Upcoming Events

TALK ABSTRACT: Alongside the effects of climate change and anthropogenic factors, natural climate cycles have considerable impacts on the hydrologic cycle. In this study, we look at how global climatic oscillations cycles, like El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) affect total water storage and groundwater storage in the Orange-Senqu River Basin by analysing two large aquifers: the Stampriet Transboundary Aquifer System (STAS) shared between Botswana, Namibia and South Africa, and the Karoo Sedimentary Aquifer shared between Lesotho and South Africa. The findings could help decision-makers prepare more effective climate-change adaptation plans at both national and transboundary levels.

Theme: MODELLING Please download the brochure for more information on this course hosted by the GSSA: Geomodelling_Info,_Prog_and_Registration ABOUT THE COURSE Recent trends in mining and exploration are set to further accelerate the demand and growth of 3D geological modelling software. These trends include the inevitable increase in cost per ton of resource and global economic […]

CBSS will be presenting their popular Training Course in Water Governance,  in association with WISA, across South Africa this coming year. An Assessment will be conducted upon conclusion of the course to ensure quality, and a Certificate of Attendance which can be used to claim THREE (3) CPD-points from WISA, SACNASP and ECSA will be […]

Annual Honours and Industry Fieldschool 2020, Postponed until further notice (Sept 2020, tbc Mid-June) The Groundwater Division and its partners are presenting a groundwater field school for postgraduate students and industry professionals. The four-day field school aims to cover appropriate field methods by: Introducing or refreshing appropriate basic theory Exposing attendees to the actual field […]

This conference seeks to advocate for a more central and pronounced role for groundwater in the WEFE Nexus dialogue as a way of minimising shocks, risks and vulnerability to climate change. The conference will be offered parallel to the 8th Africa Water Week, and also align to the theme of the 8th Africa Water Week. Both the 3rd SADC Groundwater Conference and the 8th Africa Water Week (AWW8) are aimed at rallying Africa’s water sector towards a common voice as the world prepares for the 9th World Water Forum (9WWF) to be held in Dakar, Senegal in March 2021.

#AllHandsOnDeck for WISA2020 in December One thing that we all know about water is that it always finds a way to get over, under or through any obstacle that may stand in its way. It is no surprise then, that when we realised that the South African government proclamation against gatherings of more than 100 […]

Herewith notifying members that GeoCongress 2020 is happening at Stellenbosch University this year (see links from the GSSA below), and that there will be a groundwater session titled "Advances in Southern African Hydrogeology". Abstract submission is open until the 15th April at the following link: http://allevents.co.za/geocongress/abstract-submission.html The "Advances in Southern African Hydrogeology" session outline is […]