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SUMMARY:UWASP: Virtual Partners Platform Meeting
DESCRIPTION:2021 marks the 5th anniversary of the uMhlathuze Water Stewardship Partnership (UWASP)\, a collaboration that works to improve water security across the uMhlathuze region of KwaZulu-Natal\, South Africa. \nThis 5 year milestone affords us the opportunity to reflect on our efforts to date\, share our current activities and progress\, and to discuss envisaged projects that could further enhance the region’s water security. \nIn particular\, this meeting will focus on: \n\nA reflection on UWASP’s efforts over the past 5 years;\nAn overview of UWASP’s current activities;\nAn input from Mhlathuze Water regarding their current projects and plans; and\nA consultation on the proposed online water balance tool envisaged for use in the catchment.\n\nWith the meeting being held virtually\, we invite stakeholders less familiar with the partnership to join us remotely in celebrating our 5th year and to learn more about the work of UWASP. \n\n\n                    \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n        Water security is no longer a future concern\, it is already affecting communities\, businesses\, cities\, economies and ecosystems. As pressure on water systems grows\, organisations need credible and practical ways to respond beyond their own operations. This is where water stewardship becomes critical     \n\n\n\n        \n        Join the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS)\, for a thought leadership webinar exploring the newly launched AWS Standard Version 3.0 the global benchmark for credible water stewardship.     \n\n        \n                    \n                    \n\n        \n                \n        \n    \n    \n        \n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n        Building on the NBI’s early 2025 Thought Leadership Session\, which introduced the AWS Standard and the CEO Water Mandate’s Net Positive Water Impact (NPWI) Ambition Guide\, this session will explore how the AWS Standard Version 3.0 can help organisations move from ambition to practical action\, strengthening water management and supporting lasting impact for people\, nature and economies.     \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n        Participants will gain insights into: \n\nThe revised AWS Standard Version 3.0\nHow water stewardship can support utilities\, cities\, industries and other organisations\nSouth Africa’s water security challenges\nPractical examples of collective action and implementation\n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n    \n                                \n\n    \n    \n                    Speakers            \n    \n\n\n\n\n        \n        \nGarth Barnes: Programme Manager: Environment & Society\, National Business Initiative (NBI)\nFaith Lawrence (PhD): Head of Strategic Partnerships & Policy Engagement\, Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS)\nTyler Farrow: Standards Manager\, Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS)\nHelen Seyler: Technical Consulting Director\, ERM\n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n    \n                                \n\n    \n    \n                    Event Details:            \n    \n\n\n\n\n        \n        \nDate: Thursday\, 09 July 2026\nTime: 15h00 – 16h30 (SAST)\nPlatform: Online via Zoom\n    \n\n\n\n        \n        Join us to explore how the AWS Standard 3.0 can help organisations respond to today’s water challenges and create lasting positive impact for people\, nature\, and economies.     \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n                        \n                                                Click Here to RSVP
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/uwasp-virtual-partners-platform-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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