“Building urban water resilience in Africa” – 23rd Jan 2024

In the quest for sustainable urban development, city leaders in Africa face converging challenges of extending water and sanitation services for rapidly growing and urbanising populations. New approaches are required, including sustainable water investments, implementing changes in planning approaches, diversifying water sources, integrated and adaptive water management, and shifting behaviour and mindsets across society. This webinar brings together experts, investors and city officials to explore how to build water resilience in tomorrow’s African city.

Moderator: Dominic Wilhelm, Executive Director, The Global Trust Project

Proposed Questions:

• What are the main hurdles faced by African city leaders in expanding Urban Water Services?
• How can new approaches address urban water resilience challenges?
• What role does collaboration play in ensuring future water security?

Panellists:

• Thulani Milwana, Senior Manager, Water Security, Partnership and Implementation in Africa, C40 Cities
• Michael Killick, Director: Bulk Services, City of Cape Town
• Johann Lübbe, Head: Water Partnerships Office, DBSA
• Derek Weston, Associate Director: Water, Pegasys Strategy and Development

Watch on-demand