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Welcome to the UGL Resources Hub
This resource hub supports the Upper Groot Letaba Network (UGLN) — a multi‑stakeholder initiative with partners across local communities, agriculture, conservation, research institutions, and government. The Network is developing a Just Landscape Transition Plan (JLTP) to guide sustainable land and water management in this Strategic Water Source Area.
What You’ll Find Here
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Shared document library: reports, maps, data sheets, guidelines.
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Discussion forums for stakeholder engagement, questions, and updates.
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Workshop materials, meeting minutes, and presentations.
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Announcements about events, site visits, and collaboration opportunities.
Who Should Join
Members of the UGLN, including farmers and producer groups, community representatives, the Letaba Water User Association, NGOs, conservation partners, researchers, and supporting agencies.
Get Started →Support
For access issues or content requests, contact Dr Jai Clifford‑Holmes at jai@award.org.za or post in the Support & Technical Help forum.
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Upper Groot Letaba Landscape Network
Connecting People & Landscapes
A collaborative platform for sustainable water, biodiversity and land management in the Upper Groot Letaba Catchment, Limpopo Province, South Africa
Join the NetworkThe Landscape Planning Process
The Upper Groot Letaba Landscape Planning process represents a significant opportunity for collaboration between local stakeholders and other interested and involved partners, aiming for a sustainable and economically viable future for the region. The collaborative process is expected to contribute to lasting solutions for water security, biodiversity and ecosystem restoration, and economic development in the Upper Groot Letaba catchment. The project’s goal is to have a ‘first generation’ Upper Groot Letaba Landscape Plan adopted by relevant stakeholders by the end of 2025.
The initiative is funded by a Dutch government programme, Partners for Water, which is managed by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency. Partners for Water promotes international water security through long-term partnerships between Dutch and local stakeholders, with a focus on nature-based solutions (NBS) and the water-biodiversity-food nexus – both of which are highly relevant to the Upper Letaba.
This Strategic Water Source Area faces challenges from extensive agricultural transformation. Through collaborative planning and social learning, we're building resilience for both people and landscapes.
Our Approach
Our Focus Areas
Multi-Stakeholder Platform
Facilitating dialogue between farmers, communities, government, and non-profit organisations/NGOs towards collaborative decision‑making.
Water Stewardship
Developing sustainable water management strategies that benefit both agriculture and ecosystem health.
Landscape Restoration
Identifying priority areas for ecological restoration while maintaining agricultural productivity and ecosystem services.
Social Learning
Building local capacity through co‑learning approaches that enable adaptive governance.
Stakeholders
Project Timeline
- August 2024 — Project initiation and stakeholder mapping begins.
- October 2024 — Initial planning meetings and landscape assessments.
- February 2025 — Social learning framework implementation and capacity building.
- April – May 2025 — Stakeholder interviews
- 27th May 2025 — Multi-stakeholder Meeting 1
- June 2025 — Final stakeholder consultations and plan refinement.
- July 2025 — Multi-stakeholder Meeting 2
- 31st August 2025 — Draft Landscape Plan
The Upper Groot Letaba Catchment
Our work focuses on sub‑catchments B81A and B81B, with potential expansion to B81C, B81D, and B81E. This Strategic Water Source Area in Limpopo Province is vital for:
- Supporting diverse agricultural activities from commercial farms to smallholders
- Providing water security for local communities and downstream users
- Maintaining critical biodiversity and ecosystem services
- Contributing to the greater Limpopo River system
Through the UGLN platform, we are bringing together diverse voices to ensure this landscape thrives for generations to come.
Get Involved
Join our network to participate in workshops, access resources, and contribute to sustainable landscape management.
Register NowBuilding a Sustainable Future Together
The Upper Groot Letaba Network is your platform for collaboration, learning, and action. Together, we can create a just transition that benefits people and nature.
Learn More About UGLN