WATERLINE Ambassadors Network
The WATERLINE Ambassadors Program is a dynamic initiative to ensure sustainability and wider uptake of WATERLINE. This program aims to foster collaboration, knowledge exchange, and innovation in the water sector. In this article, we delve into the key aspects of the WATERLINE Ambassadors Program and its impact on water research, education, and entrepreneurship.
What is the WATERLINE Ambassadors Program?
The WATERLINE Ambassadors Program serves as a bridge between water experts, researchers, educators, businesses, entrepreneurs, and practitioners.
Education
Developing a digital water curriculum component to enhance water-related education.
Research and Innovation (R&I)
Equipping participants with the skills needed for cutting-edge research and innovation
Entrepreneurship
Empowering entrepreneurs to drive water-related solutions
Businesses and practitioners
Building innovation capacity and digital competency
Key Activities
Capacity Building
Capacity Building
The WATERLINE Ambassadors Program actively contributes to capacity building through:
- Digital Water Curriculum: Developing a comprehensive curriculum to educate the next generation of water professionals.
- Compendium of Capacity Building Output: A repository of resources, best practices, and success stories.
Technology Transformation
Technology Transformation
To drive technological advancements, the program focuses on:
- WATERLINE Website:A central hub for information, updates, and resources related to water research and innovation.
- Common Workspace for Technology Developments:A collaborative platform for sharing ideas and solutions, knowledge exchange, and skills development.
- Technical and User Documentation: Ensuring transparency and accessibility for all stakeholders.
Facilitating Sustainability
Facilitating Sustainability
The program actively contributes to sustainability by:
- R&I Funding Landscape Analysis: Identifying funding opportunities for water-related projects.
- Policy Exploitation Guideline Recommendations: Guiding participants on leveraging policies and regulations.
- WATERLINE Ambassadors Network: A vibrant community of water enthusiasts, researchers, and advocates.