Here we will soon post identified knowledge gaps relevant to take forward by research. The insights will be posted as summary reports from the dialogues, discussions and exchange events.
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Community Dialogue- Integrative governance of water sensitive urban design
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A community discussion and knowledge sharing opportunity supported with a short framing presentation
The purpose of the webinar was to create space for experts and implementing champions to share tactics for adaptive leadership, coalition building & coordination, change management, and human resource capacity for their peers and for bottom-up international water policy messaging supported by pathways to action.
Delta Marine Consultants developed concrete X-shaped blocs providing proven protection against waves and currents. DMC offers solutions for numerous challenges relating to water. Examples include stormwater drainage systems in urban areas, methods to control river runoff, flood and wave protection systems for both in marine and river environments.
Integrated water resources management in Africa: Issues and Options
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The authors of this article say the Economic Commission for Africa recognises water and it’s prudent management as a key to reversing the downward spiral in human welfare resulting from a combination of rapid population growth, stagnating per capita food production and accelerating environmental degradation.
In northern Mali, a dry area of 827,000 square kilometres, water has been a source of strife. As the Sahara desert expands southwards, finding water is becoming increasingly urgent, and harder. Communities, supported by NGOs are digging small shallow wells to provide water.