#APACGrowth #TechLeadership #AIExpansion #HighPerformanceComputing #ScalingLeadership #CrossBorderCollaboration #TalentDevelopment

Walla Walla plan: Oregon‑Washington laws allow cross‑border protection of newly developed water supplies Officials described a novel bi‑state approach enabling Oregon projects that create new winter‑stored water to be protected and recognized in Washington, and noted pilot enrollments that may protect roughly 20 cubic feet per second to the Columbia River this year.

A groundbreaking bi-state initiative is set to revolutionize water supply protection across the Oregon-Washington border, potentially safeguarding vital resources for years to come.

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#WA #CitizenPortal #BasinManagement #CrossBorderCollaboration

WIFA outlines seven candidate projects for long‑term water augmentation; asks legislature not to cut existing funds WIFA Director Chelsea McGuire briefed the committee on three WIFA programs and described a competitive solicitation that yielded seven candidate long‑term augmentation projects (desalination, groundwater storage and reuse, cross‑border reuse/exchange concepts). McGuire said WIFA has invested about $3 billion in Arizona water infrastructure over 30 years, that conservation grants exhausted ARPA funds, and urged legislators not to reduce WIFA’s budget while feasibility work proceeds.

WIFA's Chelsea McGuire reveals ambitious plans for Arizona's water future with seven groundbreaking projects, including innovative desalination and cross-border solutions.

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#AZ #ArizonaWaterInfrastructure #SustainabilityInitiatives #CrossBorderCollaboration #CitizenPortal

Inclusive SCO initiatives ensure young voices shape policy, education, and cross-border cooperation for a stronger future.
By Sara Aleem

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#SCO #youthempowerment #ShanghaiCooperationOrganisation #regionaldevelopment #crossbordercollaboration

SCO Youth Initiatives: Empowering 800 Million Ffor Innovation, Peace, And Prosperity SCO youth initiatives empower 800M young people across member states, fostering education, innovation, cultural exchange, and regional cooperation

Empowering youth drives regional peace and prosperity, turning young people into active agents of change and innovation.
By Sara Aleem

Read more: www.thefridaytimes.com/21-Jan-2026/...

#SCO #youthempowerment #ShanghaiCooperationOrganisation #regionaldevelopment #crossbordercollaboration

VTrans: Montreal passenger-rail project slowed; next engineering step needs about $500,000 VTrans told the House Transportation Committee the project to restore/extend Amtrak service to Montreal has support on both sides of the border but progress has slowed; Quebec previously signaled funding for the next engineering step but recent budget changes mean the agency is now seeking about $500,000 to convert an existing study into bid-ready engineering documents.

Amtrak's journey to Montreal hits a speed bump as funding and progress slow down on both sides of the border.

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#VT #CrossBorderCollaboration #VermontTransportation #CitizenPortal #PublicTransit #InfrastructureDevelopment

Cross border hydrogen pipeline deal almost finalised Justicia Shipena  The governments of South Africa’s Western Cape and Namibia’s Erongo Region are finalising a twinning agreement on the green hydrogen pipeline between the two countries.  This is part of broader efforts under the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme (NGH2P), as outlined in its mid-year review for 2025. The collaboration follows an agreement signed between Namibia and South Africa during the World Hydrogen Summit in May 2024 to explore the feasibility of a cross-border green hydrogen pipeline.  The N$5 million (€250,000) pre-feasibility study, completed in December 2024, assessed the technical, commercial, environmental, and social viability of linking hydrogen hubs in Lüderitz, Boegoebaai, and Saldanha Bay, with extensions to Gauteng via an eastern corridor. “This system is pivotal for sustainable energy, socio-economic growth, and advancing Namibia and South Africa’s net-zero goals while positioning both countries as key players in the global hydrogen market,” the NGH2P said. A conceptual master plan for the pipeline infrastructure is set for mid-2025 to mid-2026, with an estimated cost of N$30 million.  The Climate Fund Managers and Gasunie (Netherlands) will provide a significant portion of the funding, with additional support from the EU. In 2020, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa first proposed the hydrogen partnership. South Africa targets up to 13 million tonnes of green hydrogen and derivatives annually by 2050 under its N$300 billion (US$20 billion) Green Hydrogen National Programme.  This would require between 140 GW and 300 GW of renewable energy, a steep increase from the 7 GW procured since 2011. Key stakeholders in the pipeline project include the Western Cape Tourism, Investment and Trade Agency (Wesgro), the Northern Cape Economic Development, Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (NCEDA), the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme (NGH2P), Gasunie Waterstof Holding B.V., and Climate Fund Managers (CFM) NL B.V. Namibia has attracted about N$2.08 billion in investment for green hydrogen projects to date.  These include pilot initiatives, commercial ventures, and consultancy work, according to NGH2P head James Mnyupe. A major highlight of 2025 was the commissioning of the HyIron–Oshivela plant near Arandis.  Mnyupe said this momentum is already yielding socio-economic returns. More than 800 Namibians have been employed across early-stage projects, and around N$170 million has gone to local SMEs, advancing localisation and value-chain development. To improve infrastructure planning, the programme secured N$3.6 million from Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).  The funds supported a study on best practices for shared infrastructure, including pipelines, desalination plants, rail, ports, and energy corridors. In April 2025, the programme completed a draft National Policy on Green Hydrogen and Derivatives.  Developed in consultation with stakeholders, it outlines Namibia’s stance on environmental protection, hydrogen safety, socio-economic development, institutional coordination, and legal frameworks.  Mnyupe said the draft is now under review by the ministry of industries, mines and energy and will guide future legislation and operations.

#GreenHydrogen #HydrogenEnergy #SustainableEnergy #CrossBorderCollaboration #NetZeroGoals

🇮🇪🤝🇧🇪 Ireland and Belgium set a precedent with a shared regulatory memorandum in iGaming. Unified standards could transform the industry, mirroring GDPR's impact on data privacy. Is cross-border regulation the future of iGaming? Share your thoughts! 💡 #iGaming #CrossBorderCollaboration

€6.5m of PEACEPLUS funding awarded to improve air quality across the island of Ireland

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The €6.5M #PEACEAir project, led by ERNACT & funded by #PEACEPLUS, is set to combat cross-border air pollution across Ireland & Northern Ireland over 3.5 yrs. Healthier communities ahead!
#CleanAir #AirQualityMatters #CrossBorderCollaboration
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Ontario's nuclear energy advances led by collaboration with US firms Ontario Power Generation showcases clean energy technology with American corporate partnerships.

Northeastern governors and Canadian premiers are uniting to revolutionize energy with groundbreaking nuclear advancements that promise a sustainable future for millions.

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#MA #CitizenPortal #CleanEnergy #SustainableFuture #CrossBorderCollaboration

Through the IFI’s DISCOVERY Programme, I was delighted to visit the amazing #LifeChangesChangesLives in Downpatrick, a truly inspiring social enterprise founded by Ailish & Manus Teague.

#SocialEnterprise #IFIDISCOVERYProgramme #SENI #SERI #CrossBorderCollaboration #SocialImpact #Sustainability

Funding excellent research projects across borders: #Weave is a new initiative that simplifies funding research collaborations across European borders.
#CrossBorderCollaboration #ResearchFunding

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Revisiting the archives today. How much has changed? Two years on are these still the main challenges to realising 'Science Without Borders'?

#ScienceWithoutBorders #OpenScience #ResearchCareers #ResearchFunding #CrossBorderCollaboration

12 Science Europe Member Organisations are currently involved in #Weave: it's the first time that such a large number of funders develop an initiative to facilitate structured bilateral & trilateral scientific cooperation! #CrossBorderCollaboration #ResearchFunding