Basin level planning

This Technology Transfer Advances Paraguay's

• Nationally Determined Contribution to improve the decision-making on the use and management of water resources as a result of two key methodological tools: i) methodology for determining environmental flows; and ii) methodology for formulating plans for the use and management of water resources via drainage basins

DELTARES is an independent institute for applied research in the field of water, subsurface and infrastructure. Throughout the world, DELTARES works on smart solutions, innovations and applications for people, environment and society. Its main focus is on deltas, coastal regions and river basins. Managing these densely populated and vulnerable areas is complex, which is why DELTARES works closely with governments, businesses, other research institutes and universities.

Practical Action Consulting (PAC) is the consulting arm of Practical Action, an international non-governmental organisation that uses technology to challenge poverty in developing countries. Through technology PAC enables poor communities to build on their skills and knowledge to produce sustainable and practical solutions - transforming their lives forever and protecting the world around them. Every year PAC uses technology to help over 1 million people out of poverty.

Pöyry Austria GmbH, a member of the global Pöyry Group, is a consulting and engineering company with deep expertise with extensive local knowledge to deliver sustainable project investments. For instance, its Hydro Consulting department delivers services in the fields of hydrological and hydraulic modellingand forecasting. Its experts have significant experience in the fields of hydro-meteorology, climate change and climate sensitivity. They also contribute to assess climate risk and ctimate adaptation measures for hydropower and all other sectors of water management.

Carbon Limits (CL) consists of a highly experienced team of technical experts, economists and project managers with deep sector insight into climate change and energy sector development, combined with local know-how and networks within the company’s geographical target areas. CLs services cover three broad categories:

1. Emission reduction project development through transfer of technology and know-how
2. Consultancy and technical assistance
3. Capacity building and training.

Environment and Development (ED) was established in 2015 by highly experienced professionals skilled in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA), particularly in climate change induced risk mapping including natural hazards and vulnerability assessment in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) environment. One of the key working areas of Environment and Development is Water Resource Management (WRM).

The major  functions  of IWRP are supporting and advising the Vietnamese Government, Ministries and local authorities in water resources development strategy and planning. IWRP also actively participates in projects and research related to water, climate and ecosystems, disaster risk reduction and water governance in cooperation with national and international organizations. ICT, mathematical modelling and remote sensing are the most prevailing technologies applied by IWRP to facilitate water management, especially in the context of climate change.

CETEC is an international consultancy firm with more than 38 years of experience. CETEC is a company specialised in technical assistance, design and engineering solutions in infrastructure, water, energy and coastal projects. CETEC has presence in Spain and Ecuador

The INR is a non-profit organization that works towards the wise use of natural resources in pursuit of sustainability for the good of the environment and the society, through multidisciplinary applied research. The INR provides strategic and operational support to develop cutting edge solutions that support the resolution of natural resource challenges, in partnership with government, civil society, the private sector and other leading research organizations.