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Brand Toolkit Cooperation in International Waters in Africa 2025

Brand Pillars

Cooperation Resilience

CIWA fosters collaboration among African nations CIWA enhances resilience by strengthening the
to effectively manage shared water resources, capacity of nations to withstand and recover
building trust and ensuring mutual benefits. By from water-related shocks and stresses. In the
encouraging transparent communication, joint face of climate change, this includes developing
planning, and shared governance, we aim to adaptive strategies and resilient infrastructure to
resolve conflicts and promote harmonious mitigate the impacts of extreme weather events,
relationships between riparian states. This ensuring that communities remain secure and
cooperative approach is essential for tackling sustainable despite environmental challenges.
transboundary water challenges and achieving
sustainable development goals.

Sustainability Inclusion

CIWA commits to sustainable practices, balancing In Africa's transboundary waters, inclusive
economic, social, and environmental needs to approaches, especially in terms of involving
protect water resources and biodiversity for future women in decision-making, are crucial for
generations. By promoting long-term solutions fostering cooperation and addressing the needs
and responsible water use, we ensure that our of all stakeholders, leading to fair and effective
efforts contribute to the enduring health and water management.
prosperity of communities, ecosystems, and
biodiversity in Africa.

Innovation

Innovation drives CIWA's approach, leveraging
cutting-edge data tools, strategic analyses and
strategies to better understand and sustainably
address the complex transboundary water
challenges facing Sub-Saharan Africa.

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