The various programmes have specifically been created to support the integration of water security and climate change adaptation into development planning processes and the design of financing and investment strategies. GWPSA is the current coordination Unit of the WACDEP in Africa. The current phase began in May 2011 and ends in April, 2016. The relaunch of the programme in Africa by the African Union Heads of States, and AMCOW is a vital step towards the political priority for water, sanitation and climate resilience. This AMCOW programme will extend to an additional 10 countries in Africa for an additional 2 years.
During the UNFCCC COP21 conference taking place in Paris, France from 30 November until 11 December, GWP is also participating in, and will speak up at gatherings on the Funding for water resources management and future financing mechanisms. Read more: