MULTISOURCE STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOP: ADVANCING ENHANCED NATURAL TREATMENT SOLUTIONS IN URBAN WATER CYCLES
For two insightful days (February 18-19, 2025), CARE (Center of Asian Research on watEr) successfully hosted the MULTISOURCE Stakeholder Engagement Workshop. The event brought together researchers, policymakers, and professionals to exchange expertise and share pilot experiences in integrating enhanced natural treatment solutions in urban water cycles.
We were honored to welcome our European and Vietnamese partners, including INRAE, ICRA, ICLEI Europe, IRIDRA, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ), Aarhus University, and many more, to foster discussions on sustainable urban water management.
Throughout the event, participants engaged in dynamic panel discussions, technical sessions, and interactive workshops that addressed topics such as:
- The technical and environmental benefits of ENTS over conventional systems.
- Best practices drawn from both European and Vietnamese case studies.
- Practical applications of digital tools like Nat4Wat, which empower stakeholders to evaluate and select effective nature-based solutions.
This workshop was not only an opportunity to share expertise but also a platform to build bridges between research, policy, and practice. By fostering dialogue and collaboration, we are paving the way for more effective strategies to tackle current environmental and societal challenges, and to enhance urban water resilience in Vietnam and beyond.
As we move forward, the momentum built during this workshop will continue to drive impactful research, policy advancements, and real-world applications. We thank all our speakers, participants, and partners for their valuable contributions and look forward to future collaborations in shaping a greener, water-secure future for Vietnam and beyond.
To ensure that the valuable knowledge shared during the workshop remains accessible, we provide a link to access the following materials:
Figure 1. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phạm Trần Vũ, Vice President of HCMUT, delivering the opening remarks.
Figure 3. Dr. Frédéric Cazenave, Deputy Scientific Director of CARE, introducing the work of CARE
Figure 2. Dr. Jaime Nivala, Senior Scientist & MULTISOURCE Coordinator, INRAE Director of Research, delivering the opening remarks.
Figure 4. Prof. Dr. Phuoc-Dan Nguyen, Scientific Director of CARE, presenting the application of NbS for sustainable urban water management in Ho Chi Minh City.
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