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SUMMARY:Joint Summer School on Modelling Tools for Sustainable Development 2022
DESCRIPTION:An ICTP Virtual Meeting \nThe Joint Summer School on Modelling Tools for Sustainable Development 2022 (#SDSummerSchool) will be held from 30th May to 16th June. Hosted by the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP)\, this is a fantastic opportunity to get free training\, access to discussion forums\, and coaching skills in models and tools for all of your energy planning needs. \nThere are six tracks listed below\, each focusing on different tools. Note that you must complete the Open University course of your one desired track and obtain a certificate as part of your application to the Summer School (see this link to the courses and video instructions on how to enrol on a OU course). The tracks are developed with UNDESA\, IAEA\, UNDP\, IRENA\, The World Bank Group\, GIZ\, the OpTIMUS community of practice\, several universities\, and the Climate Compatible Growth (#CCG) program. \nThe Summer School is split into two parts:\n(1) you will be trained to build on the skills you obtained from the Open University course;\n(2) you will use your new skills to conduct analyses on country-specific case studies\, with assistance being provided from trainers. \nPlease see programme overview at the bottom of this page. \nBesides receiving the certificate of completion from the Open University Course\, you will also receive an ICTP certificate on attendance and successful completion of the Summer School (obtained after attending the Summer School). \nTracks: \n\nOnSSET/The Global Electrification Platform\nEnergy and Flexibility Modelling: OSeMOSYS & FlexTool\nFinancial Analysis of Power Sector Projects using the FinPlan Model\nEnergy demand assessment and scenarios: MAED and EBS tools\nIntroduction to CLEWs\nAgent-based energy systems modelling: MUSE\n\nFor detailed description of the different tracks\, click here. \nPrerequisites: The prerequisites to be admitted to the Summer School are provided at the bottom of this page. \nComputer & connection requirements: Note that participants will require a computer with stable internet access to participate in the training. It is recommended that participants have at least 8 GB of RAM and a relatively new computer. Nonetheless\, specific tracks have additional computer requirements: \n\n– Energy and Flexibility Modelling: OSeMOSYS & FlexTool: Windows 10 computer with Access Database OR Mac OS\, 8GB RAM\, MS Office.\n– Introduction to CLEWs: Windows 10 computer\, 8GB RAM. \n\nTroubleshooting Support: Support in completing the OU tracks will be provided during the application period on ZOOM on 23 and 30 of March and on 6 and 13 of April 2022 until the application period closes. If this time does not suit you\, please contact General Inquiries and we may be able to allocate a different time to assist you. \nZoom links to troubleshooting sessions by track are published here: \n\n\n\n\n\nLink to Track\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n\nOnSSET/The Global Electrification Platform\nEnergy and Flexibility Modelling: OSeMOSYS & FlexTool\nFinancial Analysis of Power Sector Projects using the FinPlan Model\nEnergy demand assessment and scenarios: MAED and EBS tools\nIntroduction to CLEWs\nAgent-based energy systems modelling: MUSE\n\n\n13.00 CET/Vienna time13.00 CET/Vienna time \n13.30 CET/Vienna time \n13.30 CET/Vienna time \n13.00 CET/Vienna time \n​13.00 CET/Vienna time\n\n\n\nRegistration: There is no registration fee. However\, competition for space is very high and limited. \n\n\nDescription of tracks\nPoster\nPrerequisites to apply\nProgramme overview\n\n\n\n\n**DEADLINE: 01/05/2022**\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer(s)\nMark HOWELLS (Loughborough University & Imperial College London\, UK)\, Carla CANNONE (Loughborough University & Imperial College London\, UK)\, Naomi TAN (Loughborough University & Imperial College London\, UK)\, Rudolf YEGANYAN (Loughborough University & Imperial College London\, UK)\, Adrian Mark TOMPKINS (ICTP\, Italy)\, Local Organiser: Adrian Mark Tompkins (ICTP)\nCosponsor(s)\nOpTIMUS Community of Practice\, Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)\, Imperial College London\, International Atomic Energy Agency\, KTH ROYAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY\, Loughborough University\, UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs\, United Nations Development Programme\, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa\, University of Cambridge\, University of Oxford\, The Open University\, The World Bank Group\, Simon Fraser University\, The Climate Compatible Growth (#CCG) program\nSecretary\nMonica Petronela Ancuta\, Viktoriya Lvova\, Adriana Pinto\n\nThe announcement is taken form here!
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/joint-summer-school-on-modelling-tools-for-sustainable-development-2022/
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SUMMARY:Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development 2022
DESCRIPTION:Building resilience to climate-security risks in the Sahel: Insights from research and practices \nWater and climate expert of the FREXUS project from Niger\, Abdou Boko\, Boubacar (GIZ)\, will be speaking together with representatives from the European Center for Development Policy Management and Mercy Corps. \nThis session will provide practical and policy solutions to better manage transboundary climate and security risks in the Sahel. It seeks to deepen the understanding of governing and civil society actors at local\, national\, and regional level to building resilience against such risks. This session is for practitioners\, policymaker and researchers working in the climate and security domains in the Sahel who are interested in concrete\, solution-oriented approaches to respond to climate and security risks. \nAbout the Forum\n23 May 2022 09:00 – 25 May 2022 16:00 \nThe 2022 Forum is jointly organised by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute and the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and will be held in a hybrid format\, with sessions held online and in person at Münchenbryggeriet\, Stockholm. \nThis year’s Forum will explore ways to enable an environment of peace in the face of converging crises. Against the backdrop of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment\, the Forum will discuss long-term global challenges in the midst of the immediate security crisis. What needs to change within the economy\, institutions\, governments\, organizations\, companies and societies to sustain the natural environment\, biodiversity and human progress while sustaining peace and security according to the goals set out in Agenda 2030? \nForum registration and programme\nFor online participation\, click here to set up your personal account. \nDownload the full Forum Agenda to see further details about the event. \nFurther Information\nFor additional enquiries on the 2022 Forum\, please contact the organising team. \nFor more information\, visit the Forum webpage.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/stockholm-forum-on-peace-and-development-2022/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220526
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SUMMARY:Dresden Nexus Conference 2022: Biodiversity - Stewardship for Vital Resources
DESCRIPTION:The DNC2022 focuses on strengthening biodiversity with other challenges in society (e.g.\, climate change\, urban and regional development\, agri-food and forest systems and circular economy). Under the theme “Biodiversity – stewardship for vital resources”\, the fourth Dresden Nexus Conference (DNC) will take place on 23–25 May 2022. It is generally an online conference (sessions) with selected live and on-site elements and formats. The programme aims to explore research and practical examples of sustainable resource management in communities around the world and how these management strategies support the achievement of the SDGs. \nOverview of the Event \nChanges in demographics\, urbanisation\, climate\, and their human causes have resulted in significant impacts and pressures on the availability and quality of environmental resources. Current approaches to environmental resources management are often based on ‘siloed thinking’ whereby the interconnectedness between resource systems is ignored. Against this background\, the Dresden Nexus Conference (DNC) is dedicated to advancing the Resource Nexus to enable the sustainability of environmental resources. Co-organised by United Nations University – Institute for Integrated Management of Material Fluxes and of Resources (UNU-FLORES)\, the Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development (IOER)\, and the Technische Universität Dresden (TU Dresden)\, the conference provides a platform for inter- and transdisciplinary exchange on the Resource Nexus. By bringing together actors from a diverse range of disciplines and sectors\, DNC fosters dialogue on how nexus thinking contributes to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and a deep transformation towards Strong Sustainability in its ecological\, economic\, and social dimensions. \nNexus Topics at its Core \nThe biennial conference focuses on complex and dynamic interrelationships between sectors and resources\, to increase understanding of conflicts\, synergies\, and trade-offs between them. Furthering Resource Nexus research and practices requires working in-depth with all relevant sciences as well as on the science-policy interface\, implementation\, monitoring\, and real-world cases in an inter- and transdisciplinary perspective. This implies\, for instance\, modelling at various spatio-temporal scales\, dealing with interdependencies between ecosystem functions and services\, understanding the role of institutions and culture in decision making\, or developing strategies for different governance contexts. \nThe conference discusses a broad diversity of key Resource Nexus topics. These are brought together with a view to cross-cutting challenges linked to climate change\, biodiversity\, agri-food\, urban and regional development\, circularity\, as well as organisational development. The conference tracks support discussions with a focus on: \n\nTheory: Advancing the concept of the Resource Nexus and its relevance for policy and practice\nTechnologies: Addressing the conception\, design\, and societal embeddedness of technical resource solutions and infrastructures\nGovernance: Understanding (collective) problem-solving strategies\, policy designs\, and implementation processes\nHealth and wellbeing: Examining interlinkages between resource systems\, human health\, and liveability\nSociety and justice: Exploring disparities and inequalities in resource access and distribution\nData: Identifying Resource Nexus data needs and contributing to data integration and interpretation\nSustainability Assessment: Embedding the economic\, ecological\, and social dimensions of sustainability in their temporal and spatial contexts\nemergent perspectives (open track)\n\nFocus on Biodiversity \nWhile the conference generally discusses all of the above topics related to the Resource Nexus\, each conference edition foregrounds one overarching theme that is given special attention. DNC2022 focuses on “Biodiversity – Stewardship for Vital Resources”\, following immediately the celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity (22 May 2022). \nBiodiversity forms one of the cross-cutting challenges for the Resource Nexus. The UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) already recognises the intrinsic value of biodiversity and its ecological\, social\, economic\, cultural\, and aesthetic value. CBD also calls for the conservation of biodiversity\, the sustainable use of its various components\, as well as the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising from the utilisation of underlying genetic resources. However\, the IPBES Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services states that out of eight million animal and plant species worldwide\, around one million are threatened with extinction and such biodiversity loss represents the most significant crossing of planetary boundaries beyond a safe operating space (Rockström et al. 2009). \nTo reverse the trend of biodiversity loss by 2030\, an effective post-2020 agenda learning from the progress made by the Aichi Targets of the UN Decade on Biodiversity\, but also from the obvious shortcomings and challenges ahead\, is pivotal. According to the World Wildlife Fund For Nature (WWF)\, while greater species protection and more protected areas are hugely important\, they will not in themselves reverse current trends: it is also vital that we change patterns of land use and/or food production and consumption. The European Commission intends to suggest such legally binding targets by the end of 2021\, not least to also further contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. \nFor science\, it is therefore vital to conceive of socio-ecological systems in a variety of ways in order to map their reciprocity\, dynamics\, and complexities. In doing so\, we can identify and establish leverage points for instruments\, strategies\, and landscape planning as well as values and worldviews that help to safeguard biodiversity and ecosystems at different scales and to create impact. Against the backdrop of global urbanisation and the cumulative effects of biodiversity degradation and climate change\, there is an urgent need to analyse and evaluate diverse individual and collective human-nature relationships in urban areas and to regulate these in the context of nature-based solutions and combined grey-green infrastructure. Examples of such positive trends are urban agriculture and the promotion of more balanced human-food relationships. These aims are also reflected by the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021–2030)\, which was designed to spotlight the need for significantly increased global cooperation to restore degraded and destroyed biodiversity and ecosystems. \nProgramme \nThe full programme is available here. \nSessions \nThe session list is available here. \nRegistration \nRegister here. \nFurther Information \nMore information regarding the conference is available here. \n \n 
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/call-for-abstract-dresden-nexus-conference/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220524
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SUMMARY:First International Water Summit and the Establishment of the Zuckerberg Water Prize
DESCRIPTION:The Zuckerberg Institute for Water Research (ZIWR) is pleased to announce the first International Water Summit and establishment of the Zuckerberg Water Prize during May 22–23\, 2022\, at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU)\, Sde Boqer Campus\, Israel. \nThis biannual Water Summit will assemble leading scholars from around the world in the broad field of water science and technology\, and cover four main topics related to water security in a changing world – desalination\, water treatment\, hydrology\, and aquatic microbiology. The summit will address applied and fundamental questions related to the nexus of water\, humanity\, and the environment. Discussions will be held on cutting-edge research\, related challenges\, and future directions as well as implications for policy makers. The summit will also include roundtable discussions with active participation from the audience. Researchers that would like to share their studies can submit an abstract for an exclusive poster session. \nThe Zuckerberg Water Prize (sum of USD 60\,000) will be awarded for the first time during the Water Summit to acknowledge outstanding achievements and global impact of an individual or organization in the broader field of water. The biannual award is endorsed by ZIWR\, a leading global institute conducting cutting-edge multidisciplinary research and advanced education in water sciences to improve human well-being and in drylands through technologies and policies for the sustainable use of water resources. ZIWR is accepting nominations for this award for the inaugural round of 2022\, with a deadline of March 1\, 2022. Among the members on the Prize Committee are Prof. Noam Weisbrod (Director\, The Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research [BIDR]\, BGU\, Israel)\, Prof. Menachem Elimelech (Yale University\, USA)\, Prof. Janet Hering (Director\, Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology [Eawag]\, Switzerland)\, Prof. Amit Gross (Director\, ZIWR\, BIDR\, BGU\, Israel)\, and Dr. Karen G. Villholth (Principal Researcher and Groundwater Coordinator\, International Water Management Institute [IWMI]\, South Africa). \nInformation regarding registration and poster presentation can be found here.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/first-international-water-summit/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220523
DTSTAMP:20260419T062434
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SUMMARY:Call for Applications // NEX-LABS Summer School To Grow Innovations In The Water Energy Food NEXUS
DESCRIPTION:NEX-LABS Summer School: \n\n\n\n\n\nCalling innovators and researchers from Lebanon and the Mediterranean to apply to Berytech’s regional Entrepreneurship Summer School in the Water Food Energy NEXUS Sector under the NEX-LABS project and develop novel startups. \n\n\n\nBerytech is organizing a 5-day intensive summer school allowing entrepreneurs and startups to turn their innovations in the Water Food Energy (WEF) NEXUS sector into potential startups and explore commercialization opportunities. \nThe summer school will provide new business perspectives to NEXUS innovators\, create potential collaboration across borders in the Mediterranean and help the entrepreneurs develop their entrepreneurial mindset and relevant skills to successfully launch and grow their business. \nThe summer school will feature 13 to 15 teams from 7 countries: Spain\, Italy\, Egypt\, Tunisia\, Jordan\, Cyprus and Lebanon. Teams will be selected to attend the summer school and develop their innovation management\, commercialization strategy of NEXUS technologies\, business model\, IPR and investment pitch deck. \nThe Entrepreneurship Summer School will take place towards end of June\, beginning July 2022. \nIt will be planned over 5 days with fully covered accommodation in an adapted working setting. Travel expenses to Lebanon will be covered by Berytech. \n\n\nWho Can Apply? \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntrepreneurs\, researchers\, industrialists\, innovators and start-ups working on early-stage projects\, innovative solutions and approaches and/or working on technology development looking for commercializing their idea to address the needs and opportunities in WEF-NEXUS sector\nUniversity students and alumni from targeted faculties working on business or research projects in the WEF-NEXUS sector in the Mediterranean region\n\n\n\nEligibility Criteria \n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants should reside in Spain\, Tunisia\, Jordan\, Lebanon\, Italy\, Egypt and Cyprus.\nParticipants should have an idea\, innovation solution or applied research project addressing WEF-NEXUS opportunities.\nParticipants should be motivated to learn and apply skills learned in future NEX-LABS activities and contribute in shaping the landscape of WEF-NEXUS in the MPCs.\nProject should address an important economic\, environmental or social need in the WEF-NEXUS context (such as resource efficiency\, gender empowerment\, resource allocation\, community inclusion\, yield increase);\nProject idea should demonstrate economic viability and combine innovation\, sustainability and potential for scalability in the WEF- NEXUS\nProject should have at least a proof of concept / prototype (a realization of a certain method or idea in order to demonstrate that the concept or theory has practical potential).\n\nRead what will you learn from the summer school here. \nApplications are now open. Apply before May 22nd\, 2022.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/call-for-applications-nex-labs-summer-school-to-grow-innovations-in-the-water-energy-food-nexus/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220520
DTSTAMP:20260419T062434
CREATED:20220516T140635Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Energy for All Forum // Session on Leveraging the Sahel’s Water-Energy-Food Nexus
DESCRIPTION:17- 19 May\, 2022 I Kigali Convention Centre\, Rwanda/online\nThe 2022 SEforALL Forum is the landmark global gathering bringing people together serving as a platform for exchange towards realizing SDG7 and a global clean energy transition. This year’s event takes place 17 – 19 May\, 2022 in Kigali\, Rwanda. Registration for virtual participation is still open. \nAbout the Forum \nJoin the efforts to accelerate progress towards the delivery of Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) to end energy poverty and advance a just energy transition in every corner of the world. \nThe 2022 SEforALL Forum is the landmark global gathering bringing people together to take stock of progress\, showcase success and identify solutions to achieve faster\, broader gains towards sustainable energy for all. It serves as a platform to broker new partnerships\, spur investment\, address challenges and drive action towards realizing SDG7 and a global clean energy transition. \nFeatured speakers will be H.E. António Guterres (Secretary-General United Nations)\, Patricia Espinosa (Executive Secretary\, United Nations Framework Convention and Climate Change)\, Laurence Tubiana (CEO\, European Climate Foundation)\, and many more. \nProgramme \nThe full programme is available here. \nRegistration \nClick here to register your virtual attendance. \nFurther Information \nVisit the 2022 SEforALL Forum website for further information.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/sustainable-energy-for-all-forum-session-on-leveraging-the-sahels-water-energy-food-nexus/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220513
DTSTAMP:20260419T062434
CREATED:20220228T154010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090752Z
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SUMMARY:International conference on Water\, Energy\, Food\, and Sustainability (ICoWEFS)
DESCRIPTION:About the Event: \nThe world is facing unprecedented challenges to mitigate climate change and adapt to its negative impacts\, affecting the global economy and society. Europe intends to take the lead on the transition to sustainability\, as a chief priority of Horizon Europe is a European Green Deal to transform Europe in a climate-neutral continent\, fostering disruptive innovation and the deployment of new technologies and innovative solutions\, helping to create a sustainable future. \nInnovation regarding water\, energy\, agri-food\, bio-economy\, natural resources and environment will speed up the transition towards sustainability\, promoting water and food security in the world. \nA climate-neutral continent by 2050 will drive technological\, economic and societal transformations towards circular economies and green and clean technologies\, and the decarbonisation of energy-intensive industries. \nThe International Conference on Water\, Energy\, Food and Sustainability (ICoWEFS 2022)\, taking place in Portalegre (May 10-12\, 2022)\, Portugal\, aims to be a major forum to foster innovation and exchange knowledge in the water-energy-food Nexus\, embracing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations\, bringing together leading academics\, researchers and industrial experts. The conference expects to foster networking and collaboration among participants to advance the knowledge and identify major trends in the above mentioned fields. \nImportant dates: \nAbstract Submission – 28 February 2022 \nNotification of acceptance – 7 March 2022 \nFull paper submission – 18 March 2022 \nAcceptance Notification – 1 April 2022 \nRevised Full Paper Submission –21 April 2022 \nRegistration and Payment Deadline – 12 April 2022 \nPlease register directly on the event website.  \nFurther information: \nFind all the information regarding the conference on the event page. \nConference email: icowefs@ipportalegre.pt \nThe ICoWEFS International Conference 2022 will be held at the\nSchool of Technology and Management of the Polytechnic of Portalegre.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/international-conference-on-water-energy-food-and-sustainability/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20220419T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20220419T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062434
CREATED:20220411T011052Z
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SUMMARY:Scaling Up WEF Nexus Solutions- What is FAO Doing about it?
DESCRIPTION:This is the 5th session of the 2nd Round of Webinar on Water-Food-Energy. It focuses on NEXUS SOLUTIONS. \nThis session will present and discuss some of FAO’s tools and work regarding the implementation of the WEF Nexus approach. The presentation and discussion will be based on concrete examples of where FAO’s WEF Nexus approach and tools have been applied to the assessment of sustainable bioenergy potential\, solar irrigation\, and investments in renewable energy for food chains. The session will also feature some major challenges and opportunities to scale up the WEF Nexus. \nRegistration is required. \nClick here! \nWebinar Agenda \n\n\n\nTime\nContent\nSpeaker\n\n\n13:30-13:35\nOpening Remarks\nDomitille Valle\, CTA-WEPS-NENA Project\, FAORNE \nMichael Jacobson\, Pennsylvania State University\n\n\n13:35-14:15\nPresentation on examples of FAO’s tools and work on the WEF Nexus\nOlivier Dubois\,   Senior Natural Resources Officer \nIrini Maltsoglou\, Natural Resources Officer \nManas Puri\,      Sustainable Energy Expert \n(OCB)-FAO-HQ\n\n\n14:15-14:45\nQ&A and discussion\nParticipants\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). RNE-WEPS-NENA@fao.org \nWebsite: http://www.fao.org/in-action/water-efficiency-nena/webinars/nexus-webinars/en/ \nFor more information about the Water-Energy-Food Nexus 2nd Round Webinar series organizations\, please link to WEF Nexus in Africa Initiative (wefnexus.org)\, WE4F (https://we4f.org)\, GIZ Nexus Dialogues(https://www.water-energy-food.org/resources/fact-sheet-nexus-regional-dialogues-programme-phase-ii)\, and SEI (https://www.sei.org). \n \n 
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/scaling-up-wef-nexus-solutions-what-is-fao-doing-about-it/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220404
DTSTAMP:20260419T062434
CREATED:20220326T220354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090744Z
UID:4109-1648944000-1649030399@wefnexus.org
SUMMARY:Open Africa Power 2022: Call for Applications Extended
DESCRIPTION:Enel Foundation and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) are excited to extend the call for applications for the 2022 edition of Open Africa Power\, the programme that each year from 2018 provides a cohort of young energy professionals with a complete set of technical\, regulatory and business skills needed to trigger Africa sustainable energy future for all. This year the programme will engage up to 150 African students and over 240 alumni\, with at least 50% women\, in a series of professional development and leadership activities provided in partnership with top academic institutions in Italy and Africa. \nOpen Africa Power 2022 will comprise of online and residential modules from academic institutions such as Strathmore University\, the University of Cape Town\, Politecnico di Torino\, Politecnico di Milano\, SDA Bocconi\, Florence School of Regulation\, and Venice International University. \n  \nThe application has been extended until April 3rd! \nLearn more here: https://www.enelfoundation.org/all-news/news/2022/02/open-africa-power-2022–call-for-applications
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/sdsn-global-open-africa-power-2022-call-for-applications-extended/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220330
DTSTAMP:20260419T062434
CREATED:20211213T213641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090811Z
UID:3842-1648425600-1648598399@wefnexus.org
SUMMARY:International Conference on Soil\, Water and Environment: Challenges and Solutions (SWECS 2022)
DESCRIPTION:Soil\, Water and Environment: Challenges and Solutions (SWECS) will take place on 28-29th March\, 2022 in Fkih Ben Saleh city in the center of Beni Mellal-Khenifra region\, Morocco. The city is located in the heart of the phosphate plateau at approximately 150km from the Atltantic coastal zone in the North and 50 km from the Atlas Mountains in the South. This region is marked by a semi-arid climate and recognized by phosphate mining industry and various agricultural activities in the Tadla irrigated plain characterized as one of the most productive areas in the country. \nThe purpose of SWECS international conference is to provide a platform to share experiences and attract further partnerships among government\, industry and academic institutions around soil\, water\, and Environment fields to address challenges\, identify\, highlight the needs to establish\, preserve a healthy and sustainable environment for future generations\, and initiate new partnerships for sustainable development. \nDetail program agenda and conference topics are available here.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/international-conference-on-soil-water-and-environment-challenges-and-solutions-swecs-2022/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220326
DTSTAMP:20260419T062434
CREATED:20220321T144025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090746Z
UID:4071-1648166400-1648252799@wefnexus.org
SUMMARY:International Committee on Women in Agricultural Economics (ICWAE) Mentoring Program
DESCRIPTION:The International Committee on Women in Agricultural Economics (ICWAE) is announcing a mentorship program for women agricultural economists from the global South. An ICWAE advisory committee\, led by Prof. Cheryl Doss\, is working closely with African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) who will be providing the mentoring program. \n We are currently accepting applications from those who would like to participate as mentees.  In addition\, the program will provide training and support for mentors and invites expressions of interest from those who would like to serve in this role. \nPlease refer to the details on the program and direct links below to the forms to apply as mentees or mentors.  And please share this announcement widely with your networks.   \n\nApplication Form for Mentees: https://form.jotform.com/220613178134954\nEOI form for Mentors: https://form.jotform.com/220613656695967\nDeadline: 25 March\, 2022\n\nFor more information\, please contact icwaementoring@gmail.com \nThis announcement is taken from here!
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/international-committee-on-women-in-agricultural-economics-icwae-mentoring-program/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T100000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062435
CREATED:20220321T193051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090745Z
UID:4084-1648116000-1648116000@wefnexus.org
SUMMARY:Access to end-user financing to drive groundbreaking water-energy-food (WEF) nexus innovation scaling in Africa for climate adaptation
DESCRIPTION:The overall goal of this session is to engage in a policy and investment dialogue on end-user financing to enhance climate adaptation in Africa. With all four Water and Energy for Food (WE4F) Regional Innovation Hubs now established in Africa (West\, East\, MENA and Southern/Central)\, this session brings together the combined force\, learnings and opportunities for scaling WEF innovations to improve water and food security for millions of Africans\, increase income for base of the pyramid women and men in both rural and urban areas\, support innovators’ WEF nexus solutions to scale\, and promote climate and environmental resilience. Through a policy and investment lens co-hosted by AMCOW\, this session shares the opportunities and challenges for scaling WEF nexus solutions in Africa in a multi-partner\, multi-innovator model\, building on the legacy of predecessor programs\, from Powering Agriculture: An Energy Grand Challenge for Development (PAEGC) and Securing Water for Food (SWFF) Grand Challenge. Finally\, it will bring together diverse actors such as policy-makers\, donor partners\, investors\, innovators\, and hub management teams in the WEF nexus innovation value chain to speak frankly about the impact these interventions have had on the ground in Africa\, and the degree to which the policy and investment landscape is geared to support this drive. \nRegistration is free. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/access-to-end-user-financing-to-drive-groundbreaking-water-energy-food-wef-nexus-innovation-scaling-in-africa-for-climate-adaptation/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220321T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220325T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062435
CREATED:20220321T141459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090747Z
UID:4063-1647849600-1648227600@wefnexus.org
SUMMARY:German Pavilion: A Water Secure Future for All
DESCRIPTION:The World Water Forum is the world’s biggest water-related event\, held every three years to bring together key political actors\, business leaders\, NGOs\, donors\, and international organizations to promote dialogue and facilitate access to water and sanitation.  This year’s Forum—under the theme\, Water Security for Peace and Development—is jointly organized by the World Water Council (WWC) and the Government of Senegal\, and will be the first hosted in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Forum provides a unique platform for the water community and key decision makers to collaborate and make long-term progress on global water challenges. The WWC\, notably through the organization of the World Water Forums\, has strongly contributed to positioning water as a global political priority. \nThe 9th World Water Forum will focus on four priorities: 1) water security and sanitation; 2) cooperation; 3) water for rural development; 4) means and tools for implementation of reforms in water and sanitation. Additionally\, the Forum will convene a Summit of Heads of States and major international institutions\, to advance the political agenda on water and sanitation at the midpoint of the 2030 agenda on implementing the water and sanitation targets and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). \nThe World Bank will convene and participate in several sessions and side events\, details for which will be announced soon. You can follow along via Twitter using #WWF9. \nThe 9th World Water Forum is happening in Dakar\, Senegal from March 21 to 25\, 2022. German cooperation actors gather at the 150m² German Pavilion to present their contribution to AWaterSecureFutureForAll. \nBe part of it and join the pavilion live via stream here! \n \n  \n 
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/german-pavilion-a-water-secure-future-for-all/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220319
DTSTAMP:20260419T062435
CREATED:20220307T144400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090749Z
UID:4050-1647302400-1647647999@wefnexus.org
SUMMARY:Invitation to Americas WEF Nexus Alliance Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a 45-minute information session that will introduce new opportunities for Penn State faculty and graduate students to participate in high-impact WEF Nexus projects in Colombia and across the Americas. The information session will include information on project development and training workshops in Colombia during the summer of 2022\, in addition to opportunities to apply for travel grants and a new joint seed–grant program supported by Penn State and Colombia partners. \nThe Americas Water-Energy-Food Nexus Alliance builds on the existing partnership between Penn State and Universidad de Bogotá Jorge Tadeo Lozano (UTADEO) in Colombia and aims to develop research and engagement with new public and private partners across the western hemisphere\, with emphasis on advancing applied research and policy projects in Pennsylvania\, Colombia\, and other countries in the Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region. The Americas WEF Nexus Alliance is linked to similar Penn State initiatives in Africa. \n  \nAll information sessions will be virtual and will provide the same information. Please\, register via the zoom links below: \nTuesday 3/15 at 3:00 – 3:45 pmhttps://psu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lS9JHTd6SRKzius-zfA3yw \n  \nFriday 3/18 at 11:00 – 11:45 am \nhttps://psu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TdL-ypcnQ7qwD3uGDX8xbA \n  \nFriday 3/18 at 3:00 – 3:45 pm \nhttps://psu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4uk6ttfTR_qMHKR0rAqwiA \nWe look forward to your participation! \nSiela MaximovaDirector\, Strategy for Latin America and the CaribbeanPenn State Global \nChristopher ScottGoddard Chair and ProfessorDirector\, Penn State WEF-Nexus Americas \nJulián PrietoCoordinator\, Penn State WEF Nexus Americas
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/invitation-to-americas-wef-nexus-alliance-information-session/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220313
DTSTAMP:20260419T062435
CREATED:20220228T152950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090753Z
UID:4025-1647043200-1647129599@wefnexus.org
SUMMARY:Towards Sustainable Treatment and Reuse of Wastewater in the Mediterranean Region
DESCRIPTION:The Faculty of Public Health and the Doctoral School of Science and Technology at the Lebanese University (UL) in the AQUACYCLE partnership are pleased to announce the second series of workshops with Lebanese stakeholders\, under the theme “Have your say in the development of action plans for the reuse of treated wastewater”. \nFollowing brief presentations on the objectives of the ENI CBC Med Programme\, and of the AQUACYCLE project\, the workshop programme includes interactive sessions during which representatives of civil society\, including farmers\, local officials\, Local NGOs and citizens\, and especially women and young people\, will be invited to express their perceptions and identify the problems and challenges related to the reuse of treated wastewater in their region as well as possible solutions to solve these. \nThe workshop will also be an opportunity for participants to draw a layout plan for wastewater reuse of their area based on maps established by the project in a web-based geographic information system. \nThe workshop will take place at Nawfal Palace in Tripoli\, on Saturday\, 12 March 2022.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/towards-sustainable-treatment-and-reuse-of-wastewater-in-the-mediterranean-region/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062435
CREATED:20220228T153420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090753Z
UID:4028-1646323200-1646326800@wefnexus.org
SUMMARY:Water panel: prepare for SGMA by leveraging financial incentives
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to deal with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA)) as its being implemented between 2020 and 2025? It is already having an impact on over drafted basins in California. David Gates will share his experience managing wells at Ridge Vineyards in Santa Clara and Sonoma Counties. \nFinancial mechanisms are available today to help your operation prepare for the future. Conservation practices can be aligned with smart operational improvements to make the farm more sustainable\, both financially and environmentally. As part of this panel\, AgMonitor’s Kevin Langham will quantify the benefits of projects financed through the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and through On-Bill Financing (OBF) by utilities from a revolving fund by the California Utility Public Commission (CPUC). While CDFA provides grants based on water conservation and the reduction of GHG emissions\, CPUC provides zero-percent loans to scale based on energy savings. “Carbon credits” and “energy credits” are common tools to finance resource efficiency. \nJoin us for the OpenFarm panel moderated by CDFA’s Carolyn Cook who manages the SWEEP grants. She will share her experience helping farms across California achieve water and energy savings. Below is a testimonial from PureFresh Ranch in Fresno county that received a SWEEP grant in the past. It gives a look at what the future holds for agriculture in terms of control and flexibility of water and energy inputs to grow quality food while reducing GHG emissions. Testimonial: https://youtu.be/RCRqZtY0VGw \nClick here to register!
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/water-panel-prepare-for-sgma-by-leveraging-financial-incentives/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220228T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062435
CREATED:20220228T155100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090750Z
UID:4041-1646035200-1646067600@wefnexus.org
SUMMARY:Training: Agri-food Export Development Program
DESCRIPTION:The Youth in Agri-food Export Development Program (YAEDP) is accepting applications for 6 – 8 weeks of online training from young Nigerian agripreneurs and co-operative leaders in the agricultural value chains looking to start/scale their export business. The program aims to provide training\, market linkages\, and digital support to entrepreneurs in the Nigerian agri-food sector. \nDeadline: 30 April 2022
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/training-agri-food-export-development-program/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220222T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220222T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062435
CREATED:20220130T192437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090802Z
UID:3937-1645531200-1645536600@wefnexus.org
SUMMARY:How Can Spiritual and Faith-Based Knowledge Systems Inform the Weather\, Water\, and Climate Enterprise?
DESCRIPTION:About the seminar: \nPresented by the AMS Interfaith Committee\, hear stories\, work\, ideas from panelists across various spiritual/faith-based backgrounds on environmentalism\, and how the AMS and spiritual/faith communities can work together in this important space. This is one of a series of topics related to conversations\, work\, and ideas on collaboration and relational building between the AMS and faith/spiritual communities. \nOrganizer: \nDr. Carlos Javier Martinez – National Center for Atmospheric Research \nPanelists: \n\nRabbi Geoff Mitelman – Sinai and Synapses\nDr. William (Bill) Hooke – American Meteorological Society\nJames Rattling Leaf\, Sr. – Cooperative Institute Research Environmental Sciences\, North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center\nDr. Emma Frances Bloomfield – University of Nevada\, Las Vegas\nNana Firman – GreenFaith\n\nThe Q&A\, chat file\, anonymous survey results\, and attendee list from this webinar will be shared with its organizers. \nRegistration is required. Click here!.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/how-can-spiritual-and-faith-based-knowledge-systems-inform-the-weather-water-and-climate-enterprise/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220216T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220216T093000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062435
CREATED:20220130T192953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090801Z
UID:3939-1644998400-1645003800@wefnexus.org
SUMMARY:Interactive Online Session: Does the design of a Transboundary Water Agreement matter?
DESCRIPTION:The Transboundary Freshwater Security Governance Train continues its journey in 2022 on 16 February\, with its 10th interactive session in the series. This time\, the event explores how the design of Transboundary Water Agreements affects their performance and whether there are key ingredients that should structure these agreements. \nThe aim of the online session is to explore the importance of design in the development and implementation of agreements and other arrangements on transboundary waters. Through an introduction to the Practical Guide for the Development of Agreements or Other Arrangements for Transboundary Water Cooperation the session will explore whether there are key ingredients that should structure these agreements and other arrangements. Additionally\, the session will consider how design might affect an agreement’s performance and how the Practical Guide can help in drafting new or improve existing transboundary water agreements. \nThe session will feature speakers with different experiences discussing the following topics: \n\nDoes the design of a Transboundary Water Agreement matter? And if so\, how does design affect an agreement’s performance?\nHow can the Practical Guide for the Development of Agreements or Other Arrangements for Transboundary Water Cooperation (UNECE 2021) help in drafting new or improving existing transboundary water agreements?\nAre there certain key ingredients that should structure Transboundary Water Agreements and other arrangements?\n\nDuration: 1.5 hours \nRegistration is required. \nClick here for detail information about the event.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/interactive-online-session-does-the-design-of-a-transboundary-water-agreement-matter/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220204T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220204T143000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062435
CREATED:20220202T150816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090758Z
UID:3963-1643979600-1643985000@wefnexus.org
SUMMARY:Cleantech to Market (C2M) Informational Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Cleantech to Market (C2M) is now accepting applications for 1\,000 hours of free commercialization support – including the identification of early-stage market opportunities\, prospective customers and partners\, and funding sources – for promising innovations in low-carbon energy\, green chemistry\, and water technologies. \nC2M supports innovators from leading accelerators\, universities\, and government programs\, including the Cleantech Open\, Cyclotron Road\, ARPA-E\, DOE\, DARPA\, CEC/CalSeed\, UC Berkeley\, Stanford\, Caltech\, Princeton\, MIT\, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory\, and other top-tier organizations. \nJoin us on Friday\, February 4th at 10 am to learn more about this opportunity and how to apply! \nRegistration is required! \nClick here!
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/cleantech-to-market-c2m-informational-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220121
DTSTAMP:20260419T062435
CREATED:20211213T213135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090811Z
UID:3840-1642377600-1642723199@wefnexus.org
SUMMARY:Water\, Energy\, Food NEXUS Virtual Innovation Week: Paving the way towards Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:From 17 to 20 January 2022\, the joint NEX-LABS and PHEMAC innovation week will bring together Euro-Mediterranean researchers\, policy makers\, investors\, Industry players\, Academia\, Technology Transfer Offices\, SMEs\, startups and Entrepreneurs.\nThe event will provide participants with unique opportunities to know more about Water\, Energy and Food (WEF) NEXUS status and realities in Tunisia and the Euro-Mediterranean Region and to forge strategic partnerships across Europe and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Participants will connect with relevant peers and stakeholders in Europe and the MENA region through a regional conference\, workshops\, discussion panels and expert roundtables\, followed by B2B matchmaking sessions. SMEs\, Startups and Innovators will have the opportunity to exhibit their innovative products\, services & ideas through the virtual exhibition and innovation fair. \nThe event is open for SMEs\, Startups\, Academics\, Researchers\, Experts\, technology transfer offices\, policy makers and Research & Development  institutions linked to the field of Water\, Energy & Food and will provide the unique opportunity to network with the most active business clusters\, industry players\, leading academics\, international experts\, technology transfer offices\, policy makers and Research & Development institutions to exchange knowledge and ideas around the latest innovations and findings in the Water\, Energy and Food sectors following a NEXUS approach. \nRegistration is required. \nThe announcement is taken from PHEMAC website where as  detail information on program agenda is available on WEF Innovation week website.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/water-energy-food-nexus-virtual-innovation-week-paving-the-way-towards-entrepreneurship/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220117
DTSTAMP:20260419T062435
CREATED:20211223T152355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090809Z
UID:3870-1642291200-1642377599@wefnexus.org
SUMMARY:Seminar at Expo 2020 // Dutch Water Sector Event: ‘Water\, Energy & Food for Cities\, Industries and Agriculture: Global Challenges – Integrated Local Solutions’
DESCRIPTION:The Netherlands will hold a water seminar focused on global challenges and integrated solutions as well as regional issues within the Gulf region. We seek to foster cooperation on water issues in the Gulf region and around the world through local partners while seeking the best approach to forming partnerships and finding solutions to existing challenges.\nWater seminar sub-themes: \n\nIntegrated Water Resource Management in water-scarce areas\nNexus: water and food connections\nSmart mater management – The key to sustainable water treatment\n21st century water management in the built environment\n\nThe above-mentioned water seminar will take place at the Netherlands Pavilion at the Expo 2020 Dubai\, and will be followed by the Netherlands’ participation at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW)\, from 17 to 19 January 2022. In terms of content\, the seminar will also overlap with the trilateral summit between Netherlands\, Jordan and the UAE. \nMore information regarding the event is available here. \nDiscover the Netherlands Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/seminar-at-expo-2020-dutch-water-sector-event-water-energy-food-for-cities-industries-and-agriculture-global-challenges-integrated-local-solutions/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20211214T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20211214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062435
CREATED:20211207T155903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090812Z
UID:3830-1639488600-1639494000@wefnexus.org
SUMMARY:Beyond traditional financing models for Smallholders and other End-users in the WEF-Nexus: Challenges and Innovative solutions
DESCRIPTION:The fourth session of the 2nd Round of Webinar on Water-Energy-Food focuses on Nexus SOLUTIONS. In rural areas around the globe access to finance is a prerequisite for the sustainable development of end-users (e.g. smallholder farmers and agri-food SMEs). Without access to finance\, end-users of the water-energy-food nexus face extreme hardships to grow their businesses or increase their income! But who are the end-users in the WEF nexus? What are their needs and challenges in accessing finance? And what new\, innovative financial models exist to enable end-users to grow their businesses or increase their income? This webinar provides answers while it aims to share knowledge\, raise awareness\, and advance the discussion on how to close the end-user financing gap in the WEF nexus – with special focus on the West Africa Region. \n This session will be presented by: \n\nKay Grulich\, GIZ/WE4F (Germany)\nMarlène Amegankpoe\, SCS International (Mali)\nBastian Domke\, GIZ (Germany)\nJoëlle Duff\, Cordaid Investment Management B.V. (The Netherland)\n\nIt will be moderated by the African Foresight Group (Ghana). \nRegistration is required. \n \n 
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/beyond-traditional-financing-models-for-smallholders-and-other-end-users-in-the-wef-nexus-challenges-and-innovative-solutions/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062435
CREATED:20211201T154932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090814Z
UID:3813-1638838800-1638885600@wefnexus.org
SUMMARY:Water for Climate Action: Reducing GHG Emissions
DESCRIPTION:Scientists say we have less than a decade to act on climate and secure a livable future. This hits home in the water sector\, where climate impacts show up first and most often. However\, it is becoming increasingly clear that water is also part of the climate solution. Over 10 percent of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions come from water-related activities\, with more than 3 percent from water and wastewater utilities alone. As more water and wastewater utilities develop and implement climate plans\, they are also stepping up on climate mitigation efforts. Utilities are working to decrease the sector’s dependence on fossil fuels and help cities and regions achieve critical GHG reduction targets. What’s even more exciting is that many of these climate actions deliver social\, economic\, and environmental benefits back to utilities and the communities they serve. This webinar will feature international and local perspectives on advancing climate mitigation through water. Speakers will provide insights from the recent Water Pavilion at the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP-26) in Glasgow\, Scotland. Utilities in California and New Jersey will also share how they are implementing water conservation strategies\, green energy projects\, system efficiencies\, and even ecosystem protection to reduce direct and indirect emissions\, ultimately reaching for carbon neutrality. \nModerator: • Katy Lackey\, Senior Program Manager\, US Water Alliance \nSpeakers: • Richard S. Dovey\, President\, Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) • Cate Lamb\, Global Director of Water Security\, Carbon Disclosure Project • Brian Mendenhall\, Senior Water Resources Specialist\, Valley Water \nRegistration is required.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/water-for-climate-action-reducing-ghg-emissions/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211206T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211206T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062435
CREATED:20211122T223241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090816Z
UID:3787-1638802800-1638808200@wefnexus.org
SUMMARY:Transforming food systems for better nutrition\, health\, and prosperity
DESCRIPTION:Over the course of the past two years\, and in the midst of an unprecedented pandemic\, the UN Secretary-General’s Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) has engaged world leaders and thousands of people from around the world in an ambitious effort to accelerate actions towards more sustainable\, equitable\, and healthier food systems and realising the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. \n\n\nThe UNFSS and Tokyo Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit (Dec 7-8\, 2021) have been working collaboratively (see joint statement) to advance solutions across systems with a mutual recognition that malnutrition in all its forms is one of the biggest challenges we face to ensuring optimal health\, resilience\, and prosperity for all. To further highlight nutrition relevant moments\, a “Nutrition for Growth Year of Action” was launched in December 2020. \nOn the eve of the N4G Summit the UNFSS Secretariat is hosting Transforming food systems for better nutrition\, health\, and prosperity for all: A virtual event in support of the Tokyo Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit. \n6 December 2021: 8:00 – 09:30am GMT | 11:00am-12:30pm EAT | 17:00 -18:30pm JST \nThis event will underscore the linkage between nutrition and food systems\, and aims to heighten global awareness\, momentum\, and actions toward delivering on the promise of the UN Decade of Action on Nutrition (2016-2025) and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. \nSpeakers include UNFSS Special Envoy Dr. Agnes Kalibata\, Food Systems Champions\, government representatives\, and stakeholders who have been engaged in food systems and nutrition space. \nDownload Concept Note \nRegister: Please register your attendance here on Eventbrite prior to December 6. \nThis announcement is taken from here.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/transforming-food-systems-for-better-nutrition-health-and-prosperity/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20211206T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20211208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062435
CREATED:20211119T155554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090817Z
UID:3771-1638784800-1638982800@wefnexus.org
SUMMARY:The Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus: From Research to Practice
DESCRIPTION:Water\, energy and food security are deeply interconnected. Each of these sectors depends on and sustains the others. An understanding of the interdependencies of natural resources and their planning\, management and consumption is at the heart of the Water\, Energy\, Food security and Eco-systems (WEFE) Nexus approach. Applying the WEFE Nexus approach enables us to look across sectors\, and bring synergies to life to ensure inclusive water\, energy\, food security for all while respecting the capacities of natural environments. This 3-day seminar calls to the research and science community in the Mediterranean region with the aim to stimulate more WEFE Nexus solutions and project proposals. It offers insights\, methods and tools from thought leaders\, presents case studies from the region\, engages participants in expert-led discussions and enables participants to broaden their networks! Join us in inspiring the institutionalization of the WEFE Nexus! \nThe online training targets the research community and aims to achieve the following objectives: \n\nBuild a common understanding of the WEFE Nexus as a key driver for a transition to a green economy and for the achievement of the SDGs\nInspire more WEFE Nexus solutions as well as integrated assessment tools and methods put forward by the science and research community in the Southern Mediterranean region\nDiscuss opportunities of regional collaboration supporting the concrete implementation of the WEFE nexus approach\n\nRegistration is required. Click here! \nClick here for program agenda.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/the-water-energy-food-ecosystems-wefe-nexus-from-research-to-practice/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211209
DTSTAMP:20260419T062435
CREATED:20211101T133958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090824Z
UID:3670-1638748800-1639007999@wefnexus.org
SUMMARY:The 4th Mediterranean Water Forum 2021
DESCRIPTION:Between the 6th and 8th December 2021\, the Energy and Water Agency (EWA) of Malta\, in collaboration with the Mediterranean Water Institute (IME) and the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM)\, shall be hosting the 4th Mediterranean Water Forum in Malta. Initiated in Marrakech in 2011\, the Mediterranean Water Forum is intended to be a regional event that brings together the main stakeholders in the Mediterranean water community to exchange water management solutions amongst each other. The main outcomes of the forum will then be presented during the 9th World Water Forum\, which will be held in March 2022\, in Dakar. \nComplementing the theme of the 4th Mediterranean Water Forum\, the NAWAMED project shall be organizing the 2nd Mediterranean Water Table on the 8th December 2021. During the meeting\, NAWAMED project partners\, together with associated partners and stakeholders will discuss the issues and solutions related to non-conventional water resource technologies and water demand management techniques that have been identified during the 1st two national water tables\, organized around the partners’ Countries (Italy\, Tunisia\, Lebanon and Jordan). \nThis cycle of water tables\, at National and Mediterranean level\, will then lead to the development of a holistic Mediterranean Policy Document that could be used as guidance for national and regional policy development by other neighboring Med countries. \nStay tuned for more information!
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/the-4th-mediterranean-water-forum-2021/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20211130T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20211130T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062435
CREATED:20211122T222843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090816Z
UID:3785-1638280800-1638286200@wefnexus.org
SUMMARY:Water\, Land\, and Ecosystem (WLE) Legacy Symposium
DESCRIPTION:This WLE symposium will celebrate the achievements and impacts of the CGIAR Research Program on Water\, Land and Ecosystems (WLE) which will close following a ten-year journey in December 2021. \nThe event will demonstrate the science-driven\, practical innovations that WLE has generated to address critical climate challenges and advance the transition to more equitable\, productive\, sustainable and resilient food systems. It targets a wide range of stakeholders – and aims to inform future investments\, planning and research. \nThe program will begin with a presentation of key WLE solutions. A keynote speaker will then place WLE’s research in a broader context\, connecting it to global debates around water\, land and ecosystem sustainability. This will be followed by a high-level panel discussion\, some short personal reflections from people closely involved in the program\, and concluding remarks that will look to the future and consider how WLE research can help to address the climate crisis. \nClick here for to register for the program!
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/water-land-and-ecosystem-wle-legacy-symposium/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T100000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062435
CREATED:20211126T153922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090814Z
UID:3805-1638262800-1638266400@wefnexus.org
SUMMARY:WE4F Southern and Central Regional Innovation Hub hosts webinar: Expression of Interest from Services Providers
DESCRIPTION:The Water and Energy for Food (WE4F) Southern and Central Africa Regional Innovation Hub (S/C Africa RIH) invites service providers\, vendors and consultants to submit their Expression of Interest (EOI) to become part of a qualified pool of service providers who will be invited to bid on procurement opportunities published from January – June 2022. \nThe Call for Expressions of Interest from interested Service Providers will open on 16th November 2021 and be published on the WE4F website. \nApplicants will then have until 25th November 2021 (16:00\, GMT +2 Harare) to submit any clarifying questions and the Q & A webinar for Service Providers to be held on 30th November (16:00\, GMT + Harare) will endeavor to answer all these questions during the live event. \nFor those unable to attend the live event\, a recording of the Webinar will be made available to the Water and Energy For Food: Grand Challenge YouTube Channel. \nThe Q&A webinar on November 30th\, 2021 at 16:00 Pm (GMT + 2\, Harare time) will provide an overview of the Call for EOI\, timeline\, and answer all pre-submitted questions. \nThe call for Expressions of Interest will close on 14th December 2021. \nKindly submit your questions to WE4FAfricaBids@tetratech.com. \nAll questions submitted before 25th November\, 2021 will be answered in the Q&A webinar whilst any questions sent after this date and before the deadline will be answered via email. \nRegistration is required. \nTo learn more about\, WE4F and S/C Africa RIH\, click here.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/we4f-southern-and-central-regional-innovation-hub-hosts-webinar-expression-of-interest-from-services-providers/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211129T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062435
CREATED:20211108T141119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090824Z
UID:3676-1638183600-1638187200@wefnexus.org
SUMMARY:Reporting on climate change complexity in the Mediterranean region
DESCRIPTION:Mediterranean countries are facing a set of complex and interrelated challenges that are increasing climate change vulnerability of the region – many of which are directly related to water\, energy and food production\, distribution and use. These three elements are inextricably linked. Water is used for energy production\, and energy is the dominant cost factor in providing water and wastewater services. Energy is needed for land conversion\, construction and transportation\, and energy and water are needed for agricultural productivity. Land is required for water\, energy and food production but is becoming increasingly scarce. \n\n\n\nThe region’s rapid rate of urbanization and population growth – specially in coastal areas – is increasing the demand of these resources. The vulnerable coast must cope with relentless urban pressure coupled with the rising impacts of climate change. Coastal zones are faced with the grim prospect of erosion and the salinization of river deltas and aquifers that underpin livelihoods and food security. \n\n\n\nWithin the celebration of the first Mediterranean Day\, this session aims to explain the basis of the interconnection between water\, energy\, food and ecosystems – the so-called WEFE Nexus – when reporting about climate change. The WEFE Nexus is an approach that integrates management and governance across the multiple sectors of food\, energy\, water\, and ecosystems. The Nexus corroborates the need to not view water\, energy\, food and ecosystems as being separate entities\, but rather a complex and inextricably entwined. \n\n\n\nThe session will spell out with day-to-day examples how to embed that approach in the journalistic reporting when covering climate change. Stay tuned for the agenda! \n\n\n\nClick here to register! \nThe announcement is available here.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/reporting-on-climate-change-complexity-in-the-mediterranean-region/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
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