Knowledge Hub
The G4DR Knowledge Hub brings together key knowledge products developed under the Groundwater for aDvancing Resilience (G4DR) project. These resources support knowledge sharing, informed decision-making, and strengthened groundwater management across Africa.
Explore the products and links below to access available resources and learn more about G4DR activities and outcomes (selected materials are available in multiple languages).
G4DR Project Briefs
The G4DR Project Brief provides an overview of the Groundwater for aDvancing Resilience (G4DR) project, including its objectives, pilot countries, partnerships, and expected outcomes. The brief is available in English, French, and Portuguese below:
G4DR Project Brief – EN
G4DR Project Brief – FR
G4DR Project Brief – PT
G4DR Knowledge Products
The G4DR Knowledge Products/Briefs provide focused insights into priority groundwater systems, case study areas, and thematic issues under the Groundwater for aDvancing Resilience (G4DR) project. These briefs highlight key lessons, opportunities, and actions to strengthen groundwater management and climate resilience across the landscape.
Select a brief below to learn more and access the full document.
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.
Shire Aquifer System – Knowledge Brief
Strengthening transboundary groundwater management in the Shire Aquifer System of Malawi and Mozambique
This knowledge brief explores governance, infrastructure, and cooperation challenges affecting the transboundary Shire Aquifer System shared by Malawi and Mozambique. It highlights policy gaps, monitoring needs, and the strategic role of the G4DR project in strengthening groundwater resilience and regional cooperation.
This section contains technical reports and key project deliverables produced throughout the G4DR project.
Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) Water and Livelihoods Assessment Report
Gender, Indigenous Peoples’ Presence & Water Assessment – Shire Aquifer System
Gender, Indigenous Peoples Presence & Water Assessment – Mono River Basin
Gender, Indigenous Peoples Presence & Water Assessment-UNWM Zone, Uganda
AMCOW STRATEGIC PROGRAMME ON GROUNDWATER FOR WATER SECURITY AND RESILIENCE IN AFRICA (2026–2033)
G4DR Multimedia
This section showcases multimedia resources developed under the Groundwater for aDvancing Resilience (G4DR) project. It features videos and other visual resources highlighting project activities, key achievements, stakeholder engagement, and lessons learned during implementation.
Shared Waters Shared Solutions -Video
This video captures highlights from the IW:LEARN Twinning Exchange held in Cotonou, Benin, under the G4DR project. Through interviews with workshop participants, it shares key insights on shared water and shared solutions for strengthening transboundary groundwater governance.
Groundwater: The Invisible Lifeline for Climate Action Adaptation – Video
This video captures the session held at Stockholm World Water Week 2025, bringing together international experts and GEF project implementers to explore how groundwater can support climate resilience and adaptation. Featuring experiences from G4DR and other groundwater projects, the session highlights the importance of data, monitoring, cooperation, and inclusive governance to strengthen groundwater management.
