UNESCO Water Resilience Challenge 2023 Selected Teams Lineup
Upon the opening of the registration announcement, entries from different Southeast Asian countries have been submitted. The team selection process was challenging as these teams presented diverse initiative solutions, showcasing not only practical but also theoretical innovations tailored for UNESCO-designated sites. Having thoroughly completed the selection process, the selected teams are set to participate in […]
What is Tailor-Made-Training (TMT)?
The cooperation between Indonesia and The Netherlands has been going on for quite a long time with good collaboration between those countries. The cooperation is done under the Memorandum of Understanding and the East Java Province Government (EJP) is one of the primary counterparts of this cooperation. The Netherlands is supporting the development of an […]
WE are Water Education (Indonesia) project launched successfully in Surabaya
The celebration of WE are Water Education (Indonesia) launch event took place on December 11, 2023, in Surabaya, accompanied by The Water Agency and experts from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam joining online and staffs from the Public Works of Water Resource Agency of East Java Province (PUSDA EJP). Mr. Fauzy Nasruddin from PUSDA commenced the launch […]
Bridging between Youth Activities and World Water Forum 2024
UNESCO Water Resilience Challenge 2023 aims to bridge between the youth activities and the World Water Forum 2024, empowering young leaders to contribute their innovative solutions and perspectives to become advocates and agents of change for water resilience, within UNESCO-designated sites.
Project Planning and Coordination Meeting
A coordination meeting was organized to strengthen collaboration among VU Amsterdam, The Water Agency, and Public Works of Water Resource Agency of East Java Province (PUSDA EJP) for the implementation of the Tailor Made Training: Water Education program. At the forefront is the “We are Water Education” program, developed by Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) […]
Question Corner: Ask Anything About The Program
We’re thrilled to announce the registration for the UNESCO Water Resilience Challenge 2023 and understand that you may have questions. To ensure everyone is well-informed, we’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) below.
Call for Participants: UNESCO Water Resilience Challenge 2023
Hello Young Water Leaders! UNESCO Water Resilience Challenge 2023 is now calling for participants! Are you the candidate that we’re looking for? Find the criteria and registration form below.
The 12 Green Batik Goals
After working for several years in Pekalongan, The Water Agency sees the need for an integrated approach towards a more sustainable and “greener” Batik. To achieve this, the team analysed The 12 Green Batik Goals generated based on the current issues in the whole value chain of Batik business and production. These 12 goals are […]
Introducing: UNESCO Water Resilience Challenge 2023: Youth Action for Water
UNESCO’s designated sites, comprising Biosphere Reserves, UNESCO Global Geoparks, and World Heritage Sites, exist within diverse geographical landscapes, potentially facing various natural hazards, water-related issues, and extreme weather events. This exposure not only threatens these sites but also endangers the local communities’ livelihoods. Despite this recognized threat, a significant number of these UNESCO sites lack […]
Green Batik Workshop: Discussion Results
The “Green Batik Workshop: from Tradition to Innovation” was held on Monday, 27 November 2023 in Erasmus Huis, Jakarta, inviting local batik makers and communities from Pekalongan, Yogyakarta, Bandung, universities, NGOs, and water and waste organisations. Organised by The Water Agency, the Green Batik Workshop discussed the current challenges that happened in Pekalongan City that […]