https://www.water-energy-food.org/enWed, 11 Mar 2026 04:48:48 +0100Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:48:48 +0100 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/wefe4med-nexus-awards-call-for-practical-demonstrations-of-the-wefe-nexus-in-the-mediterraneanThe WEFE4MED Nexus Award invites demonstration projects in the Mediterranean region that integrate water, energy, food and ecosystem solutions to showcase their real‑world impact and scalability.Wed, 29 Oct 2025 17:30:00 +0100 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/wefe4med-nexus-awards-call-for-practical-demonstrations-of-the-wefe-nexus-in-the-mediterranean https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/blog-harnessing-glacier-science-for-resilient-water-energy-and-food-systems-in-central-asiaThe article underscores the vital role of glaciers as lifelines for regional water security, emphasizing that integrating glacier monitoring into policy and planning is essential for building climate resilience, fostering transboundary cooperation, and ensuring sustainable resource management across Central Asia.Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:38:00 +0200 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/blog-harnessing-glacier-science-for-resilient-water-energy-and-food-systems-in-central-asia https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/blog-securing-shared-waters-regional-partnerships-and-policy-innovations-for-small-transboundary-rivers-in-central-asiaDiscover how regional experts and stakeholders in Central Asia are collaborating to unlock the overlooked potential of small transboundary rivers for sustainable water management, climate resilience, and equitable resource sharing.Mon, 21 Jul 2025 13:29:00 +0200 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/blog-securing-shared-waters-regional-partnerships-and-policy-innovations-for-small-transboundary-rivers-in-central-asia https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/blog-revisiting-transboundary-water-allocation-in-the-incomati-emerging-evidence-from-a-cgiar-modelling-effortThis article presents a transboundary water modeling initiative in the Incomati River Basin, engaging stakeholders from South Africa, Eswatini, and Mozambique to explore alternative water allocation scenarios in light of climate change and growing demand.Fri, 20 Jun 2025 15:51:00 +0200 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/blog-revisiting-transboundary-water-allocation-in-the-incomati-emerging-evidence-from-a-cgiar-modelling-effort https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/expanding-weather-station-networks-for-climate-resilience-and-data-driven-water-management-in-central-asiaWith nearly 90% of the Central Asia's water withdrawals dedicated to irrigation, having access to accurate and timely data is essential for sustainable water management. To address this need, ongoing efforts are being made to expand the network of weather stations in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. This article highlights how weather station data helps to address the interconnected challenges of the WEFE in Central Asia.Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:08:00 +0100 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/expanding-weather-station-networks-for-climate-resilience-and-data-driven-water-management-in-central-asia https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/blog-cooperative-strategies-for-central-asian-transboundary-water-managementThis side event of the "Third International High-Level Conference on Water for Sustainable Development” (2018-2028), organized on June 11, 2024 in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, brought together a broad set of actors to explore practical solutions for promoting inclusive and cooperative transboundary water management in Central Asia.Wed, 18 Dec 2024 11:20:00 +0100 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/blog-cooperative-strategies-for-central-asian-transboundary-water-management https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/blog-strengthening-cooperation-through-the-wefe-nexus-in-central-asia-in-the-third-international-high-level-conference-on-the-international-decade-for-action-water-for-sustainable-development-2018-2028On June 12, 2024, Dushanbe, Tajikistan, IWMI organized a pivotal side event titled “Strengthening Benefit Sharing in Central Asia: Role of Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem (WEFE) Nexus Approach”. This event, held as part of the Third International High-Level Conference on “Water for Sustainable Development” (2018-2028), provided an essential platform for fostering dialogue on integrated resource management in Central Asia.Wed, 04 Dec 2024 15:10:00 +0100 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/blog-strengthening-cooperation-through-the-wefe-nexus-in-central-asia-in-the-third-international-high-level-conference-on-the-international-decade-for-action-water-for-sustainable-development-2018-2028 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/call-for-proposals-unu-flores-nexus-dresden-conferenceFrom April 8th to April 10th, 2025, the global Resource Nexus community will come together in Dresden, Germany, to discuss the future of integrated approaches to environmental resources management in research, education, capacity building and practice. Discover the call for session proposals.Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:43:00 +0100 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/call-for-proposals-unu-flores-nexus-dresden-conference https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/blog-connecting-companies-and-environmental-resources-knowledge-products-gathered-along-the-we-for-food-initiativeOver a series of four-year, Water and Energy for Food, an international initiative, targeted small middle-sized enterprises working along the water-energy- food nexus. Check out the knowledge products that depict the practical nature of nexus, how the collaboration of the development sector and the private sector has increased economic and social sustainability, and how global donor initiatives can maximize impact.Mon, 28 Oct 2024 14:05:00 +0100 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/blog-connecting-companies-and-environmental-resources-knowledge-products-gathered-along-the-we-for-food-initiative https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/wef-nexus-training-material-we-are-pleased-to-announce-a-new-training-module-on-gender-equity-and-social-inclusion-in-the-wefe-nexus-this-module-can-be-directly-integrated-into-the-existing-wef-nexus-training-materials-by-incorporating-this-as-anotheWe are pleased to announce a new training module on Gender equity and social inclusion in the WEFE-Nexus training material! This new module provides information on how most marginalised stakeholders such as women, landless and ethnic minority groups often end up losing out on critical resources. By incorporating this as another important dimension in the Nexus, you can learn more about frameworks and tools for moving from resource-centric to people-centric Nexus approaches.Tue, 14 Nov 2023 08:20:00 +0100 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/wef-nexus-training-material-we-are-pleased-to-announce-a-new-training-module-on-gender-equity-and-social-inclusion-in-the-wefe-nexus-this-module-can-be-directly-integrated-into-the-existing-wef-nexus-training-materials-by-incorporating-this-as-anothe https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/nexus-regional-dialogues-programme-nexus-newsletter-issue-n-18-september-2023The Nexus Newsletter is filled with project updates including activities, milestones and achievements as well as the latest news on the WEF Nexus, and interesting events. Learn more about some of our core activities as we support the implementation of the Nexus around the world.Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:46:00 +0200 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/nexus-regional-dialogues-programme-nexus-newsletter-issue-n-18-september-2023 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/nexus-dialogue-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-massive-open-online-course-mooc-on-the-introduction-to-the-wef-nexus-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbeanOver 30 participants from a variety of sectors took part in the second edition of the interactive Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) "Introduction to the Water, Energy and Food Nexus in Latin America and the Caribbean" on the GIZ Atingi platform. Each module was followed by engaging seminars encouraging exchange between experts and participants.Mon, 11 Sep 2023 09:57:00 +0200 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/nexus-dialogue-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-massive-open-online-course-mooc-on-the-introduction-to-the-wef-nexus-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/groundbreaking-but-not-a-universal-solution-renewable-energy-in-irrigationBy Claudia Ringler and Zain Muhammad Akbar. Solar pumps instead of fossil fuels improve access to irrigation in remote rural areas. But they are also a temptation to consume more groundwater.Mon, 04 Sep 2023 22:07:00 +0200 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/groundbreaking-but-not-a-universal-solution-renewable-energy-in-irrigation https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/nexus-news-sustainability-assessment-of-the-wefe-nexus-for-irrigated-agriculture-interdisciplinary-approaches-for-central-asia-wefca-2nd-international-summer-school-2023This article provides insights of the Nexus Gains Initiative´s 2nd International Summer School 2023 held from August 21 to 25, 2023 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. It marked a significant stride in advancing interdisciplinary knowledge, as it delved into the theme of "Sustainability assessment of the water-energy-food-environment nexus for irrigated agriculture: Interdisciplinary approaches for Central Asia (WEFCA)."Mon, 04 Sep 2023 05:59:00 +0200 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/nexus-news-sustainability-assessment-of-the-wefe-nexus-for-irrigated-agriculture-interdisciplinary-approaches-for-central-asia-wefca-2nd-international-summer-school-2023 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/call-for-tenders-nex-labs-commercialization-prize-in-jordan-extended-deadlineCall for experts to provide consultancy services for the implementation of the Commercialization Prize in Jordan under the NEX-LABS Project.Wed, 30 Aug 2023 08:29:00 +0200 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/call-for-tenders-nex-labs-commercialization-prize-in-jordan-extended-deadline https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/nexus-dialogue-in-central-asia-construction-materials-from-the-thc-sediment-proves-their-suitability-for-constructionThe Central Asian Institute of Environmental Research (CAIER) has received confirmation from the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Service of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the suitability of sedimentary deposits of the Tuyamuyun Hydroelectric Complex (THC) and materials made from them for construction purposes.Fri, 18 Aug 2023 11:51:00 +0200 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/nexus-dialogue-in-central-asia-construction-materials-from-the-thc-sediment-proves-their-suitability-for-construction https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/job-vacancy-postdoctoral-fellow-water-energy-food-and-ecosystemsThe International Water Management Institute (IWMI), a CGIAR Research Center is seeking an innovative, dynamic & multi skilled candidate to join its office in Anand, India, as a Post-Doctoral Fellow - Water, Energy, Food, and Ecosystems. Closing date August 21, 2023.Tue, 15 Aug 2023 09:08:00 +0200 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/job-vacancy-postdoctoral-fellow-water-energy-food-and-ecosystems https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/the-water-energy-food-nexus-why-is-energy-so-important-for-food-and-water-securityThis article by RES4Africa Foundation adresses the complexities associated with water, energy and food security on the African continent. It highlights the need for innovative solutions, tailored to local contexts and able to respond to specific hazards. It also introduces the brandnew studies "Designing Innovative Solutions for the Water, Energy and Food Nexus" and "Financing the Water, Energy and Food Nexus", developed on behalf of the Nexus Regional Dialogues Programme, co-funded by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and implemented by GIZ.Thu, 10 Aug 2023 11:18:00 +0200 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/the-water-energy-food-nexus-why-is-energy-so-important-for-food-and-water-security https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/sadc-holds-workshop-for-exchange-of-knowledge-on-water-energy-food-nexus-and-impact-of-climate-change-on-communitiesThe Southern African Development Community (SADC) convened a workshop to share knowledge on issues involving water, energy, and food (WEF) Nexus, how they affect climate change, and their impacts on communities in Southern Africa.Wed, 09 Aug 2023 09:02:00 +0200 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/sadc-holds-workshop-for-exchange-of-knowledge-on-water-energy-food-nexus-and-impact-of-climate-change-on-communities https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/nexus-regional-dialogues-mena-working-towards-a-nexus-farming-loan-product-for-climate-smart-farming-in-egyptThe Nexus Farm Initiatives takes a major step closer to making Nexus farming a reality for farmers in Egypt.Fri, 28 Jul 2023 01:00:00 +0200 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/nexus-regional-dialogues-mena-working-towards-a-nexus-farming-loan-product-for-climate-smart-farming-in-egypt https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/title-nexus-dialogue-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-and-now-we-hand-over-to-our-nexus-ambassadors-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-lac-regionJoin us as we look back at 6 years of promoting the integrated management for increased water, energy and food security in the Latin America and Caribbean Region.Fri, 28 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0200 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/title-nexus-dialogue-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-and-now-we-hand-over-to-our-nexus-ambassadors-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-lac-region https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/nexus-regional-dialogue-central-asia-over-500-representatives-from-central-asia-attend-caccc-2023-2-2-3-3-2From July 3 to 8, representatives of the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) – Environmental Management Programme’s Manager Ludmila Kiktenko and Coordinator for development of Community of Practice and Network of Academia Society Zamira Zholdaskyzy conducted a series of trainings on the linkages between "water-energy-food" (WEF Nexus approach) for managers and employees of public structures of the Republic of Tajikistan.Wed, 26 Jul 2023 02:00:00 +0200 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/nexus-regional-dialogue-central-asia-over-500-representatives-from-central-asia-attend-caccc-2023-2-2-3-3-2 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/nexus-regional-dialogue-central-asia-over-500-representatives-from-central-asia-attend-caccc-2023-2-2-5-2С 3 по 8 июля представители Регионального экологического центра Центральной Азии (РЭЦЦА) – менеджер Программы управления окружающей средой (УОС) Людмила Киктенко и координатор по развитию Сообщества практиков и Сети Академических Сообществ Замира Жолдаскызы - провели серию тренингов по взаимосвязи «вода-энергия-продовольствие» (подход ВЭП Нексус) для руководителей и сотрудников государственных структур Республики Таджикистан.Wed, 26 Jul 2023 01:30:00 +0200 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/nexus-regional-dialogue-central-asia-over-500-representatives-from-central-asia-attend-caccc-2023-2-2-5-2 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/nexus-regional-dialogues-programme-nexus-conference-breaking-the-silos-for-a-sustainable-tomorrowThe “Nexus Dialogue” event held June 19-20th at the GIZ offices in Bonn, Germany entailed enriching discussions on the achievements, learnings, challenges, and legacy of the Nexus Regional Dialogues Programme. Regional and local partners from the programme’s five regions came together to commit to the continuation of the Water-Energy-Food Nexus approach and benefit governments, society, and the environment by strengthening synergies and reducing trade-offs among the water, energy, and agricultural sectors in different regions of the world.Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0200 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/nexus-regional-dialogues-programme-nexus-conference-breaking-the-silos-for-a-sustainable-tomorrow https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/job-vacancy-agrivoltaics-and-energy-water-land-nexus-researcher-iii-5The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is seeking an expert who is familiar with Water-Energy-Food economic analysis, monitoring and evaluation.Mon, 24 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0200 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/job-vacancy-agrivoltaics-and-energy-water-land-nexus-researcher-iii-5 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/job-vacancy-agrivoltaics-and-energy-water-land-nexus-researcher-iiiThe GFA consulting group is seeking an expert who is familiar with water, sanitation and waste management.Mon, 24 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0200 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/job-vacancy-agrivoltaics-and-energy-water-land-nexus-researcher-iii https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/nexus-regional-dialogue-central-asia-over-500-representatives-from-central-asia-attend-caccc-2023-2-2-6Рациональное использование водных ресурсов, проблемы изменения климата, продовольственная и энергетическая безопасность приобретают все большую актуальность во всем международном сообществе. Самым прямым образом это касается региона ЦА, где долгое время были споры по использованию водных ресурсов.Thu, 20 Jul 2023 09:31:00 +0200 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/nexus-regional-dialogue-central-asia-over-500-representatives-from-central-asia-attend-caccc-2023-2-2-6 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/nexus-regional-dialogue-central-asia-over-500-representatives-from-central-asia-attend-caccc-2023-2-2-419-20 июня исполнительный директор Регионального экологического центра Центральной Азии (РЭЦЦА) Зафар Махмудов и менеджер программы управление окружающей средой (УОС) Людмила Киктенко приняли участие в заключительной конференции Программы региональных Нексус диалогов «Нексус диалог: разрушая узкосекторальность, строим устойчивое будущее», которая была организована Глобальным Нексус Секретариатом при финансовой поддержке Федерального министерства экономического сотрудничества и развития Германии (BMZ) и Европейского Союза.Thu, 20 Jul 2023 09:31:00 +0200 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/nexus-regional-dialogue-central-asia-over-500-representatives-from-central-asia-attend-caccc-2023-2-2-4 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/nexus-regional-dialogue-central-asia-over-500-representatives-from-central-asia-attend-caccc-2023-2-2-3-2On June 19-20, Executive Director of the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) Zafar Makhmudov and the Environmental Management Programme’s (EMP) Manager Ludmila Kiktenko participated in the Nexus Regional Dialogues Programme’s final conference “Nexus Dialogue | Breaking the Silos for a Sustainable Tomorrow”, which was organized by the Global Nexus Secretariat with financial support of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany (BMZ) and the European Union.Thu, 20 Jul 2023 09:31:00 +0200 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/nexus-regional-dialogue-central-asia-over-500-representatives-from-central-asia-attend-caccc-2023-2-2-3-2 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/nexus-regional-dialogue-central-asia-over-500-representatives-from-central-asia-attend-caccc-2023-2-2-3The Central Asian Institute of Environmental Research (CAIER) has received confirmation from the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Service of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the suitability of sedimentary deposits of the Tuyamuyun Hydroelectric Complex (THC) and materials made from them for construction purposes.Tue, 18 Jul 2023 09:31:00 +0200 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/nexus-regional-dialogue-central-asia-over-500-representatives-from-central-asia-attend-caccc-2023-2-2-3 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/nexus-regional-dialogue-central-asia-over-500-representatives-from-central-asia-attend-caccc-2023-2-2Центрально-Азиатским институтом экологических исследований (ЦАИЭИ) было получено подтверждение Государственной санитарно-эпидемиологической службы Республики Казахстан о пригодности осадочных отложений Туямуюнского гидроузла (ТМГУ) и материалов, сделанных из них для строительных целей.Tue, 18 Jul 2023 09:31:00 +0200 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/nexus-regional-dialogue-central-asia-over-500-representatives-from-central-asia-attend-caccc-2023-2-2 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/job-vacancy-agrivoltaics-and-energy-water-land-nexus-researcher-iii-4The Mercy Corps is seeking a Security Advisor who is familiar with Water Security, Sanitation and Hygiene.Fri, 14 Jul 2023 10:51:00 +0200 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/job-vacancy-agrivoltaics-and-energy-water-land-nexus-researcher-iii-4 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/nexus-regional-dialogue-central-asia-over-500-representatives-from-central-asia-attend-caccc-2023-2-2-3-3Mariana Rodriguez, Head of the Global Nexus Secretariat team in Bonn, confirmed that CAREC's Nexus initiatives in Central Asia have also been adopted in other regions of the world. Such initiatives were: a pilot project for the restoration of sardobs in Turkmenistan, interactive modeling of the Nexus approach through the Nexus game, and a QR list of publications.Thu, 13 Jul 2023 09:31:00 +0200 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/nexus-regional-dialogue-central-asia-over-500-representatives-from-central-asia-attend-caccc-2023-2-2-3-3 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/nexus-regional-dialogue-central-asia-over-500-representatives-from-central-asia-attend-caccc-2023-2-2-5Руководитель команды Глобального Нексус секретариата в Бонне Мариана Родригес подтвердила, что Нексус инициативы РЭЦЦА в Центральной Азии были также подхвачены в других регионах мира. Такими инициативами стали: пилотный проект по восстановлению сардоб в Туркменистане, интерактивное моделирование применения подхода Нексус через Нексус игру, и QR список публикаций.Thu, 13 Jul 2023 09:31:00 +0200 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/nexus-regional-dialogue-central-asia-over-500-representatives-from-central-asia-attend-caccc-2023-2-2-5 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/nexus-regional-dialogue-niger-basin-fund-raising-promising-start-ups-go-head-to-head-with-impact-investors-2Du 22 au 24 mai 2023, des rencontres d’affaires et des mises en relation entre des startups d’impact et des investisseurs sensibles au Nexus Eau-Energie-Sécurité Alimentaire (EESA) a été organisée à Abidjan. Cette activité avait pour objectif d’accélérer des levées de fonds au profit de ces startups.Wed, 12 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0200 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/nexus-regional-dialogue-niger-basin-fund-raising-promising-start-ups-go-head-to-head-with-impact-investors-2 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/nexus-regional-dialogue-niger-basin-fund-raising-promising-start-ups-go-head-to-head-with-impact-investorsFrom 22 to 24 May 2023, business meetings and matchmaking between start-ups and investors interested in the Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Security Nexus were organised in Abidjan. The aim of this activity was to accelerate fundraising for these start-ups.Wed, 12 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0200 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/nexus-regional-dialogue-niger-basin-fund-raising-promising-start-ups-go-head-to-head-with-impact-investors https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/niger-basin-nexus-acceleration-programme-article-series-no-10-green-business-consulting-attracting-financing-and-partnerships-3As a beneficiary of the WEF-Nexus Acceleration Programme, Moonsoftbio receives support on technical and managerial aspects covering the optimisation of its production capacity, the operation of its biodigester models, the measurement of its social and environmental impact, and the production and commissioning of biodigesters for strategic objectives.Tue, 11 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0200 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/niger-basin-nexus-acceleration-programme-article-series-no-10-green-business-consulting-attracting-financing-and-partnerships-3 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/niger-basin-nexus-acceleration-programme-article-series-no-10-green-business-consulting-attracting-financing-and-partnershipsBénéficiaire du programme d’accélération des startups NEXUS Eau-Energie-Sécurité Alimentaire, Moonsoftbio est accompagnée sur des aspects techniques et managériaux couvrant l’optimisation de sa capacité de production, le fonctionnement de ses modèles de biodigesteurs, la mesure de ses impacts sociaux et environnementaux, la production et la mise en service de biodigesteurs au bénéfice de cibles stratégiques.Tue, 11 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0200 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/niger-basin-nexus-acceleration-programme-article-series-no-10-green-business-consulting-attracting-financing-and-partnerships https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/niger-basin-nexus-acceleration-programme-article-series-no-10-green-business-consulting-attracting-financing-and-partnerships-3-2With its fast-growing population, the African continent faces a number of challenges, including energy scarcity, deforestation, waste proliferation and food insecurity. To address these challenges, Moonsoftbio, a young Guinean start-up, markets autonomous, intelligent bio-digesters to manage fermentable waste. In this way, it contributes to maintaining a healthy environment in Conakry and its surrounding area.Mon, 10 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0200 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/niger-basin-nexus-acceleration-programme-article-series-no-10-green-business-consulting-attracting-financing-and-partnerships-3-2 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/niger-basin-nexus-acceleration-programme-article-series-no-10-green-business-consulting-attracting-financing-and-partnerships-4Avec la forte croissance démographique, le continent africain est confronté à de nombreux défis tels que le manque d’énergie, la déforestation, la prolifération des déchets et l’insécurité alimentaire. Pour relever ces défis, MOONSOFTBIO, jeune startup guinéenne met sur le marché des biodigesteurs intelligents et mobiles pour la gestion des déchets fermentescibles. Elle contribue ainsi au maintien d’un environnement sain dans la ville de Conakry et ses environs.Mon, 10 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0200 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/niger-basin-nexus-acceleration-programme-article-series-no-10-green-business-consulting-attracting-financing-and-partnerships-4 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/niger-basin-nexus-acceleration-programme-article-series-no-10-green-business-consulting-attracting-financing-and-partnerships-2As part of the Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Security Nexus Acceleration Programme, regular activities are organised for selected start-ups. These include investor cafés and meetings with potential financial partners, which are great opportunities for the start-ups to showcase their expertise. Zakari Abdou Idrissa, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Green Business Consulting, is supported to promoting his know-how in order to successfully raise funds and create new partnerships.Fri, 07 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0200 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/niger-basin-nexus-acceleration-programme-article-series-no-10-green-business-consulting-attracting-financing-and-partnerships-2 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/programme-daccélération-nexus-dans-le-bassin-du-niger-série-darticle-n-10-green-business-consulting-à-la-conquête-de-financements-et-de-partenariatsDans le cadre du Programme d’accélération Nexus EESA, des activités sont périodiquement organisées au profit des startups. Parmi celles-ci, des cafés investisseurs et des datings avec de potentiels partenaires financiers. Ces rencontres constituent des opportunités pour les startups de mettre en lumière leur expertise. Zakari Idrissa, promoteur de Green Business Consulting est accompagné à la défense de son expertise pour réussir ses levées de fonds et tisser de nouveaux partenariats.Fri, 07 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0200 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/programme-daccélération-nexus-dans-le-bassin-du-niger-série-darticle-n-10-green-business-consulting-à-la-conquête-de-financements-et-de-partenariats https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/niger-basin-nexus-acceleration-programme-article-series-no-9-green-business-consulting-towards-a-more-competitive-offeringThe Nigerien start-up Green Business Consulting is contributing to meet household energy needs and restore soil fertility. It markets green coal, organic fertiliser and biochar, products derived from the processing of various plants invading the Niger River. To meet the growing needs of the local population, Green Business Consulting is carrying out the mechanisation of its production line.Thu, 06 Jul 2023 15:09:00 +0200 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/niger-basin-nexus-acceleration-programme-article-series-no-9-green-business-consulting-towards-a-more-competitive-offering https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/programme-daccélération-nexus-dans-le-bassin-du-niger-série-darticle-n-9-green-business-consulting-pour-une-offre-plus-compétitiveInstallée au Niger, la startup Green Business Consulting contribue à la satisfaction des besoins énergétiques des ménages et à la restauration de la fertilité des sols. Elle met sur le marché du charbon-vert, de l’engrais bio et du biochar, des produits issus de la transformation de plusieurs plantes envahissant le fleuve Niger. Pour satisfaire les besoins croissants des populations, Green Business Consulting s’est lancée dans la mécanisation de sa ligne de production.Thu, 06 Jul 2023 13:00:00 +0200 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/programme-daccélération-nexus-dans-le-bassin-du-niger-série-darticle-n-9-green-business-consulting-pour-une-offre-plus-compétitive https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/niger-basin-nexus-acceleration-programme-article-series-no-8-clean-energy-services-reducing-greenhouse-gases-and-improving-ecological-footprintIn the context of the Acceleration Programme within the incubator of the 2iE Institute, the start-up Clean Energy Services is supported in the optimisation of the functioning of its solar fridges and the reduction of the environmental impact of its activities. Organisational changes have also been made.Wed, 05 Jul 2023 17:18:00 +0200 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/niger-basin-nexus-acceleration-programme-article-series-no-8-clean-energy-services-reducing-greenhouse-gases-and-improving-ecological-footprint https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/programme-daccélération-nexus-dans-le-bassin-du-niger-série-darticle-n-8-clean-energy-services-pour-la-réduction-des-gaz-à-effet-de-serre-et-lamélioration-de-lempreinte-écologiqueDans le cadre de son accélération au sein de l’incubateur de l’Institut 2iE, la startup Clean Energy Services est accompagnée dans l’optimisation du fonctionnement de ses congélateurs solaires et la réduction des impacts environnementaux de ses activités. Des changements sur le plan organisationnel ont également été opérés.Wed, 05 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0200 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/programme-daccélération-nexus-dans-le-bassin-du-niger-série-darticle-n-8-clean-energy-services-pour-la-réduction-des-gaz-à-effet-de-serre-et-lamélioration-de-lempreinte-écologique https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/programme-daccélération-des-startups-nexus-eau-energie-sécurité-alimentaire-eesa-dans-le-bassin-du-niger-accélération-des-startups-lauréates-du-bootcamp-nexus-eesa-agro-eco-services-vers-une-offre-de-plus-en-plus-concurrentielleAprès son intégration au programme d’accélération des startups Nexus Eau-Energie-Sécurité alimentaire (EESA), Agro-Eco Services se lance dans l’optimisation de son procédé de production et la certification de ses engrais. Des acquis notables pour cette startup qui envisage à terme s’ériger comme acteur incontournable de l’agriculture biologique au Bénin.Tue, 04 Jul 2023 15:55:00 +0200 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/programme-daccélération-des-startups-nexus-eau-energie-sécurité-alimentaire-eesa-dans-le-bassin-du-niger-accélération-des-startups-lauréates-du-bootcamp-nexus-eesa-agro-eco-services-vers-une-offre-de-plus-en-plus-concurrentielle https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/niger-basin-nexus-acceleration-programme-article-series-no-7-acceleration-of-the-winning-startups-of-the-wef-nexus-bootcamp-agro-eco-servicesFollowing its inclusion to the Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Security Nexus Start-up Acceleration Programme (EESA on its French acronym), Agro-Eco Services started optimising its production process and certifying its fertilisers. These are significant achievements for the start-up, which plans to establish itself as a key player in organic farming in Benin.Tue, 04 Jul 2023 01:30:00 +0200 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/niger-basin-nexus-acceleration-programme-article-series-no-7-acceleration-of-the-winning-startups-of-the-wef-nexus-bootcamp-agro-eco-services https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/nexus-dialogue-in-the-niger-basin-and-frexus-project-regional-closing-workshop-kicks-off-today-2A regional conference on the Niger Basin has begun, taking place in Niamey, Niger. The three-day conference covers the closing of the Nexus Regional Dialogues Programme & the Frexus project in combination with the presentation and launch of two new projects in support of the Niger Basin Authority.Wed, 14 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0200 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/nexus-dialogue-in-the-niger-basin-and-frexus-project-regional-closing-workshop-kicks-off-today-2 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/nexus-dialogue-in-the-niger-basin-and-frexus-project-regional-closing-workshop-kicks-off-todayUne conférence régionale sur le bassin du Niger a commencé, se tenant à Niamey, au Niger. La conférence de trois jours couvre la clôture du Programme de Dialogues Régionaux Nexus et du Projet Frexus en combinaison avec la présentation et le lancement de deux nouveaux projets en soutien à l'Autorité du Bassin du Niger.Wed, 14 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0200 https://www.water-energy-food.org//news/nexus-dialogue-in-the-niger-basin-and-frexus-project-regional-closing-workshop-kicks-off-today