Water Security and Collaboration between GWP-C and the Kingdom of the Netherlands
ST. GEORGE’S GRENADA, 9 OCT. 2024-
The Global Water Partnership-Caribbean (GWP-C) is looking forward to improved collaboration and support opportunities to introduce innovative water management solutions from the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Following a meeting on Thursday October 3rd, 2024, in Grenada, Mr. Trevor Thompson, Member of the GWP-C Steering Committee, and Mr. Kerron Martinez, Programme Assistant, had the privilege of meeting His Excellency Cor Hersbach, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands resident in Trinidad and Tobago, along with Ms. Shantal Richardson, Senior Policy Officer at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Trinidad and Tobago.
Meeting Outcomes
Discussions during the meeting focused on water-related opportunities, challenges faced by the Caribbean region, and GWP-C’s initiatives geared at promoting Integrated Water Management (IWRM) and a water-secure Region.
Netherlands’ Commitment to Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Security
Ambassador Hersbach shared valuable insights into the Netherlands’ ongoing commitment to assisting Small Island Developing States (SIDS), with the announcement of a €500,000 Dutch Disaster Risk Reduction & Surge Support (DRRS) Programme – Small Island Developing States (SIDS) fund, dedicated to supporting project proposals that align with disaster risk reduction and water security efforts. He also discussed opportunities for scholarships and potential collaborations with technology partners to introduce innovative water solutions in the Caribbean.
Future Collaboration
GWP-C remains committed to continuing this collaboration, which commenced since GWP-C’s inception in 2004, and plans to coordinate future activities and explore further synergies between GWP-C and the Dutch Embassy. This meeting marks another step forward in GWP-C’s mission to ensure a water-secure Caribbean, through increased access to essential resources and expertise that can assist with addressing unique water-related challenges.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the meeting between GWP-C and the Kingdom of the Netherlands marks a significant step towards enhanced collaboration and support for water management solutions in the Caribbean. GWP-C looks forward to building on this momentum to ensure a water-secure Caribbean region.
FAQs
A: GWP-C’s mission is to ensure a water-secure Caribbean through increased access to essential resources and expertise that can assist with addressing unique water-related challenges.
A: The DRRS Programme – SIDS fund is dedicated to supporting project proposals that align with disaster risk reduction and water security efforts, with a focus on Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
A: The Kingdom of the Netherlands is committed to assisting SIDS through various initiatives, including scholarships and potential collaborations with technology partners to introduce innovative water solutions in the Caribbean.
A: GWP-C and the Dutch Embassy plan to coordinate future activities and explore further synergies between the two entities, including potential collaborations on water management solutions and disaster risk reduction initiatives.
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