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Gaining Control over Indirect Discharges through Training and Collaboration

15 July 2025

Regulatory inspectors often encounter this challenge: unwanted discharges that end up in surface water via wastewater treatment plants. Collaboration, accurate measurement, data integration, and smart enforcement tools are essential to gain control over such situations. That’s why three environmental agencies in Brabant enhanced their expertise through World Water Academy’s seven-day training course “Enforcement of Indirect Discharges”: “The instructors’ years of practical experience were a big plus!”

World Water Academy Champions Skills Development at Water Knowledge Europe 2025 in Warsaw

27 May 2025

Warsaw, Poland – May 2025 World Water Academy made a strong impression at this year’s Water Knowledge Europe (WKE2025) event in Warsaw, bringing its expertise and dedication to water education to the forefront of European water innovation efforts. World Water Academy, represented by CEO Gabrielle Knufman, added valuable insights to the ongoing dialogue around the future of water skills and human capital in the sector.

Shaping the Future of Water: Innovation and Collaboration at the Wetskills Challenge in Cape Town

04 April 2025

What happens when you bring together young water professionals from across the globe, challenge them with a real-life case, and give them the freedom to think big? You get fresh ideas, boundless energy, and surprising solutions.

Women in Water Workshop makes waves during IWA in Cape Town

01 April 2025

The "Women in Water" workshop, jointly organized by the World Water Academy and Blue Deal South Africa, took place at March 18 during the IWA Conference in Cape Town. The session was a follow-up to the highly successful workshop held at WISA 2024 in Durban. The event gathered professionals from South Africa, Lesotho, eSwatini, Ghana, and the Netherlands to discuss the role of women in the water sector, share experiences, and explore ways to foster gender inclusivity.

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.

Knowledge exchange Aquatech en ILF 2025

18 March 2025

This past week was marked by intensive networking and international knowledge exchange in the field of watermanagement. Following the successful Integrated Leaders Forum (#ILF) and the inspiring Aquatech, World Water Academy also attended the Dutch Water Authorities Network Day.

Strengthening Water Collaboration Between South Africa and the Netherlands

12 March 2025

The Bilateral Joint Steering Committee meeting between South Africa and the Netherlands took place on March 10, as part of the Memorandum of Understanding on Water.

A closer look at Legionella

07 March 2025

From Sampling Technician to Masterclass: Explore Legionella Courses at World Water Academy. At World Water Academy, you’ll find a wide range of courses and training programs focused on Legionella. This dangerous bacterium can be found in drinking water installations and poses a significant health risk. Gaining a deep understanding of it is essential. We offer a detailed look at our courses aimed at Legionella prevention. Which course or training will you choose to contribute to the safety of water installations?

Year Review 2024: Stronger Together

20 February 2025

In our Year Review 2024, we reflect on a year of growth, innovation, and collaboration. Last year was all about Stronger Together. We strengthened our foundation, expanded partnerships, and introduced innovative learning pathways, such as Future-Oriented Treatment, to address tomorrow’s challenges. We also proudly celebrated our 30th anniversary and saw more organisations turning to us for tailored training solutions.

One of the programme trainers: Paul Versteeg (Rijnland Water Board)

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.

Holiday Closure

12 December 2024

Our office will be closed for the holidays from Saturday, December 21, to Sunday, January 5.

Kick-Off Training Programme in Rabat, Marocco

11 December 2024

On 3 and 4 December 2024, the Ministry of Water & Equipment in Rabat hosted the opening sessions of a tailor-made training program on digitalisation and water management. Organised by World Water Academy (WWA) in collaboration with Hydrologic and Resing, the program aims to enhance participants' knowledge about smart solutions across the water cycle, from extraction to reuse. The first two days were a success, with participants actively engaging in discussions and activities.

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