/ Central Africa, Eastern Africa, Global, Mediterranean, Southern Africa
International High-Level Panel launched to mobilise Water Investments in Africa
An International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa, which draws representatives from current and former Heads of State as well as other global leaders, has been launched at the 9th World Water Forum in Dakar, Senegal.
/ Southern Africa
Devasting effects of Cyclone Ana in Southern Africa point to need for urgent water investments – GWP
As Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, and other countries in Southern Africa take stock of the ravaging effects of Cyclone Ana, the Global Water Partnership Southern Africa and Africa Coordination (GWPSA-Africa) has called for increased financing and better commitment to climate resilience by national governments and development partners.
/ Southern Africa
Make Investment in Africa Water Security a Priority in 2022
Alex Simalabwi, Executive Secretary of Global Water Partnership in Africa, host of the Technical Support Unit of the AIP, reflects on the year in water that was 2021 and outlines priorities to secure Africa’s water needs for the year ahead.
/ Southern Africa
Accessing GCF Readiness Support for National Adaptation Plans (NAPs)
The UNEP-UNDP National Adaptation Plan Global Support Programme (NAP-GSP) and the Global Water Partnership (GWP) organized a joint webinar on accessing the GCF Readiness Support for National Adaptation Plan (NAP) on Wednesday, 8 December 2021. The webinar was attended by close to 100 participants representing GCF National Designated Authorities (NDAs), United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Focal Points, GCF Direct Access Entities (DAEs) and technical advisors, water, and climate specialists.
/ Southern Africa
High-Level Water Investment Conference on solutions for closing Africa’s water investment gap
A High-Level Water Investment Conference, which will take place in hybrid format in Zanzibar, Tanzania on the 11 March 2022, is set to explore solutions for accelerating and transforming the investment outlook for water and sanitation in Africa.
/ Southern Africa
GWPSA meets with H.E. Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, President of Zanzibar
A GWPSA delegation, led by Executive Secretary Mr. Alex Simalabwi, has met with H.E. Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, President of Zanzibar, on 9 September 2021 in Zanzibar Town to discuss GWP work in the region.
/ Central Africa, Eastern Africa, Global, Mediterranean, Southern Africa, West Africa
President Kikwete calls on global leaders to increase ambition for climate-resilient water security in Africa ahead of COP26
/ Global, Southern Africa
Connecting climate and development through water critical ahead of COP26
Investments in water security must be at the center of solutions for both climate change and post Covid-19 economic recovery. Specifically, investments in water information, institutions, and infrastructure encompassing all levels are essential.
