What if countries facing the same groundwater challenges could learn from one another? That simple yet powerful question gave birth to the Community of Practice (CoP), a key activity under sub-component 3.4 of the G4DR project, designed to strengthen people’s resilience through better groundwater management. This CoP is led by…
by Cebolenkosi Zuma & Dr. Callist Tindimugaya From the imposing hallways of Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Centre’s new block during the 3rd African Implementation and Partnership Conference, PANAFCON-3, which took place from 27 to 29 May 2025 in Lusaka, Zambia, the momentum around the Strategic Programme on Groundwater for Water…
Groundwater, often described as the “invisible lifeline,” plays a critical role in addressing water scarcity and strengthening adaptation to climate change. While we can see rivers and lakes, we do not often think about the vast reserves of water that support homes and provide reliable irrigation hidden beneath our feet.…
by Dor Fridman, IIASA On May 22, 2025, the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) hosted experts in an online workshop identifying key groundwater-related risks and opportunities for enhancing water security and climate resilience across Africa. The workshop was convened through the G4DR project, bringing together 18 (Figure 1)…
Photo 1: Participants à la réunion technique du projet G4DR à l’Hôtel Millénium Popo Beach à Grand-Popo, Bénin L’Institut international de gestion de l’eau (IWMI), en collaboration avec l’Autorité du Bassin du Mono (ABM), a organisé une atelier technique cruciale les 15 et 16 mai 2025 à l’Hôtel Millénium Popo…
by Steve Kumwenda The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and partners marked a significant step in groundwater resilience in the GEF-funded Groundwater for aDvancing Resilience in Africa (G4DR) project by hosting the initial technical meeting in Chikwawa, Malawi, bringing together Groundwater experts from Malawi & Mozambique to collaboratively conceptualise, the…
On this International Women’s Day, the GEF Groundwater for Advancing Resilience in Africa (G4DR) project celebrates the vital role of women in groundwater management, sustainable water use, and climate resilience. Across Africa, women are at the forefront of securing household water from wells and boreholes, managing groundwater-fed irrigation for agriculture,…
For many across Africa, groundwater is a vital resource—it is a lifeline, supporting day-to-day activities and livelihoods.
