ICARDA at Cairo Water Week 2024
09 October 2024, Cairo: ICARDA is honoured to act as a co-convener for the 7th edition of Cairo Water Week (CWW), themed “Water and Climate: Building Resilient Communities,” in Cairo from October 13 to 17, 2024.
Water Week, a prominent international platform, fosters innovation and dialogue on climate-smart water management. It brings together experts, practitioners, and policymakers to collaboratively develop solutions for water and climate challenges, particularly in the drylands of the MENA region and beyond.
Hosted by the Egyptian Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI), the conference focuses on key topics such as climate adaptation in the face of water scarcity, and how to strengthen the resilience of dryland communities. This year’s CWW stands out due to the concurrent hosting of the 9th Africa Water Week, establishing Cairo as a central hub for forward-thinking water management in the face of the climate crisis.
ICARDA’s CWW delegation, led by Dr. Vinay Nangia, ICARDA’s Research Team Leader for Soils, Waters, and Agronomy, will host several workshops and engage in events and technical sessions hosted by partner organizations. The delegation will showcase our latest pioneering agricultural innovations in water resources management, provide insights on the transition to green energy and precision agriculture, and advocate for sustainable water management practices in the arid MENA region.
“Green energy is key to building climate-resilient agriculture in the MENA region. By integrating renewable energy solutions with water management innovations, we can drive more efficient resource use and support sustainable agricultural growth”. Dr. Vinay Nangia, ICARDA’s Research Team Leader for Soils, Waters, and Agronomy
Our scientists will also share their expertise in partner organizations’ workshops and demonstrate how ICARDA remains dedicated to developing innovative solutions and actionable strategies that address water-related challenges both within the region and globally amidst climate change.
ICARDA will host two technical sessions on Tuesday, 15 October 2024:
| EVENT | DETAILS | CONVENER | CO-CONVENER |
| Green Energy Transition for Enhanced Climate Resilience in MENA Agriculture | Tuesday, 15 October, 14.00 – 15.30, room LOUVRE 5 | ICARDA | Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) |
| Shaping the Future of Sustainable Water Management Through Precision Agriculture | Tuesday, 15 October, 16.00 – 17.30, room LOUVRE 5 | ICARDA | Arab Water Council and the Excellence in Agronomy (EiA) Initiative of CGIAR |
ICARDA will co-host an events with other CGIAR research centres as well as with MWRI:
| EVENT | DETAILS | CONVENER | CO-CONVENER |
| Launch of the CGIAR Water Systems Integration Roadmap 2024 – 2030 | Tuesday, 15 October, 16.00 – 17.30, room LOUVRE 5 | ICARDA | International Water Management Institute (IWMI), ICARDA, WorldFish, the Alliance for Bioversity and CIAT (ABC), the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), and the Egyptian Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI) |
| Dr. Vinay Nangia speaking at the Launch of the report: ‘’Multidimensional Analysis of Fragility and Resilience Pathways – Bouregreg Watershed, Morocco.’’ | Sunday, 13 October, 12:30 – 14:00, room PICASSO 2 | IWMI | Ministry of Equipment & Water in Morocco and the Agency of Bouregreg and Chaouia Rivers Watershed (ABHBC) |
| Dr. Vinay Nangia participating at the 2nd Governing Board Meeting for Action on Water Adaptation and Resilience “AWARe” Initiative. | Sunday, 13 October, 15:00 – 16:30, room MONACO AB | Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation | Co-Convener: AWARE Coordination Hub, WMO, FAO, UNDP, IDRC, IWMI, PACWA, EAPD and UNESCO |
| Dr. Samar Attaher speaking at the Lunching Event “A Roadmap for Egypt: Maintaining Productivity of Salt-Affected Agricultural Areas.” | Monday, 14 October, 11:30 – 13:00, room PICASSO 2 | Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation in Egypt | Co-Convener: IWMECo-Convener: Arab Organization for Agricultural Development |
| Dr. Mohie El Din Omar speaking at the Technical Session 2: Enhancing Water Resilience using a data-driven approach. | Monday, 14 October, 11:30 – 13:00, room ICELAND | FAO | The Regional Initiative on Water Scarcity |
| Dr. Vinay Nangia speaking at the Plenary Session 3: Innovation and Financing Resilient Solutions for Water Security. | Tuesday, 15 October, 9:30 – 11:00, room MONACO AB | Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation in Egypt | IWMI |
| Dr. Vinay Nangia speaking at the 6th Meeting of the High-Level Joint Water-Agriculture Technical Committee of the Leagues of Arab States. | Wednesday, 16 October, 9:30 – 17:30, room ICELAND | The League of Arab States | FAO and ESCWA |
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