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Water and Energy
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The second WISIONS-brochure focuses on the significance of a combined approach to water and energy.
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| Canary Islands Institute of Technology (ITC Canarias) The ITC aims to stimulate the industrial development of the Canary Islands in the renewable energy and water treatment sector by means of promoting and implementing new technologies on the island. Contact: Mr. Gonzalo Piernavieja e-mail: gpiernavieja@itccanarias.org URL: www.itccanarias.org
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| Centre for Rural Technology, Nepal (CRT/N) The Centre for Rural Technology, Nepal (CRT/N), in partnership with local NGOs, has implemented a two-year pilot project with the objective of integrating women in energy and water issues. Contact: Mr. Ganesh Ram Shrestha e-mail: ganesh@crtnepal.org URL: www.crtnepal.org
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| Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) GmbH In the northern part of Chile the GTZ, together with local farmers, field tested photovoltaic pumping (PVP) coupled drip irrigation systems to clarify whether, and under what circumstances, these systems represent an attractive option for small farmers. Contact: Dr. Rolf Posorski e-mail: rolf.posorski@gtz.de URL: www.gtz.de
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| EDF Energy EDF Energy funded the installation of a solar powered pump plus water storage tanks, water taps and irrigation hoses, located at the Masazane Garden, a small community garden in KwaZuluNatal, South Africa. Contact: Ms. Jennifer Gramolt e-mail: jennifer.gramolt@edfenergy.com URL: www.edf.fr / www.edfenergy.com
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| Foundation for Appropriate Technology and Social Ecology, Switzerland The Swiss Foundation for Appropriate Technology and Social Ecology, in co-operation with partners from Eritrea, Germany and Switzerland, aims to develop an economical North-South and South-South co-operation of small and medium-sized enterprises in the field of renewable energy. Contact: Mr. Bernd Sitzmann e-mail: sitzmann@oekozentrum.ch URL: www.oekozentrum.ch
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| Integration Environment & Energy GmbH The project “Rural Infrastructure and Vocational Training” in Tibet, carried out by the Integration Environment & Energy GmbH on behalf of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) GmbH, aims to support income generation in rural areas by providing electricity for productive use. Contact: Integration Environment & Energy GmbH Dr. Ulrich Frings e-mail: Ufrings@integration.org URL: www.integration.org Contact: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) GmbH Mr. Peter Engelmann e-mail: peter.engelmann@gtz.de URL: www.gtz.de |
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| Additional Good Practice-Projects Novafrica: Centre for Innovation in Development, South Africa Novafrica, a South African regional development organisation supports community initiatives on water harvesting as an energy saving technique as well as an idea that promotes food security. Contact: Ms. Khamarunga Banda e-mail: Khamarunga@novafrica.org.za URL: www.novafrica.org.za Integrated Rural Development Initiative (IRDI), Uganda Integrated Rural Development Initiative (IRDI) is a Non Governmental Organisation based in Uganda whose mission is strengthening communities for development through promotion of renewable energy and sustainable resource management. Contact: Mr. Samuel Michael Bagabo e-mail: irdi@afsat.com Prietenii Pamantului (Earth Friends), Romania Earth Friends, a Romanian environmental non-profit organisation, is promoting sustainable development through public involvement in the decision-making process at local, regional and national level. Contact: Mr. Ion Constantin Zamfir e-mail: earthfriends@rdslink.ro Busoga Trust, Uganda The non-governmental organisation Busoga Trust supports the alleviation of poverty by improving the quality of life in rural communities, particularly by providing clean water sources, improved sanitation and capacity building. Contact: Mr. James Mwami e-mail: jamesmwami@yahoo.co.uk Ecole Nationale d’Ingénieurs Sfax, Tunisia The Tunisian Ecole Nationale d’Ingénieurs in Sfax develops computerised tools to identify groundwater resources and to define the quantitative and qualitative characteristics. Contact: Mr. Moncef Zairi e-mail: moncef.zairi@enis.rnu.tn Training & Productivity Authority of Fiji (TPAF) The Training & Productivity Authority of Fiji (TPAF) is a statutory organisation established by the Government of the Republic of Fiji Islands. One of its aims is to ensure the provision of basic water supply and sanitation to poor households. Contact: Mr. Ratu Metereti Naborisi e-mail: matereti_n@fntc.ac.fj URL: www.fntc.ac.fj M/S. Green Solutions, India Green Solutions is a company committed to addressing issues concerning the environment with the cutting edge of Bio-Technology. This includes the treatment of wastewater. Contact: Mr. Santosh Shankar e-mail: saikripa@md3.vsnl.net.in URL: www.greensolutionsindia.com T.E. Manning V.O.F., The Netherlands Mr. Manning provides an innovative model for integrated self-financing development for the world’s poorest, covering a complete package of services for sustainable development in beneficiary communities. Contact: Mr. Terence Edward Manning e-mail: pumps@flowman.nl URL: www.flowman.nl |
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