What does it take to reduce flood and drought risks and build climate resilience in Eastern Africa?
Posted in : Blog on 21 September 2021
CIWA’s Nile Cooperation for Climate Resilience Project puts in place Nile river basin-wide flood and drought forecasting systems.
On Desertification and Drought Day, Bringing Integrated Drought Risk Management to the Forefront in Southern Africa
Posted in : Blog on 16 June 2021
On Desertification and Drought Day (June 17), we focus on one of climate change’s most subtle and deadly manifestations: droughts.
Improving access to multi-use water resources essential to building resilience
Posted in : Blog on 29 April 2021
Somalia is rebuilding itself after suffering more than two decades of insecurity and humanitarian crises. CIWA supports the Somalia government in resolving water resources matters.
Promoting collaboration for harnessing Lake Chad’s potential
Posted in : Videos on 23 February 2021
CIWA is supporting the Lake Chad Basin Commission’s endeavor to encourage cooperation and talks among the countries sharing the Lake and prioritize actions to mitigate poverty and enhance lives of its inhabitants for bringing peace and stability in the region.
A comprehensive understanding of water resources helps manage and preserve Lake Chad
Posted in : Blog on 23 February 2021
Lake Chad is the fourth largest lake in Africa. This rich, tropical Lake with its related wetlands is shared by Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria.
Mozambique: Solar-Powered Water Supply System Changes Lives
Posted in : Videos on 26 December 2020
Mozambique faces severe droughts and other effects of climate change. To build climate resilience and help alleviate poverty, CIWA and GEF support the SADC-GMI in providing sustainable water supply in the region.
THE CRUCIAL ROLE OF GROUNDWATER IN ZAMBIA
Posted in : Videos on 13 October 2020
Groundwater is an important source of water in Zambia, where long periods of drought increase the demand for water. CIWA is supporting a pilot project to address water shortages in Zambia by providing Chongwe residents with access to sustainably managed groundwater.
Enhancing Niger Basin’s ecosystem through modeling and improved decision making
Posted in : Blog on 13 September 2020
The Niger River – a source of life and hope – can be destructive if not properly managed. The recent floods in Niger and Mali show that it can have damaging consequences, especially on the communities living on the edge of the river.
Niger River Basin Management Project to support institutional strengthening of the Niger Basin Authority and enhance benefit sharing around the planned Fomi Dam
Posted in : Blog on 10 August 2014
STORY HIGHLIGHTS Following endorsement of the project’s justification note by its development partners, CIWA is set to begin an exciting new partnership with the Niger Basin Authority (NBA) on the Niger River Basin Management Project. The $7.5 million project aims to enhance the NBA’s capacity for facilitating improved water resources management and development in the […]