The goal of this program is to motivate utilities to develop into more Climate Smart entities and adopt the necessary cultural changes for a water-wise future.
The recognition program is built upon the vision of IWA Climate Smart Utilities and is centred around three interconnected pillars:
- Adaptation: Enhancing resilience to counteract climate change
- Mitigation: Evaluating and striving to curtail GHG emissions
- Leadership: Guiding and motivating others to undertake Climate Smart initiatives for a water-wise future.
The current year’s evaluation of utilities will be conducted under two main categories. The first category, referred to as ‘Achiever’, will focus on utilities that have made significant progress in their Climate Smart journey (covering all three interconnected pillars of Adaptation, Mitigation and Leadership), and will be judged according to a more comprehensive framework. The second category, known as ‘Entrant’, will concentrate on utilities that have prioritised the climate agenda and have initiated their Climate Smart journey (involving at least one of the three interconnected pillars of Adaptation, Mitigation and Leadership), and will hence be assessed by way of general narratives of their climate actions.
Benefits
- Six representatives from each of the top three utilities in the Achiever category, as well as the top three utilities from low-, lower-middle-, and upper-middle-income countries in the
Entrant category will be offered an appealing financial incentive package. This package will cover flight expenses, conference registration fees, and accommodation in Toronto.
Eligibility Criteria
- Water and sanitation utilities worldwide are welcome to submit their applications.
- Utilities are limited to applying for just one category.
Application Process for IWA Climate Smart Utilities Recognition Programme 2024
The Recognition Programme was first introduced during IWA WWCE which was held in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2022. Subsequently, the second edition of the program was conducted during the 2023 IWA WDCE that took place in Kigali, Rwanda. The third edition is scheduled to take place on August 11-15, 2024 at IWA WWCE in Toronto, Canada.
To commence your Application, click here.
For more information visit the official website of IWA Climate Smart Utilities Recognition Programme.
Application Deadline
May 20, 2024
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