UP experts unite under one umbrella

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Research & development UP water experts Unite Under one Umbrella The University of Pretoria (UP) has created a united front in the form of its new Water Institute to tackle capacity and research problems towards more sustainable use of Africa’s water resources. Lani van Vuuren reports. South Africa, and the continent, faces tremendous water chal­ lenges, not the least of which is a lack of skilled people to ensure sustainable access to clean water and safe sanitation to the millions that are still going without. Capacity building through research is a crucial building block not only for the supply of basic services, but also to ensure the sustainable use of water for growth and development. UP has a well proven record in water research and education across several disciplines, and the tertiary institution has already contributed significantly towards building capa­ city in the sector.

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