World Water Day Conference // "The Nexus against the global changes survival or extinction of future generations? "
On the occasion of the World Water Day, which is celebrated on the 22 March every year, the Lebanese Ministry of Energy and Water organizes a conference entitled "The Nexus against the global changes: survival or extinction of future generations?” The purpose of this conference is to highlight the importance of the Nexus in today's world and the need to exchange ideas and experiences on all water related issues.
The conference is organized under the auspices and in the presence of H.E. Mr. César Abi Khalil, Minister of Energy and Water in Lebanon, and in collaboration with the Directorate General of Hydraulic and Electrical Resources, SWIM Horizon 2020 SM, REMOB, ESCWA, FAO, MEDURABLE and the International Office for Water.
Where and when
Hilton Habtour
Beirut
Lebanon
22 Mar 2018
Conference Topics
The conference will address the following issues:
- The Nexus: a Mediterranean look
- Nexus and climate change: RICCAR1 project and SDGs 2, 6 and 7
- PPPs: an innovative tool in the financing of water infrastructures
- The link between water and food in Lebanon: FAO's strategic vision for the Middle East region
- Renewable energy in the Nexus: Application in Lebanon
- How to ensure a constant water supply to Lebanese citizens in the framework of the nexus?
Detailed Programm
9:30am
Welcome reception Opening of the conference
10:00am
Session 1 The Nexus: a Mediterranean look
- Mr. Pierre Roussel, President of the International Office for Water
10:20am
Session 2: Nexus and climate change: RICCAR project and SDGs 2, 6 and 7
- Ms. Rola Majdalani, Director of the Sustainable Development Division at ESCWA
10:40am
Session 3: PPPs: an innovative tool in the financing of hydraulic infrastructures
- Prof. Michael Scoullos, Team Leader - SWIM-Horizon 2020 SM
11:00am
Session 4: The Nexus between water and food: FAO's strategic vision for the Middle East region
- Dr. Maurice Saade, FAO Representative in Lebanon
11:20am
Session 5 Renewable energy in the Nexus: Lebanon’s case
- Miss Sorina Mortada, expert at the Lebanese Center for Energy Conservation (LCEC).
11:40am
Session 6 How to ensure constant water supply to the Lebanese citizens within the Nexus approach?
- Mr. Fadi Comair, Director General of Hydraulic and Electrical Resources
12:00am
Session 7
Closing Speech
- H.E.Mr. César Abi Khalil, Minister of Energy and Water
12:20pm
A cocktail will be offered at the end of the conference by the Ministry of Energy and Water
Organiser
Ministry of Energy and Water, Lebanon