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SUMMARY:Sign-Up: IWRA Master Classes on Water Cooperation & Diplomacy
DESCRIPTION:The International Water Resources Association (IWRA) in collaboration with the Universities Partnership for Water Cooperation and Diplomacy (UPWCD)\, are excited to launch a new online series of master classes on Water Cooperation & Diplomacy that will take place on the months of July\, September and early October this year. \nThis series of ten weekly classes (see indicative programme here)\, will be held for two and half hours each\, divided into: \n\nPublic lectures: A 90-minute session\, freely accessible and open to all; followed by\,\nSkill-building workshops: Each session will run for 60 minutes\, only for IWRA Gold and Silver members\, as well as UPWCD students and members. Registration will be on a first come first serve basis\, as limited places are available.\n\nConfirmed dates and times: \n\nEvery Thursday of July\, starting on July 1st until July 29th\nEvery Thursday of September\, starting on September 2nd until September 30th except for Thursday\, September 16th\, which is a religious holiday\nThe first Thursday of October. This is on October 7th.\n\nMore description is available here.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/sign-up-iwra-master-classes-on-water-cooperation-diplomacy/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210701T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210701T093000
DTSTAMP:20260502T114012
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SUMMARY:Consumer behavior and healthy diets: International Academy (IAFoST) Scientific Roundtable Discussion (SRD)
DESCRIPTION:This roundtable discussion organized by the academy council will discuss the role of consumer perceptions\, food habits\, cultural influences\, gender\, socio-economic and other factors including poverty and urbanization on food choices and food consumption patterns and their effects on nutrition and health including diet-related\, non-communicable diseases\, and the need\nfor advocacy and public enlightenment on nutritious and healthy diets for food security and wellness to help inform and strengthen the scientific resource on these subjects. \nChairs:\nAcademy Presiding Officer Dr. Aman Wirakartakumah and Academy Presiding Officer Elect Dr. Charles Aworh \nROUNDTABLE SPEAKERS: \nProfessor Sir Charles Godfray\, Oxford Martin School\, Oxford University\, UK\nDr. Pavinee Chinachotti\, Chair\, Food Innovation\, and Regulation Network (FIRN) Thailand\nDr. Sebastiano Porretta\, Senior Researcher\, Italian Ministry of Economic Development\, Italy\nDr. Caroline Smith DeWaal\, EatSafe\, Gain\, USA\nDr. Petra Klassen Wigger\, Global R&D Scientific Advisor Nutrition and Health\, Nestle\, Switzerland \nClick here to register. \nOriginally posted.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/consumer-behavior-and-healthy-diets-international-academy-iafost-scientific-roundtable-discussion-srd/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210626T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210627T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T114012
CREATED:20210621T210016Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome to AquaTech Hackathon 2021
DESCRIPTION:Aqua refers to anything relating to water; living in or near water\, taking place in water. As such\, Aqua Technology (or AquaTech) refers to technologies built to address or improve water-related cases\, and to fast-track sustainable solutions for Africa’s water-energy-food nexus challenges. \nAn AquaTech Hackathon\, hosted by The Business Clinic will take place virtually with a focus on the Eastern Cape province on 26 – 27 June 2021. This is a response to challenge creative thinking\, unearthing\, and the development of solutions to address this growing challenge in order to protect this precious resource. \nThroughout the weekend\, the participating teams will engage in the process of ideating and using technological tools to build solutions in response to the challenges. Mentors and representatives of the stakeholder will provide guidance and assistance to the teams as they develop minimal viable products. \nFacilitated by ICT organization Geekulcha\, the hackathon will focus on aqua technologies’ solution development to help unearth innovation in the water space. The hackathon will encourage participants to ideate and develop Minimal Viable Product (MVP) solutions on the theme of AquaTech. \nHackathon winners will also have the opportunity to pitch to the 4IR AquaTech Accelerator\, a 6-month mentorship-driven program that is designed to identify\, develop\, support\, fund\, and up-scale a new generation of 4IR enabled solutions. \nClick here to Register.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/welcome-to-aquatech-hackathon-2021/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210617T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210617T143000
DTSTAMP:20260502T114012
CREATED:20210616T200238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090916Z
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SUMMARY:Joint NEX-LABS\, FAO and PHEMAC webinar: Supporting Water Energy and Food Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean
DESCRIPTION:The NEX-LABS project is co-organizing this webinar in collaboration with the United Nations’ FAO\, PHEMAC project and with the support of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) \nIn this event\, two support perspectives are presented aiming to demonstrate the Water\, Energy and Food Nexus in practice. \nThe first comes from the ongoing PHEMAC project\, funded under the ‘Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area‘ Programme (PRIMA) showing the opportunities offered by the interactive iHub platform and its different modules to stimulate the visibility and use of NEXUS R&I results connecting the NEXUS stakeholders’ demand and offer. \nThe second\, from the ongoing NEX-LABS project\, illustrates opportunities to motivate entrepreneurial attitudes of NEXUS stakeholders and young EU-Mediterranean Partner Countries’ entrepreneurs to develop novel technologies or services to face NEXUS challenges\, productivity enhancement programs to strengthen NEXUS value chains through different options of vouchers and grants or tools to identify regional NEXUS stakeholders and scenarios as a result of future Nexus Driven Open Living Labs implementation derived from a Nexus Joint Action Plan. \nThe event will take place on Thursday 17th June from 13:00 CEST to 14:30 CEST. \nClick here to register. \n \nWORKSHOP AGENDA \n  \n13:00-13:10 – A NEXUS story. From 5TOI to WEF-CAP\, Dr. Gustavo Pérez (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona) \n13:10-13:25 – PHEMAC iHuB platform\, Dr. Majid AlSadek (Egyptian Center for Innovation & Technology Development); Mr. Danilo Giacomi (Net7) \n13:25-13:40 – Landscape identification for clustering scenarios to implement NDOLLS tackling the policy capitalization\, Dr. Amr Radwan (Academy of Scientific Research & Technology); Dr. Rana El-Hajj (American University of Beirut) \n13:40-13:55 – Consolidation and buildup of a networking strategy to support the establishment of reference Nexus Living Labs in the Southern Mediterranean\, Ms. Krystel Khalil (Berytech) \n13:40-13:55 – Motivation of WEF NEXUS entrepreneurial attitude\, Dr. Mohammed Aljafari (Royal Scientific Society) \n14:00-14:30 – Q&A and discussion\, Prof. Manuel Valiente & Dr. Gustavo Pérez (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona) \n 
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/oint-nex-labs-fao-and-phemac-webinar-supporting-water-energy-and-food-research-and-innovation-in-the-mediterranean/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210615T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210616T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T114012
CREATED:20210510T024721Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Forum: European Development Days 2021
DESCRIPTION:The theme of the 14th edition of the European Development Days is ‘The Green Deal for a Sustainable Future’. It will take place in a digital format on June 15 and 16\, 2021. \n \nBiodiversity loss\, climate change and environmental degradation are defining challenges of our generation and require more coordinated and incisive international efforts. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the interlinkages between human health and an healthy planet. The post COVID recovery should be an opportunity to build back greener and more inclusive societies and economies. \nIn this respect\, the European Development Days will provide a decisive moment for analysis and reflection on the road to the CBD COP15 in Kunming in October and the Glasgow COP26 in November 2021. \nPicked sessions on WEF Nexus \nThe following is only a selected list of sessions. You can find the full agenda here. \n\nIt’s a match?! Linking Water\, Energy and Food with the Private & Finance Sectors. The role of the private and finance sectors in increasing smallholder agricultural productivity and eradicating hunger in Africa.\nTuesday\, June 15\, 2021 at 17:20 to 18:05.\nNexus\, Digitalisation and Human Capital for a Green-Deal in Transboundary Waters. Human capacity development\, new technologies\, connectivity and tools for better-informed development policies and promote sustainable employment for youth across sectors.\nWednesday\, June 16\, 2021\, 15:10 to 15:55.\nBiodiversity conservation and water harvesting for climate commitments in LAC. Ancestral knowledge and modern economic tools to enhance socio-ecological resilience.\nWednesday\, June 16\, 2021 11:40 to 11:50.\nPredicting conflicts: The Water\, Peace & Security partnership Early Warning Tool. Using machine learning\, data and analysis to monitor water-related security threats and identify conflicts hotspots for timely action.\nWednesday\, June 16\, 2021\, 16:10 to 16:55.\n\nMore information about the EDD and this year’s agenda are available here.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/digital-forum-european-development-days-2021/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210614T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210614T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T114012
CREATED:20210611T140912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090918Z
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SUMMARY:Zero Hunger Pathways Project Dialogue 3: Trade-Offs Evaluation and Science-Policy Communication
DESCRIPTION:It is with great pleasure that we invite you to the third dialogue hosted by SDSN USA’s Zero Hunger Working Group: Trade-OffsEvaluation and Science-Policy Communication on June 14\, 2021\, from 4:00 – 6:00 PM Eastern Time. \nThis 2-hour virtual event will engage participants in a discussion on the hunger crisis in the United States\, including causes\, context\, responses\, and opportunities\, through the lenses of equity\, resilience\, sustainability\, and health/nutrition. \nThis ZHPP dialogue will focus on identifying: 1) tools and models to evaluate pathways for improving food and nutrition security in the US; 2) multi-faceted evaluation metrics that reflect food systems sustainability\, equitability\, resilience\, and health outcomes; 3) mechanisms and barriers for proper stakeholder engagement and trade-off dialogue; 4) mechanisms and barriers for science-policy communication. This event aims to bring together cross-disciplinary scientists and expert groups as well as cross-sectoral stakeholders and policymakers. \nThe dialogue is the third in a series of conversations focusing on barriers and opportunities to achieve Zero Hunger in the United States\, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The dialogue series will contribute to a report outlining social\, policy\, and technical recommendations to reach Zero Hunger and identifying education\, engagement\, and research activities the SDSN USA coalition and partners can undertake to reach Zero Hunger in the United States by 2030. \nWe invite you to join as an active participant in this dialogue and to share with colleagues whose expertise and interests are relevant to the topic. \nRegistration is required. Click here. \nContact usa@unsdsn.org if you have specific accessibility needs or questions about the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPosted in Zero Hunger\nTagged Zero Hunger
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/zero-hunger-pathways-project-dialogue-3-trade-offs-evaluation-and-science-policy-communication/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210612T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210615T234500
DTSTAMP:20260502T114012
CREATED:20210510T023540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090935Z
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SUMMARY:Hybrid Conference on Sustainability Research & Innovation Congress 2021
DESCRIPTION:The Sustainability Research & Innovation Congress 2021 (SRI2021) is the world’s first transdisciplinary gathering in sustainability – it will be a space of fierce advocacy for sustainability scholarship\, innovation\, collaboration and action. This annual event unites global sustainability leaders\, experts\, industry and innovators to inspire action and promote a sustainability transformation. For the first time\, the Congress will launch as a live virtual event with a diverse and innovative online program. In addition to the 100+ sessions available throughout the day and night\, thanks to the global reach of SRI and partners\, the SRI2021 Online Package includes exclusive events and services. \nSRI2021 will be live virtual event\, with a diverse and innovative online program. SRI2021 will take place at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre in Brisbane\, Australia\, from 12-15 June\, 2021. Click here for registration. \n\n\n\n\nAll registrants will access content and opportunities to connect prior\, during and after SRI2021\, making the Congress the foremost home of sustainability research\, innovation and practice. \nPre-congress offerings include SRI Talks\, trainings and other engagements. During SRI2021\, registrants have a unique opportunity to build relationships\, share knowledge\, expertise and experience\, and seek partnership opportunities on our innovative virtual platform. Keep the conversations going and revisit sessions on the virtual platform in the days and months that follow SRI2021. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2021 Congress Pillars: \n\nSUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FROM THE GLOBAL SOUTH: Flipping the script on sustainability\, introducing perspectives and lessons from the Global South\, finding partners in the Global North\, and exploring the differences.\n\n\nINTEGRATED ACTION FOR THE SDGs: Identifying pathways to societal transformation\, mapping actors\, and evaluating synergies\, trade-offs and risks.\n\n\nADVOCATING KNOWLEDGE-TO-ACTION: Advancing sustainability science through knowledge co-design.\n\n\nSUSTAINABILITY FOR WHOM?:Encouraging diversity and inclusion to advance sustainability throughout generations.\n\n\nRESILIENCE: Research and innovation which builds our capacity to deal with disturbances to function and flourish.\n\nLearn more here.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/hybrid-conference-on-sustainability-research-innovation-congress-2021/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210608T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210608T143000
DTSTAMP:20260502T114012
CREATED:20210604T130427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090923Z
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SUMMARY:FAO Water-Energy-Food Nexus Webinar Series Session 9 - Selected experiences with WEF Nexus decision-making: an application in Jordan
DESCRIPTION:This webinar series is organized by the FAO in collaboration with the Stockholm Environment Institute and KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. This ninth session of the Water-Energy-Food Nexus webinar series will summarize the experience of stakeholders in Jordan applying the Water Energy Food (WEF) nexus process\, as well as the outcomes of the analyses as implemented under the direction of FAO. \nDate and Time \nJune 8\, 2021 | 13:00-14:30 GMT+2 \nBackground \nThe 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). \nSession Description \nThis session will be presented by Francesco Fuso-Nerini and Camilo Ramirez Gomez from Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)\, and Annette Huber-Lee from Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI). \nIt will summarize the experience of stakeholders in Jordan applying the Water Energy Food (WEF) nexus process\, as well as the outcomes of the analyses as implemented under the direction of FAO. Participants will have an opportunity to explore the WEF nexus integrated platform\, followed by a Q&A session. \nRegistration \nRegister here for Session 9 on Zoom and visit the SEI event page here. \nDetail program agenda is here.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/fao-water-energy-food-nexus-webinar-series-session-9-selected-experiences-with-wef-nexus-decision-making-an-application-in-jordan/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210610
DTSTAMP:20260502T114012
CREATED:20210412T152523Z
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SUMMARY:Online Conference // 2nd IWRA Online Conference: Water\, Food and Public Health in a Changing World
DESCRIPTION:IWRA’s 2021 Online Conference in collaboration with the FAO\, the American University of Beirut\, Texas A&M University\, and the Canadian Water Resources Association will address the critical interlinkages between water\, food\, and public health. The conference’s main goal is to promote the sharing and exchange of the latest scientific and policy knowledge on the links between Water\, Food\, and Public health for the sustainable governance\, use\, and management of these resources globally. \n \nDescription \nCurrently\, the whole world has been focused on public health with the COVID-19 pandemic\, which has also disrupted farming\, production\, and shipping\, highlighting the fragilities of the interconnected systems we all depend upon. Water is a critical factor in both agriculture and food processing\, as well as in nutrition and broader human health issues. This complex nexus of sectors is often treated in silos\, from both science and policy perspectives. Examining the inter-linkages between water\, food and public health is now more critical than ever\, especially as the world changes in response to the stressors of pandemics\, climate change\, population growth\, and urbanization. \nIWRA’s Online Conference in collaboration with the FAO will address these challenges and priorities. The conference will be held from June 7th to 9th\, 2021\, and its main goal is to promote the sharing and exchange of the latest scientific and policy knowledge on the links between Water\, Food\, and Public health for sustainable governance\, use\, and management of these resources globally. \nThemes \n\nHow can we better manage water for food and public health in a changing world?\nHow can agriculture contribute to food security and public health?\nWhat opportunities lie in the improved cooperation between water\, food\, and public health sectors?\nWhat are the synergies or trade-offs between ecosystem health and human health?\nHow can science better inform public policy\, governance\, and capacity building for water\, food\, and health?\n\nRead more about the themes and their supporting topics\, as well as their links to SDGs\, by visiting the conference website here. \nCall for Abstracts \nDeadline: 19 April 2021 \nWe invite experts from all backgrounds\, i.e. academics\, water professionals\, private sector practitioners\, and civil society stakeholders\, who wish to present their work on the indicated theme and related sub-themes at this online conference\, to submit an abstract. Please bear in mind the following: \n\nAbstracts should clearly describe the research objectives\, methods\, findings\, and relevance in a maximum of 400 words\, in English (with no graphs\, references\, or citations)\nAuthors must use the official template and cover the abstract sections detailed in the template. Only word documents (.doc and .docx) will be accepted.\nWhen indicating the theme of your preference for your abstract\, choose one and submit it to online.conference@iwra.org.\n\nRegistration \nRegistration will open soon\, check the conference webpage for the latest news here.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/online-conference-2nd-iwra-online-conference-water-food-and-public-health-in-a-changing-world/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20210603T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20210603T123000
DTSTAMP:20260502T114012
CREATED:20210602T180733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090929Z
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SUMMARY:Register for the 2nd webinar: GBEP webinar series on promoting sustainable biogas
DESCRIPTION:You are warmly invited to the 2nd webinar in the 2021 Global Bioenergy Partnership (GBEP) Webinar Series on Biogas. \n“Learning from successful case studies on biogas in Africa” \nThis webinar will present 3 varied case studies from Africa\, and further discussion will focus on how policies and financing mechanisms contributed to the success of these models\, and how they can be replicated elsewhere. \nRegister here | Agenda \n \nMore information on this webinar and the other webinars in the series is available on the GBEP website. You are encouraged to share the invitation with your interested networks.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/register-for-the-2nd-webinar-gbep-webinar-series-on-promoting-sustainable-biogas/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210520
DTSTAMP:20260502T114012
CREATED:20210510T021912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090937Z
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SUMMARY:Panel series on theme "Agroecological and Regenerative Solutions for Stronger Communities.".
DESCRIPTION:A panel series featuring members of the UN Food Systems Champions Network and others moderated by Ruth Richardson and Danielle Nierenberg. The sixth panel event will focus on the theme “Agroecological and Regenerative Solutions for Stronger Communities” and is scheduled for May 19th\, 2021.\n\n\nSpeakers include: Helena Leurent (Director General of Consumers International)\, Denisa Livingston (food justice organizer of the Diné Community Advocacy Alliance / Slow Food International)\, Tjada D’Oyen McKenna (Chief Executive Officer of Mercy Corps) and Lana Weidgenant (Deputy Director of Zero Hour International). \n \n  \nThe next panel of the series will take place on June 10 and will focus on “Enriching and Diversifying Diets”. \nA recording of the past panel sessions themed “Investing in a More Resilient Food System” from April 27\, on “Developing Sustainable Fiscal Policy for the Food System” from April 6 as well as on “The Hidden Costs of Food Systems” from March 11 are available on the Food Tank’s YouTube channel. Details on past panel series and registration link is available here.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/panel-series-on-theme-agroecological-and-regenerative-solutions-for-stronger-communities/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20210429T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20210429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T114012
CREATED:20210419T143023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090950Z
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SUMMARY:Harnessing Solar Energy for the Treatment of Water in Africa
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the Africa Center of Excellence for Water Management (ACEWM) Webinar Series on the topic\, “Harnessing Solar Energy for the Treatment of Water in Africa“. \nSpeaker: Dr. Endalkachew Sahle‐Demessie\nDate: Thursday\, April 29\, 2021\nTime: 2:00 PM EAT\nMeeting ID: meet.google.com/xdn-izzp-nit
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/harnessing-solar-energy-for-the-treatment-of-water-in-africa/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210421T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210421T123000
DTSTAMP:20260502T114012
CREATED:20210412T142211Z
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SUMMARY:UNFSS Independent Dialogue in Pakistan: Role of Water-Energy-Food Nexus for achieving food security in a changing climate
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: 21/04/2021 | 10:00 am – 12:30 pm \nMeeting platform: Zoom (Will be shared soon)\, By invitation only \nAbout: \nJoin us for an Independent Dialogue convened by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and partners to discuss water‐energy‐food (WEF) nexus approaches to achieve food systems transformation in Pakistan. Insights emerging from this national\, multi‐stakeholder forum will be presented at the United Nations Food System Summit (UNFSS) in September 2021. Transforming #foodsystems is among the most powerful ways to make progress towards all 17 #SDGS. The expected key outcome of this dialogue would be getting involved and sharing the views of stakeholders across Pakistan on sustainable food systems transformation and the importance of the WEF nexus in a changing climate. Reaching a common understanding of the challenges and finding local solutions to the challenges facing food and water systems transformation along with attendant issues of water security for a range of other sectors will be explored. \nThe session is designed to be interactive\, allowing for small group discussion\, collective brainstorming\, and agenda‐setting. As the region maps out the road to UNFSS 2021\, this Dialogue will focus on the role of water and energy in food systems transformation. Speakers and panelists from across the world and the region will discuss how systems transformation for equitable food and water security in Pakistan can be achieved. The dialogue will provide a knowledge platform to better understand the water‐energy‐food nexus under a changing climate and guidance to develop more climate‐resilient water and land solutions at multiple scales (farm\, irrigation system\, basin\, country\, and regional) in Indus Basin. The outcome of this dialogue will support climate adaptation interventions at various scales leading to reduce water consumption from the agriculture sector in the Indus Basin. \nThis dialogue is based on invitation and participants are expected to present from Keyline Ministries and Agencies of Pakistan Government\, National Research Institutions\, FAO\, Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources\, Universities\, NGO’s\, Private Sectors and Development Partners including CG Centers (IFPRI\, ICARDA\, and CIMMYT). \nCurators: \nDr. Mohsin Hafeez\, CR\, IWMI Pakistan \nMeeting Agenda: \nThe Road to UNFSS2021: Achieving water and food security via video from Joachim von Braun (Chair of the Scientific Group for the UNFSS). (3-5 mins) \nThe Road to UNFSS2021: The role of water in food systems transformation by Dr. Mark Smith (DG\, IWMI). (10 mins) \nProgress and challenges in achieving SDG 2: Zero Hunger in Pakistan\, and implications for water\, energy\, and food security by Mr. Ghufran Memon\, Secretary Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R). (10 mins) \nIntroduction to break-out groups by the curator. (5 mins) \n8 Breakout group discussion by all. (75 mins) \nPlenary discussion on feedback from break-outs by all. (30 mins) \nWrap-up of key messages and next steps by TBC. (10 mins) \nLanguage: \nEnglish. Dialogue is expecting to gather around a hundred participants/stakeholders of the region and discuss the topic in identified following eight breakout working groups. \nThematic areas of breakout group discussions: \n\nMoving towards low carbon energy for food production\nKey question: How can we sustainably produce more food in the region using low greenhouse gas energy sources?\nClimate change impacts on water and food security\nKey question: How can we sustainably enhance food security without compromising water security in the context of climate change?\nPolicy coherence and institutional coordination in water\, food\, energy\, and climate change that operationalize the WEF nexus\nKey question: What practical steps can/should be taken to ensure policy coherence and institutional coordination to improve water\, energy\, and food security in the region?\nAdvancing technical WEF models\, tools\, and frameworks for decision making at multiple scales\nKey question: How can WEF nexus models/tools facilitate a new understanding of interdependencies and trade‐offs in the WEF nexus\, as well as foster data sharing and enhanced decision‐making in the region?\nEnhancing resilience of water system across multi‐sector (agriculture\, domestic\, industry\, and environment) demands\nKey question: How do we build more resilient food and livelihood systems while protecting critical water sources\, biodiversity\, and other ecosystem services while satisfying growing water demand?\nSocio‐Economic Benefits of WEF Nexus\nKey question: What steps need to be taken to assess the benefits and trade‐offs across sectors\, especially from a socio‐economic point of view (employment\, health\, migration\, equity\, GDP\, etc)?\nCommunity approaches to operationalize the WEF nexus\nKey question: How can we promote equity and inclusion in WEF nexus governance to create opportunities for transformation towards more just food\, water\, and energy systems?\nTrading in the WEF nexus across scales\nKey question: How do we build resilience in interconnected food systems\, from local to global scales?\n\nLearn more about the UNFSS dialogues\, here. \n 
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/unfss-independent-dialogue-in-pakistan-role-of-water-energy-food-nexus-for-achieving-food-security-in-a-changing-climate/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210419T010000
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SUMMARY:UNFSS Independent Dialogue in Egypt: The Role of Water Security for Food Systems Transformations
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: 19/04/2021 | 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm  (GMT+2) \nMeeting platform: Zoom (Register here) \nDescription: \nWater scarcity remains a key challenge for agricultural development in the MENA region\, including Egypt. Scarcity is rapidly growing as a result of climate change and rapid increases in water demand for other uses. Considering that Egypt’s agri-food system provided critical cushioning for economic growth\, jobs\, and household income negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic\, it is paramount that more consideration is given to the important role of water security for Egypt’s food systems. With agriculture utilizing over 80% of Egypt’s water resources\, meeting these challenges will require bold actions and new mindsets directed at water and food systems transformations to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. \nJoin us for an Independent Dialogue convened in partnership between the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)\, the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) to discuss the role of Water Security for Food Systems Transformation in Egypt. Insights emerging from this multi-stakeholder dialogue will be presented to the United Nations Food System Summit (UNFSS) in September 2021. Transforming #foodsystems is among the most powerful ways to make progress towards all 17 #SDGS. \nThis dialogue will discuss the importance of water security for all aspects of Egypt’s food systems\, with a focus on equity\, inclusion\, capacity\, innovation\, and sustainability\, including insights on how food systems need to change to improve water security (SDG 6)\, help eliminate hunger (SGD2)\, support energy security (SDG 7)\, improve climate adaptation and mitigation action (SDG 13) and help retain all life on land (SDG 15). \nThis pre-UNFSS2021 session\, therefore\, seeks to unpack the question: What is the role of water in transforming Egypt’s food systems for improved water and food security and environmental sustainability?  Speakers and panelists from Egypt and beyond will engage in interactive group discussions\, collective brainstorming\, and agenda-setting. As Egypt and the MENA region map out the road to UNFSS 2021\, the dialogue will discuss key messages that need to be heard at UNFSS 2021. \nWe invite everyone working to advance transformative water and food systems to join this Dialogue. \nCurators: \nDr. Clemens Breisinger & Dr. Claudia Ringler (IFPRI)\, \nDr. Amgad Elmahdi (IWMI)\, and Dr. Jacques Wery (ICARDA) \nMeeting Agenda: \n\nIntroduction\, scene-setting\, and order of the day by Yumna Kassim\, IFPRI. (3 mins)\nThe Road to UNFSS2021: Achieving water and food security by Joachim von Braun (Chair of the Scientific Group for the UNFSS) – by video. (5 mins)\nWater and Food System Transformations in Egypt by IFPRI. (5 mins)\nThe Need for System Transformation: A few thoughts from the policy by Mahmoud Abou Zeid (President of the Arab Water Council) (TBC). (5 mins)\nCrop-level Solutions by ICARDA. (5 mins)\nNew Water Solutions by IWMI. (5 mins)\nIntroduction to breakout groups by Yumna Kassim\, IFPRI. (3 mins)\n6 Breakout group discussion by all. (40 mins)\nFeedback from breakouts by all. (30 mins)\nPanel discussion on the way forward by a moderator: Claudia Ringler (IFPRI)\, Phil Riddell (Advisor MWRI\, TBC)\, Hammou Laamrani (League of Arab States\, TBC)\, Dina Saleh (IFAD\, TBC)\, Yasser AlShayeb (COEW-AUC\, TBC)\, Hassan Husseiny (Gebal Egypt\, TBC)\, and Farmer representative from TBD.\nWrap-up of key messages and next steps by TBD. (5 mins)\n\nThe Dialogue is expected to gather around 100 participants/stakeholders from Egypt and regional and international partners. Arabic translation will be available\, except in breakout rooms. \nThematic areas for breakout group discussions: \n\nFood and Water Systems in a Changing Climate. Key questions: How can we retain water and food security under climate change in Egypt (and the MENA region)? Do we need to change or expand water sources\, change commodities\, sustainable development\, multi-functional and benefits infrastructure\, governance beyond water (nexus governance)\, etc.?\nPolicy Coherence and Institutional Coordination across Water and Food Security in Egypt. Key questions: What practical steps can/should be taken to ensure policy coherence and institutional coordination to jointly improve water and food security in Egypt to meet future needs? Are policy/institutional set-ups encouraging partnerships and investments by the private sector?\nEquity Considerations in access to affordable Water and Food. Key questions: How can we improve equity in access to water and food and nutrition security for the poorest? Are current government policies adequate? Do we need to go beyond water and food policy to nexus policy?\nDigitally informed Climate-Smart Solutions for Agri-Food Transformation in Egypt. Key questions: Have we fully explored all technological\, innovative\, and agronomic solutions to improve water and agricultural productivity in Egypt’s food production systems? Are we producing the right agricultural commodities (including livestock and fisheries)? How can we eliminate water pollution in Egypt? Produce more with less water and energy? Are we adopting and investing in the right digital Climate-Smart Agriculture?\nFood System Efficiency beyond Production for a Greener and More Resilient Future? Key questions: What actions are needed to improve food systems beyond production\, along the value chain\, with no harm to natural resources? This includes water use in food processing\, preparation\, transportation\, retailing\, and consumption. This also includes the role of water in international and regional trade.\nFood Systems Changes for improved Water Security. Key question: How can we change Egypt’s food systems to support all aspects of SDG 6 on clean water and sanitation? This could include changing diets\, changing food processing practices\, de-risking agricultural systems\, redesigning the farming system\, eco-nexus farming?\n\nCheck out to learn more about the UNFSS Dialogues.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/unfss-independent-dialogue-in-egypt-the-role-of-water-security-for-food-systems-transformations/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210415T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210415T143000
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SUMMARY:UNFSS Independent Dialogue in Central Asia: Advancing Water-Energy-Food Nexus for achieving food systems transformation under climate uncertainties
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: 15/04/2021 | 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm \nMeeting platform: Zoom (Will be shared soon)\, By invitation only \nAbout: \nJoin us for an Independent Dialogue convened by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and partners to discuss water-energy-food (WEF) nexus approaches to achieve food systems transformation in Central Asia. Insights emerging from this regional\, multi-stakeholder forum will be presented at the United Nations Food System Summit (UNFSS) in September 2021. Transforming #foodsystems is among the most powerful ways to make progress towards all 17 #SDGS. The expected key outcome of this dialogue would be getting involved and sharing the views of Central Asian stakeholders on sustainable food systems transformation and the importance of WEF nexus under climate uncertainties. Reaching a common understanding of the challenges and finding local solutions to the challenges facing food and water systems transformation along with attendant issues of water security for a range of other sectors will be explored. \nThe session is designed to be interactive\, allowing for small group discussion\, collective brainstorming\, and agenda-setting. As the region maps out the road to UNFSS 2021\, this Dialogue will focus on the role of water and energy in food systems transformation. Speakers and panellists from across the world and the region will discuss how systems transformation for equitable food and water security in Central Asia can be achieved. \nThis dialogue is based on invitation and participants are expected to present from Key line Ministries and Agencies of Central Asian States\, Academies of Sciences\, National Research Institutions\, Basin Authorities of the region\, NGOs\, Private Sectors and other Development Partners including CG Centers. \nCurators: \nMr. Oyture Anarbekov\, Country Manager IWMI-Central Asia Office\nDr. Kamiljon Akramov\, Senior Research Fellow\, IFPRI \nMeeting Agenda: \nThe Road to UNFSS2021: Achieving water and food security via video from Joachim von Braun (Chair of the Scientific Group for the UNFSS). (3-5 mins) \nThe Road to UNFSS2021: The role of water in food systems transformation by Dr. Mark Smith (DG\, IWMI). (10 mins) \nRepresentative of Key Line Ministry of the Region by representative of Central Asian Regional Organization (TBC). (10 mins) \nIntroduction to break-out groups by curator. (5 mins) \n8 Breakout group discussion by all. (75 mins) \nPlenary discussion on feedback from break-outs by all. (30 mins) \nWrap-up of key messages and next steps by the representative of the Central Asian Regional Organization (TBC). (10 mins) \nLanguage: \nOrganizers will arrange simultaneous translation from English into Russian and vice-versa. \nThematic areas of breakout group discussions: \nDialogue is expecting to gather around hundred participants/stakeholders of the region and discuss topic in identified following eight breakout working groups. \n\nMoving towards low carbon energy for food production. Key question: How can we sustainably produce more food in the region using low greenhouse gas energy sources?\nClimate change impacts on water and food security. Key question: How can we sustainably enhance food security without compromising water security in the context of climate change?\nPolicy coherence and institutional coordination in water\, food\, energy\, and climate change that operationalize the WEF nexus. Key question: What practical steps can/should be taken to ensure policy coherence and institutional coordination to improve water\, energy\, and food security in the region?\nAdvancing technical WEF models\, tools\, and frameworks for decision-making at multiple scales. Key question: How can WEF nexus models/tools facilitate a new understanding of interdependencies and trade-offs in the WEF nexus\, as well as foster data sharing and enhanced decision-making in the region?\nEnhancing resilience of water system across multi-sector (agriculture\, domestic\, industry\, and environment) demands. Key question: How do we build more resilient food and livelihood systems while protecting critical water sources\, biodiversity\, and other ecosystem services while satisfying growing water demand?\nSocio-Economic Benefits of WEF Nexus. Key question: What steps need to be taken to assess the benefits and trade-offs across sectors\, especially from a socio-economic point of view (employment\, health\, migration\, equity\, GDP\, etc.)?\nCommunity approaches to operationalize the WEF nexus. Key question: How can we promote equity and inclusion in WEF nexus governance to create opportunities for transformation towards more just food\, water\, and energy systems?\nTrading in the WEF nexus across scales. Key question: How do we build resilience in interconnected food systems\, from local to global scales?\n\nClick here to find out more about the UNFSS Dialogues.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/unfss-independent-dialogue-in-central-asia-advancing-water-energy-food-nexus-for-achieving-food-systems-transformation-under-climate-uncertainties/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210413T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210413T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T114012
CREATED:20210412T145120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090953Z
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SUMMARY:UNFSS Independent Dialogue in Southern Africa: Managing the water and energy we eat: advancing water‐energy-food (WEF) nexus approaches to achieve food systems transformation in Southern Africa
DESCRIPTION:Meeting platform: By Zoom and invitation only. Click here to register. \nDate and Time: 13/04/2021 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm \nDescription: \nJoin us for an Independent Dialogue convened by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and partners to discuss water-energy-food (WEF) nexus approaches to achieve food systems transformation in Southern Africa. Insights emerging from this regional\, multi-stakeholder forum will be presented at the United Nations Food System Summit (UNFSS) in September 2021. Transforming #foodsystems is among the most powerful ways to make progress towards all 17 #SDGS. This dialogue will begin to unpack how food systems can be localized and transformed in a water-constrained region such as Southern Africa in a manner that acknowledges WEF nexus linkages\, promotes regional trade and enhances equity and inclusion. \nThe session is designed to be interactive\, allowing for small group discussion\, collective brainstorming\, and agenda-setting. As the region maps out the road to UNFSS 2021\, this Dialogue will focus on the role of water and energy in food systems transformation. Speakers and panelists from across the world and the region will discuss how systems transformation for equitable food and water security in Southern Africa can be achieved. \nEveryone working to advance transformative water\, energy\, and food systems is invited to join this Dialogue. \nCurators: \nDr. Inga Jacobs-Mata (IWMI)\, Dr. Maike Hamann (CST/GRP) \nMeeting Agenda: \nThe Road to UNFSS2021: Achieving water and food security by Professor Joachim von Braun (Chair of the Scientific Group for the UNFSS). \nThe Road to UNFSS2021: The role of water in food systems transformation by Dr. Mark Smith (DG\, IWMI). \nProgress and challenges in achieving SDG 2: Zero Hunger in the region\, and implications for water\, energy\, and food security by a representative from SADC. \nPanel discussion on realizing more just systems transformation for food and water security in Southern Africa by panelists from Water Research Commission (WRC) South Africa; Global Water Partnership (GWP); World Bank; private sector; food sovereignty networks in Africa. \nBreakout group discussions\, feedback from breakout discussions in plenary\, and wrap-up of key messages and next steps by all. \nThematic areas of breakout group discussions: \n\nMoving towards low carbon energy for food production. Key question: How can we sustainably produce more food in the region using low greenhouse gas energy sources?\nClimate change impacts on water and food security. Key question: How can we sustainably enhance food security without compromising water security in the context of climate change?\nPolicy coherence and institutional coordination in water\, food\, energy\, and climate change that operationalize the WEF nexus. Key question: What practical steps can/should be taken to ensure policy coherence and institutional coordination to improve water\, energy\, and food security in the region?\nAdvancing technical WEF models\, tools\, and frameworks for decision-making at multiple scales. Key question: How can WEF nexus models/tools facilitate a new understanding of interdependencies and trade-offs in the WEF nexus\, as well as foster data sharing and enhanced decision-making in the region?\nPutting nature back in the WEF nexus: towards resilient food landscapes. Key question: How do we build more resilient food and livelihood systems while protecting critical water sources\, biodiversity\, and other ecosystem services?\nCommunity approaches to operationalize the WEF nexus. Key question: How can we promote equity and inclusion in WEF nexus governance to create opportunities for transformation towards more just food\, water\, and energy systems?\nTrading in the WEF nexus across scales. Key question: How do we build resilience in interconnected food systems\, from local to global scales?\n\nTo read more about UNFSS Dialogues\, click here.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/unfss-independent-dialogue-in-southern-africa-managing-the-water-and-energy-we-eat-advancing-water%e2%80%90energy-food-wef-nexus-approaches-to-achieve-food-systems-transformation-in-southern-afric/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210413T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210413T143000
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SUMMARY:The WEF Nexus in Africa Initiative joins webinar series
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with FAO\, SEI\, and KTH\, we are co-hosting a series of webinars over the course of the year related to WEF nexus issues. In addition to ones already scheduled\, on April 13 we will host a session on “The WEF Nexus in practice: multi-scalar case studies and a WEF Nexus Index” with speakers Janez Susnik (IHE Delft)\, Sara Masia\, (IHE Delft)\, and Gareth Simpson (Jones and Wagener). This webinar will discuss WEF nexus model development\, an ongoing WEF-Tools project\, and a globally applicable WEF Nexus Index. \nDate and Time \nApril 13th\, 13:00–14:30 GMT+2 \nDetailed Description \nThe webinar will present three perspectives of about 20 minutes each\, aiming to demonstrate the WEF Nexus in practice. The first comes from the recent SIM4NEXUS project (www.sim4nexus.eu)\, showing the process of complex WEF nexus model development in the EU\, including the incorporation of policies\, and the development of online WEF nexus serious games. The second\, from the ongoing WEF-Tools project (www.wef-tools.un-ihe.org)\, illustrates ongoing\, practically relevant nexus research for the SADC and MENA regions. The final perspective showcases the development of a globally applicable WEF Nexus Index to track nexus performance in a concise\, understandable manner. \nSIM4NEXUS (Janez Susnik\, IHE Delft) \nSIM4NEXUS is a recently-ended EC H2020 project. In this introduction\, the SIM4NEXUS approach to mapping\, modeling\, and understanding the nexus is described. The approach includes nexus policy coherence assessment\, qualitative nexus systems mapping\, quantitative system dynamics modeling\, and development of serious games. SIM4NEXUS applied its approach to 12 case studies in scale from sub-national to global\, and include Sardinia\, Andalusia\, The Netherlands\, Latvia\, Sweden\, two transboundary cases\, and the EU. \nWEF-Tools (Sara Masia\, IHE Delft) \nThe WEF-Tools project aims at qualitatively and quantitatively assessing the WEF nexus in the Songwe River Basin (SRB)\, located on the border between Malawi and Tanzania. Reducing poverty\, improving human health and livelihoods\, ensuring water\, food\, and energy security\, mitigating floods\, and enhancing sustainable river basin management are the main challenges recognized by the SRB Programme (SRBP) jointly developed by the Governments of both countries. The WEF-Tools approach applied in the case study starts from conceptual mapping of the SRB nexus system to the development of quantitative tools such as System Dynamics Models\, and identification of suitable indicators for the assessment of different scenarios\, management strategies\, subsequently providing decision-makers with feasible development pathways. \nWEF Nexus Index (Gareth Simpson\, Jones & Wagener) \nA national-level composite indicator has been developed for 170 nations to provide a quantitative measure of the WEF nexus.  Together with its interactive visualization tool (www.wefnexusindex.org)\, the WEF Nexus Index provides a means for assessing and benchmarking countries regarding integrated resources security.  The tool also provides an entry point into the underlying pillars (water\, energy\, and food)\, sub-pillars (related to access and availability of the resources)\, and the 21 indicators that constitute the composite indicator.  The tool can assist policy- and decision-makers and serves as a measure of a subset of the SDGs. \nFor registration and more details on the webinar\, click here!
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/the-wef-nexus-in-africa-initiative-joins-webinar-series/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201217T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201217T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T114012
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T091018Z
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SUMMARY:Future-Proofing Africa's Livestock Sector Policies: Lessons from African Countries and the COVID-19 Pandemic.
DESCRIPTION:Innovative ideas revolving around agri-tech\, mechanization\, food systems\, healthy diets\, and sustainable livestock in adjustment to the COVID19 pandemic. A panel of idealists\, educators\, and innovators discuss how to improve some of the greatest challenges pressing on African food systems as a result of the pandemic. \nClick here to check out this event!
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/future-proofing-africas-livestock-sector-policies-lessons-from-african-countries-and-the-covid-19-pandemic/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:UN SDG 7 and 13 - Addressing Your Organization’s Next Steps for Clean Energy and Climate Action
DESCRIPTION:About this event \nMany organizations face a complex array of challenges related to the environmental impact of their operations\, especially as it relates to energy and climate risk. Increasing regulatory requirements and increasing financial\, customer and shareholder demands present both risks and opportunities for organizational resilience\, brand reputation\, commercial strategy and operational practices. Faced with energy constraints and the evolving effects of climate risks\, resilient businesses account for\, and improve upon\, their environmental and energy impacts in a way that adds value\, integrates with strategy\, and improves business robustness. \nBSI’s work in clean energy and climate assessment has enabled our clients to improve their productivity performance\, reduce their environmental impacts\, become more energy efficient and align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals\, including SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)\, and  SDG 13 (Climate Action). \n  \nClick here to register for this event! \n  \nAbout the presenters \nMelita Elmore – Principal Consultant\, CSR/Sustainability and ISO Lead Auditor has experience as a business owner\, senior project manager\, industry executive and state regulator.  She has worked on management system implementation and auditing\, CSR\, ESG issues\, and in waste minimization\, water and energy conservation\, EHS curriculum development and training delivery; due diligence; stakeholder outreach and Supply Chain multi-media auditing. | Connect on LinkedIn \nRyan Lynch – Practice Director\, Sustainability\, and his team collaborate with global brands and their suppliers to develop innovative solutions to challenges related to supply chain security\, business continuity and human rights due diligence. Ryan’s current areas of focus include migrant labor abuse\, root causes of excessive working hours\, and the development and delivery of interactive workshops focused on strengthening skills related to critical thinking\, problem solving and root cause analysis as a means to improve workplace practices throughout the supply chain. | Connect on LinkedIn
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/un-sdg-7-and-13-addressing-your-organizations-next-steps-for-clean-energy-and-climate-action/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20200728T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20200728T123000
DTSTAMP:20260502T114012
CREATED:20200702T134556Z
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SUMMARY:Dialogue on "Transitioning towards a circular economy post Covid-19"
DESCRIPTION:View Webinar Recording Here\nDetails\nTime: 28 July\, 2020 from 9:00am – 12:30pm \nView program details here \nClick here to register \nThe Water Research Commission of South Africa\, in partnership with the Centre for Transformative Agricultural and Food Systems at the University of KwaZulu-Natal and the Agriculture Research Council (ARC)\, seek to convene a discussion that will set an agenda on developing pathways that build resilience in the water and energy sectors and improve service delivery amongst vulnerable groups lacking access to gridded services \nAbout\nThe Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for polycentric and transformative approaches\, such as nexus planning\, circular economy and scenario planning\, as global and local systems have come under strain. Post Covid-19 interventions to resuscitate economies will require approaches that facilitate resilience building and transitioning towards a circular economy as well as an inclusive green economy. Within the context of the WEF nexus\, there is an urgent need to further unpack the intricate interlinkages between sustainable water and sanitation access and clean renewable energy through transformative approaches for enhanced service delivery\, especially in vulnerable communities that lack gridded services. Even before Covid-19\, nexus planning was being touted as a possible solution to help transition Africa into a more sustainable and resilient society capable of delivering on socio-economic outcomes such as job and employment creation. However\, while nexus planning has been gaining momentum\, a lot of questions still exist as many still do not understand its relevance. Given its importance in the post Covid-19 world\, there is need to unpack nexus planning viz the transitions that it can facilitate in post Covid-19 society
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/dialogue-on-transitioning-towards-a-circular-economy-post-covid-19/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Past Webinars,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The impact of Covid-19 on Africa’s energy sector
DESCRIPTION:Details\nTitle: The role of renewables to empower a long term and sustainable recovery \nDate: 24th\, June 2020 \n\n\n\n\n\nConcept note \nClick to register \nAbout\nAccording to official data\, the spread of Covid-19 in Africa is lower than in other geographies\, but not less worrying. Africa has to face the pandemic with a fragile healthcare system and urban organisation characterised by overcrowded slums\, where social distancing is practically impossible. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe other face of the pandemic is the dramatic economic consequence\, empathised by a situation where 600 million people live in poverty and with no access to energy.  Due to the Covid-19 crisis\, the African economy is suffering by its dependency to other economies\, by the collapse of commodity prices and for shutdown of the activities in response to the lockdown measures. \nThe renewable energy sector can play a fundamental role in the fight against Covid-19’s disastrous effects. Access to reliable and sustainable energy is a crucial need at all times\, and becomes even more important for supporting essential services during a global crisis. In a period of extreme crisis such as the one we are experiencing\, ensuring a continuous flow of electricity is essential to keep the strategic infrastructures of the countries alive. It is also a stimulus measure to boost the economic recovery\, addressing short-term challenges as well as the longer-term structural shift towards a low-carbon economy. \nThe study\, developed by the RES4Africa Foundation and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in partnership with SDA Bocconi and with the support of Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) and Ethiopian Women in Energy (EWiEn)\, aims to explore the impact of Covid-19 on the African economies and their energy sector. The study also analyses the role of renewable energy in the post-Covid phase\, providing policy recommendations to sustain the growth in a new sustainable equilibrium. \nThanks to the partnership with local stakeholders such as SAPP and EWiEn\, and thanks to the broader experience and knowhow of UNECA and SDA Bocconi\, the study builds on reliable and accurate data. \n©RES4Africa Foundation
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/webinar-the-impact-of-covid-19-on-africas-energy-sector/
CATEGORIES:Past Webinars,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200721T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200721T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T114012
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Water\, Energy\, and Food Nexus and the COVID-19 Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:View Webinar Recording Here\nAbout\nDate: Tuesday 21 July 2020 \nTime: 10:30 – 12:00 (CAT) \nAccess webinar concept note here \nRegistration link here \nDetails\nThe water energy food (WEF) nexus approach has received growing attention and has been subject to research in Southern Africa. For its operationalisation\, the nexus approach challenges existing structures\, policies and procedures at regional and national levels and hence\, needs to overcome various barriers. There has been progress in developing knowledge\, frameworks and tools on operationalising the nexus in Southern Africa and this has undoubtedly been affected by the rapid spread of the COVID-19 pandemic since late 2019. WaterNet\, WRC\, UKZN\, IHE-DELFT\, GWP-SA and ARC have also been planning around capacity development and knowledge management to be part of the next phase of the WEF nexus agenda in Southern Africa. The momentum in WEF nexus research\, capacity development and dialogues has undoubtedly been impacted by shifting priorities towards health\, nationwide lockdowns and changes in working environments. There is therefore a need to have an in-depth discussion on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the WEF Nexus in the SADC Region. Such an analysis will help in identifying gaps or opportunities within the nexus that can be taken forward post the pandemic. The speakers are all working on different aspects of the WEF nexus and will deliver different perspectives on how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted their WEF nexus agenda.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/webinar-water-energy-and-food-nexus-and-the-covid-19-pandemic/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200716T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200716T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T114012
CREATED:20200703T123516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T091039Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Indigenous and Local Knowledge Dialogue Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Details\nDate: 16 July 2020\nTime: 14.00 – 16.00 CEST\nPlease click here to register: https://ipbes.net/ilk-nexus-transformative-meeting \nFor more information please visit IPBES website \nAbout\nIPBES is organizing a virtual dialogue meeting on recognizing and working with indigenous and local knowledge in the nexus and transformative change assessments. The dialogue meeting will be held on 16 July 2020\, 14.00 – 16.00 CEST in the context of the implementation of the IPBES approach to recognizing and working with indigenous and local knowledge adopted by the IPBES Plenary in decision IPBES-5/1. All interested experts on indigenous and local knowledge and members of indigenous peoples and local communities are invited to attend the virtual dialogue meeting and exchange with the scoping experts.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/webinar-indigenous-and-local-knowledge-dialogue-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200714T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200714T164500
DTSTAMP:20260502T114012
CREATED:20200703T123142Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Draft scoping reports for the IPBES nexus and transformative change assessments
DESCRIPTION:Details\nDate: 14 July 2020\nTime: 15:00 – 16:45 CEST\nPlease click here to register: https://bit.ly/2YaxWiE \nFor more information please visit IPBES website \nAbout\nThe review of the draft scoping report for the nexus assessment (thematic assessment of the interlinkages among biodiversity\, water\, food and health in the context of climate change) is currently ongoing between 5 June and 31 July 2020 (EM/2020/14). The review of the draft scoping report of the transformative change assessment (thematic assessment of the underlying causes of biodiversity loss\, determinants of transformative change and options for achieving the 2050 vision for biodiversity) will follow shortly: from 3 July to 28 August 2020. A virtual dialogue meeting for national focal points to support them in reviewing the drafts will be held from 6 to 10 July 2020\, as announced in notification EM/2020/17. \nIn addition\, all interested stakeholders are invited to participate in a webinar\, during which scoping experts will present the draft scoping reports and discuss clarifications on the reports in response to questions from participants. The webinar will be held on 14 July 2020\, 15:00 – 16:45 CEST in the context of IPBES’ work on capacity-building and stakeholder engagement (objectives 2 and  5 of the IPBES work programme up to 2030). \n  \n 
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/webinar-draft-scoping-reports-for-the-ipbes-nexus-and-transformative-change-assessments/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20200708T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20200708T163000
DTSTAMP:20260502T114012
CREATED:20200701T164428Z
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SUMMARY:Ways to Walk the Water-Energy-Food Nexus Talk: The Way Forward
DESCRIPTION:Details\nThe webinar will be held on Wednesday\, 8 July 2020\, 3:00-4:30 PM EAT. \nPlease register here \nFor more information\, please visit the webpage of the event. \nAbout\nThe United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)\, Africa Office/Energy Unit\, and Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-Based Activities are pleased to invite you to the concluding event of a series of webinars on the Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus. \nThese webinars aimed at providing a throughout understanding of why implementing the WEF is essential for human well-being\, poverty alleviation\, and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The first three webinars took place in March\, April and May 2020 and focused respectively on energy\, water and food. This upcoming event will provide the audience with the opportunity to engage in a final discussion with the experts\, some of them who joined the previous webinars\, regarding the WEF Nexus. \n© United Nations Environment Programme
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/ways-to-walk-the-water-energy-food-nexus-talk-the-way-forward/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200702T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200702T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T114012
CREATED:20200702T181927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T091042Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Tailoring Nutrient Management for Conservation Agriculture in Africa
DESCRIPTION:About\nICYMI Dr. Hakim Boulal from The African Plant Nutrition Institute delivers the most recent Mohammed VI Polytechnic University ESAFE webinar on Tailoring Nutrient Management for Conservation Agriculture in Africa. \nWatch full webinar recording here
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/webinar-tailoring-nutrient-management-for-conservation-agriculture-in-africa/
CATEGORIES:Past Webinars,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20200625T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20200625T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T114012
CREATED:20200603T160306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T091052Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - A new era for food and climate: Driving transformative actions
DESCRIPTION:About\nJoin CGIAR on 25 June 2020\, for a global event to spark action to transform food systems to avert a food and climate crisis in the time of COVID-19. \nA new era for food and climate: Driving transformative actions\, is a full-day\, around-the-world virtual relay event that starts in Australia and concludes in Colombia. The event aims to inspire collective action on the 11 priorities laid out in the flagship report of the Transforming Food Systems Under a Changing Climate initiative\, catalyzing efforts to address the current food crisis prompted by COVID-19 and averting future food insecurity from our changing climate. The report\, Actions to Transform Food Systems Under Climate Change\, launching on 25 June\, is the collaborative work of a panel of global experts in food security\, food systems and climate change. It identifies high-priority actions that we must collectively take now. \nFor more information and to register click here
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/webinar-a-new-era-for-food-and-climate-driving-transformative-actions/
CATEGORIES:Past Webinars,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200623T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200623T123000
DTSTAMP:20260502T114012
CREATED:20200702T175647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T091043Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The nexus and policies for a resource-efficient and low-carbon Europe
DESCRIPTION:Details\nThe webinar is for-free and will take place on 23 June 2020\, between 10 and 12:30 CEST\, including half an hour to demonstrate the SIM4NEXUS Serious Game: SIM4NEXUS Serious Game (12-12:30 CEST) \nFind further information here \nRegister here. Once registered\, SIM4NEXUS will send you a confirmation\, and the ZOOM link shortly before the event. \nAbout\nThe webinar will present policy recommendations for a resource-efficient and low-carbon Europe. The webinar is part of SIM4NEXUS (Sustainable integrated management for the nexus of water-energy-food-land-climate for a resource-efficient Europe\, www.sim4nexus.eu)\, funded under Horizon 2020.  Please find the agenda and SIM4NEXUS background here. \nThe webinar will include discussion\, questions and answers based on statements by Floor Brouwer (Wageningen Research)\, Maria Witmer (PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency)\, Ingrida Bremere & Daina Indriksone (Baltic Environmental Forum – Latvia)\,  Ben Ward (South West Water)\, Stefania Munaretto (KWR Water Research Institute). Feedback is foreseen from EEA (Lorenzo Benini) and JRC (speaker to be confirmed).
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/webinar-the-nexus-and-policies-for-a-resource-efficient-and-low-carbon-europe/
CATEGORIES:Past Webinars,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200611T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200611T104500
DTSTAMP:20260502T114012
CREATED:20200702T181812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T091042Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Social Safety Nets and COVID-19: Can we protect food security and nutrition?
DESCRIPTION:About\nWebinar entitled “Social Safety Nets and COVID-19: Can we protect food security and nutrition?” \nCo-Organized by IFPRI and the CGIAR Research Program on Policies\, Institutions\, and Markets (PIM) \nRecorded JUN 11\, 2020 – 09:30 AM TO 10:45 AM EDT \nView full webinar recording here
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/webinar-social-safety-nets-and-covid-19-can-we-protect-food-security-and-nutrition/
CATEGORIES:Past Webinars,Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200710
DTSTAMP:20260502T114012
CREATED:20200702T182241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T091041Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar Series on Farmer-Led Irrigation Development (FLI)
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an exciting\, new webinar series on farmer-led irrigation development (FLI)! The first session will be held on June 11\, 2020 at 13:00-14:00 UTC. \nAbout\nFarmer-led irrigation development (FLI) has gained increased attention by government institutions\, development and implementation partners as one of the potential solutions to build climate resilience for smallholder farmers and transform food systems to support healthy diets for all. Furthermore\, the knock-on effects of health-related disasters such as the Covid-19 pandemic on market disruptions impacting food and nutrition security\, enforces the urgency to increase multiple purpose water access and increase local community resilience. \nThe question arises on how we can accelerate sustainable scaling of FLI given the challenges of underdeveloped irrigation supply chains\, high upfront costs and lack finance/business models\, lack or underdeveloped markets and agricultural value chains (especially for high value crops)\, gender and social inclusion gaps in access to and benefits from FLI\, and limited water resource governance. \nThe International Water Management Institute (IWMI) together with the World Bank\, The Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute and the Global Water Partnership (GWP) are hosting a virtual mini-series to discuss key issues and identify a way forward for operationalizing sustainable and inclusive scaling of farmer-led irrigation development. The webinar series is geared towards practitioners\, policy makers\, private sector and researchers interested in further advancing FLI globally and overcoming the often observed systemic barriers in reaching scale. \nSPEAKERS\nRegassa Namara\, The World Bank Group\nClaudia Sadoff\, International Water Management Institute\nThai Thi Minh\, International Water Management Institute\nNicholas Brozovic\, Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute\nNicole Lefore\, Innovation Laboratory for Small Scale Irrigation\, Borlaug Institute for International Agriculture Development\nSamir Ibrahim\, Sunculture\nPhil Woodhouse\, University of Manchester\, SAFI-network \nFor more information and to register click here
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/webinar-series-on-farmer-led-irrigation-development-fli/
CATEGORIES:Past Webinars,Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
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