Arg Cap-Net advances in international project for restoration of freshwater ecosystems

On 10 September, the course “Integrating data to improve the protection and restoration of aquatic ecosystems” concluded. The course is part of an initiative to support countries in achieving SDG target 6.6.1 as a contribution to the broader SDG agenda. The course programme was coordinated by Arg Cap-Net network with support from the Argentine Water …

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Source to Sea: Capacity needs assessment

Cap-Net UNDP and the Action Platform for Source-to-Sea Management have partnered with the ambition to understand the current degree of awareness of the need for a source-to-sea approach, the capacity levels for implementation and the challenges and barriers to doing so. The capacity needs assessment outcomes will result in a demand-driven tailored approach to awareness raising and capacity …

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Climate-resilient water management for the future: flood & drought

On 29 July, the Malaysian Capacity Development Network for Sustainable Water Management (MyCDNet) held the webinar “Climate-resilient water management for the future: flood & drought” . The online event was hosted by the Asian Sewerage Training, Research & Innovation Centre of Excellence (ASTRICE) and supported by Cap-Net UNDP. The learning exchange focused on water management …

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LA-WETnet: Join the online course integrated basins management

The course Integrated Basins Management is organised within the framework of AECID’s Plan for the Transfer, Exchange and Management of Knowledge for the Development of Spanish Cooperation in Latin America and the Caribbean -INTERCOONECTA. It will be held from 13 September to 5 November on the Spanish Agency of Cooperation for Development (AECID) Intercoonecta platform. …

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LAWetNet: “Today we believe IWRM is the way to Water Security”

In an interview with Engineer Juan Carlos Sevilla by LA-WETnet – a Cap-Net UNDP affiliated network – he highlights his experience in the “Project for Integrated Management of Water Resources in 10 basins of Peru.” Juan Carlos reflects on the change of mindset that occurred in Peru regarding water management in addition to paradigm shifts …

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Running water

Alternative Water Supply for Vulnerable Groups in Malaysia

On 2 June 2021 the Malaysian Capacity Development Network for Sustainable Water Management (MyCDNet) and the Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd (IWK) organised the online learning exchange on “Alternative Water Supply for Vulnerable Groups in Malaysia”. The event was hosted by the Asian Sewerage Training, Research & Innovation Centre of Excellence (ASTRICE) in partnership with …

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IWRM in Mexico

Lerma River Basin Water Plan: IWRM into practice in Mexico

Type of Change: Changes in policies, plans and strategies  Boundary Level: River Basin Summary/Theme: The IWRM knowledge gained during REMERH’s training was put into practice during the development of the Lerma River Basin Water Plan by providing tools and examples that helped put IWRM into practice in Mexico.  Ana Karen participated in a training course organized by REMERH on …

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Arsenic water contamination information and mitigation practices shared with teachers and students in India

Type of Change: New/further knowledge gained  Boundary Level: Community  Summary/Theme: Arsenic water contamination information and mitigation practices shared with teachers and students in India  India faces a severe drinking water crisis with more than 50 million people exposed to arsenic contaminated groundwater. There are several regions in the country affected with arsenic contamination and with no access or very limited …

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Arsenic mitigation practices shared with social health activists and nurses in India

Type of Change: Changes in practices and programs’ implementation  Boundary Level: Community  Summary/Theme: Arsenic mitigation practices shared with social health activists and nurses in India Arsenic contamination is a real challenge in many areas in India. SCaN conducted a series of training courses on arsenic mitigation technologies to accelerate and empower key stakeholders with the knowledge required to mitigate water …

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