Protecting Groundwater Monitoring Infrastructure in Africa – Knowledge Brief
Lessons from vandalism, data loss and practical response

The knowledge brief explores the challenges affecting groundwater monitoring infrastructure across Benin, Malawi, Mozambique, Togo and Uganda, with a focus on vandalism, damage to monitoring infrastructure and the resulting loss of valuable groundwater data. Drawing on country experiences, the brief highlights practical lessons for protecting monitoring systems, responding to infrastructure damage and strengthening the continuity and reliability of groundwater data. The brief provides practical insights to support more resilient groundwater monitoring and management across Africa.

Incorporating Gender into Groundwater – Knowledge Brief
Lessons and reflections from GESI assessments across three shared African groundwater systems

The knowledge brief explores how gender equality and social inclusion can strengthen groundwater management across the Mono Basin, Shire Basin and Upper Nile Water Management Zone. Drawing on GESI assessments conducted in Benin, Togo, Malawi, Mozambique, and Uganda, the brief highlights how gender roles, access to resources, and decision-making influence groundwater use and resilience. It shares practical lessons and approaches for moving from gender-blind interventions towards more inclusive, gender-responsive groundwater governance.

Shire Basin & Aquifer System – Knowledge Brief
Groundwater for climate resilience: Policy insights from the Shire Basin and Aquifer System

Developed in collaboration with WaterAid, this knowledge brief explores the role of groundwater in strengthening climate resilience in the Shire Basin and Aquifer System shared by Malawi and Mozambique. Drawing on local evidence and project experience, the brief highlights key challenges, including limited monitoring, policy gaps, and risks of groundwater salinity.

Hydro-census Lessons Learned – Knowledge Brief

Lessons and Reflections from Hydro-census Implementation in the Mono & Shire Transboundary River Basins

This knowledge brief presents key findings from hydro-census surveys conducted across the Mono and Shire transboundary river basins in Benin, Togo, Malawi, and Mozambique under the G4DR project. It highlights challenges affecting groundwater infrastructure functionality and outlines lessons for developing sustainable, harmonized groundwater monitoring systems to strengthen water security and climate resilience.