Nile Basin Initiative (NBI)
One River One People One Vision
In this last issue for the year 2019, read about the official launch of the USD 5.5 million Nile Basin Regional HydroMet project, by the Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya, H.E. William Ruto.
In November 2019, NBI witnessed a change in leadership Burundi and Kenya. Find out who the leaders are. Also read about the approval by the Global Environment Facility of USD 5.29 million for the Nile Basin Groundwater project.
Peatlands, which are types of wetlands with presence of partially decayed vegetation or organic material are of great importance to people’s livelihoods and the environment. Given their importance, NBI has carried out a study to highlight the importance of peatlands in the Nile Basin. Find out more.
And did you know that NBI is implementing a project aimed at establishing the first Regional Hydro-Met System for the Nile Basin? Read more .
Since January 2019, NBI has been running a social media campaign under the #MyNileStory. Read some of the stories published in this issue. You too are invited to share your story.
