28/08/2024
💧Join us in celebrating World Water Week 2024!
From August 25th to 29th, this year's World Water Week focuses on water cooperation for global peace and security. This week presents a crucial opportunity for the Government of the Netherlands to address pressing water issues, showcase innovative solutions, learn from international peers, and advance the 800 commitments made at the United Nations Water Conference in March 2023.
End of July, His Majesty King Mohammed VI addressed the 25th anniversary of his accession to the throne, underscoring the critical issue of water scarcity in Morocco, intensified by droughts, climate change, and increasing water demand. In response, Morocco and the Netherlands are enhancing their collaboration in water management through various initiatives. The Netherlands, a pioneer in this field, is renowned for its cutting-edge solutions in water control, flood protection, and sustainable water use.
🤝 Strengthening Dutch-Moroccan
Cooperation:
On March 24, 2023, Dutch and Moroccan water ministers signed a memorandum to enhance cooperation in water supply, efficient use, flood protection, governance, and digitization. This partnership includes technical assistance, knowledge exchange, capacity building, and the launch of pilot projects.
💧 Organizing the Dutch Moroccan Water
Days:
Last October, Minister Liesje Schreinemacher, alongside Minister Nizar Baraka and Mayor Aboutaleb, inaugurated the Dutch Moroccan Water Days in Casablanca. This event, attended by over 30 Dutch companies and 50 delegates, marked a significant step in fostering future water-related collaborations.
🌍 Enhancing Water Security Globally:
The Netherlands continues to support water security through international programs like the Netherlands International Water Ambition
), a joint effort of various Dutch ministries and the broader water sector.
💼 Water management training:
A Shiraka Training Program (STP) on Water Management, will be held in the coming months 2024, in the Netherlands, for the benefit of public sector representatives in water management from MENA region countries, including Morocco.
Let's work together for a sustainable water future! 🌍💧