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On 27 February 2026, the Hungarian Water Partnership (HWP) awarded the prestigious title of Honorary Ambassador to Mr. Oliver Nachevski, recognizing his outstanding contributions to strengthening the international reputation of the Hungarian water industry and promoting global professional cooperation in the water sector.

On the 27th of February, the Hungarian Water Partnership (HWP) and the Pan-African Association of Sanitation Actors (PASA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a framework for cooperation for the joint development of an ecosystem and value chain for non-sewered sanitation, faecal sludge treatment and resource valorisation.

300+ participants, 20+ countries, one shared goal: the future of water security

Leading water sector stakeholders from Africa, Europe, and Asia gathered in Hungary for the international conference “The Future of Water”, organized by the Hungarian Water Partnership within the framework of Planet Budapest 2026.

A high-level African water and sanitation industry delegation of 50 welcomed in Budapest

 

At the invitation of the Hungarian Water Partnership (HWP), 50 senior water sector leaders, technical directors, and policy decision-makers from over 15 African countries visited Budapest between February 24–28, 2026, to learn about Hungary’s internationally recognized water technologies and cooperation models.

 

On 28 January 2026, the Hungarian Water Partnership (HWP) and the Hanoi University of Civil Engineering (HUCE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), opening new horizons for cooperation in sustainable water management, education, research, and joint professional initiatives.

The agreement represents a significant milestone in the strengthening of Hungarian–Vietnamese relations in the water and environmental sectors and reflects the shared ambition of both parties to translate academic excellence and technological expertise into practical, future-oriented solutions.

On 26 January 2026, Saigon Technology University (STU) and the Hungarian Water Partnership (HWP) formalized their cooperation through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), establishing a new strategic framework for collaboration in water technology, education, research, and applications related to the food industry.

The signing ceremony was held with the support and presence of the Consulate General of Hungary in Vietnam, underscoring the institutional importance of the partnership.

Innovative, affordable, and ready to scale — UN SDG6 Accelerator technologies are key to closing the global gap in access to safe water and sanitation. We would like to introduce two UN-recognized solutions developed by Hungarian innovators within the Hungarian Water Partnership network, highlighting with pride how Pureco Ltd and Puraset Water and Metal Solutions Ltd are turning Hungarian water expertise into real-world impact for communities around the world.

Join us at Planet Budapest 2026, Central Europe’s largest sustainability event series, for a dedicated day on the Future of Water.

On 27 February 2026, the Hungarian Water Partnership will host a high-level forum on water. With its compact format and global representation, the Future of water - innovativ responses to global water challenges international forum ensures a dynamic environment for strategic networking, knowledge exchange, and partnership development across sectors and continents.
 

The African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA) has been working for nearly 45 years to address water-related challenges across the continent. In 2023, the association changed its name from the African Water Association (AfWA) to the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA). Expanding its scope to include sanitation brings new tasks and challenges for the organisation at strategic, decision-making, and service-strengthening levels.
 

​It is often the case that financial institutions and donors focus on the cheapest solutions during project preparation. However, both the beneficiary and the donor organisation share the same interest: to implement investments that are sustainable and operational in the long term.  At the 13th Balkan Water Conference, organised by the Albanian Water Supply and Sewerage Association (SHUKALB) under the title “Sustainable Water Management in a Changing Climate”, Dr Károly Kovács, PhD, President of Hungarian Water Association and founder of Pureco, presented a tool that can help achieve this dual objective.