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SUMMARY:Wetskills-Eswatini 2026
DESCRIPTION:About The Event\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]The first 2026 Wetskills: for the first time in Eswatini!\nEswatini stands at a pivotal moment in its water future. Although the country benefits from strong river systems and vital shared basins\, communities and utilities increasingly face pressures from climate variability\, recurring droughts\, population growth\, aging infrastructure\, and rising demand for safe and reliable water services. Rural areas still struggle with access\, while urban centres face challenges linked to leaks\, non-revenue water\, and the need for more resilient\, adaptive water management. \nThis is the environment and moment for the first-ever Wetskills Eswatini from 22 February to 6 March 2026\, with participants working in mixed teams on real-life water cases. The program combines field visits\, teamwork\, cultural exchange\, and the exciting finals event in Mbabane. This Wetskills programme is in close cooperation with the Joint River Basin Authorities – Project Board in Eswatini and the Blue Deal (Eswatini) programme. Follow us in ths event\, and be part of shaping the water-smart future of Eswatini and the wider SADC! \nParticipants and Finals of Wetskills Eswatini 2026\n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”65296″ img_size=”full” css=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”65391″ img_size=”full” css=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Watch the compilation movie of this event!\n[vc_empty_space height=”8px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event info\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Programme Wetskills-Eswatini 2026 (draft) \nTerms & Conditions Wetskills-ESwatini 2026 \nFollow Wetskills\nFacebookXInstagramLinkedInYouTube\nJoining this Wetskills Event – What do you get?\nA unique learning experience where you will tackle real-life water challenges with your team! \n\nYou will develop expertise in international cooperation\, problem-solving\, cross-cultural understanding\, and interdisciplinary teamwork.\nYou will hone your networking and presentation abilities through pitch and poster sessions\nYou will get the opportunity to connect with other international and regional water students/young professionals.\nYou will immerse yourself in the city of Mbabane exploring water-related sites in the city and rural areas and engaging with local water professionals.\nYou will learn and deepen your understanding of the water sector in Eswatini as part of the SADC region\, gaining insights into key stakeholders\, organisations\, contemporary issues\, and existing business opportunities.\nUpon program completion\, receive a certificate of participation\, officially joining the ranks of over 1550 Wetskills Alumni.\n\nMore information\nFor more information\, please contact Ntombikayise Dhladhla (ntombikayise.dhladhla@wetskills.com\, especially for Eswatini candidates)\, Craig Tinashe Tanyanyiwa (craig.tinashe@wetskills.com)\, or Johan Oost (johan.oost@wetskills.com). \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”65155\,65156\,65157\,65158″ css=”” column_number=”5″ 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 height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]	\n		\n						The Finals: From Ideas to ImpactBlogs\, News\, Wetskills-Eswatini 20262 months agoWetskills-Eswatini 2026 – Blog 9 – About ten days ago\, we were all strangers and we were learning each other’s names\, strangers with different backgrounds and from different countries. Quickly\,…		\n			\n	\n		\n						Eat\, sleep\, pitch\, poster\, repeatBlogs\, Wetskills-Eswatini 20262 months agoWetskills-Eswatini 2026 – Blog 8 – The past two days revolved around one clear theme: pitching and poster-making. On Tuesday\, the groups practiced their pitches for the first time in…		\n			\n	\n		\n						Feedback\, Relocation and Field visitsBlogs\, Wetskills-Eswatini 20262 months agoWetskills-Eswatini 2026 – Blog 7 – Saturday started with Innovation round where groups were temporarily restructured so that members from other groups could form a makeshift group. The task was…		\n			\n	\n		\n	\n		\n	[vc_empty_space height=”16px” 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: Protecting Water Quality in an Industrial Complex\n\nCase owner: CONCO \nIndustries operating in the Matsapha industrial area are facing problems with poor quality of the surface water that they use\, caused by uncontrolled industrial discharges  and illegal dumping of waste in the catchment area. Some organizations invest significantly in compliance and water stewardship\, but weak enforcement and limited monitoring capacity create uneven performance across the catchment. This shared water challenge presents environmental\, operational\, and reputational risks that cannot be solved by individual companies alone. This case challenges participants to explore collaborative\, practical\, and scalable solutions that improve transparency\, accountability\, and collective action to protect water quality in a complex industrial context. \nPitch & Poster – case 1 \n[vc_single_image image=”65385″ img_size=”600×850″ onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank” css=””]Case 2: Institutional Alignment in Water Allocation and Land Use\n\nCase owner: JBRA-Project Board and Water Authority Limburg \nWater allocation decisions in Eswatini are affected by fragmented institutional mandates. Land allocation by the Deeds Office\, agricultural expansion supported by the Ministry of Agriculture\, sand mining permits issued by the Mining Department\, and irrigation developments often proceed without synchronized alignment with water availability and abstraction permits. JRBA-PB\, operating under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy\, seeks an innovative coordination mechanism to ensure water resource sustainability while enabling economic development. The challenge of this case is to develop an integrated institutional model that connects land\, water\, agriculture\, and sand mining decisions in a transparent and technically sound manner. \nPich & Poster – case 2 – Winning team! \n[vc_single_image image=”65386″ img_size=”600×850″ onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank” css=””]Case 3: Water Footprint Compensation for Investments in Water-positive projects\n\nCase owner: Water Footprint Implementation\, JRBA-Project Board\, and Water Authority Vechtstromen \nEswatini faces increasing climate variability\, water stress\, and ecosystem degradation\, while financing for watershed restoration and resilience remains insufficient. The Water Footprint concept provides a science-based method to quantify water use and pollution. To enable verified investment in water-positive projects\, the “Water Footprint Compensation” framework was developed by Water Footprint Implementation and Act4Water. This mechanism has yet not been operationalised in Eswatini. The challenge of this case is to explore how Eswatini can creatively apply\, adapt\, or reimagine water footprint and compensation mechanisms to mobilise finance for stewardship\, strengthen resilience\, and create measurable basin-level impact. \nPitch & Poster – Case 3 \n[vc_single_image image=”65387″ img_size=”600×850″ onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank” css=””]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=”65153″ img_size=”220×220″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57211″ img_size=”150×150″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57038″ img_size=”220×220″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”53546″ img_size=”220×220″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”65264″ img_size=”220×220″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”65270″ img_size=”150×150″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”65269″ img_size=”150×150″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”65268″ img_size=”220×220″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”53563″ img_size=”220×220″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”61392″ img_size=”220×220″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”58830″ img_size=”220×220″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57060″ img_size=”220×220″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”65263″ img_size=”220×220″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”65266″ img_size=”220×220″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”65279″ img_size=”220×220″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”54106″ img_size=”220×220″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”” qode_css_animation=””]
URL:https://wetskills.com/event/wetskills-eswatini-2026/
LOCATION:Mbabane\, Swaziland
CATEGORIES:Past event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ntombikayise Dhladhla":MAILTO:ntombikayisedhladhla@gmail.com
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