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GROUNDWATER RESOURCES
GOVERNANCE IN TRANSBOUNDARY
AQUIFERS
Stampriet - Kalahari/Karoo Aquifer Case Study
Activities and Execution Arrangements

Outline
 Project outputs and activites
 Partners and existing initiatives
 Execution and management arrangements
 Budget

Project design & Activities
 Output 1.1: Indicator-based
assessment & diagnostic
anaysis
 Output 1.2: Information
Management System (IMS)
Component 1:
Building recognition of the shared
nature of the resource, and mutual
trust through an assessment based
on joint fact finding and science
based diagnostics
Component 2:
Reaching consensus on
transboundary governance
mechanisms for transboundary
groundwater management
 Output 2.1: Establishment of
Multi-Country Consultative
Body (CB)
 Output 2.2: Enhanced
awareness of countries on the
UNGA Resolution on the Law
of Transboundary Aquifers

Output 1.1 - Assessment
Activities:
 1.1.1. Elaboration of aquifer specific methodology

Review of indicators and final decision on adopted set of indicators

Definition of data collection needs, and methodology for the Aquifer
Characterization and Diagnostic Analysis, including questionnaires

Definition of new surveys (geophysical, remote sensing, etc.) possibly
needed to fill information gaps
 1.1.2 Assessment kick-off workshop

To present a preliminary estimate of current state of data availability,
quality, gaps, required harmonization, formatting, etc..

To agree on final set of indicators for the assessment, and the Aquifer
Characterization and Diagnostic methodology

To define and adopt Questionnaires, and possible plan of new surveys

Activities:
 1.1.3 Data and information collection and processing

Collection and processing of existing data and information: Climate and
hydrology; Hydrogeology; Environmental conditions (Quality/quantity);
Socio-economic dimensions; existing policy instruments, regulations
and laws, existing management practices including monitoring.

Fill data gaps, possibly by undertaking small field-surveys in the aquifer
area
 Technical review meeting

Evaluate the progress of data gathering activities, and level of data
harmonization
Output 1.1 – Assessment (cont‘d)

 1.1.4 Carry out the assessment

In depth assessment of transboundary aquifer based on collected
information, consisting of:
a. Development of the conceptual model of the aquifer and
characterization of aquifer properties
b. Visualization of the aquifer through (i) geological map, (ii) cross
sections, (iii) block diagram
c. Application of indicators, including governance, socio-economic,
and legal issues (whole aquifer, national segments)
d. Visualization of indicator distribution through thematic maps (and
cross sections, if needed)
e. To assess groundwater resources and potential issues of TB
concern based on agreed indicators
 1.1.5 Proposal for Harmonized Monitoring Network

Agreement between countries on the design of a harmonized monitoring
network based on results from assessment
Output 1.1 – Assessment (cont‘d)

Activities
 1.2.1 System design

Software requirement specifications including functional design,
reference system, data formats and processing tools,
presentation/graphics, etc
 1.2.2 System development & testing
 1.2.3 Data harmonization, processing and input

Process and harmonize data at regional/aquifer level, prepare input
information and calculate indicators, upload data & info into the aquifer
information system
 1.2.4 Training/ technical capacity building

Capacity building on data collection, processing (GIS) and use of the
system and Groundwater management.
Output 1.2 – Information Management System

Activities
 Review existing institutions/mechanisms & their mandate
 Analyze elements for technical and organizational synergy
 Define the operational manual
Output 2.1 – Establishment of Multi-Country
Consultative Body (CB)
Consultative body with the mandate to facilitate information exchange
among aquifer countries on aquifer resources management,
established and operational

Activities
 2.2.1. Training on International Law related to TBAs

Conduct training workshop on International Law related to TBAs within
the context of the multi-country consultative body

with the objective to inform Governments and regional mechanisms on
the International Law Instruments related to TBAs and opportunities for
their implementation
Output 2.2 – Enhanced awareness on the UNGA
Resolution on the Law of Transboundary Aquifers

 Support cooperation mechanisms among countries
sharing the aquifers and facilitate priority actions and
policy reforms

Multi-country consultative body established.

Implement Monitoring Programme & agree on environmental
quality targets

Cooperation on priority actions and policy reforms

Partnership Conferences to consolidate international support
Outlook to Phase 2 (post 2015)

Steering Committee
The Steering Committee (SC) will consist of:
 Representatives from governmental lead partners from each
of the three countries
 UNESCO-IHP (project executing agency)
 IGRAC, as a UNESCO technical centre
 SADC
 Additional parties, such as representatives of other regional
organizations such as ORASECOM, may be invited to attend
the Steering Committee meetings as observers upon the
request of the SC members.

Project Team
 Regional coordinator
 National focal points in each country
 National experts from each country:

Hydrogeology

Environment and Socio-Economics

Legal and Institutional Frameworks
 Supported by: UNESCO-IHP & Windhoek office,
IGRAC

Overall budget
 Allocation per case study (x 3) 506,000 US$
 Data & Information Management 319,000 US$
 Legal Component/ UNGA Resolution
Implementation 32,000 US$
 Communication & Awareness 112,000 US$
 Project Coordination and
Management 234,000 US$
Total budget for implementation 2,215,000 US$

Tentative budget breakdown
506,000 US$ allocation for Stampriet-Kalahari/Karoo
 National experts & regional coordinator (collection and
harmonization of data, data management system,
stakeholder analysis, transboundary mapping, diagnostic
report & assessment: 261k
 Data collection and field campaigns 70k
 Meetings & Capacity building 150k
 Communication 25k
 Component 1: 460k US$ - Component 2 – 46k US$

Partners and existing initiatives
 Build on existing initiatives, avoid overlaps  design
activities to be complementary
 Regional mechanisms: SADC, ORASECOM, AMCOW
 National activitities: DWA of BO, NA and SA, ...
 Multilateral cooperation: GEF, UNESCO-ISARM,...
 Bilateral cooperation: GIZ, BGR, JICA, ...
 NGOs, international associations, research institutes:
NEPAD water centres of excellence, IWMI, GMISA, ...
 This list is far from being complete...

Groundwater Resources Governance in
Transboundary Aquifers - SDC
Objectives:
 improve the knowledge and recognition of the
importance and vulnerability of transboundary
groundwater resources,
 establish cross-border dialogue and cooperation
 develop shared management tools; and
 facilitate governance reforms focused on improving
livelihoods, economic development and environmental
sustainability.

Objectives of the first regional meeting
 To formally launch the project and update all parties on the progress of
the project’s implementation;
 To ensure that all parties are familiar with the objectives, activities,
budget, deliverables and approach to the implementation of the project;
 To present the roles, functions, and responsibilities of project
stakeholders, project’s Country Focal Points (CFPs) and other project
partners;
 To present a preliminary estimate of the current state of data availability
and ownership, required harmonization, and formatting;
 To discuss the assessment methodology and provide ideas for its
adaptation to local conditions, including potential identification of
additional, aquifer specific, indicators and potential field works (limited);
 To present, discuss, amend if needed, and adopt the project's overall
workplan; and
 To agree on next steps and project milestones.

History
 Eberhard‘s slides (Ivica to cover this?)
 IHP council resolution
 SDC agreed to provide funding for three case studies
(detailed TBA assessments, contributing to the TWAP
project)
 Preparation phase, mission to BO, NA and SA in March
2013
 Preparation of the project document  basis for this
presentation

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