The Southern African Development Community \u2013 Groundwater Management Institute (SADC-GMI) in collaboration with the United nations, Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization \u2013 International Hydrogeological Programme (UNESCO-IHP), the International Groundwater Resources Assessment Centre (IGRAC), the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH) and Department of Water and sanitation \u2013 South Africa are proud to announce their 2nd Annual Groundwater Conference to be held under the theme \u201cGroundwater Contribution to achievement of Sustainable Development Goals in SADC Region.\u201d <\/p>\n
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