The Joint River Basin Authorities – Project Board (JRBA-PB) is a water governance institution working at a sub-national and river basin level under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy. It was established in 2020 through Section 79 of the Water Act of 2003. It operates as the technical arm of the five (5) River Basin Authorities (RBAs) of Eswatini, which are mandated by the water law of Eswatini to ensure coordinated and efficient utilization and management of water resources to maximise economic, social, and environmental benefits.
This report is a first-of-its-kind comprehensive scientific review and analysis of the perilous global water landscape – focusing specifically on how key industry practices are critically affecting global freshwater resources. Through an extensive literature review, the report also identifies the multiple chronic and systemic risks to surface and groundwater resources. It also explores what the private sector (both companies and the investors that own them) can do to strengthen water stewardship globally.
The Eswatini Youth in Water Initiative ACE (Awareness, Capacity Building, and Education) program aims to accelerate integrated water resource management through capacity building and skills development for increased youth participation in water governance. Considering the critical role of water in various aspects of life, engaging youth in water projects is essential for addressing water challenges and ensuring long-term water security in Eswatini. The program seeks to strengthen the Youth in Water Initiative by enhancing coordination, building youth capacity in integrated water resources management and climate-smart technologies, empowering youth to advocate for policy reforms, equipping youth with resource mobilization techniques, creating awareness, and conducting public outreach activities. The goal is to maximize youth engagement, innovation, and active citizenship in the water sector to contribute to sustainable development and resilience.