event 16 мар. 2021 time 14:00 GMT+2

Webinar // FAO Water-Energy-Food Nexus Webinar Series Session 4 - The WEF Nexus on the ground: practical applications from the Maghreb and West Africa

This webinar series is organized by the FAO in collaboration with the Stockholm Environment Institute and KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. Session 4 will showcase evidence and experiences that demonstrate the relevance of the WEF Nexus for sustainable agriculture.

FAO nexus webinar series

March 16, 2021 | 14-15:30 GMT+2

Background

The Water-Energy-Food Nexus Webinar series is organized by FAO, in collaboration with the Stockholm Environment Institute and KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. The series introduces nexus concepts and gives examples of current efforts and best practices in the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region and beyond. Through this series, participants will gain an understanding of the importance of nexus concepts and learn how to identify nexus challenges, as well as find appropriate nexus solutions to achieve sustainability, resilience, and water security. This series is developed under the regional project, "Implementing the 2030 Agenda for Water Efficiency/Productivity and Water Sustainability in NENA countries" (WEPS-NENA) under the FAO led regional Water Scarcity Initiative (WSI). This project is funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA).

Session Description

This session will showcase evidence and experiences that demonstrate the relevance of the WEF Nexus for sustainable agriculture.

Time

Content

Speaker

14-14.30

Practical Applications from the Maghreb:

WEF Nexus policymaking for sustainable solutions. Solar Pumping Irrigation Systems and Small-scale farming in Tunisia and Morocco

Maria Ana Rodriguez & Irene Sander

14.30-15

Practical Applications from West Africa

Luca Ferrini

15-15.30

  • Discussion

Moderation: Stephanie Bilgram


Registration

Register here for Session 4 on Zoom and visit the SEI event page here

Additional Information

For more information about Project WEPS-NENA:

  • Contact: RNE-WEPS-NENA@fao.org
  • Water efficiency, productivity and sustainability in the NENA regions (WEPS-NENA) Website
  • Water Scarcity Initiative Website
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