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
Water Security in the Face of the Super El Niño: WASA Projects Present Interim Findings and Recommendations
9. November 2026 16:15The 2026 Super El Niño poses significant challenges to water security in Southern Africa. A new WASA Policy Brief brings together interim findings from eight collaborative research projects, including WASANet, highlighting potential impacts on rainfall patterns, drought risks and water resources. It presents scientific insights and practical adaptation solutions, from wastewater reuse and nature-based solutions to sustainable mining water management and improved groundwater exploration. The brief also outlines key recommendations for strengthening climate resilience and ensuring long-term water security across the region.
Faces Behind WASA | Meet Dr. Josefina Hamutoko, SeeKaquA
3. August 2026 12:17Dr. Josefina Hamutoko, Consortium speaker in Africa for SeeKaquA, shares her personal motivation for contributing to the project, discusses opportunities for collaboration within the WASA programme, and highlights its significance for the water future in Southern Africa.
WASA Webinar Series Launched with a Focus on Water Security and Innovation in Southern Africa
3. August 2026 11:31From freshwater solutions and treatment technologies to smart aquifier characterisation: WASANet launched a new webinar series to unite academia, industry, and policy through a dynamic two-part format including a technical or academic presentation, followed by a public or private sector perspective on its relevance and application within Sub-Saharan Africa’s water sector.
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