IWMI at Cairo Water Week 2024
The primary objective of the 7th Cairo Water Week, “Water and Climate: Building Resilient Communities,” is to facilitate high-level discussions and develop actionable solutions at the intersection of water and climate. By assembling experts, policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders from around the world, CWW2024 will tackle critical issues such as water scarcity, climate adaptation, and community resilience.
More information: https://www.cairowaterweek.eg/
Time zone: UTC+3
| Time | Session info | Location |
| 12:30-14:00 | The launch of the report: Multidimensional analysis of fragility and resilience pathways – Bouregreg Watershed, Morocco
Maha Al-Zu’bi (convener, speaker, moderator), Mark Smith (chair) |
Picasso 2 |
| 15:00-16:30 |
The Launch of the Lebanese water reuse standard Maha Al-Zu’bi (convenor, speaker, moderator) |
Picasso 2 |
| 15:00-16:30 |
Boosting transitions for water security through integrated adaptation actions for water resilience Convenor |
Louvre 4 |
| Time | Session info | Location |
| 9:30-11:00 |
Mainstreaming climate risk management in Mediterranean WEFE governance Muhammad Khalifa (speaker) |
Picasso 4 |
| 9:30-11:30 |
Stephen Fragaszy (speaker), Sawsan Gharaibeh (speaker), Mohamed Tawfik (speaker, moderator) |
Picasso 2 |
| 11:30-13:00 |
Launching event “A Roadmap for Egypt: Maintaining productivity of salt-affected agricultural areas” Maha Al-Zu’bi (convenor, speaker, moderator) |
Picasso 2 |
| 14:00-15:30 |
Enhancing water reuse in MENA using AI-based technologies Convenor |
Picasso 2 |
| 16:00-17:30 | How policy shaped water reuse reality in MENA: Evidence from the past and recommendations for the future
Maha Al-Zu’bi (convenor, speaker, moderator)
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Picasso 2 |
| Time | Session info | Location |
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9:30-11:00 |
High level panel on innovation and financing resilient solutions for water security Convenor |
Monaco AB |
| 9:30-11:00 |
Enabling environment for implementation of nature-based solutions in the MENA region Stephen Fragaszy (speaker) |
Picasso 2 |
| 14:00-15:00 |
Scaling resilient nature-based water solutions: MENA lessons and opportunities Mirja Michalscheck (speaker) |
Picasso 2 |
| 13:00-14:00 |
The Launch of the Report “Food-Land-Water policies coherence in Egypt” Alan Nicole (speaker), Youssef Brouziyne (speaker), Fayrouz Eldabbagh (speaker) |
Picasso 2 |
| 16:00-17:30 |
Launch of the One CGIAR water systems integration roadmap 2024-2030 Convenor |
Picasso 2 |
| Time | Session info | Location |
| 9:30-11:00 |
From satellites to fields: Innovations supporting water managers and farmers Karthikeyan Matheswaran (speaker), Kawa Hakzi (speaker), Nafn Amdar (moderator) |
Picasso 2 |
| 11:30-13:00 |
Building peace through water governance in fragile and conflict-affected regions Convenor |
Picasso 2 |
