West African Forum Addresses Shared Water Resources and Climate Risks
What happened
A Regional Water Governance Forum in West Africa addressed shared water resources and food and energy security across the region. The session, opened on behalf of Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Water and Forests, linked the proceedings to the country’s broader water governance reforms, including a new Water Code adopted in 2023. The forum was held against a backdrop of regional hydrological challenges caused by climate variability, demographic pressure, and ecosystem degradation.
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Why it matters
Participants stressed that Integrated Water Resources Management is a necessity for regional survival and integration. The technical proceedings established a session bureau, with Senegal assuming the chairmanship through Dr Bakary Fatty, supported by a rotating rapporteurship among Burkina Faso, Ghana.
High-level talks focused on deepening engagement and partnership between Côte d'Ivoire and the African continent.
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