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SUMMARY:Water-Energy-Food Nexus Webinar series 2nd Round\, 2021 on “Solutions Using Water-Energy-Food Nexus Approaches”
DESCRIPTION:The water-energy-food (WEF) nexus is a useful framework for addressing complex transdisciplinary natural resource and environmental challenges in integrated\, innovative ways. This webinar series explores using and operationalizing WEF nexus approaches for finding solutions to these challenges. The series focuses on examples and solutions by linking and using WEF nexus approaches to timely interventions\, technologies\, and issues of importance\, especially in the context of COVID-19 and climate change. \n\n\n\nThis webinar series is organized by FAO & WEF Nexus in Africa Initiative\, WE4F\, GIZ Nexus Dialogues\, and SEI. \n\n\n\nSession 1: Disaster resilience and risk in the context on Water-Energy-Food Nexus: Insights from Africa \nTuesday\, September 14\, 2021 | 13:30 – 15:00 Register Now! \nA detailed description of session 1 is available here! \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\nSession 2: Cooperation across borders and sectors: Experiences from the SADC region on institutionalizing the WEF nexus approach \n\n\n\n\n\n \nTuesday\, October 19\, 2021 | 13:30 – 15:00 Register Now! \nA detailed description of session 2 is available here! \n  \n\n\n \n\n\n\nSession 3: Sustainable electricity production by integrated food\, energy\, and water systems: opportunities and challenges \n\n\n\n\n\n \nTuesday\, November 16\, 2021 | 13:30 – 15:00 Register Now! \nA detailed description of session 3 is available here! \n\n\n \n\n\n\n  \nSession 4: Beyond traditional financing models for smallholders and other end-users in the water-energy-food nexus: challenges and innovative solutions \nTuesday\, December 14\, 2021 | 13:30 – 15:00 Register Now! \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \nA detailed description of session 4 is available here! \n  \n\n\n\nThis webinar series is supported by 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). \n\n\n\nEmail: RNE-WEPS-NENA@fao.org; Website: http://www.fao.org/in-action/water-efficiency-nena/webinars/nexus-webinars/en/ \n\n\n\nFor more information about the Water-Energy-Food Nexus 2nd Round Webinar series organizations: WEF Nexus in Africa Initiative wefnexus.org – Water and Energy for Food https://we4f.org GIZ Nexus Dialogues https://www.water-energy-food.org/resources/fact-sheet-nexus-regional-dialogues-programme-phase-ii\, and Stockholm Environment Institute https://www.sei.org/ \n\n 
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/water-energy-food-nexus-webinar-series-2nd-round-2021-on-solutions-using-water-energy-food-nexus-approaches/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210923T160000
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Futures speaker series
DESCRIPTION:About the series: \nThe Sustainable Futures speaker series stimulates interdisciplinary collaboration around issues related to energy\, the environment\, and society. These lectures are sponsored by the Schatz Center\, the Environment & Community graduate program\, and the College of Arts\, Humanities & Social Sciences at Humboldt State. View our list of previous talks and available recordings below. To learn about other webinars from the Schatz Center\, visit schatzcenter.org/events/. \nHow to attend? \nWe’re holding the Fall 2021 Sustainable Futures Speaker Series online via webinar. Each lecture is streamed via Zoom\, and will be followed by a Q&A discussion period. All events are free and open to the public\, and live captioning is provided for all talks. To request additional support\, please contact info@schatzcenter.org or call 707-826-4345 as early as possible before an event. \nFall 2021: \nDownload the fall 2021 series flyer \nRegistration is required for all series. Click here for the detailed information.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/sustainable-futures-speaker-series/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211005T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211028T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T202524
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SUMMARY:From Research to Resilience: Climate-smart solutions to enhance ecosystem health and strengthen food\, nutrition and water security for all
DESCRIPTION:About the webinar series: \nInformed by the experience and insights of WLE and its partners\, and the solutions the program has developed and refined over the past decade\, eight webinars will promote promising scientific innovations designed to protect climate-vulnerable ecosystems\, communities\, and livelihoods. The tools and approaches to be discussed – which also prioritize the inclusion of women\, youth\, and other marginalized groups – target critical challenges across the Global South such as land degradation\, water scarcity\, and climate variability. \nHeld strategically between the UN Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) and the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26)\, the webinars will identify evidence gaps\, capture lessons learned\, and consolidate thinking on the future direction of research for development to sustainably transform our water\, land and food systems. Themes include accelerating clean energy access\, inclusive and gender-sensitive land restoration\, resilient urban food systems\, sustainable water management\, disaster risk management\, and innovative approaches to evaluate ecosystem health and monitor landscape restoration. \nVenue: \nZoom Webinar (videos will be made available on the WLE website after the sessions) \nHosts: \nCGIAR Research Program on Water\, Land\, and Ecosystems (WLE) \nProgram: \nWebinar #1 – Tuesday\, October 5\, 2021\, 8.00 AM EST\, 2:00 PM CEST\, 5:30 PM IST (1 hour) \nAccelerating clean energy access in rural areas \nPresenting WLE energy research that can help countries enhance smallholder access to clean energy\, address climate adaptation/mitigation challenges\, and transform food\, land\, and water systems. \nRegister for the webinar \nWebinar #2 – Thursday\, October 7\, 2021\, 8.00 AM EST\, 2:00 PM CEST\, 5:30 PM IST (1 hour) \nDrought and flood risk reduction strategies \nIntroducing several WLE-supported risk management initiatives and solutions that have been implemented across South Asia. The webinar will enhance the knowledge and awareness of disaster risk management professionals and provide an opportunity for south-south learning. \nRegister for the webinar \nWebinar #3 – Tuesday\, October 12\, 2021\, 8.00 AM EST\, 2:00 PM CEST\, 5:30 PM IST (1 hour) \nTowards resilient city-region food systems \nThis webinar will introduce key tools developed with RUAF to assess the climate resilience of urban areas. It will outline the action plans\, policies and programs required to develop innovative and resilience-strengthening water and food solutions. \nRegister for the webinar \nWebinar #4 – Thursday\, October 14\, 2021\, 8.00 AM EST\, 2:00 PM CEST\, 5:30 PM IST (1 hour) \nInnovation investment for impact \nThe WLE-supported Commission on Sustainable Agriculture Intensification (CoSAI) will present insights on enabling behavior change in innovation investors and policymakers – and how this can be used to underpin the investment approach for innovation of future food systems. \nRegister for the webinar \nWebinar #5 – Tuesday\, October 19\, 2021\, 8.00 AM EST\, 2:00 PM CEST\, 5:30 PM IST (1 hour) \nManaging water for climate adaptation and mitigation \nExploring integrated approaches to water management that enhance climate adaptation and mitigation. The session will outline an evidence-based framework to help decision-makers understand and remove the technical\, economic\, social\, financial\, and institutional barriers that prevent the adoption of sound water adaptation options. \nRegister for the webinar \nWebinar #6 – Thursday\, October 21\, 2021\, 8.00 AM EST\, 2:00 PM CEST\, 5:30 PM IST (1 hour) \nIncreasing biodiversity in food systems \nOur climate\, biodiversity\, and food systems are inextricably linked. This webinar discusses evidence\, actions and lessons learned on how to leverage biodiversity in our food systems for people and the planet. \nRegister for the webinar \nWebinar #7 – Tuesday\, October 26\, 2021\, 8.00 AM EST\, 2:00 PM CEST\, 5:30 PM IST (1 hour) \nSecuring inclusive land restoration \nReferring to WLE research and experiences in India and Ethiopia\, this webinar explores who sets restoration agendas\, and why\, how\, and for whom. It also discusses whether plural and unequal local voices and knowledge systems are valued or ignored and whether these voices can influence how degraded landscapes are restored. \nRegister for the webinar \nWebinar #8 – Thursday\, October 28\, 2021\, 8.00 AM EST\, 2:00 PM CEST\, 5:30 PM IST (1 hour) \nInnovative approaches to evaluate soil health and monitor land restoration \nThis webinar will present research by WLE to develop innovative approaches to evaluate soil health and monitor land restoration. \nRegister for the Webinar \nWho should attend?\n\nPolicymakers\, decision-makers\, and planners\nDonors and investors\nPrivate sector representatives\nDevelopment professionals from national and international organizations\, NGOs\, CSOs\, etc.\nResearchers are interested in water\, land\, ecosystems\, food\, and agriculture\, sustainable development\, and climate change.\n\nObjectives\n\nCapture lessons learned on the application of proven innovations to enhance the management of land and water resources\, protect fragile ecosystems and sustainably intensify food production.\nIdentify knowledge gaps to influence the direction of future research programs and initiatives.\nConsolidate thinking on the systematic changes needed to secure more sustainable\, inclusive\, and equitable food systems amid a changing climate. Inform policies and investment decisions to enhance the sustainable management of ecosystems and water and land resources.\n\nOriginally posted.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/from-research-to-resilience-climate-smart-solutions-to-enhance-ecosystem-health-and-strengthen-food-nutrition-and-water-security-for-all/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Water\, Energy\, Food and Environment (WEFE) Nexus Autumn School
DESCRIPTION:Description: \nAround one-seventh of the world’s population lacks a secure food supply and has only limited access to clean water\, sanitation or modern energy sources. To tackle this challenge\, resources need to be managed and more integrated to avoid over-exploitation and allow more inclusive access for all. The WEFE Nexus provides an innovative framework that captures the interrelationships\, synergies\, and trade-offs between water\, energy\, and food in different environmental contexts. This Autumn School will introduce junior scholars to the interdependencies of the Nexus elements at different geographic scales (global\, basin\, national\, and local) with a focus on Africa. At each level\, the integration of the nexus elements will be investigated. \n21 – 22 October 2021 (Module 1)\n27 – 29 October 2021 (Module 2)\n04 – 06 November 2021 (Module 3)\n11 – 12 November 2021 (Module 4)\n\nKeywords: Nexus\, Water\, Energy\, Food\, Environment \nApplication Deadline: \nApplications are still possible in specific cases. If you have not yet managed to apply please write to wefe@sirop.org before September 20th. \n\n Click here to apply. \n\nFormat:\n\n\nDue to the world-wide restrictions concerning Covid-19\, IDEA League is offering this school in an online format. \n\nParticipants:\n\n\nMSc and/or PhD researchers from IDEA League or African partner universities are welcome to apply. \n\nRequirements:\n\n\n\nCurriculum vitae & publication list\nLetter of motivation\nOptional letter of recommendation\n\n\nExpenses:\n\n\nThere are no registration or tuition fees for selected participants. \n\nThe WEFE Nexus School offers students the possibility to gain a comprehensive understanding of the interconnections between water\, energy\, food and the environment and to develop new ideas for sustainable solutions. In addition to acquiring theoretical knowledge\, a focus is placed on practical solutions and case studies that enable participants to apply their knowledge and foster interdisciplinary collaboration between people from different backgrounds.  \nThe WEFE Nexus School brings together students and faculty of European and African universities for a unique learning experience. Students will benefit from the wide range of expertise and diverse perspectives on pressing challenges and emerging solutions. The diversity of case studies allows students to explore the WEFE Nexus in different geographic contexts.    \nSelected participants must attend all live sessions as outlined in the program. \n\n\nGoals: \n\n\n\nPreparing junior researchers to deal with the scarcity of resources\nUnderstanding the interrelationships between water\, energy\, food and environment\nUnderstanding the WEFE challenges and solutions at different geographical levels\nGetting introduced to different tools necessary to deal with WEFE challenges\nBringing researchers from different backgrounds to foster teamwork for solving multidisciplinary problems\n\n\nOrganizers: \n\n\nThis program is a collaboration between IDEA League member universities and the following African universities:\n\n\nUniversity of Johannesburg\nAddis Ababa University\nEduardo Mondlane University\nStellenbosch University\nUniversity of Ghana \nDetail program agenda is found here.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/water-energy-food-and-environment-wefe-nexus-autumn-school/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211024T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211028T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T202524
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SUMMARY:Cairo Water Week Conference 2021
DESCRIPTION:The fourth edition of the Cairo Water Week (CWW) series of conferences\, CWW 2021\, will take place during the period from October 24 to 28\, 2021 in Cairo – Egypt\, and will address the main theme “Water\, Population and Global Change: Challenges and Opportunities”. The event will discuss population issues and the impact of overpopulation on common management of transboundary rivers and climate change for the first time in this series as they have a direct impact on the water sector. The five related sub-themes (water and global change\, advances in water management\, water\, and society\, regional and sectoral cooperation for water security and innovation in Hydro-Sciences) and a number of sub-topics will be addressed during the event through various plenary and technical sessions that will be organized by reputed international and regional organizations\, which have an interest in such topics. The key events\, at which activities associated with the topic will be proposed\, are several recent events and discussions that would highlight the links between water\, population\, and global changes. \n \nClick here to register. \nCheck the Cairo Water Week website for more information. \nDownload Cairo Water Week 2021 Concept note here.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/cairo-water-week-conference-2021/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211029
DTSTAMP:20260429T202524
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SUMMARY:Mediterranean Innovation Agrifood week | CIHEAM Bari\, 25-28 October 2021
DESCRIPTION:CIHEAM Bari in collaboration with MIP – Mediterranean Innovation Partnership\, within the project WATERMEDYIN\, funded by the Italian Cooperation\, is hosting a week-long event on the theme of innovation and creation of start-ups in the Mediterranean area. \nThe initiative\, that will take place from 25 to 28 October 2021\, is gathering about 100 guests among startuppers\, trainers\, agricultural entrepreneurs – from Italy and from the Mediterranean region – as well as renowned international experts in the field of innovation\, with the following objectives: \n• contribute to the identification of strategies for the creation of an environment conducive to the sustainable development of the agri-food sector in the Mediterranean\, by leveraging on young people and on the combination of innovation and competitiveness; \n• support 15 successful start-ups from Lebanon\, Palestine and Tunisia (selected in the framework of WATERMEDYIN project by an international panel) which will present their business idea to a diverse audience of investors\, senior companies and public institutions; \n• deepen strategic aspects on the strengthening of the innovation ecosystem; \nThe week’s program will be divided into the following sessions: \n\nFrom 25 to 27 October: Seminars on strengthening the services and ecosystem of ISOs – Innovation Support Organizations\, provided in the framework of a capacity building programme started last July and addressed to the representatives of the MIP network and the ISOs of the Mediterranean region.\n\nLink to register: https://events.iamb.it/p/event/wmwebinar2021 \nProgramme \n\nOctober 27 (3pm-5pm): MIP-Mediterranean Innovation Partnership Annual Meeting\, for the discussion and approval of the 2021-22 action plan. Establishment of the WATERMEDYIN network\, an international working group dedicated to innovation and sustainability in the agri-food sector\, with the participation of Business Med\, Mediterranean Innovation Hub and several ISOs from Tunisia\, Palestine and Lebanon.\n\nProgramme \n\nOctober 28 (10am-1pm): INVESTOR DAY & BUSINESS MATCHING – brokerage event\, dedicated to 15 start-ups\, selected in the framework of WATERMEDYIN project\, from Tunisia\, Palestine and Lebanon.\n\nProgramme \n\nOctober 28 (4 pm): International workshop “DIALOGUES ON INNOVATION IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AGRI-FOOD SYSTEM”. Purpose of the conference is to contribute to the identification of strategies for the creation of an environment conducive to the sustainable development of the agri-food sector\, a pillar for the socio-economic growth of many Mediterranean countries\, by leveraging on young people and on the combination of innovation and competitiveness.\n\nLink to register: https://events.iamb.it/p/event/medagrweek \nProgramme \nComplete Agenda \nThe original announcement is available here.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/mediterranean-innovation-agrifood-week-ciheam-bari-25-28-october-2021/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T202524
CREATED:20211021T143944Z
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SUMMARY:UNC DR3 Workshop 2: Vulnerability\, Disasters\, and Metrics
DESCRIPTION:DESCRIPTION: The UNC DR3 (Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience) Workshop: Vulnerability\, Disasters\, and Metrics is a virtual 2-hour workshop as part of the research study Re-Energize DR3. Re-Energize DR3 is a multi-university stakeholder engagement project regarding natural disaster risk management\, preparedness\, recovery\, and mitigation. The research team for this project is based out of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\, led by Felix Dodds at the Water Institute\, and is the US-component of the Belmont Forum-funded Re-Energize DR3 consortium (https://www.govdisasters.com/). The UNC team is focusing on the federal\, state and local governance levels in United States\, with North Carolina as a case study. \nThe workshop will focus on:\n(1) identifying\, characterizing\, and classifying vulnerable groups\, and\n(2) disaster/emergency management indicators/metrics for flooding and drought. \nIn order to participate\, please take the following actions\, preferably by Friday October 22nd. \n“Click here to register” \nCOMPENSATION: As an expression of our appreciation for your time\, participants will be compensated with a $20 digital gift card following the workshop\, unless you choose to decline. \nCONSENT TO BE RECORDED: By participating in this workshop\, you will be consenting to be recorded. Information will be used only for research purposes. No identifiable information nor recordings will be shared beyond the research team. We will distribute and request you to sign an IRB consent form by email.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/unc-dr3-workshop-2-vulnerability-disasters-and-metrics/
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