Kathmandu, Apr. 16
Nepal’s community-driven water innovation
project has been selected among the top three finalists in the Water category
of the Water, Air, Food Awards (WAFA) 2026.
The initiative, led by Dr. Datta Bahadur Rawal
under the Partnership for Sustainable Development Nepal (PSDN), represents a
major milestone for Nepal in advancing grassroots environmental solutions. The
WAFA Global Awards is an internationally recognised platform that honours
innovative, community-led responses to some of the world’s most urgent
environmental challenges.
According to PSDN, the project focuses on
ensuring water security for marginalised and underserved communities across
Dang, Jumla, and Nawalparasi districts. Designed as an integrated Water,
Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) model, the initiative combines safe drinking
water systems, improved sanitation infrastructure, hygiene education, and
environmental restoration, read a statement published by the organisation.
Through this approach, water treatment systems
have been installed in schools and local communities, significantly improving
access to safe drinking water and promoting dignified sanitation services for
populations previously deprived of these essential resources.
The WAFA 2026 competition features 12
outstanding initiatives from 10 countries across five continents, selected
under categories including Water, Air, Food, and Youth Climate Action. Each
finalist represents a scalable and impactful solution capable of transforming
lives globally.
Public voting for the awards is currently open
and will continue until April 30. Winners will be announced during the
Generation Green Forum, to be held at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation
in Cairo, Egypt, in Summer 2026.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 17 April 2026.
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