Daniel Shemie

Director, Resilient Watersheds @Nature_org

[Water Funds for Africa @WaterFundAfrica]

Updates from the field: We are empowering smallholder farmers in Nandi, Uasin Gishu and Elgeyo Marakwet through targeted agroforestry training. Together we’re boosting seedling survival rates and cultivating thriving farmer groups on the ground.
🌱#SustainableAgriculture

[Daniel Shemie @dshemie]

Your water comes from somewhere;) https://t.co/lvz3GOtHso via @YouTube

[World Bank Water @WorldBankWater]

How do 🌲forests defend against 🏜️droughts?

Across local watersheds, forests maintain “green water,” or soil moisture, by absorbing water when it is plentiful & releasing it when it is scarce:
https://t.co/CD4oT3VXde
#ForestDay #IntlForestDay #DroughtsAndDeficits

[Daniel Shemie @dshemie]

Reflecting today on water challenges & potential for nature based solutions to meaningful benefit farmers and cities struggling with water scarcity. Then I saw this sobering/inspiring story from @GioiaShah via @FT What an great read for #WorldWaterDay2024 https://t.co/NKLPS78apV

[The Nature Conservancy in Africa @Nature_Africa]

Exciting news in the lead-up to #WorldWaterDay! East African Breweries @EABL_PLC has made a significant contribution of KSh 60.8 million to the Upper Tana-Nairobi Water Fund, initiated by The Nature Conservancy in Africa. Learn more: https://t.co/2c6NsKRi55

[The Nature Conservancy @nature_org]

🌊 Today, we celebrate a major achievement in our #UnitedforRivers initiative to protect over 400 kilometres of rivers across the Western Balkans!

Join us in cheering the birth of two new protected areas in Croatia 👉

https://t.co/rHbD80IsSA

[Daniel Shemie @dshemie]

#DYK: Nature-based solutions can reduce the risk of flood and drought in 1/3 of the places where these hazards are expected to increase due to climate change. Join @nature_org, @IWMI_ and @UNCCD on Feb 22nd to learn more. Register: https://t.co/7n4xlI4Vjr

[Water Funds for Africa @WaterFundAfrica]

On February 22nd, join Nature for Water Facility (N4W) for an informative webinar about the upcoming Call for Proposals.
During the webinar, you'll learn about the services provided by N4W, the application process, and key dates. Register here👉: https://t.co/WdxwqJUSky

[Water Funds for Africa @WaterFundAfrica]

Yesterday @ademolaAJAGBE TNC's Regional Managing Director & @fkihara2 Africa Water Funds Director met with President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone. The discussion focused on forward momentum of Western Area Peninsula Water Fund which aims at improving water quality & quantity.

[Daniel Shemie @dshemie]

Ecuadorians reject oil drilling in the Amazon, ending operations in a protected area https://t.co/083Iik1eZ7

[The Nature Conservancy @nature_org]

A new series of water protected area in the Ecuadorian Amazon is leading the way for freshwater ecosystem conservation, serving as a model for the region and beyond. Here’s how: https://t.co/heVkftWtiY

[World Bank Water @WorldBankWater]

Green infrastructure & Nature-based solutions (NBS) can often be more resilient & flexible than traditional infrastructure when it comes to improving water security, reducing flood risk & restoring ecosystems.

Lessons from the #Netherlands🇳🇱: https://t.co/YDLmJrE9FU

[Daniel Shemie @dshemie]

@mWaterCo Hello!

[Daniel Shemie @dshemie]

Asking the right question: how to align funder and practitioners for more climate resilient WASH. Tune in Monday at 10AM Stockholm time w/ @Alliance4Water @AquaforAll @safewaternet @ShockwaveFound @USAIDWater free at #WorldWaterWeek --> https://t.co/FXXYtj0nvS

[Daniel Shemie @dshemie]

Words of wisdom from the Dominican Republic "There’s an understanding now that to fix the water crisis, we need to rebuild the watersheds. This model is about everybody coming together ... to work together with the same goal,” #waterfunds via @csmonitor https://t.co/Yvhr4AUJLf

[Daniel Shemie @dshemie]

New job alert! Opportunity to join an amazing global team working to conserve the amazing places where our water comes from #naturebasedsolutions @joshswaterjobs @oxfordwater @NatCapProject @WaterFundAfrica @nature_careers

[The Nature Conservancy @nature_org]

In 2000, we helped pioneer a new watershed conservation model in Ecuador. 20 years later, there are more than 40 #waterfunds operating around the world. In a new piece for @forbes, @bfrist goes back to Quito & explores how it all started.

https://t.co/2Z014jvlWd

[Daniel Shemie @dshemie]

@nature_org awesome coalition! need more of this!

[Eldoret Water & Sanitation Co. @eldowasco]

Overflowing with heartfelt gratitude we cherish the unforgettable moments of Eldoret-Iten Water Fund’s #GrowAMilli launch. This event illuminated the critical significance of tree growing in safeguarding catchment conservation and preserving our environment for the future.

[Daniel Shemie @dshemie]

City makes strides in clearing invasive plants to drought-proof Cape Town https://t.co/vykY5coYr7 via @capetownetc