Date and Time
-Location
Emperors Palace, Gauteng, South Africa
The 1st Africa Water and Sanitation Technical Conference, hosted by AWSISA, is set to be a groundbreaking event addressing critical water and sanitation challenges while showcasing Africa-focused solutions and innovations. As an association representing all water and sanitation entities in South Africa, including the Water Research Commission (WRC), AWSISA aims to foster transformative change in the sector.
Host: Association of Water and Sanitation Institutions in South Africa (AWSISA)
Key Themes
- Water Security & Climate Resilience: Strategies to tackle water scarcity, droughts, and climate impacts.
- Sanitation Access: Scalable and cost-effective solutions for underserved communities.
- Urban Water Challenges: Promoting smart water management and circular economy approaches in cities.
- Water Quality & Public Health: Solutions to pollution and waterborne diseases through enhanced monitoring.
- Financing & Partnerships: Innovative funding mechanisms and public-private collaborations.
- Regional Cooperation: Strengthening cross-border water management and transboundary agreements.
- Capacity Building: Empowering youth, women, and communities to drive change.
- Youth & Women in Water: Special focus on elevating the role of youth and women in the sector.