WaterNet is a regional network of university departments and research and training institutes specialising in water. The network aims to build regional institutional and human capacity in Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) through training, education, research and outreach by harnessing the complementary strengths of member institutions in the region and elsewhere. WaterNet member institutions have expertise in various aspects of water resources management and are based in Southern and East Africa. 

It is now just over 10 years since 18 Southern African institutions founded the WaterNet network at Victoria Falls. Since then, the network has grown from strength to strength and this year we celebrate the 10th anniversary of our network at the 11th WaterNet/WARFSA/GWP-SA Symposium.

It is less than two months to the Integrated Water Resources Management showcase to be held at the Elephant Hills Hotel in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. The theme for the symposium is “IWRM for National and Regional Integration: Where Science, Policy and Practice meet”. The Institute of Water and Sanitation Development is the host and organiser of this year’s Symposium. Great emphasis is placed on integration of knowledge, particularly involving scholars from the natural, earth and social sciences with the aim of advancing the IWRM agenda in Southern and East Africa. Follow link for more information on the symposium sub-themes >>>.

An exhibition of Water, Sanitation and Environmentally orientated organisations and companies will be held concurrently with the conference. Exhibitors are advised to make their reservations as soon as possible in order to secure preferred positions. Details of the full exhibition package and costs are available from the Local Organising Committee. For further information please contact them at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , or reach them on +263-912 135 699-700/ +263-4- 799049-50/+263-4-735035.

Registration has opened and all delegates are encouraged to take full advantage of the Early registration discounted rates. The registration fees and deadlines for each respective category are listed below:

• Early registration USD 300 (deadline 31 August 2010)
• Late registration USD 350 (deadline 24 September 2010)
• Student registration USD 250
• Low carbon registration USD 200 (will be granted to those who drive as teams or travel by rail to reduce greenhouse gas emissions)
• Local exhibitors USD 250, Regional/International USD 600

WaterNet acknowledges the impact Climate Change poses on the region’s scarce water resources. In response to this imminent threat; Symposium delegates are encouraged to drive as teams to reduce green house emissions.

WaterNet is committed to reducing the carbon footprint and other environmental impacts of our Symposium