Water reclamation and reuse play a pivotal role in transforming wastewater into a resource. Advances in technologies have significantly enhanced the potential applications of reclaimed water to address the growing demand for freshwater resources for agricultural irrigation, industrial processes, urban landscaping, and even potable purposes.
During the IWA International Conference on Water Reclamation and Reuse in Cape Town, South Africa, KWR Water Research Institute will lead a workshop on ‘Transformative water practices in the Circular Economy’, co-hosted by Water Research Commission and supported by Watershare.
📅 Tuesday, 18 March 2025
⏰ 15:00-17:00 (local time)
📍 Knowledge Commons Room (next to the WRC Exhibition Booth)
The workshop will showcase circular water approaches and highlight the challenges relating to water reclamation and reuse practices. Discussions will provide insights integrating circular economy principles, leveraging knowledge and experience, and fostering cross-sectoral partnerships to address current and future water security challenges. These efforts will help overcome barriers to sustainable water management, driving the transition toward a circular water economy for Africa’s water sector and beyond.
The workshop will feature talks and a panel discussion with the following speakers:
- Eustina Musvoto (Founder & Managing Director, TruSense Consulting Services) sharing perspectives on circular economy solutions for Africa’s water sector using an IWA framework
- Kees Roest (Senior Scientific Researcher & Programme Manager, KWR) sharing key highlights and insights from European Initiatives on water in the circular economy
- Thomas Honer (Country Manager, Veolia) sharing insights to overcome challenges of water reclamation and reuse in Africa
- Sandra Sikkema (Scientific Researcher & Project Manager, KWR) sharing perspectives on legitimation strategies and acceptance of water reuse
Participants will be able to engage with the speakers and panel members in an interactive brainstorm on overcoming barriers to circular water management and identifying opportunities for collaboration.
For more information and programme read the Transformative water practices in the Circular Economy concept note.
