This session will bring evidence of the necessity to embed scientific knowledge and innovative solutions into governance mechanisms.
In Africa, the governance of several transboundary aquifers was enhanced through the application of innovative approaches to legal settings.
The session will call for a strong political will and commitment from decision makers to support science in the UN Global Accelerator Framework for SDG 6.
Presentations of the project
Panel discussion
Q&A
• Experience with LCBC, ABN and OSS, three regional and transboundary projects in Africa.
• Enhancing management and governance of Transboundary Aquifers in Northern Africa (ITTAS)
• A mission-oriented approach to solve water related challenges and create societal impacts
• Investing in nature-based solutions – focus on groundwater-dependent ecosystems
• Towards conjunctive management and concerted governance of transboundary aquifer water resources
• Promoting youth-led Initiatives in Water Governance
• Transboundary Aquifer Governance (Stampriet / Guarani)
UNESCO-IHP
• Agence française de développement (AFD)
• The Nature Conservancy (TNC)
• BGR
• OSS
• INBO
• European Commission
Promote acceleration of investments in science for policy making. Call for sharing information transparently within and between sectors and across borders to effectively inform decision-making processes, including by drawing on coherent data and information systems, innovation and multi-stakeholder engagement and through policy advice and technical assistance. Look at innovative approaches and tools that can have great potential to support water monitoring and groundwater resources assessments.
