Dr.Fafatou Fofana: Hydrologist and advocate for data tools for regional cooperation
Posted in : Blog on 10 March 2026
For shared resources, we need common solutions. It’s all about solutions says Dr. Fafatou Fofana, hydrologist and advocate for data tools for regional cooperation. Read her story.
When Women Lead, Water Futures Change
Posted in : Blog on 9 March 2026
Through CIWA-supported initiatives, women are not only protecting rivers, groundwater, and ecosystems, they are creating jobs, strengthening livelihoods, and building careers in some of the most climate-vulnerable regions of the continent.
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.
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.
Building Climate Resilience in the Nile Basin: NBI’s Contribution Ahead of COP30
Posted in : Blog on 8 November 2025
As the world gathers for COP30, the Nile Basin stands as strong evidence of how regional cooperation can build climate resilience in shared water systems.
Harvesting Hope: How Communities Are Reviving the Lake Chad Region
Posted in : Blog on 24 October 2025
Achta’s story reflects a broader transformation across the Lake Chad Basin. For decades, the region has been battered by conflict and climate change. Once the sixth-largest freshwater lake in the world, Lake Chad has shrunk by nearly 90% since the 1970s.
Strengthening Water Resilience in Ethiopia’s Rural Communities
Posted in : Blog on 3 July 2025
With support from CIWA, the World Bank-supported Ethiopia Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Project emphasizes high-quality design that accounts for rising demand driven by climate change and population growth.
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.