The African Union Commission has trained representatives of Ministries of Water from African Union (AU) Member States in developing Climate Resilient Water Investment Programmes and Green Climate Fund Projects. The training which preceded the AU-AIP Water Investment Summit, took place from 11 to 12 August 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa.
The Assembly of Partners of the Global Water Partnership – West Africa (GWP-WA) has officially confirmed the appointment of Mr. Amadou Lamine NDIAYE as Executive Secretary, marking a significant milestone for governance and regional dynamics in Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM).
Launching the Climate Smart-Green Growth Strategy and Investment Plan for Sri Lanka and project closing ceremony of the NDA Readiness Project 2021 was held on 28 March 2025.
The Niger Basin Authority's project ‘Improving IWRM, knowledge-based management and governance of the Niger Basin and the Iullemeden - Taoudéni/Tanezrouft aquifer system’ (NB-ITTAS) is holding the first session of the regional platform of the Park W transboundary ecosystem in Ouagadougou from 28 to 30 April 2025.
The GWP-WA Steering Committee met for its second session of 2024 and reviewed progress on the year's work plan, the work plan and budget for 2025, while discussing the financial and institutional challenges facing the GWP network.
Malaysia is required to report on its progress toward achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to the United Nations (UN). The Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) Malaysia serves as the National Focal Point for SDG Indicator 6.5, which aims to “implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate” by 2030.
Africa’s leaders have placed water and sanitation at the heart of the continent’s development agenda, with a commitment to mobilise at least USD 30 billion annually for climate-resilient water security and WASH services by 2030. The AIP-PIDA Water Investment Scorecard, endorsed to strengthen accountability and engagement with investors, has become a primary instrument to track progress and guide action.
Lomé, November 11, 2025 – The Regional Initiative for Water and Environment in the Transboundary Mono River Basin (RIWE-Mono) project has reached a decisive milestone with the official launch of the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA) and Strategic Action Programme (SAP) process.
The West Africa Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) Commission, with the support of Global Water Partnership West Africa (GWP-WA), is organizing a regional capacity-building workshop for young people on the theme “Water security and climate resilience in West Africa: Opportunities for youth employability and entrepreneurship.”
