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We are thrilled to share information on the Lesotho-Botswana Water Transfer Project! This planned transboundary multi-purpose water infrastructure project is set to be the first of its kind on the African continent, significantly contributing to sustainable socio-economic growth and climate resilience in the Orange-Senqu River Basin. Key Highlights 💡 Project Overview 📑 : The project will transfer 150 million m³ of water annually to Botswana, and 50 million m³ to Lesotho and South Africa. It includes the construction of a large dam on the Makhaleng River, which will also generate electricity and supply water for irrigation. Addressing Water Supply Challenges 🚰 : The project addresses severe water shortages and drought spells in Botswana, while also supporting water needs in Lesotho and South Africa. Implementation and Management 🤝 : The project is sponsored by the state parties, namely: Botswana, Lesotho, and South Africa with Namibia acting as an observer. The ORASECOM Secretariat, along with a dedicated Project Management Office in Maseru, Lesotho, is leading the coordination and implementation of the project. Beneficiaries and Impact 🛣 : This initiative will enhance climate resilience, create long-term employment opportunities, and improve the standard of living across the basin. The project has already received an excellence award for its high standards in project preparation. Follow our page to keep informed about progress and developments of this momentous initiative aimed at sustainable water resource management and transboundary water cooperation! For more information, visit our website at https://lnkd.in/dZX9KZrf #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateResilience #TransboundaryWaterCooperation #LesothoBotswanaWaterTransfer

In a report from August, LANDMARC explored how our portfolio of land-based mitigation technologies and practices (LMTs for short) for Canada could become widely adopted. The report analyses five LMTs for Canada. These are: 1. Wetlands management and restoration  2. Forest Management and afforestation  3. Soil Carbon  4. Bio-energy carbon capture and storage (BECCS)  5. Biochar Here are some of the main takeaways from each: ➡️ #WetlandsManagement and Restoration 🌾🌾🌾 Pros: Canada's wetlands, constituting 24% of global wetlands, serve as vital carbon sinks and habitats for diverse wildlife, holding cultural significance. They offer ecological benefits like water storage. Cons: Restoration is costly, facing resistance from farmers. Technical challenges include doubts about soil permeability and successful growth of imported seedlings. Incorporating Traditional Environmental Knowledge is crucial. ➡️#ForestManagement and #Afforestation 🌳🌳🌳 Pros: Canada's vast forest cover holds potential for improved management and afforestation, mitigating around 8 MtCO2e/y. Co-benefits include ozone abatement, habitat restoration, and socio-economic gains. Cons: Vulnerability to climate risks and competition with other land uses pose challenges, potentially diverting funds from critical sectors like energy decarbonization. ➡️#SoilCarbon 🌱🌱🌱 Pros: Adopting soil organic carbon practices on Canada's agricultural land could sequester 22 MtCO2e/y, accounting for 11% of total emissions. Conservation tillage and increased fertilizer use are suggested practices. Cons: Potential drawbacks include increased emissions, pesticide use impacting biodiversity, and the risk of contaminating groundwater with pathogens. ➡️#BECCS (Bio-energy Carbon Capture and Storage) 🌿🌿🌿 Pros: Economically viable BECCS, converting biomass into bioenergy and storing carbon, could contribute significantly to Canada's GDP. It offers an alternative land use with lower impact on food production. Cons: Implementation at scale may impact wetlands and grasslands, affecting biodiversity. Policymakers must balance benefits against risks. ➡️#Biochar 🪨🪨🪨 Pros: Biochar, derived from biomass degradation, sequesters carbon and enhances soil quality. Cons: Production involves thermal degradation, raising concerns about potential impacts on biodiversity and ecosystems. The report emphasizes the potential of these LMTs for Canada, emphasizing the need for policymakers to weigh co-benefits, risks, and barriers carefully. Achieving a balance between environmental benefits and potential drawbacks is crucial for the effective and sustainable implementation of land-based mitigation strategies in Canada. Read the full article and report in the link below. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://lnkd.in/enHXkm68

𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝟮𝟭 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀: L𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. Just two river basins in Southern Africa - the Limpopo and the Okavango - sustain over 21 million people across seven countries. As World Rivers Day approaches this Sunday, we're highlighting the critical importance of these vital waterways and sharing insights on building water resilience in complex, diverse settings. Our new blog explores key findings from the USAID Resilient Waters programme, which focused on these crucial river basins. Here are some of the key takeaways: 🏞️ Transboundary collaboration is essential - with rivers crossing multiple borders, our solutions must do the same. 💭 Integrated thinking yields results -recognising the connections between water, food security, energy, and ecosystems is crucial. ⚙️ Innovation boosts resilience - scientific evidence and technological advancements play a key role in sustainable water management. 🔀 Adaptability is key - flexible approaches are necessary to address diverse national priorities and unexpected challenges.   Explore our full blog here: https://opm.global/47wLJlH #worldriversday #waterresilience #sustainabledevelopment #climateaction

🌊 ACEWATER III Validation and Kick-off Workshop: Shaping the Future of Water Management in Africa 🗓️ 15 – 17 & 19 -20 April 2024 📍 ICPAC (IGAD Climate Prediction & Applications Centre), Nairobi, Kenya 📰 Workshop Recap: The ACEWATER III project's Validation Workshop in Nairobi united African institutions to refine strategies for sustainable water management. With EU support, stakeholders collaborated to align priorities and activities, driving impactful change in the WASH sector. 🤝 Key Participants: Representatives from leading academic institutions, research bodies, and international organizations lent their expertise to the proceedings. Among the distinguished attendees were: · Stellenbosch University · University of KwaZulu-Natal · University of the Western Cape · Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) - South Africa · Eduardo Mondlane University - Mozambique · University of Malawi - UNIMA · University of Zambia · University of Botswana (UB) · University of Namibia of Science and Technology · Zimbabwe National University of Science and Technology · University of Mauritius · University of Cheikh Anta Diop – Senegal · 2iE-Institut International d'Ingénierie de l'Eau et de l'Environnement - Burkina Faso · University of Benin – Nigeria · National Water Resources Institute Nigeria · Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi - Ghana · Addis Ababa University - Ethiopian Institute of Water Resources · Makerere University – Uganda · IGAD / ICPAC – Kenya Additionally, esteemed colleagues from the European Commission DG INTPA and JRC, alongside representatives from the European Union Delegation in South Africa, provided invaluable insights and support (by AESA - Agriconsulting Europe SA). 🌍 Charting a Sustainable Future: The ACEWATER III project embodies a collaborative spirit aimed at harnessing Science-Technology-Innovation (STI) for the betterment of African communities. By fostering partnerships, enhancing research capacities, and promoting knowledge exchange, ACEWATER III seeks to catalyze Economic Green Growth and Poverty Reduction across the continent. 🔍 Moving Forward: As the workshop drew to a close, participants departed with renewed vigor and a shared commitment to advancing water management practices in Africa. With the validation of partner activities and the alignment of priorities, the stage is set for impactful interventions that will shape the future of water resources management on the continent. 📣 Join the Conversation: #ACEWATERIII #WaterManagement #SustainableDevelopment #Africa #Research #CapacityBuilding #EU #Collaboration #Innovation #WASH #ICPAC #Nairobi Let's work together to ensure a water-secure future for generations to come! 💧🌍

Let's brainstorm some exciting ecological projects for Kazakhstan, focusing on water management and safety, in alignment with UNDP goals! 💧 1. Innovative Water Infrastructure: How can we modernize water infrastructure to ensure efficient distribution and minimize wastage? Let's establish project controls such as regular progress monitoring, cost tracking, and risk assessments to ensure timely implementation and budget adherence. Ideas could include implementing smart metering systems, upgrading aging pipelines, and integrating renewable energy solutions to power water treatment plants. 2. Community-Led Conservation Initiatives: Let's brainstorm ways to empower local communities to take ownership of water conservation efforts. We'll establish clear community engagement metrics and feedback mechanisms to measure the impact of our initiatives. This could involve organizing educational workshops, launching community clean-up campaigns along rivers and lakes, and supporting grassroots initiatives to restore wetlands and riparian zones. 3. Climate-Resilient Water Systems: Given Kazakhstan's vulnerability to climate change impacts, how can we build resilience in water systems? Let's develop robust risk management plans and contingency measures to address climate-related risks. Brainstorm ideas for designing climate-resilient infrastructure, implementing nature-based solutions such as green infrastructure, and developing early warning systems for floods and droughts. 4. Water Quality Monitoring Technologies: How can we harness technology to monitor water quality more effectively and proactively? Let's establish quality control protocols and data validation processes to ensure the accuracy and reliability of monitoring data. Brainstorm ideas for deploying sensor networks, developing mobile apps for citizen science data collection, and using remote sensing technology to detect pollution hotspots. 5. Partnerships for Impact: Let's explore potential partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, academia, and the private sector to amplify our efforts. We'll establish clear communication channels and partnership agreements to outline roles, responsibilities, and mutual benefits. Brainstorm ideas for collaborative projects, joint funding opportunities, and knowledge-sharing platforms to maximize impact and reach across Kazakhstan. Together, let's brainstorm innovative solutions and collaborative strategies to address water management and safety challenges in Kazakhstan, advancing sustainable development and supporting UNDP goals! #Brainstorm #WaterManagement #WaterSafety #UNDPGoals #Sustainability #Kazakhstan

World Water Day celebrated on March 22nd annually serves as a critical platform for global discussions on sustainable water management. This day is celebrated since 1993 as a United Nations annual observance on the critical role of water to sustaining livelihoods, ecosystems and human development. Tanzania has continuously commemorated the importance of water as a key resource to preserving life itself in the country since 1988, long before the inception of the World Water Day by initiating the Maji week, which was later aligned with International World Water Day. This year's global theme, Water for Peace, resonates profoundly with Tanzania's strategic priorities and ongoing reforms in the water sector. The national theme for this year’s Maji Week is: Water Security for Peace and Harmony of which aligns with the global theme. Tanzania's efforts in water resource management have focused on the establishment of robust institutional frameworks that facilitate coordination among various stakeholders. Effective functioning of such stakeholder platforms requires partnership with other stakeholders in the sector. One of such partners is the Global Water Partnership Tanzania, whom have an active Memorundum of Understanding with Ministry of Water. On this World Water Day, we are reminded that we all have a role to play. Sustainable water resource management has very much become an urgent issue! Collaborative efforts across sectors and investment in securing Tanzania's water future are the key priorities towards ensuring Water security in the country to promote peace and harmony. Happy World Water Day 2024! #worldwaterday2024

We are delighted to showcase Arup's case study titled ‘CWRA Lagos: a Stakeholder-Led Approach to Urban Water Resilience’ featured in our newest publication, Water Resilience - Unlocking local and global benefits through collaboration. ARUP’s research focusses on #Lagos’ battles with water related challenges including #WaterScarcity and #WaterQuality. ARUP’s Water Team utilised the City Water Resilience Approach (CWRA) to help catalyse investments in clean and dependable water resources and services in Lagos. Their initiatives emphasised potential pathways for sustainable water management including government ownership of a public reporting platform and upcoming investor opportunities. #InnovativeSolutions such as these are crucial considering that the majority of the effects of climate change are due to be felt through water. To read the full case study, download your copy of the report here: https://lnkd.in/ev_xErU4 Huge thanks to Elsa Germain, Francisco Fuenzalida Concha, Kirsten Smith and Martin Shouler for their work on this report! Collaborators: Resilient Water Accelerator WaterAid Kate Hughes CBE, RWA Jonathan Farr Nnamdi U. Rasheed Bello, GMNSE. #WaterResilience #ClimateResilience #BritishExpertise #ARUP #Sustainability #CWRA

🌍💧 #TopicTuesday: As we face a future where 1.8 billion people will contend with absolute #WaterScarcity, the urgency to secure a sustainable water future has never been greater. At a recent conference, Dr Tony Igboamalu and Omer Jediael Mvele Ntumba explored how innovative strategies can bridge the growing gap between water demand and supply in South Africa—projected to be 17% by 2030. At OEG, we’re championing the power of #AssetManagement to drive sustainability in the water industry. Our approach is designed to ensure efficient, long-term management of water resources, paving the way for a resilient and #ReliableWaterSupply. Join us in the conversation on securing a future where clean and #safewater is accessible to all. 💦🔧 #SustainableWater #WaterFuture #AssetManagement #InnovationInWater #OEG ........We are the Driving Force for Sustainable Infrastructure..................

Our rivers play essential roles – providing clean water to communities and supporting the growth of agricultural industries and economies. To ensure they continue to sustain us, we must protect and preserve them for the benefit of all.   Water modelling provides a vital tool for understanding current water availability and usage , and how this may shift in the future. This #WorldRiversDay, we wanted to demonstrate how our organisation and team provide creative, science-based, and trusted water management expertise and tools to meet Australian and international needs.   One of our core objectives is to share knowledge and capabilities with our many partners in Australia and internationally to promote sustainable and resilient management of water resources, including in Lao PDR. Both Australia and Lao PDR share the challenge of high variability in available water despite the seasonality of water availability being very different in the two countries, and water modelling plays a key role in understanding these challenges.   Earlier this year we invited experts from Western Sydney University, the Asian Institute of Technology, the National University of Laos, and eWater Solutions, to provide water modelling, data analysis, and equitable water management training funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade through the Australian Water Partnership. We wanted to mark #WorldRiversDay by sharing this incredible example of knowledge exchange between Australia and Lao PDR. Read the full story and learn more > https://lnkd.in/gdpBnqZU #ShoutOutOurRivers #WorldRiversDay #watermanagement #watermodelling #sdg6 #dataanalysis #bestpractice #climateresilience

The second call for PERTE (Spanish acronyms for Strategic Projects for Economic Recovery and Transformation) for the digitalisation of the water cycle has selected four projects participated by Aqualia, for a total amount of more than 35 million euros. Thanks to the public-private collaboration model, the company has developed innovative proposals that will benefit more than 1.6 million inhabitants in four different areas of Spain In the first PERTE call, it was chosen a project by Aqualia and Arcgisa to improve the water cycle in eight municipalities of Campo de Gibraltar (Cádiz) The provisional resolution of the second call for the Strategic Projects for Economic Recovery and Transformation (PERTE) for the digitalisation of the water cycle contemplates funds for four projects participated by Aqualia in different Spanish municipalities. The Spanish Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) has just published the list of the selected projects, wh