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ACWA Urban Water Resilience Resources
The African Cities Water Adaptation Platform (ACWA Platform) is a coalition of 25+ partners working to advance urban water resilience across Africa.
This page compiles resources on urban water resilience developed by ACWA Platform partners and other key organisations, with relevancy to Africa and beyond.
World Resources Institute (WRI)
Water Resilience in a Changing Urban Context: Africa’s Challenge and Pathways for Action
Flagship report framing core challenges and four priority pathways for building urban water resilience in African cities
2030 Joint Agenda for Urban Water Resilience in Africa
Co-developed agenda with endorsed principles and priorities for coordinated action
Urban Water Resilience Initiative Portal
Hub for all WRI urban water resources, pilot city profiles, and videos
Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas
Global water risk mapping tool for identifying water-stressed areas
Arup
City Water Resilience Approach (CWRA) Guide
Comprehensive methodology for cities to assess and build water resilience
ICLEI Africa
Sustainable River-Based Urban Planning for Sub-Saharan Africa
Guideline for planners on integrating rivers into urban planning
FRACTAL Project Resources
Climate adaptation case studies and water-related decision-making pathways for Blantyre and Harare
Stockholm International Water Institute
UNDP-SIWI Water Governance Facility
Resources on water governance reform and implementation
Resilient Cities Network
Urban Water Resilience Africa
Programme page with city profiles and approach documentation
WaterAid
WASH Matters Publications Hub
Full library of policy papers, research reports, and technical briefs
Strengthening Municipal Systems for Water and Sanitation in South Africa
Analysis of municipal water service delivery
Local Government Funding for WASH Services
Studies on decentralisation and local WASH funding in Africa and Asia
Strengthening Water Resource Management for Climate Resilience in West Africa
Learning brief on the Securing Water Resources Approach
Cap-Net UNDP
Cap-Net Training Manuals
Comprehensive library on IWRM, urban flood management, climate change adaptation
Water Pollution Management Training Manual
Joint publication with UN Environment on SDG 6 implementation
South African Cities Network
State of Water in Cities Report
Assessment of water infrastructure and freshwater resources in South African cities
State of Cities Report 2021
Comprehensive urban governance analysis including water and sustainability
African Centre for Cities / Future Water Institute
Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) Resources
South African Water Sensitive Design Community of Practice
Pathways to Water Resilient South African Cities (PaWS) Project
Research on urban water resilience pathways
CDP
High and Dry: How Water Issues Are Stranding Assets
Report on water risks and financial implications
Practical Action
Reos Partners
Additional relevant resources
Regional & International Organisations
African Water Facility (AfDB)
Project preparation facility for climate-resilient water projects
