″ box_info_padding=”40px 5px 5px 5px” button_text=”READ MORE” button_background_color=”rgba(0\,221\,207\,0.59)” button_hover_background_color=”#0076b2″ button_border_color=”rgba(0\,221\,207\,0.59)” button_hover_border_color=”#0076b2″] URL:https://wetskills.com/event/wetskills-oman-2020/ LOCATION:Sultan Qaboos University\, Al Khoudh\, Muscat 123\, Muscat\, Oman CATEGORIES:Past event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wetskills.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2020-Oman-1b.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Marcel Rompelman":MAILTO:marcel.rompelman@wetskills.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191025 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191108 DTSTAMP:20191202T165453Z CREATED:20190204T091509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191202T165453Z UID:10000109-1571961600-1573171199@wetskills.com SUMMARY:Wetskills-The Netherlands 2019 DESCRIPTION:About The Event\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Wetskills Water Challenge at AIWW 2019!\nWetskills organized a great Wetskills Water Challenge in Amsterdam\, linked to the Amsterdam International Water Week AIWW 2019. The Challenge started on October 25\, with the finals on November 7 as part of the AIWW program. \nTeams of students and young water professionals – 26 participants from 12 different countries – were working on real life water cases in a exciting two-week programme. Their main challenge: to think out-of-the-box and develop innovative\, realistic concepts. All participants also joined the AIWW Future Water Leaders Program. \nThe teams presented their ideas with a two minute pitch\, Q&A and a poster\, and the winning team was awarded by the jury during the AIWW Closing Ceremony: ‘And the winner… is Team 3\, with their plan for sustainable agriculture in peatlands. Congratulations!’ \n"It has indeed been a fruitful\, joyous and amazing time as the 26 participants spend two weeks enjoying each others company\, learning\,exploring and finding ways to work as a team together and solve six pressured\, difficult cases. This has in fact been an experience to remember for each and everyone participant for 2019!"\nWetskills started in 2010\, and so we will celebrate our 10-year jubileum next year! \nWatch the video of this event!\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event Info\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Program Wetskills-The Netherlands 2019 \nAnnouncement for Participants Wetskills-The Netherlands 2019 \nTerms & Conditions Wetskills-The Netherlands 2019 \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_button icon_pack=”font_awesome” fa_icon=”fa-facebook” icon_position=”right” target=”_self” font_weight=”” text=”Attend on Facebook” link=”https://www.facebook.com/events/304251546898329/” icon_color=”#ffffff”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]About Wetskills\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Wetskills leaflet & track record \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Follow Wetskills\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-facebook” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.facebook.com/Wetskills-496271977097972″ anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_facebook”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-twitter” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”http://twitter.com/wetskills” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_twitter”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-instagram” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.instagram.com/wetskills/” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_instagram”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-twitter” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2949484″ anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_linkedin”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-youtube-square” fe_icon=”social_youtube” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJmPNM9roCkR1uvgJMHqpvA” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px”] \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event Blogs\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_blog_list type=”boxes” image_size=”landscape” show_thumbnail=”yes” number_of_columns=”4″ overlay_icon=”1″ order_by=”date” order=”DESC” title_tag=”h5″ display_excerpt=”1″ info_position=”top” post_info_text_transform=”none” post_info_font_weight=”700″ post_info_font_style=”normal” display_category=”0″ display_date=”1″ date_place=”over_title” display_author=”0″ display_comments=”0″ display_button=”1″ icon_pack=”font_elegant” fe_icon=”arrow_right” button_icon_position=”right” number_of_posts=”20″ overlay_color=”rgba(0\,221\,207\,0.59)” category=”Wetskills-Netherlands-2019″ text_length=”160″ title_size=”28″ title_color=”#0076b2″ post_info_font_size=”20″ post_info_color=”rgba(0\,221\,207\,0.59)” post_info_font_family=”Montserrat” post_info_letter_spacing=”-0\,5″ date_size=”21″ box_info_padding=”40px 5px 5px 5px” button_text=”READ MORE” button_background_color=”rgba(0\,221\,207\,0.59)” button_hover_background_color=”#0076b2″ button_border_color=”rgba(0\,221\,207\,0.59)” button_hover_border_color=”#0076b2″]Event Cases\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 1: Co-creation with stakeholders for a climate-proof area\nCase owner: Water Authority Hollands Noorderkwartier \nWater board HHNK is looking for ways to make their area climate-proof. As the water board is not on the bar to solve all problems\, all stakeholders have to join and work together\, from a social responsibility. But citizens and municipalities do not always take their role. How can these parties be brought into an active position for co-creation\, so that they can make their own contribution for a climate-proof environment? What is needed to strengthen the responsibilities of citizens and municipalities? \nFinal Poster \n\nTeam 1: Driving Sustainability Forward – If climate can change\, we need U to change 2\n\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”56950″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Case 2: Sustainable water and sanitation services for school children in Ghana\nCase owner: VEI\, WaterWorX & Ghana Water Company Limited \nOf all schools in low-income countries\, only 51% have access to adequate water sources and only 45% have adequate sanitation facilities\, according to UNICEF\, while WASH facilities and hygiene education in schools contribute to inclusion\, dignity and equity. In Ghana\, the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) wants to ensure that an additional 19 schools are provided with adequate water and sanitation services. Funds are available\, intentions are there; the question is: how can GWCL (in partnership with VEI and the WaterWorx program) ensure sustainable water and sanitation for the school children in their service area? \nFinal Poster \n\nTeam 2: Creating a safe place in an unsafe world – by uniting communities through waste\n\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”56952″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Case 3: Effective water management in a pressure drain dominated peatland\nCase owner: Water Authority Drents Overijsselse Delta \nPressure drains might be an effective solution to mitigate land subsidence in peatlands\, as they can increase the ground water table in summer and lower it in winter time\, thereby reducing the oxidation rate of the peat soil. However\, it implies that the ground water table can be managed at a finer scale than is common at present. Water requirements may rise\, the timing of water needs may change\, and the farm landscape might become more diversified. How could water authorities and farmers manage such new water management measures? \nFinal Poster – Winning Team!\n \n\nTeam 3: Let’s Stop Sinking Effective Management of Peatlands & Gaining Trust\n\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”56948″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 4: Enabling decentralized water quality management in rural communities in Tanzania\nCase owner: IHE Delft\n \nThe villages of the lower Mara area\, Tanzania\, rely on surface water and boreholes for most of their water needs. The communities are heavily affected by declining water quality\, with pollution causing health issues and impacting fisheries and agriculture. Existing initiatives for community-based environmental monitoring typically focus on generating data for authorities and science\, and rural water supply schemes typically focus on water quantity. How could an autonomous and systematic water quality monitoring and water treatment be integrated into community-based management of water resources and water supply? \nFinal Poster \n\nTeam 4: Dirty Water Playbook – The Key to Decentralized Water Supply & Monitoring in the Lower Mara Communities\, Tanzinia\n\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”57009″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Case 5: Break the production chains\, for a circular economy!\nCase owner: Municipality of Westland \nThe municipality of Westland is a partner in the ‘BioBoost initiative’\, which aims to stimulate a biobased development in horticulture in Europe. This case focuses on rethinking the chain for biomass (wet) residual flows\, f.e. rest products of tomatoes\, in the Westland hortisector. The aim is to create value and a new purpose for upscaled products. How can we make changes\, in early stages of the production chain\, to create an optimal result? What kind of technical solutions could be viable? And what kind of legal challenges lay ahead? \nFinal Poster \n\nTeam 5: Break the Chain – Nanotechnology for Circulair Economy\n\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”56954″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Case 6: Transforming water use in subsistence farming for climate change adaptation in Zambia\nCase owner: IHE Delft\n \nClimate change heavily affects southern Africa\, with extensive droughts and torrential rains\, temperature extremes\, and the collapse of seasonal weather patterns. It affects the food supply of communities in Western Zambia that could historically rely on subsistence farming. Improving water supply though boreholes provides short-term relief\, but is not a long-term solution. How to create an approach for water challenges in subsistence farming communities? How to tranform agricultural water use\, considering all possible sources of water on the one hand\, and all aspects of farming practice – what is grown\, when and how – on the other? \nFinal Poster \n\nTeam 6: Buckets of Resilience – Building climate resilience using low-cost community-based bucket solutions\n\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”56958″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Movies about previous Wetskills editions in the Netherlands\n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event Partners\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”53104″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52334″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”53105″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”53877″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”53101″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”56309″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”56312″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52240″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”52257″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52146″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52245″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”55054″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””] URL:https://wetskills.com/event/wetskills-the-netherlands-2019/ LOCATION:Amsterdam\, Amsterdam\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Past event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wetskills.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/WetskillsNL2019-4_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ralph Wesseling":MAILTO:ralph.wesseling@wetskills.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191020 DTSTAMP:20241126T092756Z CREATED:20190620T205718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T092756Z UID:10000111-1570406400-1571529599@wetskills.com SUMMARY:Wetskills-India (Kerala) 2019 DESCRIPTION:About The Event\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]In 2018 Kerala was facing devastating floods. New concepts of flood control are necessary to protect people\, economy and environment\, taking into account that more floods will come due to climate change. “Integrated Water Management and Flood Control“ was the central theme of this Wetskills event in Kerala\, India. \nA DRR team of Dutch water experts visited Kerala and studied the water situation in the area. Their recommendations for improved integrated Water Management in the area is found in report ‘Kerala Integrated Water Resource Management’. In this Wetskills event\, the teams worked with the recommendations of this report.\n \nThis fourth Wetskills event in India was aligned to a high-level business delegation visit from the Netherlands to Kerala (Kochi) on 18 October. The results of the Wetskills Challenge were presented during this visit\, to the Indian government\, the business delegates and other stakeholders. \nWatch the video of Wetskills-India Kerala 2019\n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Practical Information\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Programme Wetskills-India (Kerala) 2019 \nTerms & Conditions Wetskills-India (Kerala) 2019 \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]About Wetskills\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Wetskills leaflet & track record \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Follow Wetskills\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-facebook” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.facebook.com/Wetskills-496271977097972″ anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_facebook”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-twitter” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”http://twitter.com/wetskills” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_twitter”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-instagram” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.instagram.com/wetskills/” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_instagram”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-twitter” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2949484″ anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_linkedin”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-youtube-square” fe_icon=”social_youtube” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJmPNM9roCkR1uvgJMHqpvA” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px”] \n[vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”55659\,55661\,55664″ css=”” column_number=”4″ grayscale=”no” hover_icon=”none” images_space=”gallery_with_space”]Event Cases\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 1: ‘Pink Alert’: Empowering Women during Flooding\nAs women and children are the most affected group during flooding\, their needs should get priority in planning practices. Special attention is required during and after disasters to improve their access to recovery assistance. Empowerment is needed\, to help them advocate for themselves and to help them voice out issues that may improve the development of local mitigation and adaptation measures. Better participation of women in risk management initiatives is needed. One of the best practices in Kerala is Pink Alert (Kudumbasree)\, a permanent disaster management unit in Kerala\, managed and operated by women. How could new measures\, including capacity building training\, enhance the potential of women in disaster risk management and disaster relief plans in Kerala? \nFinal Poster – Winning team!\n \n\nTeam 1: Flood Education Kerala – Connecting students to community-based solutions\n\n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”56576″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Case 2: From SMART cities to SMART-Resilient cities\nIndia is working on transforming its cities into SMART cities. In 2018\, one of the heaviest floods in 100 years took the lives of 200 people in Kochi and the region\, and caused massive damage to infrastructure\, further affecting the economy and livelihoods of the people in the area. Kochi airport had to close for 2 weeks because of the damage. While monsoon season can bring much needed rainfall\, the season can also bring heavy floods\, while a delayed onset of the monsoon can leave Kerala facing water shortages and severe draught. How can Kochi authorities use SMART planning and infrastructure\, to increase the water storage capacity and reduce the effect of floods? and become a ‘SMART Resilient City’? \nFinal Poster \n\nTeam 2: How to make the city flood resilient? a smart and resilient approach\n\n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”56578″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 3: Water Footprint for better Water-2-Agriculture allocation upstream\nThe State of Kerala demands a better upstream-downstream regime in order to avoid flood in the downstream area. Better allocation of water could lead to mitigation of floods while upstream agriculture could benefit from it. The Water Footprint is a scientifically proven method to measure and gain insight into the supply and demand of water for agriculture and even quantify it in terms of economic added value. How can the Water Footprint method be used in order to mitigate flood effects in terms upstream-downstream regime in Kerala? \nFinal Poster \n\nTeam 3: The NieuwPaadam Project – The added value of the Water Footprint for land- and water management in Kerala\n\n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”56580″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Case 4: Long Term Dredging Schemes for Flood Mitigation\nThe monsoon season between June and September brings 70% of Kerala’s rainfall. This water is necessary for sustaining the livelihoods of people\, but it is also causing heavy flooding as in 2018 and 2019. Well-maintained rivers\, canals and reservoirs could mitigate the effects of the monsoon. Dredging riverbeds and reservoirs will increase the capacity to retain floodwater. Improving small-scale watershed management\, and maintenance of water retaining constructions\, will avoid sedimentation of rivers. But most important\, this should be done in a long-term scheme to make it more efficient and effective. How could Kerala organize and finance a long-term maintenance scheme\, incl. dredging activities and improved watershed management\, leading to flood risk mitigation? \nFinal Poster \n\nTeam 4: Productive Dredging – How can a long term dredging scheme contribute to flood prevention?\n\n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”56574″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”56635\,56634\,56637\,56636″ img_size=”full” column_number=”4″ grayscale=”no” hover_icon=”none” images_space=”gallery_with_space”]Event Blogs\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event Partners\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”51924″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”56306″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”55656″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”55657″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”56310″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”54106″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52154″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52334″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””] URL:https://wetskills.com/event/wetskills-india-kerala-2019/ LOCATION:Kerala\, India CATEGORIES:Past event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wetskills.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Kerala1_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Machtelijn Brummel":MAILTO:machtelijn.brummel@wetskills.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191005 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191018 DTSTAMP:20191030T132748Z CREATED:20180831T134617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191030T132748Z UID:10000103-1570233600-1571356799@wetskills.com SUMMARY:Wetskills-India (Delhi) 2019 DESCRIPTION:About The Event\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]‘Connecting Science and Innovation with people and entrepreneurship’ was the central theme of this Wetskills event. \nLocation of the event was the Barapullah Drain in Delhi\, where currently a research lab is established by the Dutch and Indian government\, in a joint effort of IIT Delhi and TU Delft\, for research on waste water and water re-use. \nThis lab is mainly the domain of researchers. The question is how this lab can be transformed into a so called ‘WETLAB’ that is connected to public and schools for awareness and education\, and that is open for entrepreneurs to test new technologies. In such a WETLAB integrated solutions can be demonstrated and shared\, for the clean up of the Barapullah Drain. And last but not least\, this WETLAB could be a blue print for many other drains in India. \nWinning team was ‘Leave none behind’\, with their plan for citizens’ involvement in solid waste disposal. Congratulations! See below for the posters of all teams. \nThis Wetskills event was organised back to back with the Tech Summit in Delhi on 15 and 16 October 2019.  The Tech Summit is a high-level event focusing on water\, agriculture\, health and ICT\, with experts and high-level audience from business\, government and knowledge institutes. \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”56624″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Video of Wetskills-India Delhi 2019\n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Practical Information\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Programme Wetskills-India (Delhi) 2019 \nAnnouncement for Participants Wetskills-India (Delhi) 2019 \nTerms & Conditions Wetskills-India (Delhi) 2019 \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_button icon_pack=”font_awesome” fa_icon=”fa-facebook” icon_position=”right” target=”_self” font_weight=”” text=”Attend on Facebook” link=”https://www.facebook.com/events/409012119824464/” icon_color=”#ffffff”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]About Wetskills\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Wetskills leaflet & track record \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Follow Wetskills\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-facebook” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.facebook.com/Wetskills-496271977097972″ anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_facebook”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-twitter” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”http://twitter.com/wetskills” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_twitter”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-instagram” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.instagram.com/wetskills/” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_instagram”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-twitter” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2949484″ anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_linkedin”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-youtube-square” fe_icon=”social_youtube” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJmPNM9roCkR1uvgJMHqpvA” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px”] \n[vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”56625\,56623\,56627\,56626\,56628″ column_number=”5″ grayscale=”no” hover_icon=”none” images_space=”gallery_with_space”]Event Cases\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]This Wetskills Water Challenge about the Wetlab of the Barapullah Drain is organised by Wetskills Foundation\, Department of Biotechnology (DBT)\, Ministry of Science and Technology\, Govt of India through Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)\, A Government of India Enterprise and is supported by case owners RVO (Netherlands Enterprise Agency) and The Embassy of The Kingdom of The Netherlands in Delhi. The cases are related to the WETLAB\, the research facility of IIT Delhi and TU Delft\, for research on waste water and water re-use. \nCase 1: Citizen Science\nCommunity involvement is a very important aspect for a successful clean up of a drain. Having just ‘end of pipe solutions’ isn’t enough if there is no awareness on water at a grass root level. Therefore communities have to become aware on what is happening at the drain\, and learn more about the different aspects of water and circular solutions\, that of course should fit in their daily needs. This is not just a matter of creating a physical attractive venue\, but also finding ways of getting public involved (citizen science). How can the WETLAB become a dynamic place with public involvement to stimulate cleaning the Barapullah Drain? \nFinal Poster – Winning team!\n \n\nTeam 1: Leave none behind – Citizens’ involvement of solid waste disposal\n\n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”56632″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Case 2: Technological- and non-technical  solutions needed at the Barapullah Drain\nThe WETLAB is focusing on wastewater technologies and reuse. This is just one part of the puzzle. What other innovative technologies are needed to rejuvenate the drain: Technologies for monitoring & sensoring\, removing solid waste\, waste water technologies for upstream pollution control\, technologies for climate adaptation like water storage and rain water harvesting? How can we design an integrated approach for rejuvenating the Barapullah Drain based on these aspects\, and make it climate proof? \nFinal Poster \n\nTeam 2: The Reed Treatment – Clean drains in India\n\n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”56631″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 3: Creation of an experience center\nA WETLAB as testing facility could be inspiring to people of all generations. The current temporary venue of the WETLAB however\, is not attractive to inspire citizens to come\, although it is located in a green area\, even marked as nature reserve downstream. How can the WETLAB become an att­­­­­ractive place for public and schools in the nearby area\, so that they get a better understanding of water and circular issues? What kind of experiments could the WETLAB offer to the public\, and how could the current venue be transformed into an attractive “experience center”? \nFinal Poster \n\nTeam 3: EnviroSpark Experience centre – Embedding the seeds of sustainable future\n\n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”56629″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Case 4: Entrepreneurship and knowledge exchange\nA WETLAB testing facility is a great vehicle to stimulate applied research\, leading to development of new products\, marketing these products and creating start-ups. Also existing businesses can use a WETLAB to test and pilot their technologies in practice. There are many examples worldwide\, showing how such a testing facility can work\, under which goals and circumstances. How can the WETLAB at the Barapullah Drain create such an atmosphere\, so that Indian\, Dutch and European companies will come over to the site and start piloting and testing? \nFinal Poster \n\nTeam 4: Incubation Centre for Knowledge Exchange and Entrepreneurship\n\n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”56630″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Event Partners\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”56398″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”56397″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52334″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52255″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”51924″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52155″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52154″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”51210″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””] URL:https://wetskills.com/event/wetskills-india-delhi-2019/ LOCATION:New Delhi\, India CATEGORIES:Past event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wetskills.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/WETLAB_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Machtelijn Brummel":MAILTO:machtelijn.brummel@wetskills.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR