Assessment of Transboundary Freshwater Vulnerability
(surface as well as groundwater) to Climate Change,
incorporating integrated water resources management in
Africa
Workshop Agenda
4th – 6th November 2009
Venue: Farm Inn, Pretoria, South Africa
Purpose of workshop:
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To present the draft findings of the project on the Assessment of Transboundary
Freshwater Vulnerability to Climate Change in Africa
To discuss the findings and suggest any gaps, amendments, improvements to the
report
To identify key messages on climate change in Africa to be presented to the African
Water Week and to AMCOW in preparation for the COP 15
Agenda
Day One – 4th November 2009
Time
09h00 – 09h15
09h15 – 09h30
09h30 – 10h00
10h00 – 10h30
10h30 – 11h00
11h00 – 11h15
11h15 – 13h00
Component/Activity
Welcome
Background to project and purpose of
workshop
Introductions of participants
Tea
Presentation– Eastern Region
Groundwater Case on Mau Forest Complex
Discussion Eastern Region
13h00 – 14h00
14h00 – 14h30
14h30 – 17h00
Lunch
Presentation– Southern Region
Discussion Southern Region
Responsibility
Eiman Karar
Dr. Salif Diop
All
Alfred Opere (tbc)
Dr. E. Naah (UNESCO)
Dr Constantin von der Heyden
and Alfred Opere (tbc)
Derek Weston
Dr Guy Pegram
Day Two – 5th November 2009
Time
08h00 – 08h30
08h30 – 10h45
Component/Activity
Presentation– Western Region
Discussion Western Region
10h45 – 11h15
11h15 – 11h45
11h45 – 13h15
Tea
Presentation– Central Region
Discussion Central Region
13h15 – 14h00
14h00 – 14h30
14h30 – 17h00
Lunch
Presentation - Northern Region
Discussion– Northern Region
18H30
Workshop dinner and formal welcome
Responsibility
Dr. L. Oyebande and Dr. A. Kane
Barbara Schreiner, Dr. Oyebande
and Dr. A. Kane
Jean Boroto
Barbara Schreiner and Jean
Boroto
Dr Osman Ali (tbc)
Dr Khalid Abu Zeid and Dr
Osman Ali (tbc)
WRC
Day Three 6th November 2009
Time
08h00 - 0815
08h15 – 09h00
09h00 – 09h20
09h20 – 09h40
09h40 – 10h00
10h00 – 10h20
10h20 – 10h45
10h45 – 12h45
12h45 – 13h00
Component/Activity
Welcome and purpose of day
Review and discussion of previous days’ key
messages
Impact Climate Change on Transboundary
Groundwater Resources in West Africa
TDA and Climate Change Groundwater in the
Coastal aquifers of West Africa
Likely Climate Impact on the Illumedan
Aquifer – North Africa
Groundwater Status in SADC region
Tea
Facilitated session to draw out key themes,
issues and messages for AWW and COP 15
Closure and way forward
Responsibility
Dr. Salif Diop
Dr Guy Pegram
Dr. Cheikh Becaye Gaye
Dr. Patrice Jourda
A. Dodo
Eberhard Braune
WRC/UNEP/Pegasys
Dr. Salif Diop