Project Details


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Water-Map


Description

Created in 2019 by the NGO European Water Project, Water-Map pursues the following goals:
- Participate and contribute to the reduction of disposable plastic waste by promoting the consumption of tap water rather than that of bottled water.
< - Encourage the use of the web app Water-Map: it allows individuals to go to the nearest drinking water points to fill their water bottle for free.
- Support actions to develop the installation of drinking water fountains in public places so that it is accessible to all.

Project website

https://water-map.org/site/project.html


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Action lines related to this project
  • AL C7. E-environment 2021
Sustainable development goals related to this project
  • Goal 3: Good health and well-being

Coverage
  • International

Status

Ongoing

Start date

2019

End date

Not set


Target beneficiary group(s)
  • Remote and rural communities

WSIS values promotion

The usage and deployment of ICTs should seek to create benefits in all aspects of our daily life. ICT applications are potentially important in government operations and services, health care and health information, education and training, employment, job creation, business, agriculture, transport, protection of environment and management of natural resources, disaster prevention, and culture, and to promote eradication of poverty and other agreed development goals. ICTs should also contribute to sustainable production and consumption patterns and reduce traditional barriers, providing an opportunity for all to access local and global markets in a more equitable manner. Applications should be user-friendly, accessible to all, affordable, adapted to local needs in languages and cultures, and support sustainable development. To this effect, local authorities should play a major role in the provision of ICT services for the benefit of their populations.


Entity name

European Water Project

Entity country—type

Switzerland International Organization

Entity website

https://water-map.org/