The Salinity Partnerhip has joined forces with Salta by taking on a coordinating role of Salta’s ‘Tafel Internationaal’.

NFP and NWP act as co-convenors of a partnership consisting of actors from the water and food sectors who aim to tackle salinization challenges. The collective objective of the partnership is to address salinization challenges in low- and middle- income countries by facilitating Dutch expertise and by establishing cross-border partnerships. Senegal, Egypt, Bangladesh and Vietnam are priority countries. The convenors are also responsible for guiding the collaboration FAO WASAG, FAO’s coordinating initiative on salinization issues.

“Salta’s ‘Tafel Internationaal’ acts as a linking pin between activities and expertise of partners in the Netherlands, and international developments and opportunities,” says Salta CEO Peter Prins. Ivo Demmers (CEO of NFP) and Rick Elmendorp (CEO and Chair of the Board of NWP) jointly state that “Since NFP, NWP and Salta work to some extent with the same partners, joining forces in view of international collaboration contributes to efficient interaction within the network.”

The challenge of salinization is growing worldwide. In collaboration with several Dutch Embassies abroad, efforts are undertaken to showcase knowledge and expertise of Dutch organizations in the area of salinity. Knowledge sharing remains a vital part in this endeavor. As an example, in 2024 and 2025, two Salinity Magazines were published by NFP and NWP. Salta regularly organizes knowledge exchange sessions on certain topics, hosted by the thematic groups. This year, Salta will organize an international conference in June, where the Salinity Partnership will also contribute to.