A new online course under the framework of the GEF UNEP/MAP MedProgramme empowers policymakers and experts to navigate the Water–Energy–Food–Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus and turn complexity into opportunity across the Mediterranean.
Bamako, December 15, 2025 – The conference hall of the National Directorate of Hydraulics (DNH) hosted on Monday the capacity-building workshop for national actors on the new flood forecasting and early warning platform, developed under the project “Real-time Mapping of Flood Risk in Mali” financed by the Adaptation Fund through the AFCIA program.
During the Horizon Europe SpongeWorks second General Assembly, participants were updated about the project's achievements, witnessed first hand the implementation of sponge measures in the French demonstrator and provided input on the way forward. GWP-Med received the Outreach and Impact award for its impactful communication of the project's activities.
For National Consultant for support to the enhancement of Moroccan stakeholders’ capacities on programming and engagement with the Green Climate Fund (GCF)
Indonesia, 10 November 2025 — The Department of Geophysics, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), hosted a webinar titled “Jejak Peradaban Nusantara” or translated as “Traces of Nusantara Civilization” to explore the origins and legacy of Indonesia’s civilization. The event aimed to introduce the nation’s rich and genuine cultural heritage and inspire further study and adaptation of ancient wisdom for today's and future generations.
The Continental Africa Water Investment Programme (AIP) continues to inspire large-scale water-investment efforts across the world. Following calls from world leaders, including H.E. Ban Ki-moon, 8th UN Secretary-General, and H.E. Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa, to replicate Africa’s proven model in other regions, momentum is now building for the USD 20 billion Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) Water Investment Programme, set for launch in 2026.
On the sidelines of the AI Action Summit in Paris, France, on 12 February, OECD and IEEE are convening a session to explore the energy and water footprint of AI, drawing on GWP’s expertise in AI and water usage.
The iNNO SED Summer School 2026, titled “Innovating River Futures: From Sediment Science to Field Action”, invites students and young professionals to deepen their knowledge and gain hands-on experience in sediment management and river systems.
