The Water Agency
PEOPLE AT THE HEART OF INTERNATIONAL WATER PROJECTS
At The Water Agency, we work with international and local organisations to put people at the heart of water projects. From our regional Water Hubs, we focus on bringing inclusive stakeholder and community engagement, youth leadership, and water education into our projects. Because people-centred projects have more impact!
where we work
We are currently active in Asia-Pacific countries with the most pressing water issues. Since 2016, we have coordinated and implemented numerous projects in the region, working with partners in the public and private sectors.
EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS
WATER CHALLENGE
An innovative competition that inspires young talents as future leaders to contribute to water challenges in their country.
- Blends the education, business, and community in understanding the demand of industry
- Offers an opportunity for young talents and business executives to connect
- Provides a platform to engage and collaborate with different stakeholders
Featured Project:
Water for Food Youth Challenge: Pekalongan Edition
- Pekalongan, Indonesia
Updates from Us I

Green Batik Design Challenge 2025
The Green Batik Design Challenge 2025 brought together artisans from Pekalongan to explore how traditional batik design can respond to environmental challenges. The program was

From Youth-led Ideas To On-the-ground Impact In Ecuador
The UNESCO Amazon Water Resilience Challenge – Ecuador 2025 reached an important milestone with the completion of its pilot implementation phase and Grand Final event,

Youth-led Innovation Takes The Stage
From 22–24 October 2025, the Water Tech Innovation Lounge took place at Vietwater 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City, creating an international platform for young

Green Batik Coaches: connecting youth leadership, culture, and sustainability through sport
The Green Batik Coaches Program is a pilot collaboration between the KNVB WorldCoaches initiative and the Green Batik Pekalongan Pilot Project, developed to bring together

Water Tech Innovation Lounge: introducing Vietnam’s next generation of water innovators
The Water Tech Innovation Lounge 2025, organized by The Water Agency in collaboration with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, was launched as

Vietwater 2025 – The Premier Meeting Point for Vietnam’s Water Industry
Vietnam’s water sector is entering a period of strong development, emerging as a vital infrastructure industry that is drawing increasing attention from government bodies, businesses,
Partners & Clients
We are proud to have worked with and for many world’s leading water companies and organizations.



