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Blue Water Intelligence (BWI) plays a vital role in global climate monitoring by providing high-frequency, remote-sensing-based data on key hydrological Essential Climate Variables (ECVs) such as river discharge, water levels, and soil moisture. In regions where ground observations are sparse, BWI delivers reliable, scalable insights to support climate adaptation, water resource management, and SDG reporting. Learn how BWI helps bridge the data gap for climate-resilient decision-making.

BWI has joined the Space Climate League, a collective of ClimateTech startups using satellite data to develop innovative environmental solutions, thereby strengthening the group’s expertise in freshwater management in response to climate challenges.

By establishing a strategic partnership in Kazakhstan, BWI is expanding internationally to support the country’s transition toward more sustainable and technology-driven water resource management.

BWI’s Virtual Station approach integrates remote sensing, hydrological modeling, and machine learning to provide real-time, scalable hydrological forecasts for global water management.

Plastic pollution in rivers is a growing global crisis, with rivers like the Ganges, Yangtze, and Buriganga transporting millions of tons of waste annually into oceans. Factors such as rapid urbanization, poor waste management, and single-use plastics drive this issue, endangering ecosystems and human health.

This performance report assesses the effectiveness of BWI’s discharge forecast model for the Tarn River, specifically at the Countal outlet with a catchment area of 15969 km2, located in southern France. The Tarn River basin features dramatic elevation changes, descending from mountainous regions to the plains, and it passes through varied terrain, including limestone plateaus, deep gorges, and agricultural lowlands. Mediterranean and oceanic influences characterize the climate in the area. The summer droughts and Cévennes rains – with monsoon-like intense rainfall, result in very high peak flows. BWI’s model demonstrates strong performance on the validation dataset (NNSE = 0.72), with very well-captured baseflow and peak-flow occurrences.

In the latest performance report, we assess the effectiveness of BWI’s discharge forecast model for the Bourbre River, specifically at the Vernay outlet, which covers an area of 313 km². The drainage basin of the Bourbre river, located in southeastern France, is characterized by hills, plateaus overlooking valleys, and extensive marshes. The climate in the region is temperate, with both mountainous and continental influences due to its proximity to the Alps and the Rhône Valley. The model demonstrates strong performance on the testing dataset (NNSE = 0.73), accurately simulating baseflow. The underestimation of river discharge during summer months reflects the limited resolution of the available meteorological data.

At the 12th World General Assembly of the International Network of Basin Organizations (INBO), BWI had the privilege of joining global leaders in water resource management to discuss one of the most pressing challenges of our time: climate-resilient basin management. Held in Bordeaux, France, this event not only marked INBO’s 30th anniversary but also offered an invaluable opportunity to learn from experts and engage in meaningful dialogue on innovative solutions for sustainable water practices.

Meetings of our Product Owner, Dr Mohamad Hamze and our Bangladeshi partners, MD Mejbah Uddin, Deputy Country Director, and Khairul Alam, Project Manager, in Bangladesh have underscored the growing importance of technology in tackling climate-related challenges. From weather monitoring innovations to flood risk reduction, these discussions have laid the foundation for finetuning of our solutions for agriculture, water management, and environmental protection.

BWI had the honor of being one of seventy exhibitors during the first edition of the CYCL’EAU trade show in Orléans. This important event, focused on water management, spanned from October 9th to October 10th, 2024. The two days allowed BWI to engage with leading innovators and solution providers in the water management sector, introducing recent, and established water management solutions.