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From March 19 to 22, Gabriëlle Knufman, CEO of World Water Academy, participated in an economic mission to Vietnam. The mission, organised by the Dutch Enterprise Agency (RVO), aimed to strengthen trade relations and investments between the Netherlands and Vietnam.
During the celebratory Dijkwerkersdag (Dike Workers' Day) on March 28, 2024, Eric Withaar from the Dutch National Flood Protection Program (HWBP) , Gabriëlle Knufman from World Water Academy, and Fianne Lindenaar from TwynstraGudde jointly signed for the redevelopment and implementation of the HWBP training program for the period 2024-2028.
World Water Academy recently conducted its customized "Basic Knowledge of Wastewater Treatment Systems Bonaire" course aimed at strengthening WEB Bonaire employees' knowledge of the sewage system and wastewater treatment on the island.
A heartfelt commendation to our exceptional educators and trainers on this International Day of Education. Your dedication, passion, and expertise leave a lasting impact on our students in the Netherlands and abroad.
IHE-Delft and World Water Academy combine forces with advanced operation & maintenance course in Egypt.
In collaboration with IHE Delft, World Water Academy was responsible for the development of a tailor-made course and providing an expert trainer. Course coordinator Bram Ooms was involved in the preparation of the course.
With more than 260 facilities around the world, Darling Ingredients is the largest publicly traded company turning edible by-products and food waste into sustainable products and is a leading producer of renewable energy. Darling Ingredients repurposes approximately 15% of the world's meat industry waste streams into value-added products, such as green energy, renewable diesel, collagen, fertilizer, animal proteins and meals and pet food ingredients.
World Water Academy was present at the #cocreateMYCITY event, held at the Elangeni Hotel in Durban and saw young professionals pitch their solutions for water challenges to a jury of experts, and the presentation of a prize to the top group of professionals. These innovative solutions and the inclusion of youth in the water sector provide hope for a more sustainable, inclusive and secure water future for South Africa, and specifically the City of eThekwini.
In June, World Water Academy delivered a training on wastewatertreatment at Ethekwini Municipality Water And Sanitation. In total, 22 participants from Ethekwini Municipality took part in the training. Participants were highly motivated and our expert Helle van der Roest was impressed with their eagerness to learn and to share knowledge and experiences with each other.
The very first Blue Deal Congress was a great success. From June 12 until June 14, delegations from 14 Blue Deal partnerships visited the Netherlands to join this event. Afterwards, they were given the opportunity to visit a partner water authority in the Netherlands. The second day was dedicated to workshops on topics that play a major role within the Blue Deal. There were sessions on Water pricing, Water safety management, Stakeholder participation, Urban wastewater management, Nature-based solutions, and Smart monitoring.
At the official reception of cocreateMYCITY DURBAN Mr. Sipho Mosai, CEO of Rand Water and Mrs. Gabriëlle Knufman, CEO of World Water Academy signed an MoU on collaborating on capacity development opportunities and joint training activities in South Africa and Africa.