Tomaz Gregori Kipnis

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Tomaz Gregori Kipnis is an environmental engineer (2012) with a Msc degree in Sanitary engineering from IHE Delft (2017), specialized in the planning and design of wastewater systems. Based in Brazil and with active experience in LAC and international initiatives, has coordinated over 50 sanitation projects in the past 8 years, since the foundation of SAO consultancy company.

{###Tomaz Gregori Kipnis###-###Brazil###Male###SAO Saneamento / Iniciativa Saneamento Inclusivo###Lead consultant / Founder}

Short Bio

Environmental engineer (2012) with a Msc degree in Sanitary engineering from IHE Delft (2017), specialized in the planning and design of wastewater systems. Based in Brazil and with active experience in LAC and international initiatives, has coordinated over 50 sanitation projects in the past 8 years, since the foundation of SAO consultancy company. Main activities are related to the development of: Municipal and regional sanitation masterplans; Centralized and decentralized wastewater treatment plants; Fecal sludge management plant and service design; Integrated urban drainage systems; Technical studies for resource recovery from sewage; Technical trainings and workshops on integrated sanitation; and other related activities. Since 2020 has also been running an NGO called Saneamento Inclusivo (https://saneamentoinclusivo.org.br/), with the purpose of developing and diffusing adequate and feasible solutions for sanitation in rural and urban poor communities in Brazil, developing studies, tools and pilot projects, approaching the entire sanitation service chain.

Motivation/Commitment to the GSC

Strengthening a diversified and qualified set of approaches and solutions is key for more effective progress of sanitation services, especially in rural and low-income urban communities. Beyond diversity itself, it is crucial to bring inspiration and connect sanitation with broader economic, social, and environmental benefits, in order to engage all stakeholders. SuSanA has been an inspiring common ground for me and those who seek creative and integrated solutions for achieving sustainable sanitation for all. Therefore, being part of the GSC would be a great honour and an opportunity to support improvements on a global scale.