Ouagadougou, January 8, 2025 – The headquarters of the Global Water Partnership West Africa (GWP-WA) hosted an official handover ceremony between the Acting Executive Secretary, Mr. Sidi Coulibaly, and the new Executive Secretary, Mr. Amadou Lamine Ndiaye.
By minimising water leaks of the urban water distribution of the Municipality of Aigialeia, the Aigio Water Replenishment Project will save millions of liters of water annually and enhance the community's resilience to climate change impacts.
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.
Join us on 12 November to connect with changemakers shaping the future of Africa’s land and water systems. Together, we will share success stories, promote knowledge exchange, and chart a path toward a greener, more resilient Africa.
The AIP-African Union Multi-Country Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness Project has officially been launched in the Central African Republic. The launch took place during a high-level workshop held in Bangui on August 22, 2025, with financial support from the GCF and technical support from Global Water partnership – Central Africa.
From agricultural fields in Thessaly to the urban streets of the Netherlands, Nature-based Solutions for water retention are gaining ground. As the partner leading Communication & Dissemination for the EU-funded SpongeWorks project, GWP-Med is documenting and disseminating the latest developments taking shape across its demonstration sites in Greece, France, the Netherlands & Germany, and beyond.
