CIWA GESI Training: Promoting a Gender-transformative Approach in the Transboundary Water Sector
Posted in : Blog on 16 July 2024
Focus on trainings conducted by the CIWA Program on how to foster gender-transformative approaches in the male-dominated transboundary water management sector.
Mfundo Macanda: Developing climate- smart agriculture in the Eastern Cape
Posted in : Blog on 15 May 2024
To develop inclusive and sustainable agriculture, the Eastern Cape Provincial Government turned to the World Bank and SADRI, a CIWA technical assistance that addressed cross- border drought risks, improved cooperation, and created a holistic vision of drought-risk management throughout Southern Africa.
Eddie Riddell: Improving livelihoods in Southern Africa
Posted in : A View From The Field on 16 April 2024
The Pafuri-Sengwe Node of GLTFCA spans regions in three countries— Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. The area is rich in bird species and big game such as elephants, and ecotourism is a major source of income. Pafuri-Sengwe encompasses the Limpopo River, whose seasonality limits livelihoods and leads to water and food insecurity for those living […]
Agreements hold water: Reasons to scale up transboundary cooperation—now!
Posted in : Blog on 22 March 2024
Whenever stakeholders come together to manage shared lakes, aquifers, and rivers, they forge trust, collaborative frameworks, and mutual benefits beyond these that contribute to peace and stability.
Glass half full: An equal share for women in decisions on 60% of the world’s freshwater
Posted in : Blog on 3 March 2024
Since 2020, CIWA has accelerated its own efforts to foster gender equality within the transboundary water context in sub-Saharan Africa. Discover how the program emerged as a pioneering leader.
Uncovering the socio-economic potential of Groundwater-dependent Ecosystems in the Sahel
Posted in : Latest on 13 December 2023
In the Sahel region, where water resources are mostly underground, groundwater-dependent ecosystems (GDEs) are important lifelines for communities, around which a multitude of social interactions and economic activities develop. Healthy ecosystems are key for livelihoods and economies. GDEs provide direct goods and services to humans including fish, livestock, plants, medicines, timber, and water storage and […]
The Cooperation in International Waters in Africa Releases its 2023 Annual Report
Posted in : Blog on 11 December 2023
Africa’s water resources are a huge opportunity to harness for economic growth. CIWA strives to do its just-released Annual Report 2023—Water Knows No Boundaries: For a climate-resilient and peaceful Africa.
Male Champions for Women’s Empowerment: Who has the power to make decisions?
Posted in : Blog on 14 November 2023
CIWA has designed a pilot program to foster a cadre of men to spur changes in social norms and values on gender in transboundary water management and development.
Catalyzing Farmer-Led Irrigation Development in the Sahel from Shallow Groundwater
Posted in : Latest on 10 October 2023
Groundwater is usually considered shallow when the water table is found less than 8 m deep. This allows its abstraction with an inexpensive surface pump operating by suction. Regional studies conducted in the six Sahelian countries—Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, and Senegal— conclude that there is huge potential to develop shallow groundwater for farmers […]
Innovation at at Time of Unprecedented Challenges: World Water Week 2023
Posted in : Videos on 21 September 2023
Every year, water experts, policymakers, and stakeholders meet in Stockholm to discuss topics such as water management, climate change, and sustainable development, aiming to accelerate action towards achieving water security and resilience. This year’s topic focused on innovation at a time of unprecedented challenges, aiming to rethink how we manage water.