Nile Basin International Organization for Water Security (NBIOWS)
Cooperative Water Governance for a Resilient Nile Basin
The Nile Basin International Organization for Water Security (NBIOWS) is a regional institution dedicated to safeguarding the shared water resources of the Nile. We work with governments, scientific institutions, communities, and partners to strengthen water security, promote climate resilience, and support sustainable development across all Nile Basin countries.
Our Mission
To ensure the sustainable, equitable, and cooperative management of the Nile Basin’s water resources through science-based policy, regional collaboration, and practical programs that benefit people, ecosystems, and future generations.
Our Vision
A secure and resilient Nile Basin where water is sustainably managed, shared peacefully, and used to support economic growth, environmental protection, and human well-being.
What We Do
Transboundary Water Governance
We support cooperation among Nile Basin countries through data sharing, joint planning, water diplomacy, and basin-wide agreements.
Climate Resilience & Early Warning Systems
NBIOWS develops drought- and flood-risk management tools, early-warning systems, and climate-adaptation programs that protect vulnerable communities.
Hydrology & Basin Science
We coordinate basin-wide research, groundwater assessments, environmental monitoring, and open-data tools to support informed decision-making.
Sustainable Development Initiatives
We champion equitable water access, efficient irrigation technologies, nature-based solutions, and the protection of rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
Why Water Security in the Nile Basin Matters
The Nile Basin is home to more than 300 million people whose lives, economies, and food systems depend on a secure and stable water future.
Population growth, climate change, and increasing water demand make collaborative management essential. NBIOWS works to ensure that the Nile remains a source of stability, prosperity, and opportunity for all Basin nations.
Current Focus Areas
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Strengthening legal and institutional frameworks for water cooperation
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Expanding flood and drought early-warning systems
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Enhancing groundwater mapping and monitoring
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Supporting climate-resilient agriculture and irrigation
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Improving basin-wide water data and information services
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Facilitating research, capacity-building, and technical exchange
Latest News & Updates
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Regional Hydrological Data Platform Launched — A unified system for data exchange among Basin countries.
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Pilot Community-Based Flood Preparedness Program — Demonstration projects in riverine communities.
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Partnership with Regional Universities — Joint research on groundwater recharge and climate impacts.
Our Partners
NBIOWS collaborates with national water agencies, regional organizations, research institutions, civil society, and international development partners committed to a secure and cooperative Nile Basin.
Get Involved
Join our mission to strengthen water security across the Nile Basin.
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