The Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize recognises exceptional individuals and organisations who have pioneered groundbreaking solutions that address global water challenges. 🏆💧 Professor Gertjan Medema, recipient of the 2024 Prize, demonstrates this excellence through his significant contributions in wastewater-based epidemiology which proved instrumental during the COVID-19 pandemic. Know of visionaries who are transforming the global water landscape? Nominations for the 2026 Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize open on 16 April 2025. Together, let's honour the innovators charting the course towards a more sustainable water future. 💧🌍
Professor Gertjan Medema, the 10th recipient of the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize (#LKYWP) since its inception in 2008, was awarded the 2024 Prize for his significant contributions in the field of wastewater-based epidemiology. His timely research breakthrough has global impact and enabled the use of wastewater surveillance during the COVID-19 pandemic to fight the spread of the virus.🌏💧 Presented in partnership with Temasek Foundation, Professor Medema received 🏅 S$300,000 cash prize, an📜 award certificate and a 🥇 Gold medallion from Mr. Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of the Republic of Singapore, during Singapore International Water Week (#SIWW) 2024, where Professor Medema also delivered a keynote lecture. 🎥 Watch the video below to learn more about his groundbreaking work and how it has shaped wastewater-based epidemiology as a critical tool for public health surveillance. 💡 Know of individuals or organisations who have developed or applied innovative technologies, policies or programmes towards solving the world’s water challenges which benefit humanity? 📅 Nominations for the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2026 will open on Wednesday, 16 April 2025 —stay tuned! 🔗 Learn more about LKYWP here: https://lnkd.in/gVEBAWpt