Today’s water challenges call for cooperation and the exchange of knowledge and expertise. The Dutch water sector invites you ...

In August 2025, during World Water Week in Stockholm, delegates marked the inaugural UN World Lakes Day by entering the water of a nearby lake. The gesture reflected a broader international discussion ...

A broad-based, high-level Thai delegation visited the Netherlands for a five-day knowledge week under the Partners for International Business (PIB) – Greater Bangkok programme. In collaboration with ...

Across North-West Europe, pharmaceutical residues are increasingly detected in rivers and drinking water sources. PREWAPHARM, launched in May 2025 under Interreg North-West Europe, brings together 18 ...

As water- and climate-related disasters intensify worldwide, rapid access to reliable information is becoming critical for effective response. Through the Dutch Disaster Risk Reduction and Surge ...

Coastal cities worldwide are under increasing pressure to accommodate urban growth while adapting to climate change. Rising sea levels, flood risks and space constraints are forcing cities to rethink ...

São Paulo, Brazil, relies on an extensive drinking water system operated by SABESP. The city faces significant water losses due to ageing and complex networks. Climate variability and rising demand ...

Across Europe, water quality is under growing pressure, affecting ecosystems, drinking water sources and public health. Tighter European regulations increase the need for real-time, accurate and ...

Every minute, more than a truckload of plastic enters the ocean. Most of it is carried by rivers. In 2017, a group of Dutch and German innovators set out to intercept plastic upstream with The Great ...

Agriculture in the Philippines faces growing difficulties as climate change alters traditional weather patterns. Longer wet and dry seasons are making rice harvests increasingly unpredictable. Rice ...

The Dutch coastline has long been regarded as a reference for coastal defence and integrated water management. Yet, as sea levels rise and climate risks intensify, many countries are facing similar ...

The Netherlands is taking a significant step toward securing a resilient and future-proof river system with the launch of the Room for the River 2.0 programme. This initiative is designed to ensure ...