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uMhlathuze Water Stewardship Partnership (UWASP)

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uMhlathuze Water Stewardship Partnership (UWASP)

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Area: 5888268 km2
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Brazil; Peru; Suriname; France; Colombia; Guyana; Bolivia; Venezuela; Ecuador
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Countries: South Africa
Basins: Indian Ocean (160) (Berg, Breede, Olifants, Sondag, South Africa South and West Coasts)
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Increase Access to Water, Sanitation, Hygiene (SDG 6.1 & 6.2)
Services Needed: Communications & outreach
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Desired Partners: Business
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Language: English
Start & End Dates: Jan. 01, 2016  »  Ongoing
Project Source: User
Profile Completion: 64%

Project Overview

The uMhlathuze Water Stewardship Partnership (UWASP) is a river basin collaboration of business, government and civil society partners established to address water security challenges in the uMhlathuze region of South Africa. UWASP aims to play a transformative role in the region by unlocking the value of water for social, economic and environmental benefit.

The partnership arose in response to a severe drought in 2015/2016 which brought into focus the significant water qual…

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The uMhlathuze Water Stewardship Partnership (UWASP) is a river basin collaboration of business, government and civil society partners established to address water security challenges in the uMhlathuze region of South Africa. UWASP aims to play a transformative role in the region by unlocking the value of water for social, economic and environmental benefit.

The partnership arose in response to a severe drought in 2015/2016 which brought into focus the significant water quality and quantity risks facing the catchment. As a result, in mid-2016 GIZ’s International Water Stewardship Programme, the National Business Initiative, Strategic Water Partners Network and WWF South Africa came together with local businesses including Tongaat Hulett, Mondi South Africa, Grindrod, Transnet and Richards Bay Minerals, as well as government stakeholders including the Department of Water and Sanitation and Pongolo-uMzimkulu Proto-Catchment Management Agency, to form UWASP.

Project Results

UWASP’s approach is collaborative, with all partners working collectively to identify focus areas and solutions, as well as to develop projects.

The partnership’s current focus areas are:

  1. Enhancing the management of the freshwater coastal lakes and surface water dam that provide for uMhlathuze’s needs
  2. Supporting water use efficiency and reducing water loss amongst downstream users
  3. Facilitating agricultural water stewardship and irrigation efficiency
  4. Securing ecological infrastructure through invasive species clearing and wetland rehabilitation
  5. Developing community water-related champions, entrepreneurs and micro enterprises
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Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) (Organization)

www.giz.de/en/html/index.html

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned organisation. We work worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. Our mandate is to support the German Government in achieving its development objectives. We provide viable, … Learn More

Mondi Group (Organization)

www.mondigroup.com

Mondi plc is an international packaging and paper group employing over 24,400 people with 102 operations across more than 30 countries, predominantly in central Europe, Russia and South Africa. Learn More

National Business Initiative (NBI) (Organization)

www.nbi.org.za

The National Business Initiative (NBI) is a voluntary coalition of South African and multinational companies, working towards sustainable growth and development in South Africa. Established in 1995, the NBI is a global network partner of the World Business Council for … Learn More

WWF (Organization)

www.worldwildlife.org

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is an international non-governmental organization working on issues regarding the conservation, research and restoration of the environment. It is the world's largest independent conservation organization with over 5 million supporters worldwide, working in … Learn More

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