The EU Water Operators’ Partnerships (EU-WOP) Programme - funded by the European Union and managed by the Global Water Operators’ Partnerships Alliance/UN-Habitat - has recently awarded 15 partnerships around the world under their “Emerging Window” phase. Following a rigorous and highly competitive application process, with submission rounds in November 2025 and February 2026, “Sustainable WOP Peru” was selected as one of the 15 awarded partnerships.
The Blue Deal Peru team during a work visit to a wastewater treatment facility
Building on years of collaboriation and trust established through the Blue Deal Peru partnership, this new programme will run until 2030. The proposal was written in collaboration with First Blue – Hezelburcht Group. A full list of awarded partnerships can be found on the EU-WOP | GWOPA website.
The partnership will focus on the Peruvian northern regions of Tumbes and Piura, ecologically vulnerable areas prone to El Niño, also priority areas within the Blue Deal partnership.
Sustainable WOP Peru aims to strengthen the operational, managerial and institutional capacities of EPS Grau in Piura and Agua Tumbes. In line with UN-SDG 6 and climate resilience principles, the programme aims to improve wastewater treatment systems, enhance environmental protection and thereby contribute to public health. Taking a human rights-based approach to ensure inclusive and sustainable sanitation, the partnership will actively engage communities and vulnerable groups living in the vicinity of wastewater treatment facilities.
As in the Blue Deal, the work will be implemented through peer-to-peer technical collaboration, joint assessments, tailor-made training and experience sharing to enhance knowledge and improving the wastewater treatment process and services.
The partnership will be coordinated by Dutch water authority Noorderzijlvest, and supported by other Dutch Water Authorities (DWA) currently participating in the Blue Deal partnership. TU-Delft and OTASS Peru will contribute as knowledge and institutional partners, respectively.
Recognising the experience and work of Dutch water authorities in Blue Deal Peru, and envisioning the potential impact combined with the EU WOP Programme, the Embassy of Peru in the Netherlands acts as the strategic partner and promotor of Sustainable WOP Peru.
This marks a new and exciting experience for the Blue Deal Peru team, and they look forward to the strong synergies that this new collaboration can bring, complementing the current and future work in Peru.
From 21 February to 2 March 2026, a Dutch Water Authorities expert team visited northern Peru to work with regional partners on strengthening water governance and building climate‑resilient water systems. Through hands‑on training, field visits, and strategic dialogue, the mission helped deepen technical skills, foster collaboration, and support more inclusive decision‑making in the Chira–Piura and Tumbes basins.
Visiting the wastewater treatment plant
Blue Deal Peru has kicked off its working visits for 2026. From 21 February to 2 March, professionals from the Dutch Water Authorities (DWA) carried out an intensive technical working visit to Peru, alongside partners from the CRHC Chira-Piura and CRHC Tumbes of the National Water Authority (ANA). Together with key organisations in both regions, they explored instruments and case studies to strengthen water governance, drawing inspiration from examples of inclusive and effective decision-making structures.
Water safety workshops
During this visit, the DWA teams focused on the project’s priority themes:
Hydrological modelling workshops using the W-Flow tool: These support the local monitoring teams in applying tools for estimating water availability and better river basin planning.
Wastewater treatment training: Operators of wastewater treatment facilities enhanced their operational capacity and environmental performance.
Stakeholder analysis workshops on flood management: Teams discussed prevention strategies and organisational capacities in both the Tumbes and Chira-Piura basins.
Climate change adaptation exchanges: Opportunities were explored to strengthen resilience and implement sustainable interventions at the regional level.
This insightful visit marks the start of a promising year for Blue Deal Peru, reinforcing collaboration, strengthening institutions, and promoting more resilient watersheds across northern Peru.
Field visits were conducted in collaboration with ANA, as well as the KIWI and YEP programmes, allowing teams to observe challenges and opportunities directly in the river basins.
The working visit also included coordination meetings in Lima to align actions with ANA and the Dutch Embassy in Peru.
The Dutch and Peruvian experts during the WWTP workshop
It was a busy week marked by learning, collaboration and a shared commitment: to move towards more sustainable and resilient water systems.
On October 2–3, Blue Deal Peru, together with the Dutch Embassy and Peru’s National Water Authority (ANA), hosted the inaugural Regional Blue Deal Meeting in Lima.
This was a key highlight in a series of impactful activities between September and November, marking a significant step forward in regional collaboration for the Peru partnership. The regional meeting brought together delegations from Argentina, Colombia, and Peru for an unprecedented knowledge exchange event. The key objective was to share experiences on sustainable water management, citizen participation, information and climate adaptation.
A milestone in regional collaboration
Organised in partnership with the Dutch Embassy and Peru’s National Water Authority (ANA), the event represented a milestone in South-South cooperation within the Blue Deal programme, and celebrated 200 years of Peru-Netherlands relations. Over two days, participants explored critical themes for sustainable water management, including:
Data-driven water governance for informed decision-making
Participatory governance to strengthen integrated water management
Climate change adaptation as a pillar of resilience
Water funds to ensure long-term sustainability
Youth engagement as a driver of change
ClimateCafé – Learning by Doing workshop to foster experiences’ exchange (read more about this below)
Learning networks and international cooperation to scale solutions
The delegations also visited key sites such as the Rimac River near Lima, addressing key issues such as water availability, spatial planning, and water safety.
The delegation visits the Limac river
Aside from the fruitful outcomes of the conference, Q4 provided multiple opportunities for knowledge exchange and progress within the Peru partnership.
Water for agriculture and information for decision making
During visits to Piura and Tumbes, the DWA team, led by Roeland van der Schaaf (dijkgraaf of Noorderzijlvest) -Blue Deal Peru coordinators visited key water infrastructure: Poechos and San Lorenzo dams in Piura, discussing challenges like drought-related water distribution and sedimentation. In Tumbes, they visited La Peña intake, vital for regulation and international irrigation. The team also reviewed promising results from local research on water-saving techniques for rice production and the institutional collaborations built around these studies.
In both regions, DWA teams worked with local partners and the modelling working groups to advance W-flow hydrological models for the Alto-Piura and Zarumilla watersheds. The DWA team and local partners who guide these trainings acknowledge the development of the working groups on further working independently with the models and proudly presenting their results. Data generated in these workshops supports decisions on water distribution and allocation plans led by the Chira-Piura and Tumbes water councils.
Caring for the river and youth for climate adaptation
“Caring for rivers” was the theme of the 2025 Climate Café workshops in both regions. University students from diverse backgrounds learned and collaborated on river care mechanisms, including water biodiversity analysis, deep mapping, and exploring community actions and ancestral practices in a changing climate. In Tumbes, the DWA team joined cleanup and reforestation efforts in the Cabuyal creek. These workshops aim to learn by doing, exchange perspectives, and raise awareness of local climate challenges—especially in vulnerable ecosystems like wetlands and dry forests in Tumbes and Piura.
The working visit also visited a reforestation project in Tumbes
Working on Water safety
In November, the DWA team collaborated with the water councils of Tumbes and Piura and local organisations on water safety. The two-day workshops focused on operating and maintaining riverbank flood protection structures. DWA stressed preventive actions, identifying risks of infrastructure failure and planning for risk management. Group analyses ranged from organisational strategies to technical approaches. Participants included binational projects, the National Infrastructure Authority (ANIN), ANA, and local governments. DWA also joined the regional meeting of northern water councils organized by ANA in Piura, gathering authorities and partners. Using Dutch examples, DWA addressed risk and crisis management to reduce flood disasters.
Water and food are deeply interconnected. Without reliable access to clean and sufficient water, food production cannot thrive. Across the world, climate change, population growth, and competing water demands increasingly disrupt this balance. Sustainable water management is therefore the foundation for long-term food security.
The Blue Deal programme consists of partnerships between Dutch Water Authorities and regional water institutions in 15 countries and works to restore and maintain this crucial water balance. By strengthening regional water authorities and supporting integrated water resource management (IWRM), the Blue Deal contributes to fair, efficient and sustainable use for both people and nature.
While food security is not the primary goal of the programme, many partnerships contribute directly or indirectly to more resilient agricultural systems. Through smarter irrigation, fair water allocation, and ecosystem restoration, we help improve water stability, boost agricultural productivity, and strengthen rural livelihoods.
Four Pillars of Water and Food Security
The Blue Deal contributes to food security through four interconnected pillars that together ensure a balanced and resilient water system:
Insights in the water system and availability: Water quality and quantity monitoring, water balance modelling
Increasing water availability & reliability: Water allocation plans, implementing water retention measures (often Nature-based)
Access & inclusion – ensuring equitable water distribution and strengthening participation of (smallholder) farmers, women, and marginalised groups.
By working together on these pillars, the Blue Deal promotes the establishment of a sustainable balance between water use for agriculture, ecosystems, cities and (rural) communities. In this special news item, we highlight inspiring work in Burkina Faso, Peru and Eswatini – where Blue Deal initiatives are making a tangible impact on the water-food nexus.
Burkina Faso: Inclusion, Gender Equality, and Nature-Based Water Solutions
In Burkina Faso, the Blue Deal partnership and the complementary ECDD–GIRE programme jointly promote social inclusion, gender equality, and sustainable water management to enhance food security.
Pictured:The project in Burkina Faso supports local farmers and women empowerment
Empowering Farmers and Women – The project operates across five water regions, supporting local water committees and agricultural cooperatives to organise farmers around equitable irrigation access. Women, often key contributors to rural economies, are empowered through capacity building and participation in water management.
Climate-Resilient Water Infrastructure – The programme rehabilitates reservoirs and applies erosion-control measures such as sand traps, hedges, and reforestation. These protect farmland, improve soil moisture, and increase productivity.
Nature-Based Solutions for Soil Fertility – Business cases for Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) are being developed to scale sustainable land management and agroforestry. In 2023, interventions with Fertilizer Trees covered 48 hectares, improving soil fertility and moisture retention.
Peru: smart irrigation and capacity building
In northern Peru, agriculture, particularly rice cultivation, depends heavily on irrigation, making it vulnerable to drought and inefficient water use. The Blue Deal partnership focuses on climate adaptation and innovation in water management to strengthen food security.
Pictured:Rice study in Piura, Peru
Optimising Water use for Rice Production: Research in the Piura region shows that water use for rice can be reduced even increasing yields. In 2025, the National Water Authority (ANA), the National Agrarian Institute (INIA), and local universities are guiding young researchers to standardize efficient irrigation volumes in the Chira Valley.
In the valley 12000 hectares of rice cultivation are irrigated with 17000 m3/ha/agricultural season. According to the research the new estimated volume is 14000 m3/ha/agricultural season. This represents a water saving of 36 million of m3 per agriculture season and considering that in the Chira valley two seasons are carried out, this will be 72 million m3 per year, with a yield increase of 12%!
Capacity Building and Research: Blue Deal’s scholarship programme supports local researchers and disseminates evidence-based irrigation strategies to farmer organisations, ensuring widespread adoption.
Supporting Ecosystem Services – Collaboration with the Dutch organisation Farm Tree provides technical advice on water retention and reforestation in the highlands of Piura. The partnership also delivers online training on flood prevention and catchment management to help protect downstream banana, lemon and mango farmers plots in Piura and Tumbes.
Pictured:Rice field study in Piura, Peru
Eswatini: Financing innovation and water efficiency for small farmers
In Eswatini, agriculture is highly vulnerable to droughts. The Blue Deal partnership focuses on improving water efficiency and financial access for smallholder farmers, in order to enhance the resilience to climate change.
Pictured:Drip irrigation project in Eswatini
Drip Irrigation for Small Farmers – KIWI climate experts work with small-scale farmers in the Lomati River Basin to introduce drip-irrigation systems that significantly reduce water consumption while maintaining or increasing yields.
Financing for Poverty Reduction – The partnership developed a bankable proposal to support small farmers in the Lomati Basin, approved by the national government. In collaboration with the Eswatini Development Agency, it ensures that smallholders have access to the financial resources needed to adopt water-efficient technologies sustainably.
Data-Driven Agricultural Planning – In 2024, a land-use mapping exercise using satellite imagery and farmer surveys provided essential data for better irrigation planning and alignment with water availability.
Building a Resilient Water-Food Nexus
Across these partnerships, the Blue Deal demonstrates that strengthening water authorities and involving local communities in decision-making are key to achieving both water security and food security. By promoting efficient irrigation, equitable water allocation, gender inclusion, and nature-based restoration, the programme helps restore the essential balance between water, agriculture, and ecosystems.
Each country’s approach reflects local realities, but the shared lesson is clear: sustainable food systems depend on strong water governance. Through the Blue Deal, water authorities and communities worldwide are improving access to water for agriculture, ensuring that future generations can continue to rely on it for life and livelihoods.
In August 2025, the National Water Congress of Argentina (CONAGUA) took place in Mar del Plata. Blue Deal Argentina was an active participant in this large event.
Moreover, the currently ongoing partnership (2023 – 2030) was formalised in a framework cooperation agreement signed by Damián Costamagna, President of the Buenos Aires Water Authority (ADA), and Gabriel Katopodis, Minister of Infrastructure, on behalf of the province of Buenos Aires. Representing the Dutch Water Authorities, Simon Hofstra (partnership manager Blue Deal Argentina) and Nadji Bilik (head of economic affairs and deputy ambassador at the Dutch embassy) signed the agreement. A similar previous agreement dated from 2019 and needed update for the ongoing second phase of the Blue Deal (2023 – 2030).
Pictured: Simon Hofstra presents at the National Water Congress of Argentina (CONAGUA)
The signing ceremony was preceded by presentations from Damián Costamagna, who spoke about water management in Buenos Aires province, and Simon Hofstra, who highlighted the achievements of the Blue Deal Argentina partnership and outlined the goals for 2026-2030. The Blue Deal presentation also covered coastal erosion, an issue which is faced by both Argentina (including the town of Mar del Plata) and by the Dutch Water Authorities.
Pictured:Nadji Bilik, head of economic affairs (and deputy ambassador) of the Dutch Embassy, spoke at the congress
CONAGUA is a biennial event that brings together over 1,000 water professionals from across Argentina. ADA staff contributed actively, delivering three presentations and showcasing six posters on the results of the Blue Deal project. Other key speakers included the Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) in Geneva. The atmosphere was very positive, with high expectations for significant progress in water governance in the Rio Salado region in the years ahead.
As part of the Blue Deal Peru project, six water experts from the Peru's National Water Authority (ANA) and the Binational Project Puyango-Tumbes visited the Netherlands from 16 to 20 June. This working visit fostered a dynamic exchange of experiences between Peruvian and Dutch water authorities, focusing on governance, climate-resilient water management and institutional coordination.
They were representatives from the National, Regional and Local authorities responsible for the planning and implementation of the National Water Resources Management Systems, the water distribution plans in the regions, institutional coordination within the Watershed Councils and execution of strategic regional-based water projects.
The five-day programme was jointly organised with the delegation and by various Dutch Water Authorities. The programme included relevant themes for the activities and challenges faced by our partners in Lima, and in the regions of Piura and Tumbes. These areas are particularly vulnerable to floods and droughts, so particular attention was given to water safety and flood control, water governance and institutional arrangements for management and distribution plans among different water uses in the context of climate change.
Key Themes and Insights
Water Governance and Institutional Roles
A recurring theme throughout the visit was the importance of effective governance structures. Discussions highlighted the role of board members in Dutch water authorities, such as at Rivierenland, where Melinda Boons explained how elected officials contribute to strategic planning and stakeholder engagement. This sparked meaningful dialogue on how similar governance models could enhance institutional coordination and accountability in Peru’s water management system. At Noorderzijlvest water authority, Director Bas Tammes led a discussion with the Peruvian and Dutch colleagues what mutual learnings could be taken from each other’s processes. Topics of interest were: governance structures, interaction with board members, finances, management and water distribution plans in the Netherlands and in Peru.
Interactive Learning through Serious Games
To explore the complexities of water planning through a practical approach, the delegation participated in a serious game simulating the role of city and environmental planners. This hands-on experience emphasised the importance of balancing competing interests, managing stakeholder dynamics, and planning under climate stress – lessons that resonated with the Peruvian context.
Pictured: The delegation plays a Serious Game
Climate Adaptation and Resilience
The delegation had the opportunity to explore several innovative Dutch projects focused on climate resilience. At Noorderzijlvest, they visited De Onlanden project – a great example of nature-based solutions that integrate climate adaptation, flood protection for the city of Groningen, and opportunities for nature and recreation. Additional water retention measures were showcased in the surrounding area of Veenhuizen (Drenthe), where collaboration with local farmers plays a key role.
The group also showed great interest in learning about the construction techniques, materials, and maintenance practices used in these projects, including the challenges posed by dike systems along the Wadden Sea coast, which serve as a critical line of defense.
These experiences underscored the potential of land use changes and the importance of considering diverse water interests – agriculture, urban development, and ecosystems – especially under the growing pressures of climate change. They illustrated how infrastructure, spatial planning, and community engagement can be effectively aligned to enhance both flood safety and drought resilience.
Pictured: A visit to Markermeerdijk in North Holland with colleagues from Hoogheemraadschap Hollands Noorderkwartier
Dutch Water Engineering in Practice
In addition to governance and climate adaptation, the delegation explored the technical foundations of Dutch water management. They learned about the critical role of pumping stations and traditional water mills in regulating water levels in the polders – low-lying tracts of land reclaimed from the sea.
A particularly memorable moment came during a visit to North Holland, where the group discovered that some areas lie as deep as 6.63 meters below sea level. This striking fact offered a powerful illustration of the Netherlands’ long-standing expertise in living with water and left a lasting impression on the Peruvian experts.
International Collaboration and Mutual Learning
The exchange underscored the shared challenges both countries face – ranging from localised droughts to institutional fragmentation – and the value of international cooperation, highlighted by Tjitske Brand from the management team of Wetterskip Fryslân. The delegation left with new perspectives and practical ideas to strengthen Peru’s water governance and resilience strategies.
This visit is part of the Multi-Annual Plan (MAP) 2023–2030 of the Blue Deal Peru Project and reflects the ongoing collaboration between ANA and Dutch Water Authorities, coordinated by Waterschap Noorderzijlvest.
Pictured: The Peruvian delegation with the Peat Mobile at Wetterskip Fryslan
What is it like to work for the Blue Deal Peru? Evelien van der Heijden is a Dutch dike specialist who recently joined the Blue Deal family. She shares her experiences of her first work visit to Peru from 17 - 28 November. "This was a reality check for me."
System as a whole
“I’m a dike specialist at the Dutch water authority Rivierenland. I studied Earth Sciences, which taught me the logic behind earth’s processes. My contribution to the Blue Deal Peru team focuses on minimalising the problems on the rivers during rainy seasons. I do, however, realise we have to take into account the system as a whole, including the various (extreme) challenges it faces.”
Goals for the first visit
“My goals for this first work visit were:
Meeting our partners and getting a sense of the different parties involved, and the roles and positions they take;
Getting more information about the regions, the rivers and the existing challenges.”
Ways to cooperate
“Our direct partner is the Autoridad Nacional del Agua (ANA). We visited the headquarters in Lima and spent most of our time with the ANA’s in the northern regions of Tumbes and Piura. For my work, another important party is the Autoridad Nacional de Infraestructura (ANIN). This party is assigned to build infrastructural works to prevent disruptive floodings who severely affect the regions. Together with our partners we spoke with ANIN about ways to cooperate and exchange information.”
Climate Cafe
“We joined the Climate Cafe workshops on a field trip to the Tumbes river upstream areas. The workshops are also part of our project, they are organised by the University of Applied Sciences Hanze, Wageningen and Maastricht Universities. They focus on working and creating awareness of water and climate issues among university students. Together with the students, I learned about the Tumbes river, quality and sedimentation problems.”
Extremes of the river system
“The day after, we had a field trip with ANA, ANIN and other stakeholders. This day brought together parties that have trouble cooperating. Although no friendships blossomed, at least there was knowledge exchange and interaction. And I learned about the different parties and their (interacting) roles.”
“During this field trip, we visited some brand new constructions, built by ANIN. These huge constructions collect the debris during rainy season in temporary tributaries. It’s hard to imagine these constructions at work during that season or a ‘wet event’ when melting away in the sun in a dry river bed. It made me realise the scale of the extremes of this river system. I realise now that I need more experience to really comprehend this system.”
Don’t jump to solutions
“In Piura, Dutch Water Authorities colleague Betty Laan (from the Dutch water authority hoogheemraadschap Hollands Noorderkwartier) gave a workshop about strengthening the position of the water councils and the possible conditions of a decision-making process. This gave me a good understanding about the different parties and their interests, including their challenges. The key insight from the sessions and discussions with Betty and the partners was the importance of first understanding the conditions of a situation or problem, rather than immediately jumping to solutions.”
‘Wastewater people’
“Later that day, the room was filled with ‘wastewater people’. This was because Dutch Water Authorities colleague John Koop (of the Dutch water authority Hunze en Aa’s) introduced a training programme for employees at wastewater treatment facilities. Additionally, Sander Wingelaar, a PhD candidate from TU Delft, presented his research proposal on wastewater resource recovery. Although not my area of expertise, certainly an expansion of my network.”
“The day after, Carlo van Oijen, a student at the Wageningen University, presented his Bachelor thesis ‘Flood Risk Reduction in the lower catchment of the Piura River”. Carlo was on screen (via Teams), while ANA and ANIN sat together with us in the meeting room. We had an open conversation about the newly gained knowledge and how we could work together to help mitigating floods in the city.”
Severe drought
“The last day in Piura, we attended the Climate Cafe. As part of this, we visited the Poechos dam and reservoir. The reservoir is nearly empty and no water flows through to feed the river. This was a reality check for me. I could understand the current news about the difficult situation of many farmers in the region, who are afraid to lose their production due to severe drought. Thus, the regions are not only affected by floods but also suffer extreme droughts as consequences of climate change.”
“Next to those impacts and together with the students, we also learned about the struggles a community faces due to the building of another dam. Some interviews were conducted by the students of the Climate Cafe with the community members. Although my Spanish was not good enough to completely understand their stories, this certainly gave me an insight in the most important party: the local inhabitants, who we, civil servants, work for.”
Sharing experiences
“Looking back at this work visit I can surely check the boxes of my proposed objectives. It was a great experience. The most valuable: the time spent in between and on the road with colleagues from ANA and Dutch Water Authorities, sharing experiences and insights.”
From June 9 until June 22, a team from Blue Deal Peru went on the second work visit for 2024. The team spoke with local water authorities about many topics and organised workshops. We also saw the results of our scholarship programme.
The team started the journey with having a meeting with the board of directors of the National Water Authority (ANA) in Lima. We shared and coordinated themes of common interest, such as water and climate adaptation, and the strengthening of the water councils’ work.
Visit to Tumbes
We also visited our 2 Blue Deal regions: Tumbes and Piura to work with our regional partners. In Tumbes, we spoke with the Water Resources Council Tumbes and its technical team about the urgent needs of their employees, and about the key role of having better communication among themselves and a long-term strategy. We also visited the Governor of Tumbes for an update on our project in the region.
Sedimentation of the 2 main rivers in the mangrove areas was also a topic for discussion, sharing concerns and ideas to deal with this situation that threatens the mangrove environment. We met and talked with representatives from the local government, university and civil society organisations about water management, water quality and water harvesting contribution to reforestation processes. Our Young Expert shared her experiences at the World Water Forum in Indonesia and we ended our visit in Tumbes selecting the new Young Expert who will work with the local and Dutch team from 2024 to 2026.
Visit to Piura
In Piura, we also met with representatives of the Water Resources Council Chira-Piura and its technical team. Discussions included strengthening the water council and cooperation on flood control and urban drainage plans in Piura with the National Infrastructure Authority. Carlo van Oijen from Wageningen University and intern at the Dutch water authority Noorderzijlvest presented his research results on flood risk reduction in the Piura river basin. Another Dutch colleague, Jelle Agema, visited forest plantations as part of a feasibility study on water management and carbon credits funded by NWB Fund. He was impressed by the large forest and the communities’ conservation activities. As part of this study we held a workshop given by Farm Tree to the technical team and AIDER, the organisation that will carry out the study. Additionally, we discussed the objectives and target group for a training on operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants in Piura.
First results of scholarship programme
We are pleased to see the first results of our scholarship programme: support to university students to get their professional titles on water management. The first student got her professional title with a thesis on ecosystem services graded with outstanding marks. The second student is done with her field research on water saving on rice production. Her results are now being validated amongst the local organisations.
In Lima, we learned about the work of the ANA’s on transboundary water management with Ecuador, which also influences Piura and Tumbes. We also shared ideas with the colleagues on water management, water culture, participation and social inclusion. Overall, we look back at a very productive work visit and look forward to continuing the work with our partners.
2 Young Experts (Yeppers) Aurora Mija and Edin Dávila from Blue Deal Peru participated in the 10th World Water Forum in Indonesia. Mija was also as representative of the World Youth Parliament for Water, after being selected from 650 young professionals worldwide.
Aurora Mija presenting during a session
Mija and Dávila work as Yeppers for the Blue Deal at the Water Resource Councils of the National Water Authority ANA in Piura and Tumbes.
The 2 young professionals shared Blue Deal initiatives on water governance, climate adaptation and social inclusion in 4 sessions at the forum. They discussed the importance of including local communities in decision-making, the alignment between water systems conservation and carbon credits generation for boosting local economies. They also talked about the exchange of experiences on transboundary water management between and the advantage of information systems that are locally generated for decision-making.
The information and inspiration they received during the forum will be shared with the Peruvian colleagues in their regions and the Blue Deal teams.
In January, a Dutch team from Dutch Water Authorities visited the Blue Deal partnership in Peru. 3 main themes were the core of this first work visit of the year: climate adaptation, wastewater management, and data for water availability.
Climate adaptation
The Blue Deal Peru team from the 2 Dutch water authorities Wetterskip Fryslân and Noorderzijlvest visited the Casitas Bocapán creek in Tumbes and the proposed areas for a reforestation project. This is an initiative of the Regional government and the technical team of the Tumbes Water Council-ANA. We are looking forward to share expertise on the resilience and water components of the project.
In Piura, the mayor of Lagunas, one of the districts in Ayabaca province and initiator of the feasibility study for carbon credits project, and other involved stakeholders, renewed their commitments to work together this year under the support from the Chira-Piura Water Council. This feasibility study is financed by the NWB Fund.
Wastewater management
In both regions, Piura and Tumbes, we visited different wastewater treatment plants to see how wastewater techniques can be improved and to assess options for water reuse. In Piura, during the visit to the San Martin wastewater treatment plant and under the coordination of the Chira-Piura water council, we held a workshop to gather information from operators and managers about relevant themes for a tailor-made training to be executed this year.
Data for water availability
The Blue Deal Peru team from the 2 Dutch water authorities Hunze en Aa’s and Rivierenland, with the support of Deltares and our Young Experts from Piura and Tumbes, gave a training on the hydrological model W-flow. The training’s objective was to support local capacity generating data for water availability, and enhance interaction amongst organisations responsible for water management in the regions. The training was organised by the technical teams of the water councils of Tumbes and Chira-Piura. A primary exercise during the training involved modeling the Zarumilla River. Triggered by the training, the participants committed themselves to work together, sharing information in follow-up sessions and improving the model for their areas.
National and regional positioning of the partnership
Finally, the national and regional positioning of our partnership and the work with our local partners were also core activities of this first work visit. Our coordination team discussed in Lima the follow-up actions of our visit from last year with the Vice Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation and the General Manager of the National Water Authority (ANA).
We also visited the regional governors of Tumbes and Piura, explained our current projects and the potential themes for cooperation in both regions. With universities’ representatives from both regions, we discussed the next call for scholarships for young professionals. We finished this work visit presenting our project and exploring synergies for cooperation with the professionals of the ANA’s Direction of Water Resources Planning and Development.
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