Groundwater Youth Network (GWYN)

Groundwater Youth Network (GWYN) 2024 Annual Report We are excited to share the 2024 annual report with you. This report traces our main activities throughout 2024. Through it, you will emerge into : - The implications of youth in #Groundwater,  - The great contribution of GWYN in high-level international #summits and #conferences, - The empowerment of our members and #youths in general through a series of #groundwater webinars, and - Lastly, the celebration of our #outstanding member of the year. This year, we named Nusrat Yaqoob as our outstanding member, recognising her amazing work within the #Newsletter subcommittee. We thank all our #members and #partners for their contribution, it’s together that we will create significant impacts. In this regard, we count on your potential to work together to turn groundwater #challenges into groundwater #opportunities for our communities. The Groundwater Project IHE Delft Institute for Water Education International Water Management Institute (IWMI) International Water Association SIWI - Stockholm International Water Institute United Nations RWSN - Rural Water Supply Network #Groundwater #YouthInWater #Water #Leadership

🌍💧RWSN Early Webinar Series 2025!💧🌍 We are excited to announce the first webinar series of 2025! Join us this April to June for a dynamic series of webinars, exploring key themes in rural water supply, sustainability, climate resilience, data, and more. Webinar line-up: 🔹 What Drives Rural Drinking Water Performance in Rural Areas? | 29 April | 13:00 CEST | https://lnkd.in/d3NEq-bw 🔹 Groundwater: A Key to Climate-Resilient Water Solutions for Rural Communities | 6 May | 14:00 CEST | https://lnkd.in/d4n3NfNf 🔹 Diagnosis and Physical Audit of Boreholes and Pumps: Sharing Good Practices | 20 May | 14:00 CEST | https://lnkd.in/dxrV-ub8 🔹 Sharing Lessons from the Nepal MUS Network | 10 June | 14:00 CEST | https://lnkd.in/dQrd4stv 🔹 Making Data Work for Climate Financing | 17 June | 14:00 CEST | https://lnkd.in/dcf4z79V 🔹 Policy and Regulatory Responses to Self-Supply | 24 June | 09:00 CEST | https://lnkd.in/d3_7jr_g Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and share with practitioners from around the world! Learn more about the webinars here: https://lnkd.in/d7yyezmm 🔁 Share with your network and help us spread the word! Skat Foundation | Analia Saker, Terra Michaels, MOHAMED FARHAOUI, Kerstin Danert, David Inman, Ramon Brentführer, Narayan Singh Khawas, Barbara Van Koppen, David Smith Ph. D., Muthi Nhlema, Mutala Abdul-Mumin, Diana Gonzalez Botero, Tim Foster #RWSNWebinarSeries2025 #ruralwater #watersecurity #climateresilience #groundwater #selfsupply #waterdata #SustainableDevelopment

🗺𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙬𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙁𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙨 💥 💥 💥 💦 How important is #Coastal #Aquifers What we have to know about #groundwater and #Aquifers Important facts about #groundwater Important #actions to be taken for #Groundwater #Sustainability IAHS - International Association of Hydrological Sciences IAH - International Association of Hydrogeologists International Water Management Institute (IWMI) SIWI - Stockholm International Water Institute IAH NZ Early Career Hydrogeologists' Network Gergino Chounna Yemele ( S.M. ASCE) Jeunes Professionnels de l'Eau et de l'Assainissement du Sénégal Astee - Association scientifique et technique pour l'eau et l'environnement Central Asia Youth for Water Network - CAY4W European Youth Parliament for Water - EYPW Secrétariat international de l'eau - International Secretariat for Water Águas Resilientes Water Youth Network Wavemakers United World Water Council World Youth Parliament for Water

Hey, my LinkedIn friends, are you passionate about #water management and improving access to water in your #community? Join the First-Ever UNESCO #Water #Youth #Dialogue! 🌍💧   Just one day left to apply ⏳ Deadline to apply: 15 April 2025 📍 Where: UNESCO HQ, Paris  📅 When: 12–13 June 2025 ✨ 𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝘼𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙙? ✔ Represent your youth-led water organization on a global stage  ✔ Engage in meaningful dialogue with water professionals & youth leaders  ✔ Co-create actionable solutions for global water challenges  ✔ Strengthen youth visibility & influence in the water sector  ✔ Build long-term partnerships for collective impact #UNESCO #WaterDialogue #YouthForWater #WaterAction #Paris #Sustainability #YouthLeadership  

🌍 🌎 🌏𝘾𝘼𝙇𝙇 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝙋𝘼𝙍𝙏𝙄𝘾𝙄𝙋𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 – 1𝙨𝙩 𝙐𝙉𝙀𝙎𝘾𝙊 𝙒𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝 𝘿𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙪𝙚 🗺️ Are you part of a #youth-led water organization working to make a difference in water issues Be part of a historic moment at the first-ever UNESCO Water Youth Dialogue, happening in person at UNESCO Headquarters in #Paris on 𝟏𝟐–𝟏𝟑 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓. This global event will bring together youth organizations and water professionals to share experiences, build networks, and shape youth-led water action worldwide.  Deadline to apply: 𝟏𝟓 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓  Location: UNESCO HQ, Paris  Format: 𝐈𝐧-𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (application required) 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧?  Represent your organization in meaningful dialogue with fellow youth water actors  Co-create concrete actions and recommendations  Strengthen youth visibility in the international water community  Build long-lasting partnerships for collective impact  This call is exclusively for youth-led water organizations. If you're part of one, we encourage your organization to apply and designate a representative to attend.  To ensure equitable access, a few selected representatives will be offered funded slots. Please note that these slots are limited. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dYEvUE2x IAHS - International Association of Hydrological Sciences IAH - International Association of Hydrogeologists International Water Association International Water Management Institute (IWMI) SIWI - Stockholm International Water Institute IAH NZ Early Career Hydrogeologists' Network Gergino Chounna Yemele ( S.M. ASCE) Jeunes Professionnels de l'Eau et de l'Assainissement du Sénégal Astee - Association scientifique et technique pour l'eau et l'environnement Central Asia Youth for Water Network - CAY4W European Youth Parliament for Water - EYPW Secrétariat international de l'eau - International Secretariat for Water Águas Resilientes Water Youth Network Wavemakers United World Water Council World Youth Parliament for Water #Groundwater #WaterDialogue #YouthVoice ##WaterYouthDialogue #UNESCOWaterYouth #YouthForWater #WaterAction #YouthVoices #GlobalYouthDialogue

To our enthusiastic members and partners, we thank you for your participation in the 5th GWYN General Assembly. As our president, Alice Tilley said during the General Assembly, you are our driving force, and we are confident that together we will write the history of #youth involvement in #groundwater management and #protection. Let’s continue to work together to make this a reality. Check the spotlight of the General Assembly by going through the attached document. RWSN - Rural Water Supply Network UNESCO IHE Delft Institute for Water Education IGRAC International Water Association International Water Management Institute (IWMI) SIWI - Stockholm International Water Institute IAHS - International Association of Hydrological Sciences IAH - International Association of Hydrogeologists International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR) Climate Policy Initiative Water Witness International Tufts University Mediterranean Youth for Water Network IAH NZ Early Career Hydrogeologists' Network' The Groundwater Project International Water Resources Association (IWRA) Zagreb University of Applied Sciences Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Youth Network - The WASH Youth Network Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Youth for the Rhine Tonkin + Taylor Alice Tilley Gabriela Calderon Mahmoud Radwan Michel Frem Lucija Plantak Gergino Chounna Yemele ( S.M. ASCE) Nusrat Yaqoob Paolo Colombo #Groundwater #YouthLeadership #Water #partnership

We are excited to announce that the GWYN will hold its General Assembly on the 27th of March 2025. This meeting will be an excellent opportunity for all members to come together, share updates, and discuss our future initiatives. Details of the General Assembly: - Date: 27 March 2025 - Time: 12:00 – 13:30 CET - Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/dPegzMfk Special guest: Mr. Abou Amani (Director of the UNESCO Division of Water Sciences and Secretary of the UNESCO IHP) In addition, it will be an occasion to launch the 1st UNESCO Water Youth Dialogue within the framework of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme (IHP) and 60 years of UNESCO's dedication to water sciences. This event will take place in June at UNESCO HQ in Paris. We encourage everyone to participate actively and share their insights and experiences. Your involvement is crucial for the success of our network and the advancement of groundwater sustainability efforts!

Hello Groundwater Enthusiasts! We are excited to share that Lucija Plantak, the Head of the GWYN Scientific Committee will be part of the upcoming high-level panel for World Water Day and the First Day for Glaciers! Tomorrow, Lucija Plantak will be highlighting the crucial role of youth in tackling global challenges like climate change and importance of glaciers preservation. Do well to Join her and other experts on the conversation. Also, do not miss the side-event "Can YOUth save a melting generation?" which we co-organize, discussing innovative solutions for preserving our planet's glaciers. Let's raise awareness and take action together for a sustainable future! 💧❄️ 🔗https://lnkd.in/diKyYUKw #WorldWaterDay #FirstDayforGlaciers #YouthLeadership #ClimateAction

Register and Join Us Online! 🌍💧 🔹 Can YOUth Save a Melting Generation? 🔹 This in-person and online side-event is part of the official program for the celebration of the first World Day for Glacier and World Water Day on 20-21 March 2025. 🌿 Be part of a high-impact youth-led side-event tackling one of the most pressing climate challenges—glacier loss and water security. This hybrid side-event brings together young changemakers, scientists, professionals, and policymakers to drive real solutions for a sustainable future. 📅 Date: 21st March 2025 ⏰ Time: 16:00 – 17:30 CET 📍 Online & Paris 💡 Why Join? ✅ Collaborate on innovative ideas ✅ Work with experts & global networks ✅ Gain insights from leading voices ✅ Shape solutions & make an impact! 🚀 Your voice matters! Be part of the conversation and help safeguard our future. Organized by: UNESCO Groundwater Youth Network, European Youth Parliament for Water - EYPW, Secrétariat international de l'eau - International Secretariat for Water - Solidarity Water Europe, International Water Association, Global Youth Movement for Water, Central Asia Youth for Water Network - CAY4W, YoU-CAN 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/dt422_66

💥 RWSN- 2025 Mentoring programme! 🌟 Ready to accelerate your career in the water sector? Here's your chance to be part of something extraordinary. RWSN - Rural Water Supply Network is launching its 6th mentoring program, and it's open to all young water experts! 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹: → Three powerful tracks to choose from ( For mentors, you can choose more than one tracks) → Direct access to experienced leaders → Personalized guidance → Career-changing connections 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲: ◉ Women in WASH Program Breaking barriers and building bridges for women in the water sector. Because representation matters! 💪 - dedicated to women - Direct path to professional growth - Network with incredible female leaders - Break through the glass ceiling! 💪 ◉ RWSN Career Progression Programme Perfect for young professionals ready to foster their water sector journey 🚀 - Perfect for young professionals - Open to women of all ages - Supercharge your water sector journey - Build lasting connections 🤝 ◉ Solar-Powered Water Systems Technical expertise meets practical implementation - your gateway to sustainable solutions ☀️ - Specialized technical focus - Practical expertise sharing - Next-level networking opportunities - Boost your technical knowledge 🔋 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆? 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀: → 5+ years of water sector experience → Passion for knowledge sharing → Commitment to sector growth 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝘀: → Young professionals under 35 → Women of all ages → RWSN course alumni → Students welcome! 🚨 Important: Only 300 spots available, first-come-first-served basis! Don't miss this opportunity to transform your career. Whether you're looking to mentor or be mentored, this is your moment. Ready to dive in? 👉 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/e-n8tgR5 PS: Women are strongly encouraged to apply - let's change the face of the water sector together! 💧 RWSN - Rural Water Supply Network Skat Foundation Groundwater Youth Network (GWYN) Valerie Bertschy #WaterSector #Mentoring #CareerGrowth #WomenInWASH #RWSN2025