Third International Conference on Managing Shared Aquifer Resources in Africa

The purpose of this conference is to take the ISARM initiative in Africa one stage further. The preliminary inventory of the shared aquifer resources, setting out the scientific basis for subsequent actions through case studies that came about as a result of the 2nd Tripoli Conference will be further extended. The conference will also consider the formulation of inputs and recommendations for the Regional Centre under the auspices of UNESCO currently being established in Libya in order to develop a plan of action supporting both the current as well as the new African Expert Groups. Finally, the scope of the Conference will also include the establishment of a Plan of Action for Shared Aquifer systems resources management in Africa as a whole, taking into consideration the requirements of the region. This will provide support to both the African Union and the African Ministerial Council on Water.