Progress on transboundary water cooperation in Africa : accelerating progress on transboundary water co-operation to achieve SDG Indicator 6.5.2

Abstract

This African Regional Report provides an analysis of progress in the reporting process and the status of transboundary water co-operation for both surface water and aquifer resources in Africa. It also provides an analysis of gaps and recommendations for improving transboundary water co-operation to meet the SDG target 6.5. The Water Convention (hosted by the UN Economic Commission for Europe-ECE) aims at protecting and ensuring the quantity, quality and sustainable use of transboundary water resources by facilitating and promoting cooperation to secure peace and stability, economic development and growth, the protection of natural resources and sustainable development. Africa's transboundary rivers, lakes and aquifers with impact on long term water resources management are further stressed by climate change. Africa contributes very little to global warming which is the root cause of climate change.