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Cape Town’s main storage dam, the Theewaterskloof in May 2017 with 9% of water left in storage. Kevin Winter

August 7, 2017

What’s driving Cape Town’s water insecurity, and what can be done about it

Kevin Winter, University of Cape Town

Early warning signs of a pending drought are difficult to recognise but cities will have to be better prepared for prolonged changes in weather patterns, so that it can respond quickly.

Cape Town is experiencing the worst drought in 100 years. Shutterstock

July 16, 2017

What Cape Town can learn from Windhoek on surviving droughts

Dian Spear, University of Cape Town

Windhoek can teach Cape Town on dealing with drought. Technology alone is not enough.

Water levels in Cape Town fell to 20% of their capacity. Lucy Rodina

July 3, 2017

Cape Town needs a new approach to manage water

Lucy Rodina, University of British Columbia

Building resilience in Cape Town's water sector will require addressing risks like climate change, drought and flooding. Stormwater and groundwater are tipped as potential solutions.

Spending on older people is an investment, not a cost. Reuters/Luc Gnago

June 28, 2017

Kenya needs to protect elderly people during drought and famine emergencies

Agnes Nanyonjo, African Population and Health Research Center

Older people require both psychological and nutritional support during drought and famine. Kenya needs to implement a comprehensive public health response that assists during emergency situations.

Droughts in South Africa has led to coordinated joint planning and partnerships to combat the problem. Stephanie Midgley

October 26, 2016

How a climate crisis can lead farmers to joint planning and response

Stephanie Midgley, University of Cape Town

Drought is a problem in South Africa and it affects farmers. As a result, farmers and government are working together to develop strategies.

People in Namibia are seeking ways to reduce vulnerability to problems like drought. Shutterstock

July 11, 2016

What Africa’s drought responses teach us about climate change hotspots

Gina Ziervogel, University of Cape Town

Understanding how drought is impacting on livelihoods and local governments can help in the development of longer term climate adaptation responses.

Top contributors

Agnes Nanyonjo
Postdoctoral research scientist, African Population and Health Research Center
Gina Ziervogel
Associate Professor, Department of Environmental and Geographical Science and African Climate and Development Initiative Research Chair, University of Cape Town
Stephanie Midgley
Researcher and Project Manager in Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Change, University of Cape Town
Kevin Winter
Senior Lecturer in Environmental & Geographical Science, University of Cape Town
Lucy Rodina
PhD Candidate, University of British Columbia
Margaret Angula
Senior Lecturer/Senior Researcher, Departmant of Geography, History and Environmental Studies, University of Namibia, University of Namibia
Salma Hegga
Postdoctoral Research Fellow: Climate Change Vulnerability, Adaptation & Governance - Adaptation at Scale in Semi-Arid Regions (ASSAR), University of Cape Town
Dian Spear
Southern Africa lead, Adaptation at Scale in Semi-Arid Regions, University of Cape Town