Freshwater Conservation and WASH
OVERVIEW
ABCG is reducing watershed degradation and improving the health of freshwater ecosystems through linking freshwater conservation and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). In response to human-induced threats to biodiversity and freshwater resources in Africa, ABCG partners, CI and JGI brought together conservation and development actors to address these multisectoral issues and develop solutions for improved human and ecosystem health in sub-Saharan Africa.
This led ABCG on journey to promote integrated freshwater conservation and WASH (FW-WASH) through building the evidence base for FW-WASH, creating tools for implementers, and documenting lessons learned from pilots in Uganda and South Africa.
âĒ Linking Biodiversity Conservation and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene: Experiences from sub-Saharan Africa
âĒ Freshwater Conservation and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Integration Guidelines
âĒ ABCG Freshwater Conservation and WASH Monitoring and Evaluation Framework and Indicators
âĒ The Convergence Factor: Lessons from Integrating Freshwater Conservation and WASH in Africa
âĒ Freshwater Conservation and WASH Advocacy Strategy Workshop Facilitatorâs Guide â Appendix 1; Appendix 2; Appendix 3; and Appendix 4
âĒ Lessons learned from application of the Advocacy Strategy pilots in Uganda and South Africa
ABCG formed a FW-WASH Community of Practice to share practical, ground-level experiences, and applicability of both implementation and monitoring and evaluation tools. By developing a collective âknow-howâ among practitioners in the field, knowledge sharing improves and better informs integrated approaches to freshwater conservation and WASH. Please connect with the FW-WASH Community of Practices via its LinkedIn Group.
Recent Publications
Latest News
Lessons from Africa to the Navajo Nation on Freshwater Resources Management
I come from the DinÃĐ (Navajo) people and live on the Navajo reservation. In my culture, we have a deep respect for water because all life needs water to exist. We also value water because there is so little on the Navajo reservation. The Navajo Nation is in the southwestern part of the US, bordering Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, and Colorado.
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ABCG Launches New Lessons Learned Publication on Translating Projects to Policies
The Africa Biodiversity Collaborative Group has launched a new report, Translating Projects to Policies: Lessons Learned Applying the FW-WASH Advocacy Strategy Methodology in South Africa and Uganda. This report provides lessons learned in the implementation of advocacy strategies.
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ABCG Initiates Five Community Based Adaptation Projects in Zimbabwe to Empower Communities to Adapt to Climate Change
The uncertainty that is caused by climate change has resulted in disruption of lives and livelihoods of many communities. Among the worst affected communities are communities whose livelihood is dependent in livestock, agriculture and fisheries. Farmers living near Victoria Falls in Zimbabweâs Matabeleland North province whose livelihood is mainly dependent on crop production and livestock keeping are experiencing insufficient water and an increase in prevalence of pests.
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Founder of ABCG Member Organization, the Jane Goodall Institute, Wins 2021 Templeton Prize
The naturalist Jane Goodall has been announced as the 2021 winner of the Templeton prize in recognition of her lifeâs work on animal intelligence and humanity. Goodall, 87, built her global reputation on her groundbreaking studies of chimpanzees in Tanzania in the 1960s
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