African Water Adaptation through Knowledge Empowerment: Policy Brief

Good practice examples of contextually relevant water technology from and for Africa
Small-scale, locally-developed, climate-resilient technology and infrastructure has the potential to play a role in addressing
the looming threat and impacts of climate change. Recognising this, the African Water Adaptation through Knowledge
Empowerment (AWAKE) project aims to enhance and share knowledge on the opportunities and constraints that city
stakeholders in southern Africa might face in developing and marketing technology of this nature. This Policy Brief links key
research outcomes from the AWAKE project with practical examples of climate-resilient water management and treatment
technology and methods, through a case study approach.

Good practice examples of contextually relevant water technology from and for Africa
Small-scale, locally-developed, climate-resilient technology and infrastructure has the potential to play a role in addressing
the looming threat and impacts of climate change. Recognising this, the African Water Adaptation through Knowledge
Empowerment (AWAKE) project aims to enhance and share knowledge on the opportunities and constraints that city
stakeholders in southern Africa might face in developing and marketing technology of this nature. This Policy Brief links key
research outcomes from the AWAKE project with practical examples of climate-resilient water management and treatment
technology and methods, through a case study approach.