Water management curriculum for Africa using An ecohydrology approach
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Date
2022
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United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Abstract
As water scarcity intensifies, effective and coordinated management of water resources are
among the major challenges for national governments and regional organizations in Africa. It
is essential to provide tools, knowledge and strategies that will enable water resources to be
managed more efficiently, sustainably and equitably.
The sustainable management of water requires reliable scientific data. However, such data is
often not available, particularly in the African continent, where funds for research and capacity
building are limited. During a UNESCO-organized session at the 2016 Africa Water Week in Dar
es Salaam, participants noted the importance of access to relevant water science information
and data and called for a broad dissemination of innovative, low energy, low cost and advanced
ecohydrology methodologies to address water-related challenges.
Water management in Africa using ecohydrology and integrated water resources management
(IWRM) principles will help identify sustainable solutions for water challenges.
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Water Management Curriculum, Ecohydrology Approach, Water scarcity intensifies, UNESCO
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http://www.unesco.org/open-access/terms-use- ccbysa-en