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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\nFacebookXInstagramLinkedInYouTube\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 20232 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 20232 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 20232 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 20232 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 20232 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 20232 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	[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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Inge Muhlig":MAILTO:inge.muhlig@wetskills.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221209
DTSTAMP:20260418T091238
CREATED:20220906T120553Z
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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\nFacebookXInstagramLinkedInYouTube\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	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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Machtelijn Brummel":MAILTO:machtelijn.brummel@wetskills.com
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