WES Training of Trainers in Algeria: Green Entrepreneurship and Circular Economy
As part of the national activity of the EU funded WES project in Algeria, the Regional Activity Centre of UNEP/MAP for Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP/RAC) organized on Thursday, November 18, 2021, the first of a series of trainings for training executives and university professors, on Green Entrepreneurship and Circular Economy. This online training is organized with the support of the National Conservatory of Environmental Training (CNFE) and the University of Boumerdes and is hosted by the Algerian Center [...]
Cairo Water Week 2021: ‘Early Lessons for Ongoing WES DEMO Projects’
The WES is participating in the Cairo Water Week 2021 by organising an event ‘Early Lessons from ongoing WES Demonstration Projects (DEMO) on Wednesday 27 October 2021 (12:00-13:30 Cairo time). Part of the WES mission is to monitor and disseminate innovative approaches and successful practices in the field of integrated management of water. Within this framework, WES is assisting DEMO Projects that were awarded during 2020 through EU Calls for Proposals. The main field of intervention for the DEMO [...]
WES Regional Training focusing on Water Harvesting and Natural Water Retention Measures in the MENA Countries
Water Harvesting (WH) and Natural Water Retention Measures (NWRMs) are efficient tools to minimize flood risk and increase the potential for water storage whether on the surface or in the aquifer. In order to entrench these concepts and their approaches in the MENA countries, the WES Team organised an on-line Regional Training on Water Harvesting, on the 7, 11, 14, 18 and 21 of October 2021. For a total of 15 hours, 35 participants from Ministries of Water, Irrigation [...]
‘Revisiting Odour Pollution in Europe’ Event to attend on Thursday 28 October 2021, 12.00-14.00 (Brussels time)
The Mediterranean Information Office for Environment, Culture and Sustainable Development (MIO-ECSDE), a member of the WES Project Consortium, co-organizes with the European Parliament Intergroup on ‘Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Development’ and the D-NOSES Project, an online Event on ‘Revisiting Odour Pollution in Europe’, on Thursday 28 October 2021, 12.00-14.00 (Brussels time) This Event, hosted by MEP Ms Maria Spyraki, Co-chair of the European Parliament Intergroup on ‘Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Development’, will bring together policy-makers, representatives [...]
Water and Environment Support (WES) project supports Palestinians to access fresh water at lower cost
Athens, 6 October 2021 Palestinian communities are significantly affected by water scarcity and have one of the lowest water resources per capita in the Middle East. Water-stress is linked to the lack of adequate infrastructure, physical shortages and is exacerbated by accessibility, quality, and affordability issues in a very difficult political scene. With water demand exceeding the available supply for all uses, this vital resource must be valued properly and safeguarded effectively for the benefit of the community. With [...]
Water and Environment Support (WES) project supports circular economy and green entrepreneurship in Algeria
Athens, 27 September 2021 In the last few years, Algeria has taken substantial steps for strategically shifting to green economy, protecting the environment, and improving the business environment, as a way to approach its economic growth targets and sustainable development. Its relevant strategy was praised by Mr. Stefano Corrado of the EUD in Algeria, during the online launching of the WES activity on Circular Economy and Entrepreneurship on the 16th of September 2021. Recognising the importance of creating a [...]