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Opportunity: FineReads US$15K Grant Program

FineReads is currently seeking applications from select non-profits and other organisations, for its 2018 US$15K Grant Program. Through the Grant Program, FineReads will award one US$5K grant and ten US$1K grants.
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GWP at World Water Week in Stockholm

Stockholm World Water Week takes place from 27 August to 1 September. This year's theme is "water and waste – reduce and reuse". GWP plays an active role in a number of events.
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Ethiopia: WASH Movement for better sanitation and hygiene (#335)

In 2004, action was taken to address some major challenges in Ethiopia through the Ethiopia Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene Movement. The objectives were to promote improved water, sanitation and hygiene practices and gain political and social commitment. The initiative has enjoyed great success. Lessons learnt include the importance of defining responsibilities and obligations of members, the importance of appointing local staff that facilitates the communication, and the importance of regular funding.

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Young Water Leaders Summit 2018

The Young Water Leaders Summit (YWLS) is a flagship event at the Singapore International Water Week. The 3-day Summit takes place 8-10 July and facilitates interactive dialogues on pressing water issues, as well as networking among young professionals, industry leaders and senior water practitioners.
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Benin, RICC discusses climate resilience at local level

CWP Benin and its partners of the project “Strengthening Investments for Climate Resilient Development Project in the Lac Nokoué - Lagoon de Porto Novo Complex (RICC)” held on Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Porto-Novo, the 2nd session of the Local Platform for the Management of Climate Information, Natural Disaster Risks and Adaptation Measures to Climate Change in the Production Sectors in the Lac-Nokoue-Lagune Complex.
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Transboundary: Building Climate Change Resilience through Community Action - the Case of Lake Cyohoha in Bugesera (#484)

Lake Cyohoha and its 508 kmwatershed in the Bugesera region marks the border between Southern Rwanda and Northern Burundi. In the GWP WACDEP climate resilience project, stakeholders analyzed the situation and decided for actions. Drought resistant trees were planted, water points installed and connected to a supply network, fuel saving stoves and biogas was introduced and capacity development events were held. 

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Towards a more sustainable use of Danube river in Northwestern Bulgaria

On 28 June, a conference dedicated to the conservation and sustainable use of the Danube River in the Northwest Bulgaria was organized in Vratsa, Bulgaria. The event was jointly organized by Global Water Partnership Bulgaria (GWP Bulgaria) and the Regional Administration of Vratsa.