Nexus Dŵr Uisce Sustainability Webinar Series 2021: Exploring Micro-Hydropower
In the Dŵr Uisce Sustainability Webinar Series 2021, findings from the Dŵr Uisce project demonstrate how research-based practical solutions can improve the energy efficiency in the water sector. In the first webinar focused on micro-hydropower, low-cost and modular hydro turbines are presented along with their opportunities, design and results from pilot installations.
Water Security and Climate Change Conference
The Water Security and Climate Change conference (WSCC) is an annual event where scientists, policy makers and stakeholders from various sectors discuss the diverse facets of water security and its relation to climate variability and change. The WSCC strives to go beyond science and build bridges between various disciplines and sectors as well as different […]
Virtual Summer School // Analysing Transformative Processes for the Management of the WEF nexus and the Advancement of the SDGs in Sub-Saharan Africa
Young researchers based in or originating from sub-Saharan Africa together with young researchers from Germany are invited to apply for this virtual WEF Nexus summer school. The event will take place online and run from the evening of March 7th to March 12th 2021. It is organized by Osnabrück University (DE), Rhodes University (SA), University […]
The 6th Nile Basin Development Forum (NBDF) Nexus Webinar Sessions
The 6th NBDF virtual webinars focus on assessing whether the NBI Member States have been implementing water resources investments at a speed and scale commensurate with the growing demand for food, water, and energy across the Basin. The Nexus sessions have moved to April 13 and April 14. Registration is required. Click here for the registration. For […]
The 9th World Water Forum
About The 9th World Water Forum will take place in Dakar from 22 to 27 March 2021. The objective of Senegal and the World Water Council is to organize a more socially, politically and economically effective Forum, a catalyst for action for commitments on water and sanitation, a connected Forum, linked to the agendas, platforms […]
The WEF Nexus in Africa Initiative joins webinar series
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 […]
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
Meeting platform: By Zoom and invitation only. Click here to register. Date and Time: 13/04/2021 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Description: Join 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 […]
UNFSS Independent Dialogue in Central Asia: Advancing Water-Energy-Food Nexus for achieving food systems transformation under climate uncertainties
Date and Time: 15/04/2021 | 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Meeting platform: Zoom (Will be shared soon), By invitation only About: Join 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 […]
UNFSS Independent Dialogue in Egypt: The Role of Water Security for Food Systems Transformations
Date and Time: 19/04/2021 | 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm (GMT+2) Meeting platform: Zoom (Register here) Description: Water 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 […]
UNFSS Independent Dialogue in Pakistan: Role of Water-Energy-Food Nexus for achieving food security in a changing climate
Date and Time: 21/04/2021 | 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Meeting platform: Zoom (Will be shared soon), By invitation only About: Join 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 […]