At the end of April, project coordinators and private sector partners from the WASA research programme met with KfW experts, and representatives of German Federal Ministries to discuss opportunities for financing and upscaling their innovative solutions. In the interview, Dr. Bernd Wiebusch, Senior Technical Expert and Technical Coordinator for Water and Waste at KfW, provides insights into KfW’s financing instruments and the potential for financing WASA projects.
Research Programme
WaRisCo in Action: Achieving Impact through Science, Capacity Building and Stakeholder Engagement
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.
Driving National Impact: WaReNam Moves Namibia’s Water Reuse Agenda Forward
Over two weeks in October, WaReNam partners engaged ministries, municipalities, utilities, and researchers across Namibia to drive forward pilot projects, training initiatives, and policy development for a national water reuse strategy. The mission marked a major step in strengthening cross-sector collaboration and building momentum for sustainable water management.
WaMiSAR establishes meteorological station and soil moisture sensors at Tsumeb and Rosh Pinah mine residue deposits.
With new monitoring systems now operating at Tsumeb and Rosh Pinah, WaMiSAR has taken an important step toward improving the understanding of mine residue landscapes. Combined with comprehensive field sampling and baseline studies, the campaign strengthens the project’s foundation for developing effective water and soil management solutions in Namibia.
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.
WASA at the GWP Annual Conference 2025
At the German Water Partnership (GWP) Annual Conference 2025, held on 25 June in Berlin, the WASA programme contributed to one of the day’s most dynamic sessions: “Innovation Meets Application – Research and Industry in Collaboration.”
WaReNam: Collaboration in Action
In May 2025, WaReNam project partners from Germany and Namibia came together for strategic meetings, field visits, and collaborative sessions. The visit deepened partnerships, advanced planning for pilot projects, and fostered policy dialogue.