Brisbane, Australia | July 25, 2025 — It has been an inspiring and learning-filled week at the 20th World Lake Conference (WLC20) in Brisbane, Australia, where global experts gathered to discuss the future of lake ecosystems in the face of mounting environmental pressures.
Representatives from Lebanese ministries joined a field visit to Nexus related projects in the Shouf region in Lebanon, aiming to address trade-offs across different sectors and generate socioeconomic and environmental advantages, organised by GWP-Med within the framework of the GEF UNEP/MAP MedProgramme.
Chengdu, China | 15–23 May 2025 — Against rising global concern over climate-induced infrastructure challenges, the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD) held its 93rd General Assembly and 26th Congress was held. The event gathered over a thousand global experts, policymakers, engineers, and practitioners to examine the future of water infrastructure in an increasingly unpredictable world.
The Global Water Partnership Southern Africa Board has announced the appointment of Mr. Andrew Takawira as the Interim Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer. The appointment is effective 1 February 2025.
From October 20 to 23, 2025, Guinea’s National Designated Authority (NDA), with technical support from GWP Africa, organized a capacity-building workshop focused on strategic engagement with the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the development of resilient and bankable project proposals.
