World Waternet | World Waternet

We believe that a healthy water cycle should be treated as a global common good, for future generations, in the interest of all

Our why

Water challenges are escalating. By 2050, an estimated 2.4 billion people in urban areas will face water stress. Today, 1 in 4 people (2.2 billion worldwide) lack access to safely managed drinking water. (WHO, UN) Our 2030 impact goal: Helping 6.000.000 people with acces to clean water and sanitation by collaborating with WOP partners world wide.

Active since 2007

1. Proven water cycle management expertise, on-site, on-the-job, hands-on training since 2007
2. Long-term public-to-public partnerships by empowering water organisations and communities with a peer-to-peer knowledge approach
3. Access to a water cycle knowledge base with a focus on Nature-based Solutions
4. Proven to catalyse investments
5. Demand-driven support improvement with a dedicated team

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3.5 milion

People impacted

Since the start of our Water Operators’ Partnerships, we have helped improve the lives of 3.5 million people. This has been achieved through better access to water and sanitation, and by strengthening the capacity and operations of our local partners.

60.1 million

People reached

As of 2024, our Water Operators’ Partnerships (WOPs) have helped strengthen water governance and services for 60.1 million people. These people live within the service areas of our partners, where improved operational standards directly translate into better services for all users.

12 countries

World wide

We are proudly active in 12 countries through Water Operators’ Partnerships (WOPs) across South America, West and East Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Each region faces its own unique challenges, from water scarcity and rapid urban growth to ageing infrastructure and pollution.

Over 200

Water experts

World Waternet works directly with the City of Amsterdam, the Amstel, Gooi and Vecht Water Authority, and many other water utilities and authorities across the Netherlands. This cooperation allows us to send specialists in areas such as drinking water, wastewater, and non-revenue water.

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Watch our impact stories

World Waternet successfully manages five high-impact partnerships within the Blue Deal programme. These collaborations go beyond peer-to-peer knowledge exchange in areas such as water governance, Integrated Water Resources Management, and wastewater management. World Waternet also supports local water authorities in mobilising investments and fostering social ecology within watersheds. Through this comprehensive approach, World Waternet ensures lasting and sustainable impact.

Marieke van Nood - Programme Director Blue Deal

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