Strategic Water MoU Signed



WARMA and IWHR formalize partnership to enhance water management and hydropower research in Zambia.

By Francis Maingaila ♥️ 

Lusaka, Zambia24 – (8th December 2025) – The Water Resources Management Authority (WARMA) and the China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research (IWHR) yesterday signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at WARMA Headquarters in Lusaka, formalizing cooperation in water resources management, hydropower research, and climate-resilient water infrastructure.

The signing ceremony was attended by Acting Director General Mrs. Misozi Ngulube Lumpa, senior WARMA officials, representatives from the Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and members of the media. The IWHR delegation was led by Chief Engineer Dr. Peng Wenqian.

The collaboration comes in response to growing pressures on Zambia’s water resources, including climate variability, recurring droughts, population growth, and competing water demands. 

WARMA, responsible for managing and preserving the country’s water resources, emphasized the need for technical expertise, advanced hydrological data, and research-based solutions to strengthen national planning and climate resilience.

In her address, Mrs. Lumpa described the MoU as a “strategic milestone” that will expand WARMA’s capabilities in integrated water resources management, flood and drought early-warning systems, dam safety, and advanced hydrological modelling. 

She highlighted that this partnership builds on several prior engagements with IWHR, beginning with the 18th World Water Congress in Beijing in September 2023.

Dr. Peng Wenqian expressed appreciation for Zambia’s hospitality and stressed the benefits of the collaboration. 

“This MoU opens a new chapter for strategic cooperation in water resources and hydropower management between China and Zambia. It will enable joint research, technical exchanges, and knowledge sharing to strengthen national water governance and operational capacity,” he said.

The partnership includes joint research, staff and expert exchanges, and technical presentations, as well as practical field activities such as an excursion to the Kafue Catchment, where the delegation will observe key water infrastructure and priority catchments.

The MoU is expected to benefit both countries: Zambia will gain access to advanced water research, predictive technologies, and technical expertise, while China strengthens its international collaboration and water research network.

This initiative also supports Zambia’s development objectives under the Eighth National Development Plan and Vision 2030, promoting sustainable water resource management, climate resilience, and hydropower development essential for economic growth.

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