Milly Mbuliro: Protecting the Nile Basin from the fury of flash floods
Posted in : A View From The Field on 9 February 2026
Milly Mbuliro sees the impact of floods during her field work travels throughout Nile Basin countries for her job, which includes serving as the coordinator for the NELSAP transboundary component of the CIWA funded Regional Climate Resilience Project.
Rwanda: Empowering Communities for Climate Resilience in Makera Watershed
Posted in : Blog on 2 February 2026
A new program – NCSCR – was created in 2025 by CIWA in partnership with the civil society organization Nile Basin Discourse: for water resources management to be effective, genuine community engagement is essential.
Why Male Allyship Still Matters in 2026: Inside CIWA’s Gender Training
Posted in : Blog on 29 January 2026
January 2026: First CIWA Male Champions training of the year, designed and facilitated to enable Male Champions to learn about gender equality concepts and practices and be introduced to the approach and expectations of the initiative.
Longa Seme Isaiah: An evangelist for regional cooperation
Posted in : A View From The Field on 19 January 2026
How water data, early-warning systems, and regional cooperation are helping South Sudan reduce flood impacts amid climate change, fragility, and conflict. Read the story of Longa Seme Isaiah.
Water Resources: The Lifeblood of Sub-Saharan Africa’s Resilience and Growth
Posted in : Blog on 15 December 2025
When waters cross borders, solutions must too. Explore the new CIWA Program Annual Report and see how cooperation is driving climate-resilient water management across Africa.
Inspiring Rwandan girls to transform water challenges into careers
Posted in : Blog on 22 November 2025
Led by NELSAP-CU and funded by the CIWA Program, a unique outreach campaign began in early June 2025, making waves in Rwanda’s secondary schools.
The Water Data Revolution: Transforming Transboundary Water Management in Africa
Posted in : Blog on 3 June 2025
Quality of monitoring networks to collecting water data has declined, and investment in infrastructure and training has been insufficient. Remote sensing technologies have emerged as powerful tools to address these challenges.
Three Keys to Successful Transboundary Water Cooperation in Africa
Posted in : Blog on 28 May 2025
With the impact of extreme weather events frequently crossing national boundaries, regional cooperation is essential to address them. By focusing on three keys, the Regional Climate Resilience Program is creating water management systems that can withstand climate variability while reducing cross-border tensions.
Sharing Waters, Transforming Futures: CIWA’s Action for a Climate-Resilient Africa
Posted in : Blog on 15 May 2025
CIWA supports countries to collect and share their water data, collaborate on technical and institutional capacity building, and prioritize optimized joint investments with regional benefits and shared costs.
Protecting groundwater from depletion in the SMAB
Posted in : A View From The Field on 5 May 2025
To manage and govern groundwater effectively, Landing Bojang, chief hydrologist of The Gambia’s Department of Water Resources, advocates for public sensitization, laws, regulations, and institutional capacity.