This collaboration will not only enhance NBD’s media reach at local, national, and regional levels but also ensure that the implementation of Subcomponent 1B benefits from the robust storytelling, visibility, and public engagement expertise that InfoNile brings.

Nile Basin Discourse (NBD) hosted and held fruitful discussions with Mr Aijuka Andrew, the Office Manager/Media for InfoNile in Uganda. The discussions centered on forging a partnership under the Nile Civil Society for Climate Resilience (NCSCR) project’s Subcomponent 1B, which focuses on community engagement on transboundary development strategies and projects. Specifically, the dialogue explored opportunities for collaboration on establishing partnerships with Nile Media Networks at the regional level.

InfoNile, a subsidiary of Water Journalists Africa, is a vibrant network of science journalists reporting primarily on water and environmental issues. Since its establishment in 2020, InfoNile has played a vital role in spotlighting under-reported water challenges in the Nile Basin region. Beyond reporting, the platform has excelled in training and mentoring journalists, and through its NileWell platform, it has successfully paired more than 500 science journalists with 250 research scientists to transform scientific knowledge into accessible, impactful stories.

With flagship programs such as #EverydayNile, Environmental Activists, NileWell Science Wednesdays, the Scientists–Journalists Co-production Fellowship, and a wide array of story grants, training, and mentorship opportunities, InfoNile has become a hub for amplifying voices and insights on critical Nile Basin issues.

Given its expansive network of experienced journalists across Nile Basin countries and its established track record in reporting on transboundary water and development matters, InfoNile stands out as a natural partner for NBD. This collaboration will not only enhance NBD’s media reach at local, national, and regional levels but also ensure that the implementation of Subcomponent 1B benefits from the robust storytelling, visibility, and public engagement expertise that InfoNile brings.

The meeting with Mr. Aijuka reinforced shared aspirations: strengthening media linkages, broadening knowledge sharing, and increasing visibility for the Nile Basin’s development and climate resilience initiatives.