Ensuring water security in the face of increasing environmental and societal pressures will require systemic transformation and broad stakeholder engagement. The Water4All Partnership, co-funded by the European Union under Horizon Europe, will contribute to this transformation by promoting the co-creation and implementation of innovative solutions along the water research and innovation pipeline.
As part of this ambition, Pillar D supports the demonstration and uptake of these solutions through Water-Oriented Living Labs (WOLLs)—real-life environments where multiple actors collaborate to address local water challenges.
The first Webinar: Connecting WOLLs will explore the added value of collaboration across Water-Oriented Living Labs, share experiences from the field, and present tools such as the Water-Smart Principles and the Harmonization Cube for impact measurement and alignment.
Key topics:
– WOLLs Network’s vision, Water-Smart Principles & Harmonization Cube, and the role of collaboration in addressing water challenges.
– Case studies on implementation, impact measurement and monitoring.
– Success factors and challenges, including stakeholder engagement and resource constraints.
– Finance session highlights funding strategies like grants and partnerships, with expert insights and Q&A.
– Key takeaways, next steps, and a preview of the next webinar.
- Overview of the webinar series objectives and the WOLLs Network’s vision.
- Introduction to key concepts like Water-Smart Principles and the Harmonization Cube.
- Emphasis on the importance of collaboration and knowledge-sharing in addressing regional water challenges.
1. Applying Water-Smart Principles – How a WOLL implemented innovative tools to solve a local water issue - Marisa Fernandez - ZINNAE
2. Measuring WOLL Impact – Evaluating water-smartness through key performance indicators, monitoring, and peer learning- Inge Genné, VITO
3. Building Collaboration among WOLLs – Examples of WOLLs working together to address common water challenges - Anna-Kaisa Ronkanen.
- Introduction speech by IMDEA
- Discussion Session about financing WOLLs
- Interactive Q&A and Mentimeter poll to identify key financial challenges and solutions.
- Interactive discussion on key enablers of success (stakeholder engagement, policy support, clear objectives).
- Identification of common challenges (resource constraints, coordination issues).
- Interactive Q&A and Mentimeter poll on relevant factors.
- Summary of key takeaways from case studies, discussion, and finance session.
- Participant reflections and next steps for engagement.
- Preview of the next webinar to maintain momentum in the WOLLs Network.
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