The African Union (AU) Commission, the Republic of Senegal, the Republic of South Africa, the International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa, and partners have established a Working Group to support preparations for the AU Africa Water Investment...
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Work with the AIP | Travailler avec l’AIP
There are currently 2 open positions to support the African Union mobilise water investments through the AIP. If you are a change-maker, committed to building robust and inclusive strategies for water management, gender equality and climate finance, apply by...
AIP Engagements at the 79th UN General Assembly and Summit of the Future 2024
23 September – “Mobilising commitments towards the AU Africa Water Investment Summit and UN 2026 Water Conference” during Water Day at the Science Summit Convened by South Africa’s Water Research Commission (WRC) under the Department of Water and Sanitation and in...
AIP joins the Paris Pact for People and the Planet (4P)
The AIP has joined the Paris Pact for People and the Planet (4P) hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and global leaders, including the AIP High-Level Panel Founding Co-Chair, H.E. Macky Sall as Special Envoy. Forged by Heads of States and global...
SADC Countries call for establishment of International Blended Investment Facility
Thirteen Southern African Development Community (SADC) Member States have called for the establishment of an international blended investment facility to unlock innovative finance solutions for long-term water security and climate resilience. The countries - Angola,...
AIP and Green Climate Fund unveil support for 20 African countries to mobilise investments in water security
Twenty African countries are set to receive direct and tailored support through the Continental Africa Water Investment Programme (AIP) to scale up access to finance for climate-resilient gender-sensitive water investments by 2030.
SADC initiates development of Regional Climate Resilient Water Investment Programme
Ahead of the Summit of Heads of States of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) on 17 August in Harare, Zimbabwe, the SADC secretariat have initiated a regional initiative to bolster climate resilience and water security in the region through the SADC Regional Climate Resilient Water Investment Programme (SADC-AIP).
Rising to the Challenge: Amplified Investments in Water Infrastructure in Africa
By Alex Simalabwi, GWPSA-Africa Executive Secretary & CEO: Continental Africa Water Investment Programme The average global surface temperature for January 2024 was the highest recorded for that month since global records began in 1850. 2023 was confirmed as the...
Aligning Africa to the UN System-wide Strategy for Water and Sanitation
The first-ever UN System-wide Strategy for Water and Sanitation published on 16 July confirms that water is a dealmaker for the Sustainable Development Goals and the health and prosperity of people and their natural environment. Investment in water security and...