5 diciembre 2024
Training Agricultural Lecturers in Ghana on Smart Irrigation and Geodata Tools
Last month, Martijn de Klerk from FutureWater concluded a successful training program in Ghana, equipping agricultural lecturers with innovative tools and knowledge to advance smart irrigation and sustainable farming practices. In partnership with Bram de Vries from Holland Greentech and as part of the SOSIA+ project funded by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), the program...
29 noviembre 2024
Advancing Climate-Sensitive Water Management in the Syr Darya River Basin: WE-ACT Project Update
In the WE-ACT project at FutureWater, significant advancements are being made to improve climate-sensitive water allocation across the Syr Darya River Basin. This region faces complex challenges, including transboundary water issues and increasing climate impacts on water resources, which the project consortium addresses through advanced water modeling and decision-support tools. A key focus of the...
11 octubre 2024
Safeguarding Springs for the Future: Springshed Management in the Indian Himalayas
Springs in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region are essential for water security, agriculture, economic activities, ecosystem services, biodiversity, and cultural heritage. They sustain nearly 240 million people, including 50 million in India who depend directly on these springs for their water needs. However, almost half of the perennial springs in the Indian Himalayan Region...
20 septiembre 2024
GLOW Project Roadshow Highlights Water Security Innovation Across Southern Africa
Last two weeks, the GLOW project held a roadshow through Mozambique, Eswatini, and South Africa presenting the innovative water management solution GLOW to local stakeholders. By combining weather forecasts, hydrological, and water resource modelling, together with visualisation tools, the GLOW service addresses transboundary water challenges, enhances water security, and provides actionable water management advice in the...
30 agosto 2024
Empowering Tajikistan’s Water Specialists: Advanced Hydrological Modeling Tools Training in the Netherlands for Enhanced Water Management
As the UN kicks off the «International Year of Glaciers Preservation 2025» and the «Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences,» Tajikistan is taking center stage with tech-driven solutions and regional and global cooperation leading the way in water adaptation. In line with these global initiatives and ongoing project (Integrated Rural Development Project/TRIGGER), specialists from Tajikistan’s...
24 julio 2024
Initial Discussions on Climate Adaptation Project in Turkmenistan
Early July, an Asian Development Bank (ADB) delegation and FutureWater visited Ashgabat for meetings and consultations with specialists from Turkmenistan’s Ministries of Agriculture and Environmental Protection, as well as the State Committee of Water Resources. The goal was to establish scientific and practical cooperation for a new climate adaptation-focused project. The proposed project focuses on...
9 julio 2024
Capacity Building Program on Water Accounting Successfully Progresses in Pakistan
FutureWater, in collaboration with FAO Pakistan, has been implementing a hands-on training on Water Accounting under the GCF project titled “Transforming the Indus Basin with Climate Resilient Agriculture and Water Management”. Comprising of 7 modules, the capacity building program has been running since December 2023, with both online and in-country training sessions. The latest in-country...
5 julio 2024
Showcasing our HERMANA service in Colombia at ACODAL 2024
FutureWater is proud to have participated in the 67th ACODAL Water, Waste, and Energy Congress & Exhibition held in Cartagena, Colombia. Alongside esteemed Dutch organizations, we showcased innovative water management solutions and engaged in knowledge exchange initiatives. Our collaborative efforts, particularly within the HERMANA Project, highlighted our commitment to addressing Colombia’s water challenges. This event...
5 julio 2024
Mozambique and Eswatini Water Experts Enhance WEAP Modelling Skills with Training in the Netherlands
FutureWater recently concluded a two-week training program for the Blue Deal partnerships of Mozambique and Eswatini, aimed at enhancing the technical skills of water management professionals from ARA-Sul (Administração Regional de Águas do Sul), ARA-Norte (Administração Regional de Águas do Norte), and the Joint River Basin Authorities (JRBA) from Eswatini. For the training, six water...
13 junio 2024
Capacity Enhanced On Glacio-Hydrological Modeling for the Indian Himalayan Region
FutureWater and TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute) with support from Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) organised a Final Dissemination Workshop under the project for “Developing a Glacio-Hydrological Model and IWRM Plan for Bhagirathi Basin, Uttarakhand” at Dehradun today. For the aspects of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in Uttarakhand, the SCA-Himalayas project...
2 junio 2024
Advancing Water Management in Central Asia: Highlights from the WE-ACT General Assembly
The WE-ACT General Assembly, held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from April 23rd to 24th, 2024 focused on advancing water management in Central Asia through keynote speeches, collaborative sessions, and innovative demonstrations. Notable moments include the introduction of serious games for interactive learning and decision making, and a visit from BWO SyrDarya and SIC ICWC, emphasizing the...
8 mayo 2024
PhD Proposal on Climate-Water Nexus in the Syr Darya Basin Unveiled at EGU in Vienna
Two weeks ago, Brecht D’Haeyer, a part-time PhD candidate at Utrecht University and full-time colleague at FutureWater, joined the annual EGU conference in Vienna, where he presented his PhD proposal to fellow researchers. Brecht commenced his PhD journey in March 2024 as an external candidate at Utrecht University, under the guidance of FutureWater and Wageningen...
6 mayo 2024
FutureWater Pioneering Nature-Based Solutions in the Asia-Netherlands Water Learning Week 2024
The Asian Development Bank, the Netherlands Water Partnership, and the Dutch Government hosted an intensive week-long programme that brought together 48 delegates from 12 project teams across 11 Asian participating countries and water experts from the Netherlands. The Asian and Dutch parties expanded their knowledge and shared experiences regarding Nature-based Solutions for cities, coasts, and...
2 mayo 2024
FutureWater Showcases Cutting-Edge Irrigation Solutions at Harvard Radcliffe Workshop
Early in April, FutureWater participated in a pivotal workshop hosted by the prestigious Harvard Radcliffe Institute. The workshop convened experts to explore water productivity issues in Bangladesh, particularly focusing on the challenges faced by coastal regions grappling with water scarcity and salinity. A key focus of discussion revolved around pioneering strategies aimed at bolstering resilience...
5 abril 2024
Students Dive into Precision Agriculture during Flying Sensor Lectures at IHE Delft
This week, FutureWater, in collaboration with its partner HiView, conducted a two-day workshop at IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, which works in association with UNESCO. The workshop was part of the master’s degree program, with seven students receiving education on the theory of flying sensors (commonly known as drones), their various applications, and their...
4 abril 2024
WEAP Erosion Plugin Developed by FutureWater Officially Included in Software
Soil erosion plays a critical role in soil and water conservation practices. Until recently, the WEAP model (Water Evaluation And Planning Tool), widely used for water resources planning assessments and scenario analyses, did not allow for the calculation of soil erosion. The WEAP Erosion plugin developed by FutureWater, fills this gap by allowing users to...
1 abril 2024
SOSIA+: How to secure the future of farming in a changing climate in Ghana
This week a video was created from our partnership in the SOSIA+ project. The video showcases the collaborative efforts of the partners by addressing the question: «How to secure the future of farming in a changing climate in Ghana?» Through the innovative application of smart irrigation technology and advisory tools developed and piloted within the...
25 marzo 2024
Introducing Roadside Spring Protection to Improve Water Security (RoSPro)
This article is originally from Partners for Water For the first interview of the Innovation in Progress series, we speak to Saroj Yakami and Sanjeev Bhuchar. They are part of the team currently working in Nepal’s mountainous Dhankuta municipality and Chhathar Jorpati Rural Municipality of the Dhankuta district. The project aims to enhance natural springs while...
7 marzo 2024
MAGDA Project Hits Milestone in Beaune, France
This week marked a significant milestone for the MAGDA Project as the Mid-term Review Meeting was held in the city of Beaune, France. Over the course of two days, the consortium gathered to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the progress achieved during the first half of the project. Reflecting on past achievements, the gathering also...
26 febrero 2024
Regional Workshop on Increasing Investments in Early Warning Systems Held in Bangkok
FutureWater aims to support the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in the development of a new multi-hazard Early Warning System (EWS) facility, addressing the significant exposure to disaster risks of the developing member countries (DMCs). The enhancement of multi-hazard EWS aligns with global commitments, such as the Paris Agreement, Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), Sustainable Development Goal...
14 febrero 2024
Innovation in Progress: Unveiling the Co-created SOSIA+ Solution
This article is originally from Partners for Water Ghana, like many other Sub-Saharan African countries, is experiencing extreme drought and irregular weather patterns. These climate change challenges are expected to increase and require adaptation and mitigation measures. To adapt, farmers need localised, climate smart irrigation advice. TU Delft, FutureWater, Holland Greentech and TAHMO are making...
19 enero 2024
Second Part of Training on Water Accounting Successfully Held in Pakistan
This week, the second part of the Water Accounting Training for the Agriculture, Climate and Water Sector Organizations in Pakistan has been successfully completed at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) office in Islamabad, Pakistan. As an agrarian economy that heavily depends on water, it is crucial for Pakistan to adopt a more...
10 enero 2024
FutureWater Develops a New Methodology for Mapping of Salinity Concentrations in the Mekong Delta
The latest Catch and Culture newsletter (pages 38-41), published by the Mekong River Commission Secretariat, features the pilot results of a new methodology for mapping of salinity concentrations (SIM) in the Mekong Delta. The method relies solely on satellite imagery and was developed and applied by FutureWater to support the 2023 MRC State of the...
18 diciembre 2023
Nature-based Solutions for Nigeria
Our resident Nature-based Solutions expert, Jack Beard, recently travelled to Nigeria to gather evidence to inform a forthcoming pre-feasibility assessment of the potential to develop the country’s first Watershed Investment Programme (WIP). This project is one of a growing number of engagements FutureWater is supporting for the Nature for Water Facility – an organisation seeking...
15 diciembre 2023
Stakeholder Consultations Held on Adaptation and Investment Planning, Georgia
Together with the Asian Development Bank, FutureWater visited and consulted ministries and other stakeholders in Tbilisi, Georgia. The objective was to get buy-in on the approach, present preliminary results, and identify gaps and scope for expanding the climate change assessment. Initial ideas on possible adaptation portfolios were presented, and priorities were discussed. The next step...
15 diciembre 2023
FutureWater Successfully Completes the Capacity Building Program on Water Accounting in Thailand Under FAO’s Water Scarcity Program for Asia-pacific
The second Water Accounting training under FAO’s Water Scarcity Program took place from 13 – 18 November in Bangkok. Participants from various governmental departments and academic institutions gained practical experience in utilizing different geospatial and water resources modeling tools for developing a water account. As part of the Water Scarcity Program (WSP), FutureWater designed and...
11 diciembre 2023
FutureWater Delivered a Keynote Speech on the Role of Cryosphere in the Warming Climate at COP28
Tajikistan showcased leadership in climate resilience at COP28, organizing a session titled «Are we adapting? Integrating WEFE Nexus and climate services for effective climate change adaptation» on December 6, 2023, from 13:30 to 15:00 at the Tajikistan Pavilion (B2-18) in the Blue Zone of COP28, Expo City Dubai, UAE. This event brought together a diverse...
30 noviembre 2023
FutureWater Supporting Water Authorities in Mozambique: ARA-Norte and ARA-Sul Training
FutureWater recently completed a visit to Mozambique, collaborating with the regional water authorities in both the north (ARA-Norte) and south (ARA-Sul). The visit was part of the Blue Deal Mozambique program aiming to strengthen the cooperation between the Dutch and Mozambican water authorities. Additionally, the mission supported the GLOW Project funded by the Partners for...
9 noviembre 2023
Celebrating Success and Innovation: SOS-Water’s General Assembly Meeting
Utrecht University held the 13 Month SOS-Water General Assembly Meeting, which took place on the 17th and 18th of October. This two-day gathering included presentations on how work packages had been progressing and interesting discussions on how to move forward to meet the project’s objectives. FutureWater actively participated in group discussions, guided by experts from...
6 noviembre 2023
FutureWater-led Consortium Visited Tajikistan for the Water Sector Reformation
Last month, FutureWater, in partnership with Utrecht University and University of Friborg, embarked on a transformative mission to Dushanbe, Tajikistan, aimed at assisting the Tajik government with the Water Sector Reform Program. This crucial program endeavors to enhance water resource planning and allocation strategies across various river basin zones. The necessity for such initiatives has...
18 octubre 2023
SPHY Webinar 2023 – A Resounding Success!
Last Tuesday was a fruitful day for the SPHY community as FutureWater (FW) with support from Utrecht University (UU) and Centre for Applied Soil Science and Biology of the Segura (CEBAS) and Wageningen University (WUR) hosted the SPHY Webinar 2023. We were thrilled with the large turnout, both from those who joined us in Wageningen...
9 octubre 2023
Empowering Ghanaian Farmers Through Innovative Irrigation: The SOSIA+ Project
For the development of SOSIA+, a smart irrigation tool tailored to small-scale commercial farmers, FutureWater joined forces with Holland Greentech, TU Delft, Stichting TAHMO, and the Kwadaso Agricultural College (KAC). The project is co-funded by Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) partners for water. The SOSIA+ project aims to optimize irrigation practices through the use of satellite...
21 septiembre 2023
FutureWater and HiView Deliver Informative Training on Remote Sensing and Climate Smart Agriculture
Last week FutureWater and HiView collaborated to provide a valuable training session focused on Remote Sensing and Climate Smart Agriculture. This event took place at the FutureWater office and was an integral part of the Shiraka Training Programme (STP) coordinated by The Hague Academy for Local Governance. Participants from the MENA region gained practical insights...
11 septiembre 2023
Invitation: SPHY Webinar on 10 October 2023
On Tuesday 10 October 2023 FutureWater presents the much-anticipated SPHY Webinar 2023. This event offers a unique platform for professionals and enthusiasts engaged with the Spatial Processes in Hydrology (SPHY) model to engage in in-depth discussions on recent advancements, transformations, and public engagement initiatives related to SPHY. About SPHY The SPHY model is a versatile...
4 septiembre 2023
Exploring Water Challenges and Solutions at Stockholm World Water Week
Stockholm World Water Week organized by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), witnessed active participation from various stakeholders last month. Among them, Brecht D’Haeyer, a dedicated volunteer and representative of FutureWater, contributed significantly to the event’s success. Brecht played a crucial role in ensuring the smooth execution of the intensive week, which featured over 300...
9 agosto 2023
Fruitful Visit of FutureWater to Uzbekistan for the WE-ACT Project on Water Allocation in a Transboundary Basin
From June 19 – 30, FutureWater visited the IWMI Regional Representative Office for Central Asia in Tashkent as part of the Water Allocation Modelling within the WEACT project. The objective of this research visit was to gain insights into the water-related challenges under climate change and identify potential approaches to address these issues as well...
4 agosto 2023
FutureWater Releases Key Findings of Comprehensive Climate Risk Study on Crop Production in Turkey, Egypt, and Morocco
FutureWater proudly presents the culmination of an extensive study on climate risk assessment for key crop production in Turkey, Egypt, and Morocco. The report is a significant contribution to the CREATE project (Cross-Border Climate Vulnerabilities and Remote Impacts of Food Systems of the EU, Turkey, and Africa), funded by the European Research Area Network (ERA-Net)...
10 julio 2023
Training Program on ‘Glacio-Hydrological Modelling under a Changing Climate in the Himalayas’ for Central Water Commission, Delhi, India
In support of climate change adaptation actions in the Himalayan region, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is collaborating with multiple partners at national and sub-national levels through the «Strengthening Climate Change Adaptation in the Himalayas (SCA-Himalayas)» project. The aim of this project is to enhance institutional capacities across the Indian Himalayan Region,...
30 junio 2023
FutureWater Provides Trainings on Nature- and Culture-based Solutions for Water Management
In April, FutureWater supported the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM) in delivering a programme to help support five place-based projects in Sudan, Egypt, India, Brazil and Uganda. These projects aimed to use the historical and cultural stories of specific places to find out how traditional knowledge...
28 junio 2023
Laos’ Capacity Strengthened to Use Climate and Disaster Risk Information Tools
The Asian Development Bank with support of FutureWater delivered a workshop on climate and disaster risk information tools in Laos. Several sector-focused training sessions were provided to ministry officials engaged in food security (19 June) and housing and transport (20 June). The training programme will be followed up by a hands-on training on the application...
26 junio 2023
FutureWater Empowers Water Resource Planning in Mozambique: Ara-Sul Receives WEAP Training
In June, FutureWater visited Mozambique for a training session on the Water Evaluation And Planning (WEAP) model. The training was held at the Mozambique Regional Administration of Waters in the South (ARA-Sul) based in Maputo and was funded by the Blue Deal programme of the Dutch Water Authorities. The training on the WEAP model comprised...
23 junio 2023
Asian-Pacific Countries Gather for Workshop on Climate and Disaster Risk-informed Investments
FutureWater supported the Asian Development Bank with the organization of a regional workshop on climate and disaster risk-informed investments, which was held in Bangkok on 22-23 June. The objective of the workshop was to foster the integration of climate and disaster risk information into development agendas, to enhance resilience, ensure sustainability of development investments, and...
16 junio 2023
FutureWater Presents a New Tool to Quantitatively Assess the WEFe Nexus at the First Annual Meeting of BONEX in Jordan
The first annual meeting of BONEX took place from 30 May – 1 June in Jordan where all consortium partners came together to present their progress, highlight challenges and outline the next steps. The project aims to promote the practical implementation of water, energy, food and ecosystem (WEFe) nexus through context-adapted technological innovations across seven...
12 junio 2023
Fruitful Visit of FutureWater to Ghana for the SOSIA+ Project to Start Irrigation Advisory Field Trials
In May, FutureWater joined TU Delft, Tahmo and Holland Greentech for a trip to Ghana for the SOSIA+ project. During this week, the team further developed the dashboard and irrigation service, refining the dashboard’s usability, expanded crop choices, and optimized the layout. The team presented demonstrations to the irrigation engineers of Holland Greentech in both...
9 junio 2023
Revolutionary Flying Sensor Training Empowers Agricultural Advancements in Mozambique’s Zambeze Valley
In a groundbreaking development, FutureWater and HiView successfully completed a comprehensive flying sensor training program for the Agency for Development of the Zambeze Valley (ADVZ) in early May. The ADVZ, a government agricultural institute providing assistance and advisory services to farmers across the vast Zambeze Valley, received training from ThirdEye Mozambique, a local drone company...
7 junio 2023
FutureWater Launched Its What-to-Plant Application for Farmers in Angola
Over the last months, FutureWater developed and launched its What-to-Plant application for the Mavo Diami project in Angola. The What-to-Plant service from FutureWater provides planting advice to farmers for the upcoming crop season, so that farmers can anticipate on which seeds to buy. The consortium will continue with keeping services operational so it can be...
31 mayo 2023
FutureWater Course on Real Water Savings Now Available in the FAO E-learning Academy
In the context of the global water shortages and challenges for water savings in agricultural systems, this course introduces interventions and tools, and more specifically the real water savings in agricultural systems (REWAS) project, that aims to provide practical guidance on the implementation of real water savings. Text from FAO elearning Academy website. Audience This...
29 mayo 2023
Romania Holds Preliminary Design Review Meeting for MAGDA Project, Setting the Stage for Further Progress
On May 22-23, FutureWater attended the Preliminary Design Review Meeting (PDR) for the MAGDA project in Bucharest, Romania. The meeting was hosted by the National Meteorological Administration, and it was a great opportunity for project partners to meet in person and present the latest achievements. The major outputs from the first six project months were...
24 mayo 2023
FutureWater Presents Climate-Smart Agriculture Solutions at the El-Wadi Exhibition in Egypt
Last week, FutureWater joined a Dutch delegation to the El-Wadi Exhibition on climate and water smart agriculture in Upper Egypt. During the five-day mission, we presented our expertise and tools to help farmers prepare for the future. On the first day of the mission, we visited two large agricultural sites to learn about current farming...
18 mayo 2023
Completion of Tailor-made Group Training on Building Data-driven Capacity for Ecosystem Services and Management in Iran
Funded by Nuffic as part of the Mena Scholarship Programme and requested by The Center for Conservation and Development of Sustainable Ecosystems (ZIPAK) in Iran, the training focused on providing participants with relevant hands-on experience in tools and techniques to enhance their capacity to manage (protected) ecosystems in Iran. Over the course of 10 days,...
11 mayo 2023
New World Bank Report Higlights Land Restoration Opportunities in the Naryn River Basin, Kyrgyz Republic
The Kyrgyz Republic is one of the countries in Central Asia most vulnerable to land degradation and climate change impacts. Climate-related disasters and land degradation due to unsustainable land use practices already affect the rural and urban population, which depends on natural resources and critical infrastructure. The World Bank has just released a report outlining...
28 abril 2023
FutureWater Joins New EU Project Set to Catalyze the Shift to Climate-sensitive Transboundary Water Allocation and Management in Central Asia
The WE-ACT project, backed by the European Commission, is on a mission to revolutionize the allocation of water resources across borders by using digitalization tools for inclusive, forward-looking and climate risk-informed water allocation planning and management processes. In January, FutureWater joined the kick-off of the Horizon Europe funded WE-ACT (Water Efficient Allocation in a Central...
14 abril 2023
New Study Led by FutureWater Shows That High Mountain Asia Faces Acute Climate Change Issues
High Mountain Asia (HMA) serves as a major water source for large rivers in Asia. HMA consists of the Tibetan Plateau (TP), surrounded by the mountain ranges of Tien Shan, Pamir, Hindu Kush, and the Karakoram in the west, the Himalayas in the south and southeast, and Qilian Shan in the east. Over 1.4 billion...
5 abril 2023
Training on Water Accounting Successfully Held in Pakistan
Last week, the first part of the Water Accounting Training for the Agriculture, Climate and Water Sector Organizations in Pakistan was successfully completed at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) office in Islamabad, Pakistan. This training has been designed by FutureWater and FAO as part of the Green Climate Fund funded...
15 marzo 2023
FutureWater and HiView Provide Flying Sensor Acquisition and Training in Mozambique
FutureWater and HiView will provide the Agência de Desenvolvimento do Vale do Zambeze (ADVZ) in Mozambique with a dozen of new ‘Rapid Eye XS’ drone systems, as well as DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise NDVI systems. These will be used for extension services to farmers in the Zambezi Valley. Also, FutureWater and HiView will provide a...
9 marzo 2023
Virtual Training Session on ‘Glacio-Hydrological Modeling’ for Central Water Commision (India)
For the operationalization of climate change adaptation actions in the Himalayan region, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) supports multiple partners at the national and sub-national level through the project “Strengthening Climate Change Adaptation in the Himalayas (SCA-Himalayas)” to enhance the institutional capacities across the Indian Himalayan Region to plan, implement and mainstream...
8 marzo 2023
FutureWater and HiView Give Lectures on Precision Agriculture with Flying Sensors
This week FutureWater, together with its partner HiView, gave two days of lectures at IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, which partners with UNESCO. As part of their master degree, seven students were taught on the theory behind flying sensors (also known as drones), the different types of applications and how to use them in...
7 marzo 2023
First Prototype of the New Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem Nexus Tool Ready for Testing
For the BONEX project, FutureWater visited the project partner University of Cordoba (UCO) to discuss the joint development of the enhanced Water-Energy-Food-ecosystem tool, based on the REWAS tool that was co-developed with FAO. The team of hydro-economists from UCO presented their recent research and developments in the project. Johannes Hunink presented the first prototype of...
3 marzo 2023
Significant Increases in Water Productivity for Smallholder Farmers in Mozambique
FutureWater successfully completed the APSAN-Vale project in Mozambique, together with it’s partners Resilience BV, HUB and ThirdEye Mozambique. This project aimed to increase climate resilient agricultural productivity and food security, by increasing the water productivity and profitability of smallholder farmers in three areas in Mozambique: Báruè, Moatize, and Nhamatanda. The project prioritized small family sector...
24 febrero 2023
Capacity Training on Using Climate and Disaster Risk Information Tools for Enhanced Decision Making in Lao PDR
FutureWater in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank provided training on Climate and Disaster Risk Information Tools for Enhanced Decision Making from 14-15th February 2023 at Luang Prabang province in Laos. Climate change and disaster risks present a serious and growing threat to sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific. ADB’s developing member countries, such...
22 febrero 2023
SOSIA Project Successfully Completed after Insightful Field Visits in Zambia and Rwanda
“How long do you irrigate per day?” we asked Madame Christine, a small-holder farmer with an eye for business. “Well, I used to irrigate for up to three hours every day, but not anymore. I can now double my fields under cultivation and sell more crops while using the same amount of water!” We received...
19 enero 2023
Tailor-made Training on Geospatial Data Skills Successfully Completed in Zambia
Solidaridad and FutureWater partnered to conduct a tailor-made training on ‘Geo-spatial data skills development for improved soil water management and enhanced crop productivity at the national level in Zambia’. The training project for the Zambia Agricultural Research Institute (ZARI) was a Tailor-Made Training (TMT), as part of the Orange Knowledge Programme, funded by Nuffic, and...
22 diciembre 2022
FutureWater Partners with the Nature for Water Facility
Over recent months, FutureWater has begun working with the Nature for Water facility to provide technical support to the development of watershed investment programmes globally. The facility aims to provide technical assistance to local “champions” who are developing Watershed Investment Programmes (or Water Funds) in their respective catchments. The facility aims to expedite the delivery...
20 diciembre 2022
HiFarm Project Successfully Completed in Kenya
This month the HiFarm project, a data driven agricultural intensification pilot program for maize, coffee and tea farmers in Kenya, was completed. The 18-month project improved farmer productivity whilst enhancing the environmental risk management and climate resilience of 60 lead farmers through improved soil and crop nutrition management. Over the past years FutureWater, leading company...
15 diciembre 2022
InfoSequia is part of the «Cajamar-INNOVA» Incubation Programme
InfoSequia, the Drought and Early Warning System (DEWS) developed by FutureWater, was granted for being part of the Cajamar-INNOVA Incubation Programme powered by Cajamar Fundation. InfoSequia has been granted by Cajamar-INNOVA, a High-Tech Incubator/Accelerator focused on the Water and Agro sector. During the 6-month granted period, FutureWater’s staff is being mentored and supported by experts...
7 diciembre 2022
Training on Integrated Water Resources Modelling Completed in India
FutureWater and project partners organized a training programme on “Integrated Water Resources Modelling under a Changing Climate in the Indian Himalayas”, from 21-24 November 2022 at National Institute of Hydrology (NIH), Roorkee by Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), New Delhi in collaboration with NIH. To promote water security in Himalayan states of India,...
5 diciembre 2022
FutureWater Attends Regional Workshop on Water Pillar in Uzbekistan
On November 29-30, FutureWater participated and supported the organization of the Regional Workshop on Establishing the CAREC Water Pillar, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The Regional workshop served as a platform to discuss regional cooperation project activities that respond to the needs of the region where demand for water is increasing amid climate change, natural disasters and...
2 diciembre 2022
Stakeholder Meeting on Glacio-hydrological modelling successfully held in Uttarakand, India
A stakeholder meeting on Glacio-hydrological modelling and IWRM planning for a sub-basin in Bhagirathi Basin, Uttarakhand was organized on 25 November, 2022 by FutureWater and project partners, in collaboration with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the Government of Uttarakhand in Dehradun. SDC, as part of its strategy on climate change adaptation,...
30 noviembre 2022
FutureWater Shared Insights on the Performance of Global Gravity-based Groundwater Product in Zurich
Early September at the Global Gravity-based Groundwater Product (G3P) General Assembly in Zurich, FutureWater, along with 11 other consortium partners, gathered to present scientific results, project milestones, and discuss the way forward. For context, the G3P product monitors groundwater storage changes with global coverage at a monthly resolution (2002 – present) through a cross-cutting combination...
25 noviembre 2022
Fruitful Visit of Agência de Desenvolvimento do Vale do Zambeze to FutureWater
Early November Agência de Desenvolvimento do Vale do Zambeze (ADVZ) from Mozambique visited the FutureWater office in Wageningen, the Netherlands where a full day was planned with APSAN-Vale project partners Resilience, FutureWater and HiView. From FutureWater side Tijmen Schults and Lisa Verschuren provided an interesting presentation on the water productivity results of the passed season....
17 noviembre 2022
FutureWater Academy Training Platform Launched
In response to the pressing global challenges related to water, agriculture and ecosystem services, the availability of data and tools to support decision makers in these fields has grown rapidly in recent years. Public agencies, NGOs and researchers therefore need to continuously develop their capacity to make optimal use of these resources. To support our...
3 noviembre 2022
FutureWater Presented Two New Services at the TWIGA Final Conference
The TWIGA Final Conference was held on 11 and 12 July as a hybrid event in De Oude Bibliotheek in Delft, the Netherlands, and online. The event gathered on both days 27 participants present in person and 15 online, including consortium partners, representatives of two sister projects AfriCultuReS and e-Shape, Advisory Board members, and the...
4 octubre 2022
Towards a Safe Operating Space for Water Resources in a Changing Climate and Society
Starting on the 1st of October, 2022, the SOS-Water Project, funded under the Horizon Europe scheme, will create a holistic and participatory assessment framework of a Safe Operating Space (SOS) for the entire water resources system to inform global and regional water management policies and pathways. Water resources around the globe are under increasing stress....
3 octubre 2022
Opportunities for Regional Cooperation and Water Resilience in Central Asia Identified
Early September, FutureWater supported the Asian Development Bank in an extensive consultation of key stakeholders of the five countries in Central Asia, on possible activities to be integrated in the CAREC Water Pillar: an investment vehicle for regional cooperation and climate resilience for the region. Many physical meetings took place with the key ministries involved...
30 septiembre 2022
Strategic Water Resources Options Prioritized for Rwanda
FutureWater and the Rwandan firm and consortium partner ENTREM presented interim results of the Integrated Strategic Water Resources Planning and Management project. The key objective of this study is to support the country on its path towards sustainable development towards 2050 by identifying strategies to better regulate and manage the available water resources through natural...
26 septiembre 2022
Training on Real Water Savings in Eight Countries Completed
Achieving water savings in agricultural systems is challenging and many projects in the past have failed to deliver the expected water savings. To achieve real water savings, FutureWater and FAO have organized training courses on Real Water Savings in Agricultural Systems (REWAS) in eight Asian countries. The Food and Agriculture Organization Regional Office of South...
22 septiembre 2022
Methodology Developed for Climate Change and Water Security Risk Tool
FutureWater is supporting the Asian Development Bank in developing the methodology for a new state-of-art Climate and Disaster Risk screening tool. The methodology behind the tool and the reports to be produced by the tool are currently undergoing an internal multi-sectoral consultation process. The goal is that the targeted users of the tool provide feedback...
19 septiembre 2022
Training on Assessing Lower Mekong Salinity Intrusion and Habitat Conditions Successfully Organized in Bangkok
Over the past year, FutureWater has supported Mekong River Commission (MRC) by developing and implementing a set of satellite remote sensing-based methodologies for evaluating the extent of Salinity Intrusion in the Mekong Delta (SIM), as well as the conditions of Riverine, Estuarine and Coastal Habitats (RECH) in the Lower Mekong Basin. The developed methods rely...
16 septiembre 2022
FutureWater Provided Training Course on Climate Smart Agriculture to Egyptian Agribusiness Professionals
Last week, Martijn de Klerk, Corjan Nolet, and Tijmen Schults provided an in-person training on Climate Smart Agriculture and geodata and modeling tools for participants representing SMEs from the Egyptian agricultural sector. The training was part of the SASPEN (Sustainable Agriculture Service provision Enterprise Network in Egypt) project, implemented by Care Egypt. The training took...
25 agosto 2022
Puesto Vacante: Experto Senior en Agrohidrología
Job description 32/40 hours per week, location Wageningen, The Netherlands, starting date TBD FutureWater is looking for an experienced agricultural water expert for our expanding international activities, particularly in Asia and Africa, who has affinity with technical tasks but also appetite for leading and coordinating some of the projects. At FutureWater you work in a...
5 agosto 2022
FutureWater visits Pakistan for Water Accounting Methodology Sharing Workshops and Stakeholder Consultations
On 25th July and 2nd August 2022, FAO Pakistan conducted a Water Accounting Methodology Sharing workshop in Lahore (Punjab) and Karachi (Sindh), respectively. Peter Droogers (Senior Hydrologist) and Tania Imran (Consultant) from FutureWater joined the workshop to deliver introductory sessions on the concept of water accounting and the potential use of remote sensing. The workshop...
2 agosto 2022
Publication of UNCCD report: Climate Change and Land Degradation: Identification of High-Risk Value Chains
In May 2022, the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) organized its fifteenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, with the aim to unite governments, scientists, policymakers, the private sector and communities around a shared vision to restore and manage the world’s land. To demonstrate the need for national...
1 agosto 2022
FutureWater Provided Training Course on Flying Sensors for Agricultural Systems as Part of TWIGA’s MapYourCrop Service
Early July, Martijn de Klerk, flying sensor expert at FutureWater and Jan van Til, operational manager at HiView, gave a one-week training at Strathmore University in Nairobi, Kenya on the use of drones for agriculture. The course was part of the farm extension service ‘MapYourCrop’ developed by FutureWater, as part of the TWIGA project, with partners HiView, Hydrologic and UFZ...
12 julio 2022
Applications to FAO-FutureWater Course on Real Water Savings in India Are Open!
Applications for the eLearning course Real Water Savings in Agriculture (REWAS) can be submitted starting today. This online course is organized by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and FutureWater at no costs and will be organized in August 2022. Focus will be on India. Participants will receive a FAO / FutureWater...
4 julio 2022
Flying Sensor Demonstration and Training in Mozambique as Part of the APSAN-Vale project
On 17 June associate Jan van Til from HiView accompanied his colleagues from ThirdEye at a presentation day for potential clients. ThirdEye is a Mozambican drone service company that was established in 2015 by FutureWater and HiView. At this day, that was partly held in a venue in Chimoio and partly in a field near...
1 julio 2022
Rewarding Kickoff Meeting for the CREATE Project in Ankara
Last week, FutureWater colleagues Brecht D’Haeyer and Asher Lazarus travelled to Ankara, Turkey, for the kickoff meeting of the CREATE project (Cross Border Climate Vulnerabilities and Remote Impacts of Food Systems of the EU, Turkey and Africa Trade Climate Risk and Adaptation). There, they met with partners from the host institution, Ankara University Water Management...
28 junio 2022
Meet the Rapid Eye XS – Revolutionary Small and Low-Cost Agricultural Drone
FutureWater’s partner HiView has completed the prototype of their latest innovation, the Rapid Eye XS. This ultra light drone is designed in the first place for the use in small scale agriculture, but has many other potential applications. It can process NDVI imagery on-board, and is very easy to use. FutureWater played a prominent role...
16 junio 2022
Exciting Kickoff in Málaga for a new PRIMA-EU Innovation Action project: ‘BONEX’
We are proud to be part of the winning consortium for a PRIMA-EU Innovation Action project. With 16 partners (academia and SME’s) under the lead of Bioazul we gathered in Málaga on 18 and 19 May for a successful, in-person Kickoff meeting of BONEX (Boosting Nexus Framework Implementation in the Mediterranean). It was an energetic...
13 mayo 2022
Succesful Field Visit of FutureWater to the APSAN-Vale Project in Mozambique
In April, Vera Hollander, Water Management Expert at FutureWater, visited Mozambique for the APSAN-Vale project. This project will demonstrate what the best combinations are of adoption strategies and technological packages, with the largest overall impact in terms of Water Productivity, both at the plot-level, sub-basin as well as basin-level. The project has as its overall aim to...
5 mayo 2022
Training on Real Water Savings finished for Bangladesh, China and Indonesia
Last month, FutureWater concluded training programs on Real Water Savings for Bangladesh, China and Indonesia. This training was part of the project ‘Delivering Training on Real Water Savings (ReWaS) for the Regional Water Scarcity Program in Bangladesh, Indonesia, India, Thailand and China’ that FutureWater is rolling out in cooperation with the Regional Office for Asia...
26 abril 2022
Completado satisfactoriamente el primer módulo de capacitación en análisis geoespacial en Zambia
Last week, first module of the Nuffic TMT training course on Geo-spatial data skills development was kicked-off at Zambia Agricultural Research Institute (ZARI). Solidaridad is partnering with FutureWater to conduct a tailor-made training on ‘Geo-spatial data skills development for improved soil water management and enhanced crop productivity at the national level in Zambia’. The training...
20 abril 2022
InfoSequia es ahora parte del portal TWIGA, una plataforma que integra múltiples servicios geoclimáticos en África
InfoSequia es el Sistema de Detección Temprana y Pronóstico estacional de impactos de Sequía desarrollado por FutureWater para dar soporte al proceso de toma decisiones y gestión integrada del riesgo. InfoSequia combina índices meteorológicos, satelitales, hidrológicos y climáticos, junto con técnicas de modelización y aprendizaje automático. Recientemente InfoSequia se ha integrado de manera efectiva en...
15 abril 2022
Soluciones Basadas en la Naturaleza (NbS) para la seguridad hídrica: FutureWater prepara las fichas técnicas de opciones NbS para TNC
Recently, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has published a How-to Guide to Develop Watershed Investment Programs, accessible here. This important resource was designed to meet the needs of practitioners and investors across a variety of sectors who may wish to improve biodiversity, climate and water security outcomes by employing nature-based solutions. It comprises several components, including...
4 marzo 2022
InfoSequia, finalista en la segunda edición de Dinapsis Open Challenge
Recientemente, FutureWater presentó la solución InfoSequia en el 2º Desafío Dinapsis, un programa de innovación organizado por el nodo regional de Dinapsis en la Región de Murcia. Este segundo reto lanzado por Dinapsis, que es la red de hubs para la transformación digital del grupo Agbar, se centró en la búsqueda de soluciones y aplicaciones innovadoras...
14 febrero 2022
Video: Usuarios y beneficiarios comparten sus experiencias en el uso de innovaciones geoespaciales en escuelas de campo de Egipto
The project ‘A Practical Farmers Toolkit – Geodata for climate smart agriculture in Egypt’ has successfully finished last month. An exciting video was made, which gives a short overview of this agricultural project. An interactive training programme started in April 2021 with online training, field schools, and group projects. The ‘toolkit’ provided in this project...
24 enero 2022
Training Course on Flying Sensors for Agricultural Systems Kicked-off in Kenya
Today FutureWater and HiView kicked-off stage 2 of the Nuffic TMT training course on ‘Crop models and remote sensing for water management in agricultural systems’ at Egerton University in Nakuru, Kenya. After a series of online training courses in stage 1 last year, this in-country follow-up training focusses on flying sensors (drones) for agricultural systems....
22 diciembre 2021
Training to Enhance Agricultural Production in Iraq Completed Succesfully
The Nuffic TMT training on ‘Climate smart irrigation strategies to improve salinity control and enhance agricultural production in Iraq’, provided by FutureWater and Wageningen University, in collaboration with Basra University has been completed successfully. The training, using the FutureWater Moodle School, was aimed at building capacity of participants in accessing and using innovative public-domain data,...
7 diciembre 2021
APSAN-Vale project in Mozambique extended till December 2022
We are very happy to announce that our APSAN-Vale project in Mozambique will be extended till December 2022! The APSAN-Vale project has as its overall aim to increase climate resilient agricultural productivity and food security, with a specific objective to increase the water productivity and profitability of smallholder farmers in Mozambique, prioritizing small (family sector)...
22 noviembre 2021
Farmer Field School Days Organized in Egypt as Part of a New Project for RVO
FutureWater has kicked off a new RVO project: A Practical Farmers’ Toolkit. The project is ongoing in 2021 and the consortium consists of Dutch and Egyptian partners. The Dutch partners are Delphy, Irriwatch, and HiView. Among the Egyptian partners are Cairo University and Bio Oasis. Water management in Egypt needs to cope with the increasing water scarcity issues. Especially the agricultural sector, being...
19 noviembre 2021
ThirdEye Limitada Provides Successful Drone Training for NCBA CLUSA Technicians in Mozambique
Last week FutureWater assisted ThirdEye Limitada (Central Mozambique) in providing a training on the use of drones for agricultural purposes for NCBA CLUSA technicians. The trainings and technical assistance for the NCBA CLUSA staff are provided in collaboration with project partner HiView (The Netherlands). Eight technicians of NCBA CLUSA were trained in using flying sensors...
18 noviembre 2021
FutureWater Continues Its Collaboration in Rwanda to Improve Sustainable Water Management Practices
After succesfully finishing the Bio-Physical Assessment and Hydrological Analysis for the Mukungwa and Akagera Lower catchments in Rwanda, FutureWater will remain active in Rwanda in a new project that has been granted to FutureWater and ENTREM Ltd. by FONERWA. In close collaboration with the Rwanda Water Resources Board (RWB), we will work towards Integrated Strategic...
15 noviembre 2021
FAO Training Program on Real Water Savings Kicked Off in Thailand
This week the training program on Real Water Savings in Thailand was started. This training is part of the project ‘Delivering Training on Real Water Savings (ReWaS) for the Regional Water Scarcity Program in Bangladesh, Indonesia, India, Thailand and Afghanistan’ that FutureWater is rolling out in cooperation with the Regional Office for Asia and the...
8 noviembre 2021
New Invention in Fruit Growing: Fruit Frost Protection using Wind Turbines
Frost damage has been a frequent hazard for fruit growers in the Netherlands, getting worse with shifts in the growing season due to climate change. Wind machines can be a more sustainable alternative than sprinkling freshwater for frost protection, especially in regions where freshwater is limited or too brackish. Last spring, FutureWater and HiView conducted...
28 octubre 2021
Newly Developed Farm Extension Service Launched: MapYourCrop
FutureWater, with TWIGA project partners HiView, Hydrologic and UFZ Helmholtz, have developed the farm extension service ‘MapYourCrop’. The MapYourCrop service uses drones, or flying sensors, to collect crop information with an unprecedented level of detail. What makes MapYourCrop unique is that flying sensor data is enriched with detailed crop status information collected by the smartphone...
8 octubre 2021
Climate Risk and Adaptation (CRA) assessment for solar power plants and wind farm projects in Bhutan finished
FutureWater has undertaken a Climate Risk and Adaptation assessment (CRA), commissioned by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), for two solar power plant and one wind farm projects in Bhutan. The goal of the ADB project ‘Renewable Energy for Climate Resilience’ in Bhutan is to diversify Bhutan’s energy portfolio. The expectation is that climate change impacts...
22 septiembre 2021
Training to enhance agricultural production in Iraq starting next week
Next week the Nuffic TMT training will start on ‘Climate smart irrigation strategies to improve salinity control and enhance agricultural production in Iraq’, provided by FutureWater and Wageningen University, in collaboration with Basra University. The training, using the FutureWater Moodle School, is aimed at building capacity of participants in accessing and using innovative public-domain data,...
21 septiembre 2021
FutureWater and HiView give lectures on flying sensor applications
Last week FutureWater, together with its partner HiView, gave two days of lectures at IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, which partners with UNESCO. As part of their master degree, seven students were taught on the theory behind flying sensors (also known as drones), the different types of applications and how to use them in...
5 julio 2021
New study led by FutureWater shows that High Mountain Asia faces challenges in water availability
High Mountain Asia (HMA) has the world’s largest ice and snow reserves outside the polar regions and is an important source of water for the major river systems in Asia, providing water for a population of more than a billion people. HMA has experienced many climatic changes which led to changes in the cryosphere and...
1 julio 2021
Using drones to attract youth into agribusiness and increase food production in Kenya
In Kenya, roughly 70% of the population is aged between 15-34. This age group is expected to double by the year 2050. Approximately 1 million young Kenyans enter the job market each year and only about 35% are absorbed into the formal job market. The remaining 65% end up unemployed or under employed. The agriculture...
24 junio 2021
Se culmina el análisis de vulnerabilidad climática que servirá de base para la nueva planificación territorial de la Cuenca Hidrológica del Canal de Panamá
FutureWater e IDOM han entregado el informe final relativo a “Prospectiva: Tendencias y Escenarios” asociado al proyecto “Plan Indicativo de Ordenamiento Territorial Ambiental (PIOTA) para la Cuenca Hidrográfica del Canal de Panamá”. El proyecto PIOTA-CHCP, el cual está liderado por la Autoridad del Canal de Panamá (ACP) y promovido con fondos del Banco Interámericano de...
16 junio 2021
The eco.business Development Facility and ETG Fund FutureWater to Support Sustainable Kenyan Agribusinesses
The eco.business Fund, in partnership with FutureWater and Export Trading Group (ETG), one of the largest integrated agricultural supply chain managers and processors in sub-Saharan Africa, has launched a pilot project in Kenya for data-driven agricultural intensification. This project aims to improve farmer productivity and profitability whilst enhancing the environmental risk management and climate resilience...
15 junio 2021
Press Release: EU Agricultural Imports Vulnerable to Future Climate Change
More than 44% of the European Union’s future agricultural imports, such as coffee, cocoa and soybean, could become highly vulnerable to drought by 2050 as a result of climate change, suggests a paper in Nature Communications. The findings highlight the increasing vulnerabilities of agricultural imports to climate change. The vulnerability of the agricultural sector to...
3 junio 2021
HiHydroSoil v2.0 now available on Google Earth Engine
We are excited to announce that our high resolution dataset with global maps for Soil Hydraulic Properties HiHydroSoil v2.0 is now available on Google Earth Engine! It’s made available through the github page «Awesome GEE Community Datasets» by Samapriya Roy. A sample code on how to access the HiHydroSoil v2.0 dataset in Google Earth Engine...
20 mayo 2021
FutureWater and SEI launch the WEAP Erosion Plugin
Erosion plays a critical role in soil and water resource conservation projects. The WEAP model (Water Evaluation And Planning Tool) is widely used for water planning assessments, but an erosion module was lacking so far. The new WEAP Erosion Plugin (WEP) will fill this gap. The new plugin, referred to as WEP (WEAP Erosion Plugin)...
4 mayo 2021
FAO Water Report published featuring FutureWater’s work on Real Water Savings
We are proud to announce the publishing of the FAO Water Report No.46, which results from the work done in a FAO-funded FutureWater project on Real Water Savings. This publication provides clear and practical guidelines on realizing real water savings and selecting crop water productivity interventions. The approach for “following the water” is presented as...
23 marzo 2021
eTrainings in Kenya: Flying sensors and remote sensing for water management in agricultural systems
In March and April 2021 FutureWater, together with HiView, is conducting a series of online training courses on flying sensors (drones), agricultural applications, hands-on processing and interpretation of aerial imagery, setting up a drone unit, the use of WaPOR to access remotely sensed derived data, and real water savings in Kenya. In a comprehensive course, HiView...
10 marzo 2021
Training course on climate risk assessment for Panama Canal river basin started
This week a training to various experts in Panama has started on the use of the WEAP tool to assess climate risks and future water resources availability and demands. The training will focus on water users in the river basin belonging to the Panama Canal, including the water requirements for the operation of the canal...
10 marzo 2021
Results from Pilot Project on ‘Cadastre Mapping with Flying Sensor Imagery in Mozambique’ Now Published
FutureWater conducted a very interesting and innovative pilot project for TerraFirma (Mozambique) on using flying sensor imagery for cadastre mapping. Flying sensor imagery was obtained through various flights in Quelimane, Mozambique for an area with small-scale agriculture. Field boundaries were determined with the flying sensor imagery using various classification and segmentation algorithms, namely R packages...
23 febrero 2021
Kick-off eTraining on Flying Sensors for agricultural purposes in Jordan
On the 22nd of February we had the Kick-off event of the training on “Flying Sensors for agricultural purposes”. IHE Delft Institute for Water Education and the National Agricultural Research Center of Jordan (NARC) are collaborating with FutureWater and HiView in providing this tailor-made training. With a grand opening by both IHE Delft and NARC...
22 enero 2021
eTraining in Rwanda finished: Rwanda water professionals ready to use WEAP and Google Earth Engine
Last week FutureWater has finished the Tailor Made Training for the Rwanda Water Resources Board (RWB) on Water Allocation Modeling and Remote Sensing Analysis. We taught about 20 participants of the RWB how to work with the Water Evaluation And Planning model WEAP and the Remote Sensing platform of Google Earth Engine (GEE), state of...
15 enero 2021
FAO and FutureWater Putting Emphasis on Reuse of Water in Irrigation
Reuse of water in irrigation systems has been ignored to a great extent in developing and rehabilitating irrigation projects. Focus of many projects is on water withdrawals rather than on water consumption. Although this distinction between withdrawals and consumption might seem somewhat academic, it is important in a better understanding of irrigation systems. Moreover, it...
17 diciembre 2020
eTraining in Malaysia and Vietnam: Real Water Savings in Agricultural Systems
Does drip irrigation lead to real water savings? What is the impact of changing the irrigation efficiency on basin scale water flows? How can water managers implement water savings technologies that lead to real water savings? FutureWater provided eTrainings to water managers from Vietnam and Malaysia about these subjects. A training manual and several supporting...
27 noviembre 2020
Mavo Diami services launched: Farmers now receive land suitability advice on their mobile phone
We reached a next step in the G4AW Project Mavo Diami in Angola. Farmers now receive land suitability advice for various crops on their mobile phone through a Telegram application. The application is called the KRES Service. Already up to 100 farmers are registered to this KRES Service, and the number of registrations is growing...
21 noviembre 2020
FutureWater organizes tailor-made training in Kenya on crop models and remote sensing for water management in agricultural systems
FutureWater, HiView and ThirdEye Kenya have partnered with Egerton University (Crops, Horticulture & Soils Department) to conduct a tailor-made training on ‘Crop models and remote sensing for water management in agricultural systems’. This training project is funded by the NUFFIC – TMT program. Aim of the training The training will enhance capacity of Egerton educational...
19 octubre 2020
FutureWater releases new HiHydroSoil dataset: Global Maps of Soil Hydraulic Properties at 250m resolution
Today, FutureWater has released a new high resolution dataset containing global maps for Soil Hydraulic Properties: HiHydroSoil v2.0! It is the second generation HiHydroSoil dataset, after the first release in 2016. HiHydroSoil v2.0 is a definite upgrade of the first version, since it is build with higher quality input layers and with a higher spatial...
14 octubre 2020
FutureWater has successfully started a new Tailor Made Training for the Rwanda Water Resources Board
We are pleased to announce that we have successfully hosted our first online webinar on our new Tailor Made Training for the Rwanda Water Resources Board (RWB) on Water Allocation Modeling and Remote Sensing Analysis. We will teach about 20 participants of the RWB how to work with the Water Evaluation And Planning model WEAP...
9 octubre 2020
FutureWater contributes to the development of a robust land use plan for the Panama Canal River Basin
FutureWater and IDOM have successfully started a new project in Panama to support the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) with the challenges of the future such as regional development and climate change in the Panama Canal River Basin. Para atender a los retos de desarrollo territorial y de adaptación al cambio climático a los que se...
6 octubre 2020
Launch of the FutureWater Moodle School for online training
Usually we travel all around the globe to provide tailor-made trainings to our local partners. We find it important to share the knowledge and tools we develop at FutureWater that benefit water management. During COVID-19 times and the coinciding travel restrictions we need to adapt, which has resulted in putting trainings in an online environment....
17 septiembre 2020
FutureWater and HiView give lectures on the use of flying sensors
Last week FutureWater, together with its partner HiView, gave 2 days of lectures at IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, which partners with UNESCO. As part of their master degree, around 10 students were taught on the theory behind flying sensors (also known as drones), the different types of applications and how to use them...
31 agosto 2020
New project awarded to increase water efficiency in palm oil in Colombia
Source: Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food-Quality Water efficiency in the palm oil sector is one of the prioritized topics for the coming years and is a cornerstone of the bilateral agenda on circular agriculture of the Dutch Embassy in Colombia. As part of the Partners for Water program, a project has been initiated...
10 agosto 2020
FutureWater presents in NWP webinar on food security and water
Source: NWP The Covid-19 pandemic is reminding us of the importance of water for human health and well-being. The Corona virus came late to Latin America, but the region is now feeling its devastating effects. In the water sector, the crisis is exposing the existing water challenges such as limited access to clean water, weak...
30 julio 2020
Revenue sharing in small hydropower: is it worth it?
This month, FutureWater has published an article in the International Water Power & Dam Construction Magazine focusing on the business case for small hydropower (small facilities without significant storage dams) to invest in catchment protection based hydropower. The hydropower sector is showing increasing interest in revenue sharing schemes that promote improved catchment protection activities. The...
29 julio 2020
FutureWater presents successful Webinar on Real Water Savings
Does drip irrigation lead to real water savings? What is the impact of changing the irrigation efficiency on basin scale water flows? How can water managers implement water savings technologies that lead to real water savings? Several of such questions were discussed during a recent webinar. FutureWater in collaboration with the FAO Near East and...
22 julio 2020
APSAN-Vale Flying Sensor Portal 2.0 launched
The APSAN-Vale Flying Sensor portal, part of the APSAN-Vale project to show outcomes of the project to the public, has received a major update with some new and very useful functionalities. The project, which started in 2018, is piloting innovations to increase the water productivity and food security for climate resilient smallholder agriculture in the...
7 julio 2020
Mozambican – Dutch partnership on water allocation training completed
FutureWater in Mozambique had yet another successful partnership added to its already extensive collaborative activities with this Southern African country. ARA-Sul, the waterboard responsible for water management in the region around Maputo, received an eLearning course on supporting water allocation permit decisions using the WEAP tool. This training was a continuation of collaboration with the...
7 julio 2020
eLearning for PLN staff Indonesia successfully completed
FutureWater completed two eLearning courses on hydrology and on climate change for staff of PLN. PLN (Perusahaan Listrik Negar) is the biggest electricity company in Indonesia. PLN is increasingly expanding its activities to hydropower and therefore additional training needs on hydrology and climate change was needed. FutureWater developed and delivered those trainings to PLN in...
6 julio 2020
FutureWater supporting Sustainable Land Management interventions in Madagascar
Within the Land Use Planning for Enhanced Resilience of Landscapes (LAUREL) project commissioned by the World Bank, a Land Use Change Simulation Platform (LANDSIM-P) has been developed by FutureWater and partners. The objective of LANDSIM-P is to support policy makers in Madagascar by providing an integrated assessment of the impact of current and future land...
3 julio 2020
Training in the use of satellite images for water management issues for officials in Myanmar
Source: HKV FutureWater and HKV have received approval of Nuffic to conduct the training ‘Multi-level capacity building on river morphology and flood risk using state-of-the-art open satellite data and processing tools’ in Myanmar. This training is a follow-up of previous trainings at Yangon Technological University for several universities and government entities held in 2018 and...
23 junio 2020
Mavo Diami: Drought Driver of Change for Angola
Source: Netherlands Space Office (NSO) The United Nations reminds us of two major effects of climate change every June 17th: desertification and drought. Especially in Africa, where it means food insecurity for at least 45 million people (source UN). In Angola, a consortium of Dutch organisations is working with the Government to introduce climate-smart technologies...
6 mayo 2020
FutureWater presents added value of Flying Sensors at the European Geosciences Union (EGU) conference
FutureWater, in collaboration with TUDelft and the TWIGA project, has participated in the Precipitation and Urban Hydrology session of the European Geosciences Union (EGU) conference which is held from 4-8 May. In response the ongoing coronavirus pandemic the EGU has gone completely virtual and hosted the EGU2020: Sharing Geoscience Online. This event will offer all...
1 mayo 2020
FutureWater launches APSAN-Vale Flying Sensor Portal
Today FutureWater launched a portal for flying sensor imagery taken in Mozambique as part of the APSAN-Vale project. The project, which started in 2018, is piloting innovations to increase the water productivity and food security for climate resilient smallholder agriculture in the Zambezi valley of Mozambique. It will demonstrate what the best combinations are of...
5 marzo 2020
FutureWater and HiView present at the GrowCongo! conference
At the GrowCongo! conference, organized by NABC, FutureWater and HiView conducted a pitch for a delegation from Republic of Congo including Prime Minister Clément Mouamba. Prime Minister Mouamba was accompanied by several ministers of his government, amongst which the Minister of Agriculture. The governmental team was present at the conference to promote agricultural business between...
31 enero 2020
Advanced cloud computing for water resources management in Myanmar
FutureWater, together with HKV and Yangon Technological University, have successfully organized a symposium on Advanced cloud computing for water resources management in Myanmar on 13th of December 2019. The symposium was organized under the framework of the Orange Knowledge Tailor-Made Training (TMT) Program, which is funded by NUFFIC, the Dutch organization for internationalization in education....
9 diciembre 2019
Scientists Rank World’s Most Important, Most Threatened Mountain Water Towers
Research provides new insight on mountain glacier–derived water resource systems, impacting up to 1.9 billion people globally. December 9, 2019 — Scientists from around the world have assessed the planet’s 78 mountain glacier–based water systems and, for the first time, ranked them in order of their importance to adjacent lowland communities, as well as their...
2 diciembre 2019
Hands-on training with Google Earth Engine in Myanmar
From 4 till 15 November, FutureWater and HKV gave a hands-on training at Yangon Technological University on using the Google Earth Engine cloud computing platform for satellite-derived data analyses for water resources management in Myanmar. The 8-day training was organized under the framework of the Orange Knowledge Tailor-Made Training (TMT) Program, which is funded by...
4 noviembre 2019
Training on glacio-hydrological modelling at the Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research
The Silk Road Economic Belt (SREB) is part of the Belt and Road Initiative, being a development strategy that focuses on connectivity and cooperation between Eurasian countries. Essentially, the SREB includes countries situated on the original Silk Road through Central Asia, West Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. The initiative calls for the integration of...
30 octubre 2019
Publication of Mekong State Of the Basin Report with substantial FutureWater contribution
Last week, the Mekong River Commission (MRC) released the latest Mekong State Of the Basin Report (SOBR), which is MRC’s flagship knowledge and impact monitoring product. The SOBR provides information on the current status and trends of water and related resources in the Mekong Basin. Key strategic recommendations are provided for uptake in the MRC...
13 septiembre 2019
Scientific field campaign to estimate evapotranspiration at field scale in Ghana
During the last week of August, FutureWater and HiView joined TU Delft and local partners for a scientific field campaign at Nyankpale-Tamale in the northern part of Ghana. This was possible as part of the Horizon 2020 project TWIGA, Transforming Weather Water data into value-added Information services for sustainable Growth in Africa. Hosted by the...
2 agosto 2019
Modelling training provided to representatives from Madagascar
Futurewater has organized a two-week workshop (from 16 to 30 July) to provide hands-on training in relation to a modelling platform (LANDSIM-R) developed part of its activities undertaken for the LAUREL project. The prototype focuses on simulating hydrological and erosion processes at the regional scale and is provided as a toolbox grouping input data and...
11 julio 2019
HERMANA: Un sistema de soporte a la decisión para la gestión integral de cuencas
Nota de prensa Hoy, 10 de julio, se presenta en Calí (Colombia), y por primera vez al público, HERMANA (Herramienta para el Manejo Integral del Agua), una solución tecnológica que ayuda a la Gestión Integral de los Recursos Hídricos, y la detección y toma de decisiones frente a situaciones de alerta hidrometeorológica. HERMANA es una...
9 julio 2019
Millions of farmers depend on meltwater from Himalaya glaciers
Last month new research showed that in the past 20 years, glaciers in the Himalaya were melting at a higher rate than in years before. Crop production and livelihoods of around 129 million farmers depend on meltwater from these glaciers. This is shown by an international group of researchers, including FutureWater team members, in a...
5 julio 2019
Rwandese experts visit the Netherlands for a training on water management
This week a team of experts from the Rwandese government visited the Netherlands to learn from the Dutch water authorities about their experience on water management. The focus was on peat dikes, as this mission was embedded in a joint effort of the Rwandese and Dutch government to improve the flood safety and water security...
4 junio 2019
SMART-WADI project: Drone images for farms in Iran
FutureWater travelled to Mashhad, Iran to undertake a series of key activities related to the SMART-WADI project (SMART Water Decisions for Iran) with the main goal of testing drone flights and imagery recovery from agricultural fields. The SMART-WADI project (SMART Water Decisions for Iran), carried out by a consortium of FutureWater, IHE-Delft, and local partner...
1 junio 2019
Publication on quantifying services of natural and built infrastructure in the context of climate change
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) together with FutureWater and other partners have published a report that presents findings from a study conducted to explore the synergies and trade-offs between built (i.e., engineered) and natural (i.e., ecological systems) infrastructure in the Tana River Basin, Kenya. The study considered hydrological, ecological and economic processes in order...
17 mayo 2019
Use of open source platform for hydrological modelling of data sparse region in Nepal
Flooding has always been a major cause of natural disasters in a mountainous country like Nepal. Among the many natural disasters that affect Nepal, the recurring floods during the monsoon season have catastrophic consequences every year. Nepal’s fragile geological conditions and complex topography combined with frequently occurring extreme rainfall during the monsoon poses risks to...
26 abril 2019
First SPHY-model User Day organized
On 18 March FutureWater organized the first SPHY-model User Day for core developers and users of the SPHY-model. Ten core developers and users from FutureWater, Utrecht University, Wageningen University & Research and CEBAS Spain gathered at the Wageningen International Congress Centre to discuss the upcoming new release of SPHY and the way forward for effective...
1 abril 2019
TWIGA Blog: Added value of Flying Sensors: irrigation advice to pineapple farmers
In November 2018, just after the TWIGA days in Kumasi, Ghana, FutureWater, together with partners Hiview and Farmerline, conducted a pilot study using flying sensors (drones) to enhance irrigation water productivity and yields of pineapple farmers. Pineapple is a key economic resource in Ghana, but pineapple yields generally remain low. Yield losses occur due to...
25 marzo 2019
Drones used to aid emergency efforts in Mozambique during the aftermath of Cyclone Idai
On 15 March 2019 Cyclone Idai hit the coast of Mozambique causing devastating damage and severe flooding in the region. The APSAN-Vale project, which is implemented in the Beira Agricultural Growth Corridor of Mozambique, is working closely with rural farming communities in the region affected by Cyclone Idai. The project team are searching ways to...
28 febrero 2019
TWIGA Blog: Flying Sensors, a catalyst for revolution in farming
How can drone technology support our farming activities? This was the question that Kumasi farmers had when they went into the field for a drone workshop. Under the TWIGA Project, a consulting firm from the Netherlands called HiView was contracted by Future Water to deliver training on Flying Sensors to support Farmers’ Decision Making and Flood...
14 enero 2019
TWIGA Blog: Project meeting in Kumasi, Ghana
TWIGA aims at the provision of currently unavailable geo-information on weather, water, and climate for sub-Saharan Africa. This is done by: Enhancing satellite-based geo-data with innovative in-situ sensors and; Developing related information services that address local needs of African stakeholders and the GEOSS community. The TWIGA days organized at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science...
28 diciembre 2018
TWIGA Blog: Successful drone training at KNUST in Kumasi, Ghana
Eleven motivated participants. A Flying Sensor. A challenging task to perform. Perfect facilities (Thank you Mr Isaac Duodu from Kumasi Business Incubator!). The right assistance (Mr Joel Budu from Farmerline!). That’s what it takes to perform a week’s training and finish it successfully. Coming from different professional backgrounds most of the trainees did not know...
11 diciembre 2018
Socio-economic development is the key driver for the future South Asian water gap
The current United Nations Climate Change Conference COP24 held in Katowice, Poland once more demonstrates the world’s climate change concerns. In the Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra river basins, a global climate change hotspot and home for about 900 million people, these concerns are pressing, since the river systems provide water resources for the important agricultural,...
7 diciembre 2018
Satellite technology and drone images to reduce groundwater use in Iran
The SMART-WADI project (SMART Water Decisions for Iran), carried out by a consortium of FutureWater, IHE-Delft, and local partner EWERI, focuses on farmers who irrigate their crops with groundwater. The aim is to provide up-to-date information and advice on water productivity, irrigation and farm management. The project combines the latest satellite technology for the quantification...
30 noviembre 2018
FutureWater to launch RainMyanmar at the 2018 Greater Mekong Forum on Water, Food and Energy
Although rainfall stations continue to be an irreplaceable source of data, satellite-derived products provide valuable additional information on spatial patterns and remote sites where no stations are present. Thanks to Google Earth Engine, these data products are now publicly available and can improve water management policies, practice and research worldwide. RainMyanmar is an app targeted...
26 noviembre 2018
Even 1.5 degrees is too much for South Asia
The river basins of the Indus, Ganges and Brahmaputra in South Asia are seen as climate change hotspots. These river basins, which are largely fed by mountain water are home to a population around 900 million people, which is likely to increase to al 1 billion halfway the 21st century. Climate change is expected to...
29 octubre 2018
Evento de innovación y reunión de coordinación del proyecto BRIGAID en Cartagena (España)
Durante los días 17, 18 y 19 de octubre tuvieron lugar en Cartagena varias actividades co-organizadas por FutureWater e Icatalist en el marco de la reunión de coordinación del proyecto BRIGAID. Durante el primer día, una selección de innovadores, usuarios y agentes de financiación de la región y europeos se congregaron alrededor de un taller...
17 septiembre 2018
Press release: Traditional Japanese cuisine is under threat from global water problems
Water scarcity and extreme weather events – both now and under climate change – outside Japan’s borders are expected to pose an increasing risk to Japan’s agri-food importers and to the wider consumer market. In Japan, many traditional culinary ingredients such as rice, edamame, miso and tofu (soybean products) – as well as increasingly popular...
9 agosto 2018
Stockholm World Water Week 2018: FutureWater will present ThirdEye’s Water Productivity service
FutureWater will participate in the African Spatial Delight side event of the Stockholm World Water Week 2018, convened by VIA Water, AfriAlliance and the G4AW programme of the Dutch government. The ThirdEye service of FutureWater and HiView, currently applied in Mozambique, Kenya and Ghana, is one of the innovations that will be presented and demonstrated...
9 julio 2018
FutureWater participa en la impartición del Curso en Teledetección y Servicios Agrarios en Angola
El Gobierno de Angola está desarrollando una política para diversificar la economía del país, fuertemente dependiente de los ingresos del sector petrolero. La agricultura se considera uno de los sectores prioritarios para ser desarrollado. Un clima favorable y una relativamente elevada disponibilidad de recursos hídricos y suelos fértiles, pueden propiciar que Angola se convierta en...
5 julio 2018
Mekong State Of the Basin Report 2018: FutureWater prepares Upper Mekong Chapters
The Mekong State Of the Basin Report (SOBR) is published by the Mekong River Commission (MRC) every five years, in advance of the cyclic updating of the Basin Development Strategy. The SOBR plays a key role in improving monitoring and communication of conditions in the Mekong Basin, and is MRC’s flagship knowledge and impact monitoring...
21 junio 2018
FutureWater and HiView give lectures on the use of flying sensors
Last week FutureWater, together with its partner HiView, gave 2 days of lectures at IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, which partners with UNESCO. As part of their master degree, around 25 students were taught on the theory behind flying sensors (also known as drones), the different types of applications and how to use them...
1 mayo 2018
Seminar on the use of flying sensors in agriculture held in Kenya
In a bid to create and increase more awareness on the use of flying sensors (drones) in agriculture, FutureWater and HiView, held a seminar on March 2, 2018 at the KALRO (Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization) Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. The seminar was attended by KALRO researchers, representatives of SNV, government employees, as well...
26 abril 2018
FutureWater presenta públicamente el trabajo de cuantificación de la descarga subterránea al Mar Menor
El pasado 25 de Abril tuvo lugar en las instalaciones de la Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena la presentación en público del estudio que FutureWater ha realizado recientemente sobre la cuantificación de la descarga subterránea al Mar Menor. La descarga subterránea procedente de los retornos de riego de origen agrícola hacia el Mar Menor se encuentra...
12 abril 2018
Training on Google Earth Engine for water resource analysis organized in Myanmar
Last month, the training Cloud computing for water resource analyses in Myanmar using Google Earth Engine, executed by FutureWater and HKV, was successfully conducted at Yangon Technological University (YTU), Yangon, Myanmar. The training was organized in the framework of the Leapfrogging Delta Management in Myanmar, led by Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) and funded...
3 abril 2018
Tercera misión de HERMANA: Presentación de la versión beta del Centro de Información para la Gestión del Agua del Valle del Cauca
Del 5 al 9 de marzo de 2018, un representación del equipo de HERMANA integrada por personal de Deltares, FutureWater y las Autoridades del Agua Holandesas presentó una primera versión del Centro de Información para la Gestión del Agua (WMIC) de la Corporación del Valle del Cauca. Este centro de información pretende ser una piedra angular...
22 marzo 2018
La investigación de FutureWater citada en el informe de las Naciones Unidas
Los 22 de marzo de cada año celebramos el Día Mundial del Agua y ponemos especial atención a la importancia del agua como elemento esencial del desarrollo sostenible. Bajo el lema “La respuesta está en la naturaleza”, este año el Día Mundial del Agua explora cómo la naturaleza puede ayudarnos a superar los desafíos que...
9 marzo 2018
ThirdEye makes drone technology accessible for African farmers
In the Netherlands, drones already play an important role in agriculture: from the air they can monitor the growth of crops very precisely. Here high-quality sensors and relatively expensive drones are used. Thanks to these sensors and special software the needs of the crops (e.g. water, fertilizer or plant protection products) can be calculated. «A...
15 febrero 2018
New Horizon 2020 project TWIGA officially started
Last week the kick-off meeting took place of a new Horizon 2020 project TWIGA; Transforming Water, weather, and climate information through In situ observations for Geo-services in Africa. The project aims to provide actionable geo-information on weather, water, and climate in Africa through innovative combinations of new in situ sensors and satellite-based geo-data. With the...
1 febrero 2018
New IMPREX policy brief: EU’s vulnerability to climate change impacts outside its borders
Climate change is leading to increased water scarcity and drought in many parts of the world. This has implications for the European Union (EU) because a lot of the goods consumed or used in the EU are produced abroad. This makes its economy dependent on water resources from beyond its borders. As part of the...
19 enero 2018
First ThirdEye flying sensor operators trained in Kenya
The ThirdEye project supports farmers in Kenya by setting up a network of flying sensors operators. These operators are equipped with flying sensors and tools to analyse the obtained imagery. In December ThirdEye staff conducted an intensive two weeks flying sensor training at Agricultural Training Centre (ATC) Kaguru, 15 km south of Meru, Kenya. The...
9 enero 2018
Study conducted on water productivity mapping using flying sensors and crop modeling
Recently, FutureWater conducted a study for RVO to test the feasibility of mapping water productivity and yield gaps based on a combination of Flying Sensor imagery and crop water productivity modeling in order to provide plot-level recommendations to farmers. The objective of this pilot study was to achieve plot-level maps of water productivity and yield...
4 enero 2018
Climate change will result in increased hydrological extremes in the upstream domains of the Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra
Hydrological extremes, such as the South Asian monsoon floods of last year, have a devastating impact on a society. Evidence suggests that hydrological extremes are increasing. To reduce the adverse impacts of hydrological extremes, adaptation strategies need to be developed, which requires knowledge on which drivers/processes are responsible for changes in hydrological extremes. For this...
2 enero 2018
FutureWater comenzó el proyecto HERMANA con dos misiones a la Corporación del Valle del Cauca
Dos misiones de una semana de duración cada una, la primera del 4 al 8 de septiembre y la segunda del 9 al 13 de octubre de 2017, se celebraron en Calí (Colombia) como puntos de partida del proyecto HERMANA. Durante estas misiones, el equipo HERMANA compuesto por personal de Deltares, FutureWater y las Autoridades...
28 diciembre 2017
Higher crop water requirements due to climate change in Kazakhstan
The government of Kazakhstan with financial support of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is planning to upgrade and rehabilitate its irrigation sector. A detailed Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (CRVA) has been undertaken by a consortium led by FutureWater in 2017. The team collected all available data on the project and had undertaken a rigorous...
18 septiembre 2017
Dutch climate experts join forces
Fourteen Dutch knowledge organisations have joined forces to provide government bodies and companies in the Netherlands and abroad with better policy advice on adapting to the enormous challenges posed by climate change. Today, they signed agreements to establish the Netherlands Consortium on Climate Change Adaptation (CCCA). The consortium will integrate knowledge and expertise from various...
14 septiembre 2017
At least one-third of Asian glaciers will disappear
Even if the planet only warms up by 1.5 degrees Celsius – which is what the signatories to the Paris climate agreement are aiming for – one-third of all Asian glaciers will have melted by 2100, according to a study carried out by Utrecht University and FutureWater, which is published in Nature on 14 September....
1 septiembre 2017
FutureWater releases new study on monitoring Water Productivity
Water Productivity, expressed as the amount of crop yield over the amount of water consumed (kg/m3), has been accepted as the standard to monitor sustainable water management. FutureWater has evaluated various methods, including satellites and Flying Sensors (drones) to monitor Water Productivity for a demonstration project ThirdEye in southern Mozambique. Monitoring Water Productivity is set...
7 julio 2017
Recientemente publicado Libro Blanco sobre Servicios Hidrológicos Ecosistémicos. Guía metodológica sobre técnicas espacialmente distribuidas
FutureWater acaba de publicar un Libro Blanco que demuestra que, mediante la utilización conjunta de tecnologías y datos de teledetección, se pueden identificar y evaluar los Servicios Hidrológicos EcoSistémicos (SHES) a escala cuenca, en el tiempo y el espacio. Este trabajo describe el estado del arte de los métodos para evaluar diferentes SHES y sus...
4 julio 2017
Boussinesq Prize 2017 awarded to Walter Immerzeel
Text adopted from: Boussinesqcenter.nl On Friday June 2nd Walter Immerzeel (Utrecht University) received the Boussinesq Prize 2017 awarded by prof. Bob Su. Walter Immerzeel has quickly become one of the most influential and highly cited young scientists in mountain hydrology, in particular on the effect of climate change on snow and glaciers in High Mountain Asia...
1 julio 2017
FutureWater at FAO seminar on drought and agriculture: Close the drought management cycle in Vietnam
FutureWater has presented work in Vietnam on the development of a drought information system, during a high-level event at UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters, gathering specialists from all over the world. The international seminar on drought organized by Iran, the Netherlands, and FAO in Rome aimed to catalyse a renewed international push to tackle...
23 junio 2017
MSc thesis research on efficient use of water in agriculture: visiting Xai-Xai, Mozambique
Increasing world population, rising food demand, limited water resources. Currently 70% of the fresh water uptakes are already used for irrigation. The need for efficient water use in agriculture is undisputed! The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 6.4 is set at the improvement of efficient use in order to reduce water scarcity and maintain food...
7 junio 2017
Regional Training on Hydrological Modelling in the Hindu Kush Himalaya, Nepal
The Hindu Kush-Himalayan region is highly dynamic as there are many socio-economic and environmental drivers at play, including climate change. The impacts of these changes challenge the resilience of natural and human capacities and environments in the region. Recent studies have shown that the Himalayan region and the downstream areas that depend on its water...
26 mayo 2017
Successful scoping mission for new World Bank project on enhanced landscape resilience in Madagascar
Deforestation, population growth, and climate change are only some of the challenges to sustainable landscape management in Madagascar. Severe impacts of land degradation on crop production, water availability and biodiversity are already observed and expected to exacerbate in the future. To address these challenges, the World Bank is supporting the PADAP project, which is based...
22 mayo 2017
Field visit on monitoring water productivity in Quelimane, Mozambique
To follow up a good practical example of a our Masterclass on Water Productivity, our colleague Nadja den Besten went on a mission to Quelimane in Mozambique. FutureWater was invited to assess project APROVALE, Água Produtiva no Vale do Zambeze, in the Zambezi Valley. The project is led by Agencia de Desenvolvimento do Vale do Zambeze...
21 mayo 2017
A4Lab deploys FutureWater’s drone technique to explore water potential of dry river beds in Mozambique
Text adopted from Dutchwatersector.com Research group A4Lab deployed a drone of FutureWater’s Mozambican ThirdEye project, to assess the water availability in the dry river beds of the Limpopo river, near the city of Chókwè in Moazambique. The exploration is to deliver more data on the amounts of water in the sandy river beds throughout the dry...
17 mayo 2017
Expert mission to Bolivia on drought early warning systems
The Ministry of Water and Environment in Bolivia has asked the Dutch Government for support in relation to the drought issues they face. Last week, a team consisting of team leader Otto de Keizer (Deltares) and Johannes Hunink (FutureWater) left for Bolivia. As a result of El Niño, the country is struggling with a long...
10 abril 2017
Water Productivity Masterclass: From Monitoring to Improvement
Water productivity is a much discussed topic in the water and agricultural sector, especially in water-scarce countries. Between March and May 2017, a series of master classes on water productivity are organized by MetaMeta together with RAIN and NWP, under the auspices of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The masterclasses are meant for SMEs...
20 febrero 2017
Workshop and training on hydropower and forestry management in Gabon
Last week, the final results of the work in the Mbé basin in Gabon were presented to the stakeholders. The presentation was followed by a very participative discussion on the next steps. The study provides solid evidence that there is a clear economic benefit in the sustainable management and conservation of the watershed. The Nature...
26 enero 2017
ThirdEye project featured in USAID Water Sector Activities Report
SWFF Innovators FutureWater was featured in USAID’s recently published Safeguarding the World’s Water: Report of Water Sector Activities, which details the Agency’s investments and efforts in WASH and nutrition, agricultural water management, sustainability of WASH services; sanitation; and water quality. This report describes a wide range of programs consistent with USAID’s Water and Development strategy’s focus on maintaining...
27 diciembre 2016
Final block of training in Water Resources Modelling for ARA-Sul and ARA-Norte
During the weeks of 21 November through 2 December, Wilco Terink and Sonu Khanal from FutureWater provided the final block of training in Water Resources Modelling to ARA-Sul and ARA-Norte in Pemba, Mozambique. This training was funded by NUFFIC’s Tailor-Made Training Programme, which is part of the Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP II), and is specifically...
29 noviembre 2016
Fruitful kick-off meeting of the System-Risk project in Potsdam
The System-Risk kick-off meeting hosted by the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences took place from 10-14 October in the Potsdam. The 1st day of the meeting started with presentations about challenges imposed at different levels of flood risk chain assessment by the lead scientist from each Work Package, followed by a short research plan...
10 noviembre 2016
New publication on the impacts of climate change on the upper Indus basin
The Indus is one of the most meltwater-dependent rivers on Earth, and hosts a large, rapidly growing population and the world’s largest irrigation scheme. Understanding the hydrology of the upper Indus basin is challenging. The Hindu Kush, Karakoram and Himalayan mountain ranges are difficult to access, hampering field measurements of meteorological, glaciological and hydrological processes....
25 octubre 2016
IMPREX partners kick off the second project year in Crete
Text adopted from IMPREX.eu Time flies when you’re passionate is an apt saying to describe the three intense and productive days of the IMPREX General Assembly. The meeting was hosted by the project partners from the Technical University of Crete and took place from 26-28 September in the scenic landscapes of the Crete island. The...
18 octubre 2016
FutureWater trains national experts in Armenia on climate change, water and crops
FutureWater provides a training program to technical staff of relevant institutes and organizations in Armenia, on using simulation models for assessing vulnerability and planning of climate adaptation measures, with emphasis on water and agriculture. This week (17-Oct until 22-Oct 2016) a 1-week training is given, on using AquaCrop for assessing water-related and climate change-driven impacts...
3 octubre 2016
InfoSequía.es: Un servicio climático e interactivo para el seguimiento de la sequía en la España peninsular
FutureWater rediseña el portal InfoSequía.es mediante la inclusión de mejoras de visualización y consulta interactiva. InfoSequía posibilita el seguimiento semanal de las sequías y sus efectos mediante la publicación de boletines, mapas e series históricas de índices satelitales que complementan los índices de sequía hidrológicos publicados por las Confederaciones Hidrográficas y el Observatorio Nacional de...
22 septiembre 2016
FutureWater awards two young scientists at the BioHydrology2016 International Conference
FutureWater attended the 4th Biohydrology International Conference “Walking on drylands” and awarded a prize to the best oral communication by a young scientist. For taking the end-decision, members of the Scientific Committee and of FutureWater scored all the candidates according to three main fields: Scientific relevance for the management and planning of water resources Applicability...
14 septiembre 2016
ThirdEye presented as innovative technology in Mozambique
From August 29 to September 4 the International Trade Fair FACIM took place in Maputo, Mozambique. On this fair the Dutch Embassy organized a Holland pavilion where several Dutch organisations presented themselves to the Mozambican market. On Wednesday August 31 this pavilion was market by the FACIM WATER EVENT ‘The adaptation of innovative technologies in the Mozambican...
25 agosto 2016
FutureWater Co-Convenes Session at the World Water Week
The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), FutureWater and Statkraft convene a session on Mountains, glaciers, and hydropower in a changing climate at the World Water Week, organized in Stockholm 28 August – 2 September. This session will highlight the role of mountains in providing water, food, and energy for sustainable growth using examples...
7 agosto 2016
First week of successful training in Water Resources Modeling for ARA-Sul and ARA-Norte, Mozambique
During the week of 11-15 July, training in Water Resources Modeling (using SPHY) was provided to ARA-Sul and ARA-Norte (water boards) in Mozambique. This training was funded by NUFFIC’s Tailor-Made Training Programme, which is part of the Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP II), and is specifically meant to enhance the overall functioning of an organization by...
11 julio 2016
FutureWater co-organiza una reunión de coordinación del proyecto IMPREX en el Joint Research Centre de la UE
Los socios del proyecto IMPREX involucrados en el paquete de trabajo “Agricultura y Sequía” se reunieron durante los días 27 y 28 de junio en las instalaciones de Joint Research Centre (JRC) en Ispra (Italia). A lo largo de la reunión, co-organizada por FutureWater e investigadores del Instituto de Medio Ambiente y Sostenibilidad del JRC...
20 mayo 2016
FutureWater en la reunión inicial del proyecto BRIGAID
Durante los días 12 y 13 de mayo se celebró en la Universidad Técnica de Delft (Holanda) la reunión inicial del proyecto europeo BRIGAID «BRIdging the GAp for Innovations in Disaster resilence». BRIGAID tiene como objetivo apoyar la inserción exitosa en el mercado de innovaciones-prototipo mediante el desarrollo e implementación de herramientas estandarizadas que permitan...
13 abril 2016
PhD position: Development of Future Weather techniques for flood risk assessment
We are delighted that you consider joining the ETN System-Risk as an Early Stage Research (ESR) fellow. System-Risk is a Marie-Skłodowska-Curie European Training Network which aims on developing and implementing a systems approach for large-scale flood risk assessment and management and provides a framework for training and career development of 15 Early Stage Researchers (ESRs). The network brings...
22 febrero 2016
FutureWater obtiene el Premio al mejor trabajo en “Agricultura de precisión”
La comunicación titulada “Respuesta espectral y fisiológica de cítricos regados con agua regenerada salina y estrategias de riego deficitario”, liderada por Cristina Romero (CEBAS-CSIC) como resultado de la colaboración entre el CEBAS-CSIC y FutureWater, ha sido premiada como la mejor contribución presentada en el panel temático «Agricultura de precisión» del II Simposio Nacional de Ingeniería Hortícola celebrado...
11 febrero 2016
InfoSequía en el XII Maratón Científico de la Estación Experimental de Zonas Áridas
El portal InfoSequía fue presentado en el XII Maratón Científico organizado por la Estación Experimental de Zonas Áridas (EEZA-CSIC) y celebrado el pasado 5 de febrero en el Campus Universitario de Almería. Durante estos eventos, que se repiten anualmente desde el 2005, diferentes investigadores y personal científico-técnico presentan a través de miniconferencias sus últimos avances o ideas de innovación. La...
19 enero 2016
FutureWater desarrolla un modelo 3D para el glaciar de Langtang en Nepal
FutureWater desarrolló un modelo 3D para el glaciar de Langtang en Nepal. El modelo fue realizado a partir de datos obtenidos con un avión no tripulado. También puede visualizarse a través de la aplicación Google Cardboard.
12 enero 2016
Documental sobre el cambio climático en los Himalayas
El Sistema de los Himalayas es considerado como la gran torre de agua de Asia. A pesar de su importancia a nivel regional, aún existe importante lagunas de conocimiento sobre cómo funciona el ciclo del agua a estas grandes altitudes. FutureWater, la Univerisdad de Utrecht y el Centro Internacional para el Desarrollo Integral de las Montañas (ICIMOD) han...
22 diciembre 2015
Las aportaciones de nieve en la cordillera del Himalaya son muy superiores a las inicialmente estimadas
Las precipitaciones en forma de lluvia y nieve en el Himalaya son aproximadamente el doble de los pensado hasta la fecha. Esta es la conclusión alcanzada por los investigadores de la Universidad de Utrecht, FutureWater y el Centro Internacional para el Desarrollo Integrado de las Montañas (ICIMOD) tras un estudio en la cuenca del Indo....
9 diciembre 2015
FutureWater en la reunión inicial del proyecto IMPREX
Durante los días 30 de noviembre, y 1 y 2 de diciembre, Johannes Hunink y Sergio Contreras asistieron a la reunión inicial (kickoff meeting) del proyecto europeo IMPREX que tuvo lugar en la sede central del Instituto Real de Meteorología de Holanda (KNMI) en Utrecht. IMPREX (IMproving PRedictions and management of hydrological EXtremes) es un proyecto de...
9 noviembre 2015
InfoSequía.es en la Sección de Innovación del programa Agropopular de la Cadena Cope
El portal InfoSequía.es, desarrollado por FutureWater, fue presentado en la sección de Innovación de Agropopular de la Cadena Cope en su edición del 7 de noviembre. Agropopular es un espacio de referencia a nivel nacional especializado en la información agrícola y ganadera, y dirigido por César Lumbreras. La reseña a InfoSequía tuvo lugar a través...
28 septiembre 2015
Arranca InfoSequía.es : El portal sobre el estado de la sequía en la Península Ibérica (nota de prensa)
Nota de prensa en .pdf FutureWater lanza Infosequía, un portal web con información actualizada sobre el estado de la sequía en la Península Ibérica. InfoSequía posibilita el seguimiento semanal de la sequía mediante la generación de boletines con mapas de índices e indicadores de satélite que complementan los índices de sequía hidrológica utilizados por las...
18 septiembre 2015
Comienza un estudio piloto para la evaluación de servicios ecosistémicos en Uganda
Del 7 al 11 de agosto, FutureWater participó en la reunión de arranque con el que se da comienzo el estudio hidrológico y agronómico necesario para la implementación de un esquema de compensación por la provisión de servicios ecosistemicos en las cuencas hidrológicas del Rwenzori Mountains National Park. Este análisis se enmarca dentro de un...
10 julio 2015
Vuelos con drones para conocer el estado hídrico del cultivo y la conservación del suelo
FutureWater ha realizado varios vuelos experimentales con drones sobre terrenos agrícolas para comprobar el potencial de las fotografías aéreas para cuantificar las necesidades hídricas de los cultivos y los procesos de erosión en el Sureste de la Península. El trabajo fue realizado en colaboración con investigadores de la Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, y del CEBAS-CSIC(Consejo...
23 marzo 2015
Aplicaciones medioambientales de los drones
Esta entrada de FutureWater apareció primero en el portal iAgua. Otra tecnología desarrollada originalmente para actividades con clara vocación bélica está ahora lista para ser utilizada en aplicaciones civiles y de apoyo a la gestión de los recursos hídricos. Después de la hidrología isotópica y el uso de satélites y plataformas aerotransportadas, los llamados drones,...
25 febrero 2015
FutureWater ha participado en una jornada técnica sobre drones
FutureWater ha participado en una jornada técnica sobre el presente y el futuro de los «drones». Las aplicaciones de los robots móviles aéreos en el ámbito de la agricultura y de la industria y los nuevos aspectos legales que regulan la utilización civil de estos equipos son algunos de los temas que se abordaron. Peter...
18 febrero 2015
Encuentro Internacional sobre Contabilidad del Agua a escala de cuenca
Durante los días 23-24 de febrero una representación de FutureWater participará y co-organizará el Encuentro Internacional sobre Contabilidad del Agua a escala de cuenca, coordinado por el Grupo de Investigación de Gestión de Recursos Hídricos de la Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (descargue el pdf del programa). Durante el encuentro se presentarán los resultados de varios...
11 febrero 2015
Curso de formación: Modelización de los recursos hídricos mediante el modelo SPHY
Del 22 al 26 de junio de 2015, FutureWater impartirá en Wageningen (Países Bajos) un curso de formación en modelización hidrológica con la herramienta SPHY (Spatial Process in Hydrology) (SPHY). En respuesta a varios de los desafíos relacionados con la evaluación de los recursos hídricos y su modelado espacial, FutureWater y sus socios han desarrollado...
4 diciembre 2014
¿Agua marina desalinizada para riego agrícola?: Si, pero mezclada.
Los profesores de la Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (UPCT) y miembros de FutureWater, Victoriano Martínez Álvarez y Bernardo Martín Górriz presentaron recientemente el informe ‘Antecedentes y problemática de la aplicación de agua marina desalinizada al riego agrícola’. En la actualidad, el agua de mar desalinizada se presenta como una de las principales estrategias de la...
28 noviembre 2014
Taller final para el estudio de factibilidad del Fondo de Agua de Nairobi
La próxima semana se realizará en la ciudad de Murang’a (Kenia) el último de los talleres organizados en el marco del Fondo de Agua de Nairobi. El taller consta de dos partes diferenciadas: durante la primera, de un día de duración, se presentarán los resultados sobre la viabilidad técnica y económica del Fondo a su...
13 noviembre 2014
Misión a Asia Central para apoyar el diálogo regional sobre la vulnerabilidad hidroenergética frente al cambio climático
FutureWater participará en una misión en Asia Central para estudiar la vulnerabilidad del sector energético regional. FutureWater transmitirá a los gestores y responsables en la toma de decisiones sobre las conclusiones de su estudio en los que se analiza los efectos del cambio climático en los recursos hidroenergéticos de la región y los beneficios de...
2 junio 2014
El aumento de las precipitaciones y el deshielo de los glaciares del Himalaya asegurarán los caudales de sus ríos en las próximas décadas
Un estudio de FutureWater, la Universidad de Utrecht y el Centro Internacional para el Desarrollo Integrado de las Montañas (ICIMOD) sugiere que a pesar del retroceso de los glaciares , la cantidad de agua suministrada por las montañas del Himalaya aumentará en las próximas décadas . Los resultados de este trabajo han sido publicados en...
23 mayo 2014
El verdor del secano advierte de la severidad de la sequía (nota de prensa)
El sureste ibérico se enfrenta a una de las sequías hidrometeorológicas más severas acontecidas en los últimos decenios. En la Región de Murcia, se estima que entorno a 5,1 millones de almendros, de los 14 millones presentes en la región, están severamente afectados (La Verdad, 22 de mayo 2014). En este contexto, la empresa de...
25 abril 2014
Artículo en iagua.es de FutureWater sobre la contabilidad de agua
La contabilidad de agua: el siguiente reto en la planificación hidrológica de España El dinero es como el agua: si tratas de agarrarlo, se te aleja; si abres las manos, se te acerca. ~ Buddha La contabilidad del agua es uno de los siguientes pasos que deberán implementarse en los planes de gestión de los...
27 enero 2014
FutureWater participa en el Sistema de Contabilidad Ambiental y Económica del Agua en la Cuenca del Segura
Recientemente, un equipo de trabajo liderado por la Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena y del cual FutureWater es miembro activo, ha sido concesionario de una ayuda económica para el proyecto ASSET (Accounting System for the Segura Rivera and Transfer). ASSET está financiado por la Comisión Europea a través del Programa de Lucha Contra la Desertificación de...
27 noviembre 2013
FutureWater en el desarrollo de mejores herramientas para la alerta y gestión eficiente de sequías
FutureWater ha sido concesionario de una ayuda económica del Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad de España para desarrollar el proyecto GESEQ (“GEStión de SEQuias”) para el diseño e implementación de un Sistema de Soporte para la Gestión Integral de Sequías (SSGIS toolbox). Esta herramienta modular, en fase de prototipo, combinará información de satélite, aplicaciones SIG,...
13 noviembre 2013
Una fructífera colaboración en la Cuenca del Río Colorado (Argentina)
Desde el 17 al 30 de octubre de 2013, FutureWater realizó una Misión Científica de Corta Duración en el Instituto de Clima y Agua – Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria en Buenos Aires, Argentina. Durante este periodo Sergio Contreras colaboró con el grupo de investigación del Dr. Carlos Di Bella en la definición de protocolos...
1 octubre 2013
El Comité Directivo del primer Fondo de Agua en Africa arranca el estudio
En la semana del 23 al 27 de septiembre, tuvo lugar una Reunión del Comité Directivo del Fondo de Agua de Nairobi la que puso en marcha oficialmente el estudio de desarrollo de casos de negocios para este fondo. Este será el primer Fondo de Agua en África, después de que The Nature Conservancy (TNC)...
30 septiembre 2013
Participación en concurso de blogs sobre planificación hidrológica en España
Este entrada de blog apareció el 9/29/13 en el portal iagua.es y formaba parte de un concurso de blog sobre la planificación hidrológica en España. Trasvases inciertos: la solución debajo de nuestros pies Cuando a un limonero le falta agua con cierta frecuencia, desarrolla más sus raíces para poder aprovechar los recursos hídricos que se...
20 septiembre 2013
Se presentó el proyecto Intogener durante el simposio Living Planet 2013 de la ESA
El Simposio Living Planet de la Agencia Espacial Europea (ESA) se celebró este año en Edimburgo en del 9 hasta el 13 de septiembre. El objetivo de este simposio es dar a conocer los resultados de la ESA en temas de «Observación de la Tierra». Esta fue una oportunidad idonea para presentar el proyecto de...
5 agosto 2013
El aumento de precipitaciones monzónicas evitará la reducción de los caudales en la Himalaya
El cambio climático en el Himalaya se traducirá en glaciares más pequeños y menos agua de deshielo. Sin embargo, los caudales en los ríos no se reducirán durante el próximo siglo, debido a un aumento de las lluvias del monzón en la región. La investigación realizada por científicos de FutureWater (Walter Immerzeel), de la Universidad...
23 julio 2013
Se visitó la zona en Colombia donde se hará un estudio sobre cambio climático y recursos hídricos
El pasado martes 2 de julio, FutureWater con los otros partners del proyecto realizó una visita a la región en Colombia donde se hará un estudio, la cual tiene por objeto analizar y modelizar la futura disponibilidad de agua en la cuenca del rio Coello y la cuenca Magdalena teniendo en cuenta los diferentes escenarios...
17 julio 2013
Finaliza el curso de verano sobre Cambio Climático e Hidrología
El Curso de Verano titulado «Cambio climático e hidrología: desde la ciencia a la práctica en gestión hídrica y manejo del suelo», que la Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (UPCT) ha impartido junto con FutureWater ha concluido el viernes pasado, con una participación total de 25 alumnos. Durante el curso se expuso a los asistentes las...
10 julio 2013
FutureWater presenta dos desarrollos en la Conferencia Internacional de Precipitación
La semana pasada la tuvo lugar 11ª Conferencia Internacional de Precipitación en Wageningen, Países Bajos. FutureWater presentó dos resultados recientes: uno relacionado con la predicción espacial de la precipitación y el segundo sobre el valor añadido de datos de precipitación de alta resolución en pequeñas cuencas. El primer proyecto presentado por Johannes Hunink a expertos...
7 junio 2013
Se organizará curso de verano sobre cambio climático y recursos hídricos
FutureWater colaborará este verano en un Curso de Verano en la Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, sobre herramientas para anticipar, diagnosticar y adaptarse a las alteraciones hidrológicas ligadas a escenarios de cambio global. FutureWater expondrá a los asistentes los diferentes metodologías para llevar a cabo sus estudios en este campo, entre otros en Argentina. También participará...
10 abril 2013
Expansión del equipo de FutureWater en España
Desde abril de 2013, el equipo FutureWater en Cartagena, España, se ha visto reforzado por Dr. S. (Sergio) Contreras López. Sergio es experto en el funcionamiento ecohidrológico de ecosistemas naturales y agrícolas en regiones áridas y semiáridas, y su relación con las actividades humanas. Comenzará a trabajar en los estudios que se están desarrollando en...
8 marzo 2013
Realizado taller y seminario sobre el producto espacial de la precipitación en Ecuador
La semana pasada se organizó un taller de tres días en Ecuador para expertos técnicos en gestión de recursos hídricos. El taller concluyó el proyecto llevado a cabo en la provincia de Tungurahua, utilizando técnicas de teledetección para el mapeo de las lluvias. El objetivo del taller fue transferir los resultados al personal técnico de...
9 febrero 2013
Taller de capacitación sobre patrones de precipitación en Ecuador
Este mes FutureWater organiza dentro del Programa de Aguas y Cuencas de Tungurahua, Ecuador, un taller técnico de capacitación sobre la variabilidad espacial y temporal de la precipitación. El taller va enfocado a técnicos y tomadores de decisión de la provincia Tungurahua, y a nivel nacional. La duración del taller es de tres días, entre...
29 enero 2013
Estudio sobre el potencial para regadío en el Nilo Ecuatorial concluido con éxito
En Febrero de 2011, FutureWater inició en colaboración con WaterWatch una investigación sobre el potencial para regadío en los siete países del Nilo Ecuatorial, en nombre de la Iniciativa de la Cuenca del Nilo (NBI) y en cooperación con la Oficina Regional de Agricultura y Comercio (RATP). Durante la primera fase se estudió el potencial...
12 diciembre 2012
Presentación final del proyecto REDSIM en Bruselas
La Dirección General de Medio Ambiente de la Comisión Europea organizó una reunión en Bruselas, en la que los 4 proyectos piloto iniciados en el año 2011, incluyendo REDSIM, mostraron y discutieron sus resultados. El objetivo de la reunión era aportar elementos para la implementación del Plan de salvaguardar las aguas en Europa. Los 4...
29 noviembre 2012
FutureWater participa en un taller sobre respuestas a eventos extremos relacionados con el agua
FutureWater participó en un taller sobre respuestas a eventos extremos relacionados con el agua. El El taller tuvo lugar los días 22 y 23 de noviembre en el Centro de Ciencias Humanas y Sociales (CCHS) del CSIC, dentro del proyecto europeo sobre cambio climático CIRCLE II. FutureWater presentó un poster sobre el proyecto REDSIM, y...
16 noviembre 2012
Los integrantes de FutureWater en España y Holanda exponen sus líneas de trabajo
Los integrantes del equipo español y holandés presentaron en un seminario en la Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (UPCT) sus principales líneas de trabajo para mejorar la gestión de los recursos hídricos. Durante el encuentro se han intercambiado ideas y se han expuesto proyectos y futuras líneas de colaboración. También visitaron la planta desalinizadora de San...
2 octubre 2012
Empieza un estudio de las precipitaciones en Ecuador
FutureWater hará un estudio de la variabilidad espacial y temporal de la precipitación en las cuencas de una provincia de Ecuador. En esta zona existen actualmente grandes lagunas de datos en las series pluviométricas registradas y falta una red de observación bien establecida, sobre todo en la zona de alta montaña (páramos). Para generar series...
15 agosto 2012
Herramientas para Green Water Credits en China
FutureWater colaborará dentro de un consorcio de entidades holandeses y chinas, en la implementación de Green Water Credits (GWC) en la cuenca del río Yangtze. Green Water Credits es un mecanismo de inversión para los agricultores aguas arriba en la cuenca para apoyar actividades que conservan el suelo y agua, a la misma vez generando...
7 agosto 2012
Hacía un Portal del Delta del Mekong
Dentro de un consorcio liderado por Nelen & Schuurmans, FutureWater se hará cargo de un componente crucial del proyecto «Hacia un Portal del Delta del Mekong». Otras empresas involucrados son Deltaris, DHV, e Intech. En este proyecto piloto se creará un portal de información para las cuencas fluviales en el delta del Mekong de Vietnam,...
30 junio 2012
Previsión del aumento de sequías en España
La investigadora Sandra García Galiano, integrante de FutureWater, en colaboración con el doctorando Juan Diego Giraldo Osorio del Grupo de I+D+i de Gestión de Recursos Hídricos de la Politécnica de Cartagena (UPCT), han diseñado un nuevo método para calcular la tendencia de periodos de sequía. Los resultados apuntan a que en 2050 podría producirse un...
8 junio 2012
Arranca un proyecto para estimar los flujos de agua en las cuencas de los Andes
FutureWater está participando en el proyecto ‘Intogener‘ que, con un presupuesto superior al millón de euros, se encarga de desarrollar un sistema de medición más preciso de los flujos de las aguas en las cuencas de los Andes. Este proyecto, que se inició en el mes de mayo y se desarrollará en los Andes chilenos...
20 abril 2012
Participación en el II Foro Europeo de la Plataforma Tecnológica del Agua
Organizado por la Plataforma Tecnológica Española del Agua, los días 8 y 9 de mayo se celebrará en Madrid, en la sede central del CSIC, el II Foro ∑H2O “Innovación en agua, construyendo un futuro hidrológico sostenible”. El proyecto REDSIM en que participa FutureWater es uno de los co-organizadores de este Foro. El II Foro...
15 abril 2012
Colaboración en una mesa redonda sobre productividad de agua y riego deficitario
FutureWater colabora en la organización de una mesa redonda, el 3 de Mayo, en la Consejería de Agua y Agricultura de Murcia. En esta mesa redonda, se presentarán los resultados más relevantes del proyecto europeo REDSIM que coordina la Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (UPCT), con la participación del IMIDA, CSIC-CEBAS, Universidad de Córdoba y AFRE....
1 abril 2012
La creación de FutureWater en España recogida en la prensa
Varios medios de comunicación han informado estos días sobre el lanzamiento del nuevo spin-off de la Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (UPCT), y el nuevo «centro de operaciones» de FutureWater. Aquí una enlaces a los articulos encontrados en La Razón [web], [pdf]- La UPCT pone en marcha la primera consultoría sobre gestión hidrológica» La Verdad [web],...
20 marzo 2012
Presentación durante encuentro de empresas dedicadas al agua en Murcia
FutureWater se presentó brevemente durante una jornada en Murcia sobre ‘Cooperación internacional de empresas que operan en el sector del agua’ en la que medio centenar de empresarios conocieron las oportunidades de negocio que brinda la colaboración, así como las herramientas de financiación disponibles. Este jornada se organizó dentro del proyecto ‘SWAM‘ (Gestión Sostenible del...
29 febrero 2012
FutureWater abre una oficina en España
Este mes se ha abierto en España una nueva oficina de FutureWater. Se ha puesto en marcha junto con varios investigadores de la Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena. Después de varios meses de preparación, esta rama de FutureWater se creó recientemente con participación holandesa y española. La oficina estará en la ciudad de Cartagena, dentro de...
29 febrero 2012
Se lanza FutureWater en España
Este mes se ha abierto en España una nueva oficina de FutureWater. Se ha puesto en marcha junto con varios investigadores de la Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena. Después de varios meses de preparación, esta rama de FutureWater se creó recientemente con participación holandesa y española. La oficina estará en la ciudad de Cartagena, dentro de...
5 enero 2012
Una nueva dirección y oficina en Holanda
Desde el 9 de diciembre de 2011, la oficina de FutureWater se ha mudado a una nueva ubicación. Nuestra nueva oficina tiene una sala de reuniones más grande y ofrece más espacio de trabajo. La dirección de nuestra nueva oficina es: FutureWater Costerweg 1V 6702 AA Wageningen The Netherlands Tel: +31 317 460050 También se...
5 septiembre 2011
Reunión final del estudio de erosión y sedimentación de embalses en Kenia
Se organizó una reunión para presentar el informe final de estudio que se realizó en la cuenca Tana en Kenia sobre la erosión y sedimentación de los embalses. El estudio se llevó a cabo por un equipo de casi una veintena de expertos locales e internacionales, durante un año. El evento fue organizado en la...
1 junio 2011
Potencial para agricultura de regadío en países del Nilo ecuatorial
Los países que pertenecen al Nilo Ecuatorial se enfrentan a una creciente presión sobre los recursos terrestres y hídricos, junto con un rápido crecimiento demográfico. Como resultado, la producción agrícola es una de las principales preocupaciones y prioridades de los políticos en la región. El regadío y una mejor gestión de los recursos hídricos tienen...
8 mayo 2011
FutureWater contribuye a un panel de expertos en cambio climático
Walter Immerzeel de FutureWater se unió a un grupo de algunos de los principales climatólogos y científicos del mundo que estudian glaciares. Los 24 investigadores, entre ellos tres con un premio Nobel, publicaron hoy un informe que se llama «El destino de los glaciares de montaña en el Antropoceno». Los autores del informe dan una...
28 abril 2011
Estratégias de adaptación para optimizar la gestión de agua en Asia Central y Occidental
Bajo el liderazgo de un grupo finlandés de consultoría y en colaboración con el Instituto Meteorológico de Finlandia, FutureWater ha iniciado recientemente un nuevo proyecto sobre la adaptación al cambio climático en Asia Central. El proyecto es financiado por el Banco Asiático de Desarrollo (ADB) y se ejecutará durante el próximo año y medio. El...
28 abril 2011
Sitio web FutureWater ahora también en castellano
Para apoyar la ampliación de nuestras actividades en España, hemos lanzado una versión en castellano de nuestra página web. La mayoría de las secciones ya están disponibles, sólo unos pocos están aún pendientes de ser traducidos. Puede echar un vistazo, por ejemplo, a nuestra página de los proyectos, o de las publicaciones. Pronto más detalles...
