GWP Southern Africa
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Our vision is for a water secure Southern Africa.
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http://www.gwp.org/en/GWP-SouthernAfrica/ 12-01-2015 09:17:54
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Join us with GWP Southern Africa at #WorldWaterWeek to explore Southern Africa’s water management strategies. Discover how transboundary cooperation and women’s inclusion foster peace and #drought resilience. Insights will contribute to #UNCCDCOP16 in Riyadh this December #UNited4Land
River Basin Organisations have a key role to play as investment vehicles to build drought resilience of communities dependent on land & water resources. Cathrine Mutambirwa calls the water community at #WorldWaterWeek to join the #UNCCDCOP16 where drought resilience will be a key theme.
The session discusses experiences related to setting up groundwater institutions in RBOs and unpacks strategies available for RBOs to integrate groundwater management in their policies and decision making. World Water Week SADC Groundwater Management Institute (SADC-GMI) Global Water Partnership Buzi, Pungwe, and Save Watercourses Commission
Silvanus Uunona Silvanus Kweenda calls for robust transboundary agreements in the #SADC region, as they are key to ensuring equitable #water resource management, driving regional cooperation, and addressing shared challenges for sustainable development. #WorldWaterWeek
Private sector industries eg agriculture, mining, & textiles are major water users, and their impact on water resources should not be overlooked. UN Development's Madeleine Nyiratuza, PhD calls for critical examination of the sector during river basin environmental flows studies. #WorldWaterWeek.
South African Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation Water&SanitationRSA, David Mahlobo, has called on African leaders to unite behind South Africa and champion infrastructure - prioritising #water - at the highest possible level as SA assumes G20 presidency next year.
GWP Southern Africa's Loreen Katiyo attributes limited capacity to mobilise resources, predict flows, manage reservoirs, and balance competing demands across borders and sectors as some of the key challenges faced by the SADC region in managing drought impacts at transboundary level.