Biophysical surveys are systematic investigations that assess the biological and physical components of an environment. These surveys are crucial for understanding the current state of an area, monitoring changes over time, and evaluating the potential impacts of human activities or natural processes. They further provide essential data for environmental management, conservation efforts, and sustainable development planning.
A significant milestone was achieved on 19-22 November 2024 with the launch of the European Union (EU) Erasmus-funded Platform for Vocational Excellence (PoVE) Water Scale-up partnership with local actors. The main aim was to initiate PoVE Scale-Up activities into the regional SADC network through the ACEWATER III project.
As part of the ACEWATER-III Project, students from the University of the Western Cape Institute for Water Studies are undertaking various research activities related to developing a standardised methodology for aquifer characterisation in Transboundary groundwater system: Zambezi, Limpopo and Orange-Senqu Basins, Southern Africa.
During the launch of the PoVE, a number of students made presentations to 31 European Union (EU) PoVE network partners on their ACEWATER-III STI transboundary water research projects.
As co-convenor of the WaterNet/WARFSA/GWP-SA Symposium, partners from the AUDA-NEPAD Southern African Network of Water Centres of Excellence (SANWATCE) took part in the annual Symposium which took place in Maseru, Lesotho, between 30 October 2024 and 1 November 2024, with members of the AUDA-NEPAD Southern African Network of Water Centres of Excellence taking part in various sessions of the symposium. As the most prominent platform to showcase the latest research from universities and research institutions across Southern- and Eastern Africa, the Symposium further provides an excellent opportunity to engage with decision-makers and other stakeholders.
15 April 2024
The day arrived when we launched the 3rd phase of the ACEWATER project! After many months of engagements, the EURO 5mil. ACEWATER project, funded by the European Commission, will implement five main activities between 2024 and 2028.
The following activities will be implemented as part of the ACEWATER III project:
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