Sub-grant Projects
Sub-grant Projects Component 3 of the Sustainable Groundwater Management in SADC Member States project Phase 2 speaks to Building Resilient Livelihoods and Inclusive Groundwater Management. Under this component, SADC-GMI awarded small grants to Member States to implement pilot projects that can be scaled up in the future. To date, the following Member States have submitted…
The Development of Groundwater Monitoring Systems in Strategic Aquifers in Southern Africa
The Development of Groundwater Monitoring Systems in Strategic Aquifers in Southern Africa Challenges to sustainable management and utilization of aquifers emanate from a limited understanding of the aquifers due to limited or inadequate groundwater monitoring data within the Member States. To increase understanding of the aquifers, and their sustainability and promote their effective management and…
Establishment of the National Focal Groups (NFGs) in Member States
Establishment of the National Focal Groups (NFGs) in Member States During the implementation of phase 1 of the Sustainable Groundwater Management (SGM) in SADC Member States Project, 5 National Focal Groups were established in the following countries: Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. The primary objective of the National Focal Groups is to serve as…
The Development of the Limpopo Groundwater Strategy
The Development of the Limpopo Groundwater Strategy The Limpopo Watercourse Commission (LIMCOM) Groundwater Committee resolved that a groundwater strategy for the basin is required to promote the recognition of the strategic value, equitable access, and sustainable use of groundwater. As a result, SADC-GMI in collaboration with the Limpopo River basin riparian Member States (Botswana, Mozambique,…
Grey Literature Archive Project 2nd Phase
Grey Literature Archive Project 2nd Phase In 2020, the SADC-GMI Groundwater Management Institute initiated a project to update the SADC Groundwater Literature Archive to make it a fully functional online archive of groundwater literature for the SADC region. Following the initial update, the platform consisted of 4530 records available to users. As part of the…
Groundwater Information Portal Enhancement Revised
Groundwater Information Portal Enhancement The SADC-Groundwater Information Portal enhancement project is aimed at augmenting the SADC Groundwater Information Portal that was first revived in 2019/2020 with more features, for example incorporating time series data, ability to generate graphs, maps and where data is missing, applying big data analytics and machine learning to generate useful information…
Nourishing Hope: The Crucial Role of Groundwater in Supporting Livelihoods Across the SADC Region
Nourishing Hope: The Crucial Role of Groundwater in Supporting Livelihoods Across the SADC Region In the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, where arid landscapes and erratic rainfall patterns often challenge agricultural productivity and human survival, groundwater emerges as a beacon of hope for the impoverished. For many communities, particularly those in rural areas, access…
The Lifeline Below: Unveiling the Importance of Groundwater
The Lifeline Below: Unveiling the Importance of Groundwater In the vast tapestry of Earth’s natural resources, groundwater stands as a silent but mighty force, often overlooked yet indispensable to our existence. Beneath our feet lies a labyrinth of porous rock and soil, holding reserves of freshwater vital for sustenance, agriculture, and ecological balance. As we…