ICARDA at Cairo Water Week 2024

Start Date
October 13, 2024
End Date
October 17, 2024
Type
Conference
Location
Cairo
Cairo Water Week 2024
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:
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Tuesday, 15 October, 14.00 – 15.30, room LOUVRE 5 

ICARDAMassachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 

Tuesday, 15 October, 16.00 – 17.30, room LOUVRE 5

ICARDAArab 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: 
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Launch of the CGIAR Water Systems Integration Roadmap 2024 – 2030

Tuesday, 15 October, 16.00 – 17.30, room LOUVRE 5ICARDAInternational 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 ICELANDFAO

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 ICELANDThe League of Arab StatesFAO 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

Cairo Water Week ICARDA delegation
ICARDA’s Delegation at Cairo Water Week 2024 (L-R): Dr. Rania Gamal, Dr. Ajit Govind, Dr. Vinay Nangia, Dr. Samar Attaher and Dr. Mohie El Din Omar

 

Find out more about Cairo Water Week 2024  here.  

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