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Advancing Integrated Water Management in Mauritania: A strong close to 2025

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Strengthening Water Skills and Partnerships in Morocco

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.

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Strong World Water Academy presence at the Water Resilience Forum

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Holiday Closure

Our office will be closed for the holidays from Saturday December 20 to Sunday, January 4. 

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Interactive Workshops During the AWSISA Dialogue in Johannesburg

This november, World Water Academy made a valuable contribution to two interactive workshops during the AWSISA Water & Sanitation Dialogue: Sisterhood in Water and Data-Driven Water Management in Johannesburg. The outcome? Inspiring conversations, new connections, and opportunities for collaboration within the water sector. The presence of Pemmy Majodina, South Africa’s Minister of Water and Sanitation, reinforced the shared ambition for a future-proof and water-secure Africa.

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Strengthening Drinking Water Quality in Malaysia

How can strict drinking water regulations be effectively translated into daily practice? That question was central during the international training Professional Development on Surveillance and Enforcement in Drinking Water Quality Regulation Framework – Malaysia, organized by Wateropleidingen in cooperation with Malaysian partners and experts from the Dutch drinking water sector.

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Trainer of the Year 2024/2025: Henri van den Akker!

Which Subject Matter Expert (SME) Trainer at World Water Academy excels at sharing practical expertise with enthusiasm, resonates well with participants, and contributes to the quality of the training programs? During the symposium "Acceleration in water knowledge" on September 3rd, director Gabrielle Knufman announced the Trainer of the Year: Mr. Henri van den Akker.

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Strong demand for wastewater treatment training: 10 new course groups

In the Netherlands, interest in wastewater treatment is booming: the World Water Academy courses Wastewater Treatment Technology and Advanced Wastewater Treatment Technology together account for 10 new course groups this fall. The challenges of wastewater treatment are global and the need for skilled professionals is growing everywhere. That is why World Water Academy offers tailor-made and in-company training programs internationally.

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Symposium lays foundation for multi-year strategy

Which themes will shape the future of the water sector, and what does that demand from professionals? World Water Academy explored these questions during the symposium "Accelerating Water Knowledge" with partners in the watersector and our trainers. The ideas and discussions around AI, the evolving human role, emerging skills, and the need for (international) collaboration form a valuable starting point for the multi-year strategy of World Water Academy.

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Inspiring dialogues at World Water Week in Stockholm

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.

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This is what AI means for water management in 2030

The development of artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating - every week brings new possabilities. What impact will this have on the water sector? This summer, HydroLogic and Wateropleidingen organized a practical masterclass to inspire professionals: with AI, you're better prepared for extreme weather and can respond more quickly to changing conditions.

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Gaining Control over Indirect Discharges through Training and Collaboration

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!”

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