Conference on Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus scientific advances in the Mediterranean region
*COVID 19 event changes: due to the coronavirus crisis, the conference has been postponed to May 2021 - a new date will be communicated in due course* The 2020 WEFE Nexus Science Advances Conference is organised by the Joint Research Centre (JRC), the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), the Partnership for Research and Innovation in […]
Join the WE4F Regional Innovation Hub Virtual Kickoff Calls
Starting September 28th, WE4F’s Regional Innovation Hubs (RIHs) will host four virtual kick-offs. The hubs work with innovators, investors, and other partners to provide technical and/or financial assistance, improve enabling environments, and develop other regional activities. Each RIH will discuss the countries they cover, their operations, and what comes next. earn more about each hub […]
Club of Rome Global Youth Summit 2020
Global Youth Summit & Engagement Program Applications and Nominations are open for participants It is undeniable that we are in the midst of an unprecedented time in global history. Our planetary boundaries are approaching and, in some cases, surpassed their limits, global economic and financial systems are no longer accessible for many, and the polarization […]
Integrated Water Resources Management for Sustainable Development in Eastern and Southern Africa
The 21st WaterNet/WARFSA/GWP-SA Symposium will be held online, from the 28th – 30th October 2020 under the theme Integrated Water Resources Management for Sustainable Development in East and Southern Africa. Click here to view the agenda. The Symposia have been held annually in the Eastern and Southern African regions for the past 20 years to promote interaction among policymakers, […]
WaterNet/WARFSA/GWP-SA Symposium
Elephant Hills Resort Victoria Falls, ZimbabweDetails Call for abstracts here For more information and to register visit website here About The WaterNet/WARFSA/GWP-SA Symposia have been held annually in the Eastern and Southern African region for the past 20 years. The Symposium promotes interaction among policymakers, academics, practitioners from water and related sectors, and cooperating partners. Together, they identify regional issues, gaps […]
3rd SADC Groundwater Conference
About THEME: Enhancing Water and Food Security through Sustainable Groundwater Development in the SADC Region. BACKGROUND: Parts of Sub Saharan Africa makes little use of its groundwater resources, which contributes only 1% of total renewable water resource withdrawals for agriculture. Projected and continuing changes to the amount, intensity and predictability of rainfall in much of […]
The 3rd WaterEnergyNEXUS Conference
About The WaterEnergyNEXUS is one of the most important and priority issue to be resolved for both current and next generations. The University of Sfax (Tunisia) in cooperation with Sanitary Environmental Engineering Division (SEED) of the University of Salerno (Italy), Advanced Institute of Water Industry at Kyungpook National University (Korea) and with The Energy and Resources Institute, […]
UN SDG 7 and 13 – Addressing Your Organization’s Next Steps for Clean Energy and Climate Action
About this event Many 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 […]
Future-Proofing Africa’s Livestock Sector Policies: Lessons from African Countries and the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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. Click here to check out this event!
The Keys to Process Sustainability
Understanding, evaluating, and progressing a sustainable life is difficult but vital. This webinar by Oliver Wight outlines the keys to sustainability, which is described as a self-perpetuating cycle, not only how to maintain this cycle by to continually build and improve sustainable results. Click here to watch the Webinar!