Watch: Transforming urban wastewater from an environmental burden into an economic asset
Recording of the seminar 7 May 2025
National Water Month: Investing in infrastructure for a resilient South Africa
March, observed as National Water Month in South Africa, highlights the importance of freshwater and sustainable water management, emphasising fair access and development, as championed by UCT's WPE research unit.
Unlock global perspectives: Join the 2025 Water Economics and Politics Seminar Series!
In this joint seminar series of WPE and the University of California, Riverside, renowned experts in water economics, resource management, and policy from around the world share insights on critical challenges in sub-Saharan Africa.
WPE policy brief focusses on strengthening small-scale fisheries in Africa
The brief underscores the importance of placing SSFs at the forefront of policy conversations. It advocates for solutions that safeguard their future and support Africa's development goals.
Ripple effects: A fresh look at how taking out freshwater affects our world and how smart policies can soften the blow – insights from a new study
Addressing the challenges of groundwater over-extraction and land subsidence
International water scholars convene in South Africa
[via UC ANR] Hope Zabronsky on the 11th International Rosenberg Forum on International Water Policy, hosted at WPE.
UCT hosts international forum on water policy
[via UCT News]
Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders: On passion, growth and impact
Senani Mamba, junior researcher at WPE, shares her experience as a 2023 Mandela Washington Fellow.
IIASA's Young Scientists Summer Program: International research collaboration in action
Dr Ifedotun Aina, senior researcher at WPE, about his research stay experience at IIASA in Austria.
WPE to edit special issue of AEPP journal on water management in Global South
Unpacking water management complexity in agriculture in the Global South – a special issue of the Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy journal.
WPE to host 2023 Rosenberg International Forum on Water Policy in Cape Town
WPE to host 2023 Rosenberg International Forum on Water Policy, 24–27 October 2023 at the UCT GSB Academic Conference Centre.