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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220326
DTSTAMP:20260419T081350
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T100000
DTSTAMP:20260419T081350
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220321T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220325T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T081350
CREATED:20220321T141459Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220319
DTSTAMP:20260419T081350
CREATED:20220307T144400Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220313
DTSTAMP:20260419T081350
CREATED:20220228T152950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090753Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T081350
CREATED:20220228T153420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090753Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220228T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T081350
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220222T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220222T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T081350
CREATED:20220130T192437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090802Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220216T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220216T093000
DTSTAMP:20260419T081350
CREATED:20220130T192953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090801Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220204T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220204T143000
DTSTAMP:20260419T081350
CREATED:20220202T150816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090758Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220121
DTSTAMP:20260419T081350
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:20260419T081350
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:20260419T081350
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T081350
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211206T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211206T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T081350
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20211206T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20211208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T081350
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211209
DTSTAMP:20260419T081350
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20211130T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20211130T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T081350
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T100000
DTSTAMP:20260419T081350
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211129T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T081350
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20211123T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20211123T173000
DTSTAMP:20260419T081350
CREATED:20211028T171924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090825Z
UID:3655-1637658000-1637688600@wefnexus.org
SUMMARY:Nexus Project Cluster Workshop: Advancing the Nexus for Science and Policy
DESCRIPTION:The objective of the virtual workshop is to update participants on recent Nexus Cluster initiatives. Projects that have started in the previous year will be presented\, and emerging nexus-related research topics introduced and discussed. \nThe workshop will provide a platform for high-level interaction and project groups to exchange their experiences. Additional discussion points include the Nexus in the context of relevant policy domains in the European Union\, e.g.\, the Green Deal\, European Climate Action\, Biodiversity Strategy and the Farm to Fork Strategy under the framework of Horizon Europe. \nThe workshop aims to bring together partners and interested individuals and groups from different fields to engage in innovative discussions and gather input and feedback. The workshop’s ambition is to provide a forward-looking approach to bring more focus and coherence to the knowledge activities of the Nexus Cluster arising at the science-policy interface. \nThe Workshop is organized by the Steering Committee of the Nexus Project Cluster\, and represented by Wageningen Research (NL)\, Athens University of Economics and Business (EL)\, Avellan Cecilia (DE)\, Cranfield University (UK)\, European Institute for Energy Research (EIfER) (DE)\, KWR Water (NL)\, Technical University of Munich (DE)\, University of Thessaly (EL)\nand United Nations University Institute for Integrated Management of Material Fluxes and of Resources (UNU-FLORES) (DE). \nThis workshop is open to members of the cluster and will focus on how the cluster could support science and policy in the next years. Registration is required. \nClick here to register. \nThe original announcement is available here. \n 
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/nexus-project-cluster-workshop-advancing-the-nexus-for-science-and-policy/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211127
DTSTAMP:20260419T081350
CREATED:20211122T222323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090817Z
UID:3781-1637539200-1637971199@wefnexus.org
SUMMARY:Africa Water and Sanitation Week 2021
DESCRIPTION:The 8th Africa Water Week (AWW8) and the 6th Africa Conference on Sanitation and Hygiene (AfricaSan6) are being jointly organized this year as a virtual conference on 22-26 November. Joined together as the Africa Water and Sanitation Week (AWSW)\, the conference is convened by the African Ministers Council on Water (AMCOW) in conjunction with the African Union Commission and organized with other development partners. \nThe AWSW will be convened under unprecedented circumstances. From the beginning of the year 2020\, the world including Africa has been hit by a public health emergency: the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) across Africa and all over the world\, and hence introducing a new dynamic in the challenges faced by the water sector. \nThe unpredictability of public health pandemics and the role of water\, sanitation and hygiene in response and mitigation efforts introduces a completely new complexity to the sector. The COVID-19 pandemic affects the sector both directly and indirectly. \nThe Africa Water Week and AfricaSan are Africa’s flagship water and sanitation events and represent a political commitment at the highest level. They are institutionalized platforms to discuss and collectively seek solutions to Africa’s water and sanitation challenges. \nCheck out more info on Africa water Week here. \nCheck out more info on AfricaSan here.  \nRegistration is required.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/africa-water-and-sanitation-week-2021/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211127
DTSTAMP:20260419T081350
CREATED:20211026T133053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090829Z
UID:3629-1637539200-1637971199@wefnexus.org
SUMMARY:Convene a Session at the Virtual Africa Water and Sanitation Week: Call for Expression of Interest
DESCRIPTION:The 8th Africa Water Week (AWW-8) and the 6th AfricaSan will be held virtually from November 22-26\, 2021. The two events (8th Africa Water Week and 6th AfricaSan) will jointly be organized and convened under the auspices of the African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW) in conjunction with the African Union Commission. The Government of Namibia in collaboration with other development partners\, will host the events. \nCall for Session Conveners \nInterested Organizations are invited to convene seminar sessions under the sub themes. The seminars will revolve around the following strategic insights and promote sharing lessons learned\, bringing forth innovative solutions and proffering ideas on impactful actions that need to be imbibed\, up-scaled and improved on to reach required progress and sustainability. Session conveners will\, however\, be required to make a supporting contribution of 1\,500.00 USD for each technical session. A discount will be considered for local CBOs/CSOs\, SMEs\, local governments/districts whose session is focused on breakthrough innovations that will contribute new knowledge to the sector. Eligible organizations should contact the AMCOW Secretariat through the email address\, africawatersanitationweek@amcow-online.org \nKindly click on the links below and complete the Call for Expression of Interest form\, if you want to convene a session. Make sure to familiarize yourself with the theme and sub theme details and plan your seminar along the focus areas and objectives of the conference. All entries must be submitted by 31st October 2021. \n8th Africa Water Week – https://forms.gle/keUE2sA14iGyzi918 \n6th AfricaSan – https://forms.gle/4VsUXMiiPQAESoAK9 \nFind description on the conference theme and sub themes here.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/convene-a-session-at-the-virtual-africa-water-and-sanitation-week-call-for-expression-of-interest/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20211119T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20211119T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T081350
CREATED:20211118T171459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090818Z
UID:3760-1637330400-1637335800@wefnexus.org
SUMMARY:Shaping digital agriculture capacities - A D4Ag online dialogue
DESCRIPTION:Do you work with digital technologies\, innovations or data to deliver and transform agriculture and food systems? Join a global network of 1\,200 people to help shape future investments in digital agriculture (D4Ag) capacities. \nFrom 19 November to 10 December\, the Digital Agri Hub’s online D4Ag dialogue aims to identify capacity gaps\, opportunities and best-bet learning solutions for people and organizations working with digital agriculture. This event is supported by the Dgroups Foundation\, the online dialogue combines two virtual (Zoom) sessions with email based\, facilitated discussions\, in a rich and dynamic process. \nJoin us on Zoom for the dialogue kickoff session on 19 November 2021 from 1400 – 15:30 CET:\n– Learn about the dialogue and how to participate\n– Meet other D4Ag professionals\n– See what capacity building initiatives already exist\n– Together\, start to shape and deliver digital agriculture capacities for the future! \nRegistration is required. Click here.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/shaping-digital-agriculture-capacities-a-d4ag-online-dialogue/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211119
DTSTAMP:20260419T081350
CREATED:20210903T143349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090847Z
UID:3422-1637107200-1637279999@wefnexus.org
SUMMARY:The 1st Palestinian-Dutch Conference on Water\, sanitation\, and Hygiene (WASH)\, and Climate-Smart agriculture (CSA)
DESCRIPTION:This 1st Palestinian-Dutch conference is organized within the framework of the OKP-Pal project on Capacity Building in WASH and CSA Education and Research in Palestine\, funded by Nuffic\, the Netherlands. \nThe 1st Palestinian –Dutch international conference aims to bring together the scientists\, researchers\, practitioners\, and students to exchange and share their experience and research in the field of water and agriculture. It also provides a platform to present and discuss recent innovations\, trends\, practical challenges in the field of water and agriculture. The conference aims to promote the cooperation between Dutch and Palestinian water practitioners to solve issues related to water and agriculture in Palestine. \nConference Themes and Topics \nTheme 1: Water\, sanitation\, and Hygiene (WASH) ‎ \n\nSurface water\, groundwater pollution & prevention.\nWater treatment and reuse.\nDesalination.\nGroundwater/surface water Modelling.\nSanitation and hygiene practice.\nWastewater treatment.\nEntrepreneurship\, gender & governance in WASH.\nWater resources management and sustainability.\n\nTheme 2: Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) ‎ \n\nWastewater treatment and reuse for agriculture.\nWater-efficient Crop production.\nEfficiency in the urban water cycle.\nFood security under climate change.\nEntrepreneurship\, gender & governance in CSA.\nWater harvesting techniques and their relation to agriculture.\nCSA-IoT.\n\nRegistration \nTo register as a listener\, please see here. The last date for registration is November 1\, 2021. \nFurther information \nMore information can be found on the event website.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/the-1st-palestinian-dutch-conference-on-water-sanitation-and-hygiene-wash-and-climate-smart-agriculture-csa/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T090000
DTSTAMP:20260419T081350
CREATED:20211109T165825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090823Z
UID:3686-1637047800-1637053200@wefnexus.org
SUMMARY:Sustainable Electricity Production by Integrated Food\, Energy and Water Systems: Opportunities and Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Innovations such as Agrivoltaics have opened new prospects to improve quality of life while increasing resilience of the agricultural sector against climate change. The integrated triple land use system allows for production of food\, electricity and water without exploiting natural aquifers and new land. Agrivoltaics is rapidly gaining popularity\, but not yet in African countries. The webinar seeks to explore this innovation by presenting opportunities and challenges for such systems in Africa. Furthermore\, it provides insight into the role of photovoltaics in community farming in Gambia and describes the models behind existing projects and investment strategies/behaviors within a local framework. \n\n\n\nThe webinar session is organized in collaboration with United Nation University Vice-Rectorate in Europe (UNU-ViE) in the frame of the Agrophotovoltaics for The Gambia and Mali (APV-MaGa) Project funded by German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). \n\n\n\nWorkshop Agenda: \n\n\n\n13:30 – 13:35: Welcome by Michael Jacobson\, Penn State University\, Coordinator WEF Nexus in Africa Initiative \n13:35 – 13:45: The role of PV in Community farming in Gambia: challenges and opportunities by Maimuna Drammeh\, Nadji.Bi Limited \n13:45 – 13:55: Agrophotovoltaic systems: application and current status by Brendon Bingwa\, Fraunhofer ISE \n13:55 – 14:05: Solar PV science and engineering in Africa by Daniel Gudopp\, deea solutions GmbH \n14:05 – 14:15: Socio-economic opportunities and challenges of Agrophotovoltaics in Africa by Nora Adelhardt\, University of Freiburg \n14:15 – 14:25: Investment behavior and why solar projects fail in Africa by Jessica Berneiser\, Fraunhofer ISE \n14:25 – 15:00: Questions & Answers by Ambe Emmanuel Cheo\, UNU-ViE \n\n\n\nRegistration is required.  \n“Click here!” \n  
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/sustainable-electricity-production-by-integrated-food-energy-and-water-systems-opportunities-and-challenges/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211115T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T081350
CREATED:20211020T143700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090831Z
UID:3611-1636970400-1636981200@wefnexus.org
SUMMARY:Fostering Water\, Energy and Food Security Nexus Dialogue and Multi-Sector Investment in the SADC Region
DESCRIPTION:The SADC Nexus Dialogue Project “Fostering Water\, Energy and Food Security Nexus Dialogue and Multi-Sector Investment in the SADC Region” is supported by the European Commission as part of the global ‘Nexus Regional Dialogues Programme”. The project’s overall objective is to support the transformation required to meet increasing water\, energy\, and food security demand in the context of climate change in the SADC region by developing an integrated nexus approach. The project’s specific objectives are to create an enabling environment that will drive cross-sectoral engagement and implementation of nexus investment projects that contribute to enhancing water\, food\, and energy security in the SADC region. The project began in 2017 and is being implemented in two phases. \nBased on the successful outcomes of Phase 1\, the SADC Nexus Project has now transitioned into Phase II. This phase will consolidate and build on the achievements of Phase I\, with the overall objective being to institutionalize the WEF Nexus approach at regional and national governance structures and to support investment decisions for water\, energy and food security in the SADC region. Phase II of the project has a duration of 3 years\, commencing in 2020 until 2023. \nRegistration is required\, \n“Click here to register”. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/fostering-water-energy-and-food-security-nexus-dialogue-and-multi-sector-investment-in-the-sadc-region/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211115T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211118T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T081350
CREATED:20210609T143135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090922Z
UID:3114-1636963200-1637244000@wefnexus.org
SUMMARY:Cracking the Nut 2021: Building Resilient Food\, Water\, and Energy Systems
DESCRIPTION:About Us \n\n\nCracking the Nut 2021: Building Resilient Food\, Water\, and Energy Systems is a four-half-day virtual learning event from November 15-18\, 2021. This year’s conference will highlight how public and private sector initiatives can create resilient systems that support rural and agricultural development and will focus on three tracks:\n\n\nApplying technology and digital solutions\nLeveraging private sector and multi-stakeholder investments\nEnsuring inclusion of vulnerable populations\n\n\nCracking the Nut is a unique opportunity for practitioners from diverse backgrounds to share experiences\, extract lessons learned\, and formulate action plans for building resilient food\, water\, and energy systems.\n\nPlease note that this website only accepts credit or debit card payments. If you are planning on paying via wire transfer or check\, please contact us at crackingthenut@connexus.email for assistance.\n\nOrganizer: Connexus Corporation \n\n\n\n\nConnexus Corporation is an international development consulting firm that provides consulting services in the areas of finance and enterprise development\, especially related to rural and agricultural development. Connexus’ mission is to provide high-quality global consulting services to transform international development and build local capacity.\n\n\n\n\n\nPhone: 7039145533\nE-mail: crackingthenut@connexus.email\nWebsite: connexuscorporation.com\n\n\nThe original announcement is available here.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/cracking-the-nut-2021-building-resilient-food-water-and-energy-systems/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T081350
CREATED:20211112T140855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090822Z
UID:3705-1636963200-1637150400@wefnexus.org
SUMMARY:International Annual Symposium "Towards Urban Sustainability at the Nexus of Food\, Energy and Water"
DESCRIPTION:The symposium aims to strengthen academic-business-government\npartnerships for developing sustainable urban systems that have\nrobust resilience in the context of global environmental change.\nSpecific objectives are to: \n\nIdentify challenges and opportunities for achieving urban system\nsustainability regionally and globally\nDevelop international academic-business networks to promote\ncollaborative actions for decarbonization and sustainability\nStimulate transdisciplinary ideas for decarbonization and\nsustainability projects encompassing research\, education\, outreach\,\nand policy development\n\nAgenda:\nMonday\, Nov. 15: Opening ceremony\, Keynote Sessions & Panel Discussion\nTuesday\, Nov. 16: Concurrent Workshop and Breakout Panel Discussion\nWednesday\, Nov. 17″ Concurrent Workshop\, Breakout Panel & Closure \nAll presentations will be given “live“ and registration is free of charge. \nThis symposium is supported by the National Science Foundation’s Food\, Energy and Water for Sustainable Urban Systems (FEWSUS) International Research Coordination Network grant\, led by the University of Tennessee. For more information\, visit https://fewsus.utk.edu
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SUMMARY:2021 Annual International Symposium- Towards Urban Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:The symposium aims to strengthen academic business government partnerships for developing sustainable urban systems that have robust resilience in the context of global environmental; change. Specific objectives are to: \n\nIdentify challenges and opportunities for achieving urban system sustainability regionally and globally\nDevelop international academic-business networks to promote collaborative actions for decarbonization and sustainability\nStimulate transdisciplinary ideas for decarbonization and sustainability projects encompassing research\, education\, outreach\, and policy development\n\nRegistration is required and is free. The symposium is happening online from Knoxville\, TN | United States of America. \nProgram agenda: \nMonday\, Nov. 15: Opening ceremony\, Keynote Sessions & Panel Discussion\nTuesday\, Nov. 16: Concurrent Workshop and Breakout Panel Discussion\nWednesday\, Nov. 17: Concurrent Workshop\, Breakout Panel & Closing Ceremony \nDetail symposium information is available here. \nIn addition to this\, the University of Tennessee\, Institute of Agriculture is inviting university students across the globe from all academic disciplines to participate in our annual video competition. The competition aims to showcase students’ scientific journalistic skills while highlighting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 6\, 7\, 11\, and 12 and its relationship to food-energy-water (FEW) nexus. \nStudents are asked to create videos that highlight initiatives within their campuses\, cities\, municipalities and/or communities to address urban sustainability. They may also explore challenges and/or opportunities in relation to urban sustainability.   This can be done individually or in groups of no more than three. Participants are asked to create a 60 –180 second video responding to this challenge. Entries must have a designated team faculty leader (from students’ institution) for communications about technical and administrative issues and\, where applicable\, for finalist and winner notification. There are no restrictions about how you make your video – you can talk to the camera\, use props\, incorporate animations\, etc. The goal is to demonstrate scientific journalistic skills and creativity. Participants will be evaluated based on the relevance to SDGs and FEW nexus\, messaging and communication\, creativity\, and video and editing quality. \nAll video submissions must be received by 5:00pm EST on Monday\, November 8\, 2021. They must be submitted through the link below. If you have any questions regarding your submission please contact Sara Mulville smulvill@utk.edu. \nVideos will be displayed at our Fall 2021 Annual FEWSUS Research Conference website. UT communication professionals will select a first round of videos that will be shown during breaks throughout the three day event. Judges will consist of invited speaker and event attendees that will vote for best video online by midnight of Nov. 16. The awarded video will be announced and displayed at the closing ceremony on Nov. 17. Additionally\, each member from the winning team will receive an Amazon gift card (US$75/each).\n\nClick here to entry the video competition and learn about submission guidelines!
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/2021-annual-international-symposium-towards-urban-sustainability/
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