Water Research Commission
The Giyani Local Scale Climate Resilience Programme: Building Climate Resilience Through Water Innovation
/ 28 July 2025

The Giyani Local Scale Climate Resilience Programme: Building Climate Resilience Through Water Innovation

In the water-scarce landscapes of Giyani, Limpopo Province, climate change poses a severe threat to rural livelihoods and agricultural productivity. Increasing droughts and erratic rainfall have intensified water scarcity, jeopardising food security and economic stability for local communities. For years, Giyani has been described as being “permanently on ‘Day Zero’”, underscoring the critical need for […]

South Africa’s National Water Week 2025: Championing Water Conservation and Infrastructure Renewal Amidst Global Climate Challenges
/ 20 March 2025

South Africa’s National Water Week 2025: Championing Water Conservation and Infrastructure Renewal Amidst Global Climate Challenges

As South Africa observes National Water Week from March 20 to 26 with the aims of recognising the crucial role water plays in global efforts to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and build resilience, the spotlight falls on the country’s efforts to secure water amid the growing challenges of scarcity, climate change and the increasing demand […]