WaRisCo is advancing climate-smart disaster risk management in South Africa through cutting-edge research, high-level conference contributions, and hands-on capacity building. Recent findings linking the 2022 Durban floods to climate change gained national attention, while intensive training programmes and stakeholder workshops strengthened regional modelling expertise and decision-making. With significant progress in climate and hydrological modelling and renewed engagement with government and community partners, WaRisCo continues to deliver impactful knowledge for a more resilient, water-secure future.
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Advancing Mine Water Reuse: MAMDIWAS Reaches Key Pilot Milestones
The MAMDIWAS project has entered an exciting new phase with the construction and commissioning of its pilot systems, marking major progress toward innovative treatment and reuse of mine-influenced water in Germany and South Africa. From cutting-edge membrane technology to international conference engagements and a first governance report, the project is building strong momentum across scientific, technical and socio-institutional dimensions—while preparing for several high-profile events in 2026.
WASA Projects Reach Important Milestones and Strengthen Capacity Building in Africa
Capacity building in action: The WASANet Summer School in Lusaka equipped 40 young researchers with new skills and connections—setting the tone for continued collaboration and a new webinar series launching in 2026.
SeeKaquA performed major field campaign with drone-based geophysical measurement and hydrogeological sampling
Cutting-edge fieldwork in northern Namibia: The SeeKaquA project carried out drone-based surveys and groundwater sampling to map hidden aquifers and unlock new knowledge about the Cuvelai–Etosha Basin.
Strengthening Water-Sensitive Urban Development Through International Exchange
Strengthening international learning: During a study visit to Hamburg, municipal representatives from South Africa engaged with HAMBURG WASSER and HafenCity University to explore practical WSUD solutions. The exchange deepened partnerships and opened new pathways for shared innovation.
Co-HYDIM-SA holds stakeholder engagements to co-develop early warning information systems
The Co-HYDIM-SA project is co-developing two new early warning information systems for the Cuvelai-Cunene Basin and the Gaborone Dam. Recent stakeholder workshops in Botswana and Namibia provided key insights and marked an important step toward sustainable water-resource management in southern Africa.