Abu Dhabi startup receives special accreditation from UN Water Conference

Manhat, an Abu Dhabi-based deep tech start-up, has received special accreditation to participate in the United Nations Water Conference for its innovative and sustainable water solutions. Manhat is the only startup in the UAE to receive this recognition.

The UN’s Water 2023 Conference, taking place at UN Headquarters in New York from today until March 24, is being hailed as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to accelerate progress towards universal access to safe water and sanitation by 2030. The meeting brought Heads of State, Government, Ministers and stakeholders from all different sectors to work together to achieve internationally agreed goals, including the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goal 6 for a fairer future.

The meeting will feature five interactive dialogues to strengthen and accelerate action in critical waters. These dialogues will cover topics such as access to safe drinking water, sustainable development, climate resilience, international water cooperation and the goals of the Decade of Action on Water.

One of the main outcomes of the meeting will be the Water Action Agenda, which aims to collect all voluntary water-related commitments and track their progress. The Agenda aims to encourage Member States, stakeholders and the private sector to commit to urgent action to address today’s water challenges.

Manhat’s patented natural water distillation technology and floating farm solutions are designed to address the global challenges of water scarcity and lack of arable land. The technology sustainably produces water from open water surfaces, mimicking the natural water cycle, with a zero carbon footprint and no salt water rejection. This water can be used to irrigate crops on floating farms, providing a sustainable solution for coastal communities and helping to mitigate the threat of rising sea levels caused by climate change.

Manhat’s participation in the United Nations Water Conference 2023 demonstrates the company’s commitment to addressing the global water scarcity challenge.

By working to create a sustainable and resilient future for communities around the world, Manhat is helping to achieve internationally agreed goals, including Sustainable Development Goal 6 of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for a fairer future that ensures all Access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene.

Manhat founders Dr. Saeed Alhassan and Vishnu Vijayan Pillai are currently in New York for a conference.

“We are honored to be the only UAE start-up to receive special accreditation, showcasing our country’s entrepreneurial ecosystem for sustainable solutions,” said Pillai. “This presents us with a great opportunity,” said Pillai, ” We can listen, learn and engage with different stakeholders in the water industry and decision makers from around the world.”