For a water-secure future.
The aim of the research programme “Water Security in Africa (WASA)” is to contribute to achieving a sustainable increase in water security in Africa. This includes the improvement of water supply and wastewater management as well as the preservation of natural ecosystems. The guiding principles behind the WASA programme are to enable joint action by African and German partners from the very start of the project, adopt a synergistic and integrated approach involving different ministries and political representatives as well as the pursuit of a long-term implementation strategy.
Information on WASA can also be found here on the FONA website.
Media & Press
WaRisCo Advances Climate-Resilient Water Security Through Strategic Partnerships and Public Engagement
23. July 2026 17:44In June 2026, the WaRisCo team visited the Kingdom of Lesotho as well as South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Province to engage with key stakeholders on climate-resilient water security. The engagements combined discussions involving government institutions, municipalities and community organisations with a national media outreach effort in South Africa, towards raising awareness of climate change risks whilst proactively working towards climate change adaptation solutions.
SeeKaquA Announces Successful Completion of Second Major Measurement Campaign in Machile-Zambesi Basin
23. July 2026 16:25The SeeKaquA project reached several milestones in advancing geoscientific methods for deep groundwater exploration during its second field campaign in Southern Africa. By combining scientific surveys with hydrochemical analyses and close collaboration with local partners, the team generated valuable new insights into the complex groundwater systems of the Mwandi region.
Interview | From Research to Impact: Opportunities for PhD Students in the WASA Programme
26. March 2026 10:14In the interview, Florian Blum, researcher in the WaMiSAR project and coordinator of the new meeting series for PhD researchers, shares insights into the vital role of PhD students for the research projects, the opportunities offered by WASA, and concrete ways to collaborate and exchange knowledge.
WASA addresses three
thematic areas
Sustainable water resources management
Water infrastructure and
water technology
Hydrological forecasts and management of hydrological
extremes
The research and development projects
In May 2024, a total of seven projects were launched with a duration until April 2028. These are cooperation projects with German and African partners from science, industry and practice, who jointly implement the project activities and thus contribute to the overarching objectives of the funding programme.
Join the network, get in touch!
WASANet Coordinator:
Dr. Joerg Helmschrot
+264 81 141 4182 joerg.helmschrot@kit.edu