The head of the International University of Management’s (IUM’s) Institute of Water Resource Management says the institute can assist with water resource management.
Kaliki Kambanda says IUM is able to facilitate the sharing of knowledge to overcome challenges associated with water management in the country.
Her remarks come on the heels of a recent announcement by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform that Namibia has been selected to host the 2028 World Basin Summit of the International Network Basins Organisation (Inbo).
Kambanda told The Namibian on Tuesday that having the summit brought to Namibia will be a great opportunity for Namibia to elevate the importance of integrated management of the country’s water resource as well as to highlight issues of management through knowledge and skills empowerment.
She said IUM’s Institute of Water Resources Management will be a catalyst for integrating different consumers in basin management for successful resilience to curb climate change and sustainability in the changing environment.
“On transboundary management, there is certainly a need to emphasise concepts of stakeholder courteous cooperation instead of sovereignty rights in our interaction. There is a lot we can learn from global stages on how others, for instance, handle private access within water basins and how private access to water can be utilised responsibly,” said Kambanda.
In a statement released last week, agriculture spokesperson Romeo Muyunda says the selection of Namibia is a significant milestone for the country as it reflects growing international recognition of its leadership in sustainable water resource management, climate adaptation and innovative water solutions.
“Hosting the 2028 Inbo World Basin Summit presents Namibia with an exceptional opportunity to showcase its achievements in water management, particularly its internationally recognised experience in potable water reclamation, integrated water resource management and adaption to water scarcity in one of the world’s driest countries,” says Muyunda.
