Africa faces some of the world’s most pressing water challenges, with climate change amplifying existing stresses on water security, availability, and equitable access. Rapid urbanization, agricultural demands, ecosystem degradation, and population growth further complicate the landscape, making sustainable water management a central concern for policymakers, researchers, and communities alike. This session provides a platform to explore how action research, innovative strategies, collaborative partnerships, and evidence-based practices can transform water resource management in Africa under changing climatic conditions.
This session invites contributions that critically examine and advance strategies for water resource management in Africa under conditions of climate change. We particularly welcome empirical research, policy analysis, and case studies that highlight innovative approaches, as well as capacity-building initiatives and multi-stakeholder partnerships that demonstrate potential for scaling and replication. Submissions may address, but are not limited to, the following themes:
• Research and applied case studies on climate-resilient water management practices.
• Capacity development programs that strengthen institutional, community, or professional competencies in water governance and adaptation.
• Partnerships and learning alliances that foster cross-sectoral collaboration, knowledge sharing, and co-production of solutions.
• Innovative tools, technologies, and governance models that enable equitable and sustainable management of water resources.
Through presentations and dialogue, the session will examine how localized initiatives can inform broader regional and continental frameworks, and how lessons from Africa can contribute to global debates on water and climate resilience. By emphasizing the intersections of knowledge, practice, and policy, the session aims to generate actionable insights that can guide more adaptive and sustainable pathways for water management in Africa.
We invite prospective contributors to share original research, case-based evidence, or reflective practice that advances understanding of water management under climate stress. Submissions should demonstrate relevance to African contexts while offering broader implications for global water governance under climate change. We invite all session participants to attend this townhall meeting. More details of the timing and location of this splinter meeting will follow.