Access to water, energy and sanitation

    Vincent Tournerie

    Bordeaux / France
    I transform wave energy into electricity and fresh water
    Seaturns is a simple and compact system made up of just a few elements: a floating hollow cylinder which is 9m long is attached to two anchors in which the inertia of 80 tonnes of water is balanced by the waves. This system makes it possible to produce either electricity or freshwater, depending on whether it is attached to a turbine or a reverse osmosis system. Wave energy has the advantage of generating energy which is more consistent than solar or wind energy. Seaturns is capable of supplying electricity to dozens of households or producing 150m3 of fresh water per day. Ideal for isolated coastal regions.
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    André Gennesseaux

    André Gennesseaux

    I invented flywheel energy storage to improve renewable energy production
    Raowia Lamhar

    Raowia Lamhar

    I invented a fridge for the desert which works without electricity.
    Brian Gartside

    Brian Gartside

    I invented the drinkable book to save lives
    Augustin Woelz

    Augustin Woelz

    Je fabrique mon chauffe-eau solaire
    Dara Dotz

    Dara Dotz

    J’ai fondé une ONG qui répond aux urgences humanitaires en circuit court
    Mick Pearce

    Mick Pearce

    J’ai inventé une climatisation écologique en m’inspirant des termites
    George Madhavan

    George Madhavan

    I turn water from your toilet into drinking water
    Anders Wilhelmson

    Anders Wilhelmson

    I created the world's simplest toilets
    NICK MOON

    NICK MOON

    I change the lives of Africa's poorest farmers
    David Wadström

    David Wadström

    I purify water with solar energy
    Bunker Roy

    Bunker Roy

    I created the Barefoot College
    Veronica Khosa

    Veronica Khosa

    I support AIDS victims until their last breath

    Access to water, energy and sanitationAnimal welfareDemocracy/Human rightsEmergency aidEmpowerment/Women's rightsEqual opportunities and social cohesionEmpowerment of the disabledInnovative pedagogyNorth-South/rural-urban solidarityProtection of minoritiesAssistance/Children's rights

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    World Water Day: Shamengo solutions

    23 March 2016
    In 1992, the United Nations declared March 22 World Water Day. Currently 800 million people lack access to safe drinking water. It’s a good time to check in with the Shamengo pioneers who are working to provide solutions to this major challenge of the 21st century.
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