Nairobi Regional OfficeAfrica Water Security Hub
UNESCO i-WSSM operates offices in key regions worldwide to strengthen local water security capacity.
Office Introduction
The UNESCO i-WSSM Kenya Regional Office was established in November 2024 within the Regional Centre for Groundwater Resources (RCGW) in Nairobi. As Africa's water security cooperation hub, it focuses on groundwater research, water resource management capacity building, and technology transfer to improve water accessibility and support SDG 6 implementation in East Africa.
Key Activities & Projects
Africa Water Security Capacity Building Education Program
Rural Water Supply Improvement Project Technical Advisory
Africa Water Resource Data Management System Development
East Africa Water-Food Nexus Research
Local Partner Organizations
Kenya Ministry of Water
Water resource policy and management cooperation
UN-Habitat Nairobi HQ
Urban water infrastructure improvement cooperation
University of Nairobi
Academic exchange and joint research in water resources
African Development Bank (AfDB)
Water infrastructure project cooperation and funding support
Contact Information
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If you are interested in cooperation with UNESCO i-WSSM regional offices, education program participation, or technical advisory, please contact us.