Global Water Partnership Southern Africa

18/08/2026

Call for Proposals: Environmental Flows Consultancy for the Incomati & Maputo Watercourses.

The Incomati and Maputo Watercourse Commission (INMACOM), through the Global Water Partnership Southern Africa (GWPSA), with support from UNDP and the Global Environment Facility (GEF), is seeking qualified consulting firms or consortia to undertake the determination of Environmental Flows (E-Flows) in the transboundary Incomati and Maputo River Basins.

This strategic assignment will support sustainable water allocation, ecosystem protection, climate resilience, and transboundary water governance across Eswatini, Mozambique, and South Africa. We invite applications from multidisciplinary consulting firms with the right expertise to apply before 17 September 2026 (Midnight SAST).

Help shape the future of sustainable water management and environmental protection in Southern Africa by applying for this opportunity here: https://gwpo-gwp.org/southern-africa/about/keep-updated/jobs-and-vacancies/

17/08/2026

Today, 17 August, stakeholders gather in Port Louis for the AfriSIDS Mauritius Pilot Demonstration Inception Workshop, under the UNDP-GEF Project “Supporting Sustainable Inclusive Blue Economy Transformation in African Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

The workshop aligns national priorities, partnerships and implementation plans to advance the country’s Blue Economy agenda. Setting the tone for action, Dr the Hon. Arvin Boolell, Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries for Mauritius, said: “Let us be practical and pragmatic. This is what government and governance is all about.”

The Mauritius demonstration will focus on sustainable offshore fishing, value addition and improved livelihoods for local artisanal fishing communities turning Blue Economy ambitions into practical benefits for people and nature.

The AfriSIDS project is financed by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), with implementation led by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and executed by Global Water Partnership Southern Africa (GWPSA). The African Union Commission is the continental custodian of the project which is being implemented in Cabo Verde, Comoros, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritius, São Tomé and Príncipe, and Seychelles.

From governance to action, and from policy to people.

11/08/2026

É apaixonado pelo desenvolvimento sustentável, pela gestão ambiental e pela Economia Azul? A GWPSA procura um Gestor de Projetos Nacional experiente para liderar a implementação de um projeto-piloto nacional transformador no âmbito da iniciativa regional "Apoio à Transformação Sustentável e Inclusiva da Economia Azul nos Pequenos Estados Insulares em Desenvolvimento Africanos".

Esta é uma oportunidade única para contribuir para um esforço regional que promove soluções sustentáveis para a Economia Azul, proporcionando simultaneamente benefícios ambientais, sociais e económicos tangíveis para São Tomé e Príncipe.

Requisitos de elegibilidade:

📌 Os candidatos devem ser cidadãos de São Tomé e Príncipe ou ter o direito legal de trabalhar no país.

📌 Os candidatos devem ser residentes em São Tomé e Príncipe.

Para consultar os Termos de Referência completos e os detalhes da candidatura, visite:https://gwpsanpc.bamboohr.com/careers/132

Por favor, partilhem esta informação nas vossas redes de contactos para nos ajudarem a chegar a candidatos qualificados.

11/08/2026

📢 Are you passionate about sustainable development, environmental management, and the Blue Economy? GWPSA is seeking an experienced National Project Manager to lead the implementation of a transformative national demonstration project under the regional initiative Supporting the Sustainable and Inclusive Transformation of the Blue Economy in African Small Island Developing States.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a regional effort that promotes sustainable blue economy solutions while delivering tangible environmental, social, and economic benefits for São Tomé and Príncipe.

Eligibility:

📌 Applicants must be nationals of São Tomé and Príncipe or have a legal right to work in the country.

📌 Applicants must be resident in São Tomé and Príncipe.

For full Terms of Reference and application details, please visit: https://gwpsanpc.bamboohr.com/careers/132

Please share within your networks to help us reach qualified candidates.

07/08/2026

WE ARE HIRING - Communications and Outreach Officer

Passionate about strategic communications, knowledge management, and stakeholder engagement? Join the Cuvelai Watercourse Commission CUVECOM and help amplify the impact of the GEF funded CUVKUN Project, strengthening transboundary water management across and .

Based in Ongwediva, Namibia, you will lead communications, media engagement, digital content, knowledge products, and outreach initiatives that promote sustainable water governance and climate resilience.

Eligibility: Nationals of Namibia or Angola
Application Deadline: 1 September 2026, 17:00 GMT
Apply Here: https://gwpo-gwp.org/southern-africa/about/keep-updated/jobs-and-vacancies/

07/08/2026

Five key takeaways from the CUVKUN Project videos.

1️⃣ Shared rivers require shared solutions.
2️⃣ Climate resilience starts with stronger water governance.
3️⃣ Regional cooperation supports sustainable livelihoods.
4️⃣ Healthy river basins contribute to food, energy and water security.
5️⃣ Partnerships between governments, communities and development partners are essential for long term impact.

Missed the CUVKUN Project videos?

Watch them here:
👉 https://youtu.be/WYJrLdjES-g
👉 https://youtu.be/iAo5FRbby6c

Help us spread the message by sharing it with your network.

Spanning the diverse landscapes of Angola and Namibia, the Kunene R...

06/08/2026

The Administração Regional de Águas do Sul, Instituto Público ARA-Sul, and the Global Water Partnership Southern Africa (GWPSA) have signed a grant agreement to support the implementation of the GEF funded project, "Strengthening Integrated Transboundary Management of the Incomati and Maputo River Basins."

The agreement represents an important milestone in advancing the sustainable and cooperative management of shared water resources across the and River Basins. Through this partnership, GWPSA will provide up to USD 138,000 to support implementation activities led by ARA-Sul through to December 2028.

Implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), executed by GWPSA, and supporting the Incomati and Maputo Watercourse Commission - INMACOM and its Member States; , , and , the project aims to:

1️⃣ Strengthen transboundary water governance.

2️⃣ Enhance basin-wide planning and coordination.

3️⃣ Improve data and information systems.

4️⃣ Build climate and disaster risk resilience.

5️⃣ Promote source-to-sea management.

6️⃣ Support sustainable livelihoods and ecosystem health.

According to INMACOM Executive Secretary, Sindy Mthimkhulu, the agreement marks the transition from to and reflects the shared commitment of the basin states and project partners to delivering lasting benefits for the communities and ecosystems that depend on these shared water resources.

The signing of the agreement reinforces regional cooperation and represents another significant step towards strengthening water security, building climate resilience, and advancing sustainable development across Southern Africa.

06/08/2026

Spanning the diverse landscapes of and , the Kunene River Basin is a vital lifeline for over 2.3 million people. While its waters hold immense potential for hydropower and agriculture, the basin faces growing challenges from climate change, severe droughts, and ecosystem degradation.

In this video, we introduce the unique features and shared transboundary challenges of the Kunene Basin where the "Enhanced Water Security and Community Resilience in the Adjacent Cuvelai and Kunene Transboundary River Basins" (CUVKUN) Project is being implemented.

Watch the video to learn how regional collaboration is helping communities better manage shared water resources and adapt to a changing climate.

If you believe cooperation is key to 's water future, please like, comment and share this video. Read More https://cuvkun.org/

The CUVKUN project is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as the GEF Implementing Agency. The Global Water Partnership Southern Africa (GWPSA) is the Executing Agency, while the Cuvelai Water Course Commission (CUVECOM) and Kunene Permanent Joint Technical Committee (PJTC) are the focal custodians of the project implementation.

06/08/2026

The CUVKUN Project demonstrates how cooperation across shared river basins is improving climate resilience, strengthening water governance and supporting sustainable livelihoods in the and River Basins.

Watch the video to learn how regional collaboration is helping communities better manage shared water resources and adapt to a changing climate.

If you believe cooperation is key to 's water future, please like, comment and share this video. Read more https://cuvkun.org/

The CUVKUN project is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as the GEF Implementing Agency. The Global Water Partnership Southern Africa (GWPSA) is the Executing Agency, while the Cuvelai Watercourse Commission (CUVECOM) and Kunene Permanent Joint Technical Committee (PJTC) are the focal custodians of the project implementation.

05/08/2026

At the Cuvelai Watercourse Commission (CUVECOM) Council of Commissioners meeting held on 30 July 2026 in Ongwediva, Namibia, the Member States of Angola and Namibia signed an acting arrangement appointing Ms Anna Haufiku, Programme Manager, as Acting Executive Secretary of CUVECOM, effective 1 August 2026.

Global Water Partnership Southern Africa (GWPSA) congratulates Ms Haufiku on her appointment and wishes her every success in her new role. Her appointment comes at an important time for strengthening institutional leadership and ensuring continuity in the coordination and implementation of CUVECOM programmes, including the CUVKUN Project.

The appointment is expected to strengthen project oversight, coordination and collaboration among CUVECOM, the Kunene Permanent Joint Technical Committee (PJTC), Member States and partners. This will contribute to the effective delivery of CUVKUN objectives and advance cooperation between Angola and Namibia in the sustainable management of their shared water resources.

GWPSA looks forward to continued collaboration with CUVECOM and Ms Haufiku in advancing transboundary water cooperation and building water security and community resilience across the Cuvelai and Kunene basins.

The CUVKUN Project, implemented within the framework of CUVECOM cooperation, is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and executed by Global Water Partnership Southern Africa (GWPSA).