The main focus of the sub-sector is to ensure ecological and river systems integrity for sustainable development through:
production of River Systems Outline Plans (RSOPs), including Catchment Outline Plans and integrating these with trans-boundary River Basin Plans
facilitation of studies including but not limited to dam safety and management, flood mitigation and control, ecosystems approaches, raw water tariff setting and policies, among others.
development of policy guidelines and monitoring protocols on water quality, waste water, surface and ground water exploitation and use