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Inviting Public comments to the Draft UNECE - closing 12 December 2023

05 Dec 2023
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Home News Inviting Public comments to the Draft UNECE - closing 12 December 2023

The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Expert Group on Resource Management (EGRM) is pleased to present for public comment the draft document “Draft United Nations Framework Classification for Resources Supplemental Specifications for Groundwater Resources”. (attached below) 

Effective reporting of groundwater resources is crucial for policy formulation, resource management, and decision-making that aligns with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Groundwater Sector Awards 2023

05 Oct 2023
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Home News Groundwater Sector Awards 2023

During the Conference Dinner at the recent International IAH Congress, hosted at the Cape Town International Conference Centre (CTICC) in the week of 18-24 September 2023, it was a great honour and privilege to present two of our much esteemed colleagues with a well-deserved LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD for recognition of outstanding service and dedication to furthering the science and technology of groundwater:

 

Vacancy: Driller - GASS

21 Apr 2023
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Home News Vacancy: Driller - GASS

GASS HeadGASS has a vacancy for a Driller. The position will be based in Johannesburg. The position will report to the Supervisor of GASS.

Total Cost to Company Package will be negotiated according to the candidate’s knowledge and experience.

OPINION Isotope hydrology: An indispensable tool in the hydrogeologists toolbox for addressing water security in South Africa.

22 Mar 2023
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Home News OPINION Isotope hydrology: An indispensable tool in the hydrogeologists toolbox for addressing water security in South Africa.
OPINION by Yazeed van Wyk

Isotope hydrology:  An indispensable tool in the hydrogeologists toolbox for addressing water security in South Africa.

World Water Day is an annual event that takes place on March 22nd, and it is designated by the United Nations to focus on the importance of freshwater and its sustainable management. This provides an opportunity to raise awareness about the global water crises and the need to conserve and protect this vital resource.

The GWD Young Professionals share on World Water Day

22 Mar 2023
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Home News The GWD Young Professionals share on World Water Day

22 March 2023

Happy World Water Day!

Today, we celebrate the importance of water and the crucial role it plays in our lives.

Event Debrief: A Friendly Introduction to Wetlands. (YP Central)

04 Feb 2023
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Home News Event Debrief: A Friendly Introduction to Wetlands. (YP Central)

Gauteng Groundwater Professor - 'Science Oscar' Award Recipient : Paper published

01 Feb 2023
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Home News Gauteng Groundwater Professor - 'Science Oscar' Award Recipient : Paper published

 

Wits hydrogeologist Prof. Tamiru Abiye, National Research Foundation-rated scholar and winner of the 2021/22 NSTF-South32 TW Kambule Researcher Award, shares his insights in a paper published in the South African Journal of Science, released on 31 Jan 2023. 

This paper focuses on the role of Hydrogeology in the community water supply sector in South Africa and is useful for students and the general public.  It is available as an attachment to this article and also freely downloadable with a DOI link below:

Abiye TA.

SA RESOLUTION ON GROUNDWATER ADOPTED BY UNESCO, OCT 2022

01 Feb 2023
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Home News SA RESOLUTION ON GROUNDWATER ADOPTED BY UNESCO, OCT 2022