📰 Developing an integrated management plan for the Damour area in Lebanon |
📰 Developing an integrated management plan for the Damour area in Lebanon |
The Integrated Management Plan for the Damour river basin in Lebanon promotes sustainable development in the area by addressing the linkages between land, water, delta, estuary, coast, nearshore and ocean ecosystems. Work is underway to map current conditions, analysing the impact of touristic, agricultural, and industrial activities through a representative sampling of 166 villages and municipalities in the study area. The activity is led by GWP-Med within the framework of Child Project 2.2of the GEF UNEP/MAP Med Programme, in collaboration with the Lebanese Ministry of Environment (MoE) and Ministry of Energy and Water (MoEW). |
The Integrated Management Plan for the Damour river basin in Lebanon promotes sustainable development in the area by addressing the linkages between land, water, delta, estuary, coast, nearshore and ocean ecosystems. Work is underway to map current conditions, analysing the impact of touristic, agricultural, and industrial activities through a representative sampling of 166 villages and municipalities in the study area. The activity is led by GWP-Med within the framework of Child Project 2.2of the GEF UNEP/MAP Med Programme, in collaboration with the Lebanese Ministry of Environment (MoE) and Ministry of Energy and Water (MoEW). |
📰 A WEFE Nexus framework for modernising irrigation reservoirs in Albania |
📰 A WEFE Nexus framework for modernising irrigation reservoirs in Albania |
A pre-feasibility study on the Çorrush reservoir, located in the Vjosa river basin in south-west Albania, is underway within the framework of Child Project 2.2 of the GEF UNEP/MAP Med Programme. Led by GWP-Med, it is aimed at providing viable options for effectively upgrading key insfrastructure at the national level, taking into account interactions and trade-offs across the WEFE sectors. The story was featured in the IW:Learn August Bulletin. |
A pre-feasibility study on the Çorrush reservoir, located in the Vjosa river basin in south-west Albania, is underway within the framework of Child Project 2.2 of the GEF UNEP/MAP Med Programme. Led by GWP-Med, it is aimed at providing viable options for effectively upgrading key insfrastructure at the national level, taking into account interactions and trade-offs across the WEFE sectors. The story was featured in the IW:Learn August Bulletin. |
📰Montenegro champions climate finance for water security |
📰Montenegro champions climate finance for water security |
The first training on Climate Finance Programming and Water Sector Resilience in Montenegro took place in 7-9 October 2025 as part of the country's Green Climate Fund-funded Water Readiness Project bringing together 40 participants. Its aim was to strengthen national understanding of climate change impacts on the water sector and build practical skills to design, finance, and implement gender-responsive and inclusive adaptation projects. The training was organised by the Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Northern Region Development, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management, the Global Water Partnership Organisation(GWPO) and GWP-Mediterranean. |
The first training on Climate Finance Programming and Water Sector Resilience in Montenegro took place in 7-9 October 2025 as part of the country's Green Climate Fund-funded Water Readiness Project bringing together 40 participants. Its aim was to strengthen national understanding of climate change impacts on the water sector and build practical skills to design, finance, and implement gender-responsive and inclusive adaptation projects. The training was organised by the Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Northern Region Development, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management, the Global Water Partnership Organisation(GWPO) and GWP-Mediterranean. |
📰Horizon Europe SpongeWorks: one year of turning ‘sponge’ knowledge into climate resilience |
📰Horizon Europe SpongeWorks: one year of turning ‘sponge’ knowledge into climate resilience |
On September 24-26 2025, the Horizon Europe SpongeWorks 2nd General Assembly in Toulouse, France, brought together nearly 100 researchers, practitioners, and implementing partners, to take stock on 12 months of work. The project is at the heart of the EU's drive, highlighted in the new EU Water Resilience Strategy, to boost natural water retention for climate resilience. GWP-Med, SpongeWorks Communication & Dissemination leader, received an Impact & Outreach Award for effectively disseminating the project's achievements. 🌱See here a documented example of the impact of strip tillage, a sponge measure, in Pinios river, Greece. |
On September 24-26 2025, the Horizon Europe SpongeWorks 2nd General Assembly in Toulouse, France, brought together nearly 100 researchers, practitioners, and implementing partners, to take stock on 12 months of work. The project is at the heart of the EU's drive, highlighted in the new EU Water Resilience Strategy, to boost natural water retention for climate resilience. GWP-Med, SpongeWorks Communication & Dissemination leader, received an Impact & Outreach Award for effectively disseminating the project's achievements. 🌱See here a documented example of the impact of strip tillage, a sponge measure, in Pinios river, Greece. |
📰New water conservation & reuse project completed in the water treatment plant of Tanagra Municipality, Greece |
📰New water conservation & reuse project completed in the water treatment plant of Tanagra Municipality, Greece |
On 17 October 2025, a new sustainable water management project that saves 1,300,000 million litres of water on a daily basis and reduces energy consumption at the water treatment plant by up to 10%, was inaugurated during an inauguration ceremony in the Municipality of Tanagra, Greece, attended by high-level representatives of authorities and partners. The project, which is part of the Zero Drop program, is implemented by GWP-Med in collaboration with the Municipality of Tanagra, and supported by The Coca-Cola Foundation, Coca-Cola Hellas and Coca-Cola HBC. |
On 17 October 2025, a new sustainable water management project that saves 1,300,000 million litres of water on a daily basis and reduces energy consumption at the water treatment plant by up to 10%, was inaugurated during an inauguration ceremony in the Municipality of Tanagra, Greece, attended by high-level representatives of authorities and partners. The project, which is part of the Zero Drop program, is implemented by GWP-Med in collaboration with the Municipality of Tanagra, and supported by The Coca-Cola Foundation, Coca-Cola Hellas and Coca-Cola HBC. |
📣 Raising awareness on combined WEFE Nexus & Climate resilience best practices |
📣 Raising awareness on combined WEFE Nexus & Climate resilience best practices |
Two case studies from the Horizon Europe REXUS project were featured as best-practices in the EU's Climate-ADAPT portal. GWP-Med led Communication & Dissemination in REXUS. You can read the stories here and here. |
Two case studies from the Horizon Europe REXUS project were featured as best-practices in the EU's Climate-ADAPT portal. GWP-Med led Communication & Dissemination in REXUS. You can read the stories here and here. |
📝An impactful collaboration on water stewardship interventions |
📝An impactful collaboration on water stewardship interventions |
The report Scaling for Impact: Learnings for Business-NGO Partnerships from Water Stewardship Interventions, produced by Coca-Cola and GlobeScan was recently launched. GWP-Med contributed based on its long experience in implementing Technical Solutions for water efficiency and nearly 20 years of collaboration with Coca-Cola on water replenishment projects. You can read the report here.
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The report Scaling for Impact: Learnings for Business-NGO Partnerships from Water Stewardship Interventions, produced by Coca-Cola and GlobeScan was recently launched. GWP-Med contributed based on its long experience in implementing Technical Solutions for water efficiency and nearly 20 years of collaboration with Coca-Cola on water replenishment projects. You can read the report here.
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📣 Call for practical demonstrations of the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus in the Mediterranean |
📣 Call for practical demonstrations of the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus in the Mediterranean |
The PRIMA WEFE4Med Community of Practice is collecting demonstration sites located across the Mediterranean basin which showcase the utility and socio-economic viability of the WEFE Nexus. If you have a demonstrator project in the PRIMA Partnership countries that integrates at least 3 of the 4 WEFE pillars - Water, Energy, Food & Ecosystems - apply now for the WEFE4Med Nexus Award. Deadline: 30 November |
The PRIMA WEFE4Med Community of Practice is collecting demonstration sites located across the Mediterranean basin which showcase the utility and socio-economic viability of the WEFE Nexus. If you have a demonstrator project in the PRIMA Partnership countries that integrates at least 3 of the 4 WEFE pillars - Water, Energy, Food & Ecosystems - apply now for the WEFE4Med Nexus Award. Deadline: 30 November |
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📅Optimizing desalination under continental drying conditions through a WEFE Nexus approach in the Mediterranean |
📅Optimizing desalination under continental drying conditions through a WEFE Nexus approach in the Mediterranean |
On 25 November 2025, the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the PRIMA Partnership-funded Wefe4Med project are co-organizing an online regional webinar on “Optimising Desalination under Continental Drying Conditions through a WEFE Nexus Approach in the Mediterranean”, coordinated by The Cyprus Institute and GWP-Med. The webinar will explore sustainable pathways for desalination in the Mediterranean. |
On 25 November 2025, the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the PRIMA Partnership-funded Wefe4Med project are co-organizing an online regional webinar on “Optimising Desalination under Continental Drying Conditions through a WEFE Nexus Approach in the Mediterranean”, coordinated by The Cyprus Institute and GWP-Med. The webinar will explore sustainable pathways for desalination in the Mediterranean. |
📰GWP at COP30: Accelerating Climate-Resilient Water Investments |
📰GWP at COP30: Accelerating Climate-Resilient Water Investments |
At the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil from 10–21 November 2025, GWP highlighted climate-resilient water investments as a key driver of global climate action. Building on its new Strategy 2026–2030, GWP demonstrated how investing in water security can accelerate adaptation, strengthen resilience, and unlock climate and development finance. |
At the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil from 10–21 November 2025, GWP highlighted climate-resilient water investments as a key driver of global climate action. Building on its new Strategy 2026–2030, GWP demonstrated how investing in water security can accelerate adaptation, strengthen resilience, and unlock climate and development finance. |
During World Water Week, the Global Water Partnership launched its new Strategy 2026-2030, which sets out an ambitious plan to unlock USD 15 billion in global water investments and mobilise USD 500 million directly for countries and GWP partners. As part of scaling up collaborations globally, GWP will work with governments, development banks, and the private sector through a Global Investment Platform for project-investor matchmaking. Read the Strategy 2026-2030 here. |
During World Water Week, the Global Water Partnership launched its new Strategy 2026-2030, which sets out an ambitious plan to unlock USD 15 billion in global water investments and mobilise USD 500 million directly for countries and GWP partners. As part of scaling up collaborations globally, GWP will work with governments, development banks, and the private sector through a Global Investment Platform for project-investor matchmaking. Read the Strategy 2026-2030 here. |
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