Webinar Series // Water Governance Analysis for Transformational Change

“The increased use of governance analysis in combination with technical assessments has the potential to help decision-makers identify the most appropriate and realistic ways to achieve water efficiency, productivity, and sustainability, while at the same time increasing the capacity of agriculture to end hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition.”

Water security is a critical determinant of food security around the globe. It is also a catalyst for inclusive and equitable growth that empowers farmers economically, builds their resilience to shocks, supports rural communities, and reduces inequality. However, the challenges to achieving water security remain significant, especially in countries with arid conditions. The 2030 Agenda calls for a ‘transformational’ change in managing strategic resources, such as water, land and energy. Such change requires that concerned stakeholders and national policymakers apply multisectoral and integrated approaches. Countries need to strategically plan their water resources management and allocation, strengthen synergies between their water, agricultural, and other pertinent policies, and rethink governance and institutions.

The FAO ‘Water Governance Analysis for Transformational Change’ webinar series draws lessons from pilot water governance analyses undertaken in five countries in the NENA region. It addresses as well some of the dynamics in water governance at the global level, and reflects on the way forward to strengthen water governance for people, the planet and prosperity.

We are inviting you to attend the sixth session of this webinar series on Water Governance Analysis in Al-Faraa Watershed in Palestine. Please find the details and registration link in the table below. You can also find the recordings and presentation slides of the previous webinars on the Dgroups Water Accounting and Water for Food Community Library.

The session will be moderated by master’s students at the Paris School of International Affairs. The programme includes a conversation with stakeholders and a Q&A session with participants.

The webinar will be in English with interpretation in French. A digital certificate of achievement will be offered by FAO to eligible participants. Find more details in the webinar flyer here.