The Giyani Local Scale Climate Resilience Programme (GLSCRP)
TRANSFORMING
GIYANI
About the Project
Climate change poses a global challenge with far-reaching impacts on critical sectors such as water, energy, and agriculture. In response, the Government of Flanders has allocated funding to a program aimed at addressing climate change and improving water utilization in the Giyani Municipal area. Led by the esteemed Water Research Commission (WRC) in collaboration with Tsogang Water and Sanitation (Tsogang), the Association for Water and Rural Development (AWARD), and the University of the Western Cape (UWC), this program endeavours to demonstrate climate-adaptive solutions and enhance water utilization practices in Giyani.
The GLSCRP is a multifaceted initiative designed to showcase innovative approaches and strategies for adapting to climate change in the Giyani region. By integrating scientific research, community engagement, and policy interventions, the program seeks to address the pressing challenges in water utilization exacerbated by climate change. Through capacity building, infrastructure development, and knowledge exchange, the GLSCRP aims to empower local communities to better manage their water resources and build resilience against climate-related risks.
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The GLSCRP engages in collaborative
initiatives across nine pilot sites, complementing municipal infrastructure programs.
(MUS)
Multiple Use Water Services
The program promotes the adoption and expansion of the MUS model, which
emphasizes the integrated use of water for multiple purposes, such as domestic
use, agriculture, livestock, and small-scale enterprises. By implementing MUS systems, the program aims to enhance water availability and access, improve livelihoods, and strengthen local resilience to climate change.
