A stakeholder engagement event is to be hosted at Ongwediva in the Oshana Region to promote the graduate studies programme of the 'Southern African Science Servicing Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management Integrated Water Resource Management.'

The event aims to highlight best practices, research advancements, and success stories from the SASSCAL Graduate Studies Programme.

The gathering will provide information about student admission for the 2026 academic year, offering prospective students and partners insight into application processes and academic opportunities.

SASSCAL Programme Coordinator in Namibia Panduleni Hamukwaya says that Namibia can further engage with the initiative for the sake of capacity building and hosting outreach events.

Last year, SASSCAL conducted a nationwide campaign across all 14 regions, raising awareness about the green hydrogen study program and mobilising young Namibians to apply.

Currently, 160 students are enrolled in the program for undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

"Today we are here once again with a renewed mission, this time focusing on doctoral studies. We aim to provide comprehensive information about the SASSCAL graduate studies program in integrated water resources management, which aligns with SASSCAL's Namibia center of excellence in water resource management."

The study field is considered vital, given the increasing importance of sustainable water resource management, both locally and in the region.

Director of Science, Technology, and Capacity Development at SASSCAL Regional Secretariat, Budzanani Tacheba, underscored the need to build resilience through dedicated human capital.

"This, in our view, presents a great opportunity for maintaining water security, which encompasses the availability, accessibility, and sustainability of water resources to meet the needs of humans, ecosystems, and productive economies."

The programme is a joint initiative by the governments of Angola, Botswana, Germany, Namibia, South Africa, and Zambia.