2025 was a year of growth, connection and innovation for World Water Academy.
Together with our partners, trainers and participants, we continued to strengthen future-proof education and training for a resilient and future-oriented water sector — both in the Netherlands and internationally.
An important milestone was the development of our new multi-year strategy “Accelerating Water Knowledge”. During a symposium, we brought together stakeholders from across the water sector to explore the challenges and opportunities ahead. The insights, perspectives and collaborations that emerged from these conversations form an important foundation for our direction in the years to come.
We also took meaningful steps in our education and training programmes and other services. New initiatives were launched, including the KIWI Next programme and renewed kick-off sessions within our drinking water courses. At the same time, positive participant evaluations confirmed the value of practice-oriented learning, quality and personal attention.
In addition, we further expanded our international collaborations. Through diploma ceremonies, sector events and joint initiatives, we once again witnessed the strong commitment and professionalism that characterise our water sector.
Guided by our ambition of accelerating knowledge and skills in the water sector, we continue to work towards our mission: connecting, strengthening and renewing knowledge and expertise for a resilient and future-oriented water sector.
– Gabriëlle Knufman, CEO
Training programs
By 2025, 337 programmes and courses started, including some new titles.
Tailor-made Services
We develop customized solutions. Each year, we deliver many tailor-made learning interventions for a wide range of organizations in the water sector.
International
Under the name World Water Academy, we also want to raise the level of craftsmanship in the water sector outside the Netherlands. In the past year, we did this in several collaborative projects.
Didactics
We have developed innovative (digital) methods to add interactivity to our lessons. We also trained our teachers intensively and organised several meetings to strengthen the bonds between them.
Tailor-made Services
Tailor-made Training for Moroccan Professionals: French-language E-learning on Water Reuse and Digitalisation
30 January 2025
At World Water Academy, we take pride in our versatility in developing training programmes that perfectly match the needs of diverse audiences. With a unique French-language e-learning course on water reuse and digitalisation, we demonstrate that language need not be a barrier to sharing knowledge. We build bridges between countries and cultures by collaborating with local and international experts, contributing to better sustainable water management.
Inspiring dialogues at World Water Week in Stockholm
29 August 2025
CEO Gabrielle Knufman joined World Water Week in Stockholm, representing World Water Academy. A unique opportunity for strengthening international partnerships on sustainable water management and meeting the South African Minister of Water.
World Waternet and World Water Academy join forces to bring hands-on water knowledge worldwide
26 March 2025
World Waternet and World Water Academy are teaming up to make practical water knowledge and skills accessible worldwide. Through digital innovative and accessible training and international peer-to-peer exchange, they aim to empower water professionals to deliver clean drinking water, safe sanitation, and climate-resilient water systems faster and smarter. The collaboration was officially confirmed on March 12 during Aquatech Amsterdam.
Strengthening Water Skills and Partnerships in Morocco
18 December 2025
In December, World Water Academy participated in a strategic visit to Morocco focused on strengthening water sector skills and partnerships. Through policy dialogue, innovation exchange, and field visits, the mission highlighted the critical role of capacity building in translating innovation into practice. The Dutch–Moroccan Water Days and the signing of the Water Action Plan reinforced the shared commitment to skills development and long-term cooperation. The visit marked an important step towards a resilient and future-proof water sector in Morocco.
