Building on ACEWATER II, various activities are undertaken by the 20 African university partners in the ACEWATER III project, and include more than 20 research projects, more than 40 short-course trainings, short-term exchange opportunities, and science-policy engagements. Research projects and short-courses further partner with various stakeholders and representatives from civil society, governments, and industry, with a strong emphasis on supporting emerging scholars and youth employability while also considering gender aspects.
The ACEWATER III project is funded by the European Commission, with additional support from the South African Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, and is being implemented between 2024 and 2027. The ACEWATER III project is also implemented within the framework of the European Commission’s African Regional Centres of Excellence (ArcX) programme.
Follow the links below to read more about the activities in the ACEWATCER III project.
- SADC Water Research Agenda II is ready for adoption by SADC MinistersDuring the week of 4 to 6 April 2026, the AUDA-NEPAD SANWATCE Secrariat presented the final version of the revised SADC Water… Read more: SADC Water Research Agenda II is ready for adoption by SADC Ministers
- Applications open!! University of the Western Cape (UWC) Short Course Training, 6 July – 24 July 2026: Groundwater & Transboundary Aquifers – NQF 7 AccreditedUWC, through the ACWATER III project, is pleased to share a professional development opportunity. This 3-week course is fully registered as an… Read more: Applications open!! University of the Western Cape (UWC) Short Course Training, 6 July – 24 July 2026: Groundwater & Transboundary Aquifers – NQF 7 Accredited
- CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: Zimbabwe Water Indaba 23-25 September 2026The National University of Science and Technology in Zimbabwe will host its annual Zimbabwe Water Indaba between 23 and 25 September 2026… Read more: CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: Zimbabwe Water Indaba 23-25 September 2026
- Regional Upscaling Platform for Vocational Excellence (PoVE) – Southern AfricaThe Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST Namibia), in collaboration with Stellenbosch University, hosted a Regional Upscaling Platform for Vocational Excellence… Read more: Regional Upscaling Platform for Vocational Excellence (PoVE) – Southern Africa
- African Leaders Endorse and Launch the Africa Water Vision 2063 & Policy at 39th AU SummitBy: AMCOW Secretariat. 17 February 2026 From Political Elevation to Continental Action under the 2026 AU Theme of the Year Water and… Read more: African Leaders Endorse and Launch the Africa Water Vision 2063 & Policy at 39th AU Summit
- IGAD ICPAC in Kenya visited the Institut Geographic du Burundi (IGEBU), Lake Tanganyika Authority, TAKIWAMA and EnabelA team of two staff from ICPAC carried out field visits to key stakeholders in Burundi from 11-13 November 2025. The stakeholders… Read more: IGAD ICPAC in Kenya visited the Institut Geographic du Burundi (IGEBU), Lake Tanganyika Authority, TAKIWAMA and Enabel
- AUDA-NEPAD SANWATCE partners attend AWSISA Africa and Global South Water and Sanitation Dialogue 2025, 9-12 November in Johannesburg, South Africa.The University of the Western Cape the Stellenbosch attended AWSISA dialoque. This three-day event brought together over 1500 delegates from across the… Read more: AUDA-NEPAD SANWATCE partners attend AWSISA Africa and Global South Water and Sanitation Dialogue 2025, 9-12 November in Johannesburg, South Africa.
- Short course training at the University of Benin: Geospatial Information, AI, Machine/Deep Learning in Water Resources Management, 10-18 November 2025The increasingly relevant short course was offered to 31 participants (24 male and 7 female).
- Short course training on Geospatial AI for Water Security at the Makerere University, 10-21 November 2025This short course was attended by a total of 55 participants (30 in-person and 25 online).
- Short course training on IWRM offered by NUST Zimbabwe, 3-6 November 2025The National University of Science and Technology in Zimbabwe offered a training on Integrated Water Resources Management from 3-6 November. Collaborative teaching… Read more: Short course training on IWRM offered by NUST Zimbabwe, 3-6 November 2025
- Free online short course training by the University of Khartoum on Integrated Water Resources Management, 17-25 November 2025The Water Research Centre, University of Khartoum, is organizing an online Training Course on Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM).
- AUDA-NEPAD SANWATCE partners engages at annual WaterNet/WARFSA/GWP-SA symposium in Lusaka, 28-31 October 2025All 11 partners attended and actively engaged at this annual symposium. Several emerging scholars and researchers working on the ACEWATER III projects… Read more: AUDA-NEPAD SANWATCE partners engages at annual WaterNet/WARFSA/GWP-SA symposium in Lusaka, 28-31 October 2025
- Upcoming training at the University of Kwazulu-Natal: Earth Observation for Hydrological Analysis and IWRM, 24-28 November 2025In partnership with WRC (Water Research Commission) and SA Hydrological Society, the University of Kwazulu-Natal in South Africa will offer this exciting… Read more: Upcoming training at the University of Kwazulu-Natal: Earth Observation for Hydrological Analysis and IWRM, 24-28 November 2025
- Emerging scholar from NUST Zimbabwe attend the Climate Change and Futures in Africa Conference in Namibia from 29-31 October 2025Mr Everson Ndlovu PhD candidate attended the Climate Change and Futures in Africa Conference in Namibia, and presented on the climate change… Read more: Emerging scholar from NUST Zimbabwe attend the Climate Change and Futures in Africa Conference in Namibia from 29-31 October 2025
- Shaping Zimbabwean water sector for increased resilienceAs part of the Matebeleland Water Indaba in Zimbabwe, Prof Langa Moyo from the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) was… Read more: Shaping Zimbabwean water sector for increased resilience
- University of Khartoum continue to be a catalyst for science, education and capacity development in the Nile Basin countriesProfessor Gamal Abdo of the Water Resource Centre of the University of Khartoum, participated in the 2025 Cairo Water Week, in a… Read more: University of Khartoum continue to be a catalyst for science, education and capacity development in the Nile Basin countries
- Kwame Nkrumah University for Sciences and Technology (KNUST), Ghana, partners with the Nigeria National Water Resources Institute (NWRI), to strengthen water resource management in the region.Prior to the shortcourse that is scheduled to start on 27 October 2025, the Regional Water and Environmental Sanitation Centre Kumasi (RWESCK)… Read more: Kwame Nkrumah University for Sciences and Technology (KNUST), Ghana, partners with the Nigeria National Water Resources Institute (NWRI), to strengthen water resource management in the region.
- Short course training: KNUST (Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology) offered a course of Hydrological Modelling Using HEC-HMS for Real World Applications 27-31 Oct 2025The Regional Water and Environmental Sanitation Centre Kumasi (KNUST) offered this exciting short course training, in collaboration with the Water Resources Commission… Read more: Short course training: KNUST (Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology) offered a course of Hydrological Modelling Using HEC-HMS for Real World Applications 27-31 Oct 2025
- NUST Zimbabwe visist UNESCO offices in Harare, 9 October 2025The NUST Zimbabwe team for the ACEWATER III project visited the UNESCO regional offices in Harare, where areas of possible collaboration were… Read more: NUST Zimbabwe visist UNESCO offices in Harare, 9 October 2025
- NUST Zimbabwe attends the International Symposium on Heavy Metal Pollution, in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency and the ZAZINAMBO project 7-8 October 2025Five members from NUST Zimbabwe ACEWATER III team attended a two-day International Symposium on Heavy Metal Pollution at the University of Zimbabwe,… Read more: NUST Zimbabwe attends the International Symposium on Heavy Metal Pollution, in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency and the ZAZINAMBO project 7-8 October 2025
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