On the 6th of October, the 7th edition of the Latin America-Spain Water Dialogues was. During this online event, organized by the MTERD and CAF, experts and leaders from the Latin American and Spanish water sectors met to discuss the challenges arising with local and transboundary aquifers.
Ministers from The Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Mauritania and Senegal have agreed to establish a legal and institutional framework for cooperation on the Senegal-Mauritanian Aquifer Basin (SMAB), a shared aquifer basin (groundwater reserve) on which 80% of their populations depend. In a context of rising water stress, this resource is strategic for the region’s adaptation to climate change, as it is less vulnerable than surface water. Its concerted management will contribute to reinforce peace among the populations of the four countries.
