Southern Africa’s wildlife ecosystems are increasingly under threat from drought, population growth, and expanding human activity. As climate variability worsens, securing reliable and sustainable water sources has become a key challenge for conservation efforts. Many reserves and protected areas still depend on outdated boreholes, artificial water points, and seasonal rainfall, which cause ecological imbalances and threaten biodiversity resilience.
The Sustainable Wildlife Water Management Conference 2026 will offer a dedicated platform for conservationists, water engineers, environmental policymakers, and community partners to explore the relationship between hydrology, wildlife ecology, and sustainable resource planning.
Delegates will examine how scientific research, digital monitoring, and community partnerships can collaborate to secure sustainable water infrastructure for both wildlife and local human communities. Through technical sessions, policy dialogues, and practical demonstrations, the event will highlight integrated approaches to addressing water scarcity, reducing drought impacts, and conserving Africa’s natural heritage.
Participants will:
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Jocelyn Evans
Managing Director |
Hofman & Evans (Pty) Ltd
Software Development Director Civil Designer Software
Director | Baker Baynes
Digital Lead | Zurati
Bim Manager | Ensync Engineers
Candidate Engineer | Sanral
Candidate Civil Engineer | Sanral
Candidate Civil Engineer | Sanral
Inland Representative TotalCAD Solution Center
Associate | BIM Lead | dhk Architects
City of Cape Town
Africa Territory Sales Executive | Autodesk
Digital Bim Co Ordinator | Stefanutti Stocks
Technical Manager | Modena AEC & Infrastructure
08:00 – 09:00 Registration & Networking Breakfast
Participant arrivals and networking
09:00 – 09:20 Welcome & Opening Remarks
Context setting: The state of water and wildlife in Southern Africa
09:20 – 10:00 Keynote: “Learning from the Present to Inform the Future”
Integrating policy, climate, and water resource management
10:00 – 10:30 Tea Break
10:30 – 12:00 Session 1: The Hydrology of Conservation Landscapes
Water balance modelling and sustainable borehole management
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
13:00 – 14:30 Session 2: Wildlife Water Points – Design, Ecology, and Maintenance
Managing artificial water systems and ecological impacts
14:30 – 15:00 Tea Break
15:00 – 16:30 Session 3: Policy & Governance in Water for Conservation
Legal frameworks, licensing, and environmental compliance
16:30 – 17:00 Networking & Day 1 Wrap-Up
Informal networking and exhibition viewing
09:00 – 09:30 Morning Keynote: “Future-Ready Conservation Infrastructure”
Private sector innovation in sustainable wildlife management
09:30 – 10:00 Tea Break
10:00 – 11:30 Session 4: Climate Adaptation & Ecological Resilience
Adapting protected-area strategies to drought and climate shifts
11:30 – 12:30 Lunch
12:30 – 14:00 Session 5: Financing and Partnerships for Sustainable Water Systems
Exploring PPPs, donor engagement, and blended finance options
14:00 – 14:30 Tea Break
14:30 – 16:00 Session 6: Collaborative Roundtable – “Voices of the Big 5”
Co-creating a regional action framework for sustainable water management
16:00 – 16:30 Closing Remarks & Vote of Thanks
Presentation of key outcomes and commitments
Cost per person
NB: Price is in South African Rand. Price displayed excludes VAT.
