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Nature-Based Solutions Secure Guinea's Water at the Source

Publication Date:

August 5, 2026

In West Africa, Guinea is known as the region’s water tower. The country’s highlands are the source for over 22 major rivers in West Africa, including the Niger, Senegal, and Gambia. Groundwater resources are estimated at 13 trillion cubic meters, equivalent to nearly five Lake Victorias. In Guinea, water is not just a resource, it underpins jobs and economic growth.