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Fact sheet: OKACOM looks at land use on the Cubango-Okavango Basin
This two-page fact sheet provides a sector-relevant snapshot of land use changes on the Cubango-Okavango Basin and their effects. Specific issues covered include sediment transport in predictions for the Cubango-Okavango River, as well as a case study on the progressive increase in the mosaic of croplands in different parts of the upper Cubango River from…
Year: Undated
Produced by: OKACOM
File size: 1.6 MB
Fact sheet: OKACOM looks at irrigation on the Cubango-Okavango Basin
In this leaflet, the Permanent Okavango River Basin Water Commission takes a look at irrigation needs, challenges and opportunities in the Basin. Irrigated agriculture has the potential for much higher productivity than rain-fed agriculture in the dry lands, and ambitious water-use development plans could be of great economic benefit. There are a considerable…
Year: Undated
Produced by: OKACOM
File size: 2 MB
The road to regional climate resilience: SADC’s transboundary ‘River Basin Organisations’ emerge as an exciting new platform
This two-page case study leaflet provides insight into the lessons learnt from CRIDF’s approach to supporting the Okavango River Basin Water Commission. CRIDF supported the Commission in the transition from planning and information exchange to infrastructure planning and delivery. This includes a background of CRIDF’s work with the Commission, key…
Year: Undated
Produced by: CRIDF
File size: 206 KB
Reducing drought and flood vulnerability through innovation, Mayana, Namibia
This case study leaflet discusses CRIDF’s involvement in reducing flood vulnerability in Mayana, Namibia. The Mayana Community Water Project is a local initiative to encourage agricultural production outside of flood vulnerable areas. The project is unique in that it deals with flood risk and vulnerability to drought through the clever application of…
Year: Undated
Produced by: CRIDF
File size: 2.1 MB
Working towards regional water, food and energy security through virtual water considerations
This document offers an overview of CRIDF’s work on virtual water in the Southern African Development Community. CRIDF is using the concept of virtual water to support alternative approaches to power and agricultural security in the region and help to reconcile the food, water and energy nexus in a time of climate change.…
Year: Undated
Produced by: CRIDF
File size: 106 KB
Map of SADC river basins and CRIDF projects
This map shows the distribution of CRIDF projects in relation to river basins across Southern Africa.…
Year: Undated
Produced by: CRIDF
File size: 535 KB
Map of SADC river basins
This map displays the different river basins located across Member States of the Southern African Development Community.…
Year: Undated
Produced by: CRIDF
File size: 106 KB
Poster: The Cubango-Okavango Basin-wide vision development process
This academic poster introduces the Permanent Okavango River Basin Water Commission (OKACOM), its activities and its vision. Produced by the Commission as part of its work to develop a strong range of communications products, this poster can be presented at conferences and meetings to those previously unaware of OKACOM.…
Year: Undated
Produced by: OKACOM
File size: 6.9 MB
Poster: Developing a shared vision for a shared river basin: The case of the Cubango-Okavango River Basin
This academic poster articulates the Permanent Okavango River Basin Water Commission’s long-term vision for the Basin and the Commission. It provides a background and introduction to the organisation, as well as the methodology and results of the regional workshop where the vision was developed. It captures OKACOM’s mission statement, corporate values,…
Year: Undated
Produced by: OKACOM
File size: 4.6 MB
Presentation on the UNECE Framework for Angola
This presentation outlines the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe’s Framework for Angola. It discusses the socio-economic benefits of improved water management and enhanced trust in the region.…
Year: Undated
Produced by: OKACOM
File size: 463 KB
