An ACEWATER III Project
The African Centre of Excellence for Water in Zimbabwe (ACEWATERZIM) is a pivotal member of the AUDA-NEPAD Southern African Network of Water Centres of Excellence (SANWATCE), a consortium of 20 esteemed universities and research institutions across Southern Africa. SANWATCE is dedicated to enhancing water research, capacity development, and policy formulation to address the continent’s water challenges. This collaborative framework fosters interdisciplinary research and innovation, aiming to improve water resource management and policy across the region.
ACEWATERZIM plays a crucial role within this network by focusing on Zimbabwe’s specific water-related challenges. Through cutting-edge research and capacity-building initiatives, ACEWATERZIM contributes to sustainable water management practices that benefit both local communities and the broader Southern African region.
By leveraging the collective expertise of SANWATCE members, ACEWATERZIM III enhances its impact on water sustainability efforts, ensuring that research findings translate into practical solutions for water resource management challenges.
our aim and action points
Advancing Water Research and Education
Examining the impact of anthropogenic activities on surface and underground water resources, water governance, waste management in transboundary settings and to build the capacity to anticipate and respond to climate-induced risks for sustained livelihoods.
Assess the effects of human activities (mining, landfill management, water processing) in surface and underground water bodies.
Determine the impact of ground and surface water interactions of an environment polluted by landfill mismanagement and or mining activities.
Examine existing water governance practices exercised by different communities and their influence on the allocation and utilization of water.
Determine climate induced hazard impact on livelihoods, gender and food insecurity in transboundary settings.
Roll-out exchange programmes to build the capacity of staff to conduct research & explore innovative ways of collecting, storing & usage of data on water.
To influence policy through MPhil and DPhil studies on water resources conservation, protection and pollution and other water related areas.
the project team
we have a team of experts from different departments
Krystle Ketterer
Volunteer
Randal Smith
Volunteer
Carolyn Tipton
Donation quality
Austin Nelson
Donation quality
Clifford Neal
Volunteer
Sylvia Pogue
Volunteer
Daniel Cormier
Volunteer
Julia Long
Volunteer