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.
Rethinking water security in a water-insecure world
Posted in : Blog on 21 March 2025
True resilience requires more than just emergency response—it demands smarter water systems designed for a world that has changed.
Building drought resilience nurtures livelihoods and hope in Southern Africa
Posted in : Blog on 12 March 2025
Southern Africa has been grappling with lack of rainfall since 2018, and in 2024 suffered the most severe drought in a century. But help is on the way to Muzumi’s village, thanks to CIWA and its partners.
Taking the Nile Basin Discourse to the next level
Posted in : Latest on 12 February 2025
The new CIWA grant will help the Nile Basin Discourse continue elevating the voices of communities to policymakers while striving for greater financial stability.
Empowering Women: CIWA Male Champions Unite in Lesotho
Posted in : Blog on 18 December 2024
First time face-to-face meeting for CIWA Male Champions who shared experiences and strategies to overcome obstacles preventing women’s empowerment.
Going Beyond Water: CIWA Program Unveils 2024 Annual Report
Posted in : Blog on 13 December 2024
The Cooperation in International Waters in Africa (CIWA) Partnership worked diligently and successfully in the 2023-2024 fiscal year to address mounting challenges including climate change, conflict, and instability across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Namibia: Bridging the Gender Gap in Groundwater Resources Management
Posted in : Blog on 20 November 2024
Despite considerable progress in gender equality across various sectors, including science and technology, the underrepresentation of women in groundwater-related fields remains alarmingly high.
How can men intentionally stand up for women?
Posted in : Blog on 28 October 2024
Highlights from the online Seminar co-hosted by Women in Water Diplomacy Network (WWDN) and CIWA Program’s Male Champions for Women ’s Empowerment (MCWE).