FOCUS AREAS 1. Capacity building for professionals, researchers, institutions and communities; 2. Applied research for decision-making and sustainable development; 3. Advocacy for evidence-based policies and practices; and 4. Empowering the next generation with knowledge on sustainable water management. APPLIED RESEARCH AREAS (i) Hydrological processes modeling and flow forecasting; (ii) Climate change and adaptation strategies; (iii) Integrated water resources management; (iv) Rainwater harvesting and management; (v) Community water access and management; (vi) Landscape management and restoration; (vii) Environmental assessment and audit; (viii) Natural resources management; (ix) Water security assessment; (x) Urban drainage and flood risk management.