WRC Programmes
Browse research organised by WRC strategic programmes — from water and education to innovations and sector development.
Agricultural Water Management
Research on the efficient use of water in agriculture, including irrigation, agro-forestry and rainwater harvesting.
Conservation of Water Ecosystems
Research on the protection and rehabilitation of aquatic ecosystems, wetlands and river systems.
Developing Communities
Research supporting water and sanitation services in rural and peri-urban communities.
General
Cross-cutting and general water research not assigned to a specific programme.
Groundwater
Research on aquifer characterisation, groundwater quality, recharge and sustainable groundwater management.
Hydroclimatology
Research on catchment hydrology, rainfall, evapotranspiration, floods and the impacts of climate change on water resources.
Industrial Water Management
Research on water use efficiency and effluent treatment in industrial processes.
Mine Water Management
Research addressing water quality and quantity challenges in mining operations, including acid mine drainage.
Municipal Wastewater Management
Research on the treatment, disposal and reuse of municipal wastewater and sludge management.
Water Governance and Policy
Research on water law, policy, institutional arrangements, economics and integrated resource management.
Water Resource Management
Research on integrated water resource management, including catchment management, water allocation, and water governance.
Water Resources
Broad water resources management research including surface water, dams and national water resource assessments.
Water Supply and Sanitation
Research supporting universal access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation services.
Water Supply and Treatment
Research on drinking water treatment, supply systems, and water quality monitoring.
Water Use and Waste Management
Research on efficient water use in agriculture, industry, and municipalities, as well as wastewater treatment and reuse.
Water Utilisation in Agriculture
Research focused on agricultural water use efficiency, irrigation, and rain-fed agriculture.
Water-Linked Ecosystems
Research on aquatic ecosystems, wetlands, estuaries, and the ecological reserve.