ICARDA at Cairo Water Week 2024
Start Date
October 13, 2024
End Date
October 17, 2024
Type
Conference
Location
Cairo
Cairo Water Week 2024
ICARDA was honoured to co-convene the 7th edition of Cairo Water Week (CWW), themed “Water and Climate: Building Resilient Communities,” which took place in Cairo from October 13 to 17, 2024.
Cairo 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 focused 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 stood out due to the hosting of the 9th Africa Water Week at the same time, 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, hosted several workshops and engaged in events and technical sessions hosted by partner organizations. The delegation showcased our latest pioneering agricultural innovations in water resources management, provided insights on the transition to green energy and precision agriculture, and advocated 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 also shared their expertise in partner organizations’ workshops and demonstrated 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 |
Tuesday, 15 October, 14.00 – 15.30, room LOUVRE 5 | ICARDA | Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) | |
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) |
| 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) |
| 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 |
| Monday, 14 October, 11:30 – 13:00, room PICASSO 2 | Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation in Egypt | Co-Convener: IWME Co-Convener: Arab Organization for Agricultural Development |
| Monday, 14 October, 11:30 – 13:00, room ICELAND | FAO | The Regional Initiative on Water Scarcity |
| Tuesday, 15 October, 9:30 – 11:00, room MONACO AB | Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation in Egypt | IWMI |
| Wednesday, 16 October, 9:30 – 17:30, room ICELAND | The League of Arab States | FAO and ESCWA |
Moreover, ICARDA, MWRI, and FAO organized a field trip to Kafr El Sheikh on Tuesday, 15 October. The trip showcased innovative irrigation and agriculture solutions as part of the Enhancement of Agricultural Productivity project. Dr. Mohie El Din Omar coordinated the field day.
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ICARDA’s delegation at Cairo Water Week 2024
Dr. Vinay Nangia - Research Team Leader, Soil, Water and Agronomy
Dr. Mohie El Din Omar – Research Associate Irrigation and Water
Dr. Ajit Govind – Senior Climate Scientist and Systems Modeler
Dr. Samar Attaher – Research Associate Agronomist
Dr. Rania Gamal – Senior Research Assistant Land and Water Management
