In 2026, the Blue Deal Colombia partnership - also known as InspirAgua - are deepening collaboration on water governance through river planning, wastewater management, knowledge exchange, and multi-year strategic initiatives, marking a year of intensive cooperation and learning.
2026 is shaping up to be a dynamic year of collaboration between Colombia and the Netherlands. Not only in water governance, but also in celebrating 200 years of diplomatic relations.
Since March 16, a working visit is taking place. Dutch water experts are working in five Colombian regions on river planning, wastewater treatment, monitoring, crisis management, and strengthening knowledge networks.
Additional exchange visits will follow in July and October, and in September a Colombian delegation travels to the Netherlands to explore integrated river‑basin planning.
A major focus this year is developing the InspirAgua multi‑year plan for the period 2027–2030, which is also the final phase of the Blue Deal programme.
During the current mission, partners are sharing their ambitions for the next phase, helping align long‑term goals and deepen cooperation across organisations and government levels.
As part of the ambition to strengthen these regional collaborations, a small group of Dutch and Colombian representatives will travel to Argentina in May 2026, where they will be working with Blue Deal Argentina on a multi-year plan that also explores cross-border opportunities. During the same trip, a 3-day knowledge exchange on data sharing and information utilisation will take place, in which Blue Deal Peru will also participate.
In short: 2026 looks to be a year full of activity, learning, and strengthened collaboration within and across the Blue Deal programmes.
