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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220121
DTSTAMP:20260421T083805
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090811Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220117
DTSTAMP:20260421T083805
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20211214T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20211214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083805
CREATED:20211207T155903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090812Z
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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:20260421T083805
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:20260421T083805
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:20260421T083805
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:20260421T083805
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:20260421T083805
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:20260421T083805
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:20260421T083805
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20211123T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20211123T173000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083805
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:20260421T083805
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:20260421T083805
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:20260421T083805
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211119
DTSTAMP:20260421T083805
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T090000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083805
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211115T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083805
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:20260421T083805
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083805
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
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/internatonal-annual-symposium-towards-urban-sustainability-at-the-nexus-of-food-energy-and-water/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20211115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20211117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083805
CREATED:20211028T140050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090826Z
UID:3649-1636963200-1637150400@wefnexus.org
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/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211113
DTSTAMP:20260421T083805
CREATED:20211004T194306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090836Z
UID:3532-1636502400-1636761599@wefnexus.org
SUMMARY:2nd Postdoctoral Research Conference of Southern Africa: Beyond The Pandemic: Research Now and In the Future
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to submit your abstract for a symposium within your field of research. Postdoctoral research fellows doing research in Southern Africa are invited to submit an abstract for a symposium within their field of research. \nAbstract submissions are open until 15 October 2021\, 17:00 CAT/GMT+2.  \nSubmit an abstract! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2nd Postdoctoral Research Conference of Southern Africa will be a fully virtual experience. Online registration is now open! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION CATEGORY\nFEE\nCLOSING DATE\n\n\nEarly bird registration\nR 1 000\n15 October 2021\n\n\nPostdoctoral fellows Stellenbosch University\nR 1 500\n3 November 2021\n\n\nPostdoctoral fellows outside Stellenbosch University\nR 1 800\n3 November 2021\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Fee includes: \n\nVirtual attendance to all sessions\nAccess to sponsor lounges\nAccess to on-demand sessions for one month after the event\nPresentation slide downloads (where applicable)\n\nRegistration is required. Click here. \nOriginally posted.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/2nd-postdoctoral-research-conference-of-southern-africa-beyond-the-pandemic-research-now-and-in-the-future/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083805
CREATED:20211109T162908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090823Z
UID:3681-1636461000-1636464600@wefnexus.org
SUMMARY:Together for the Planet: ENI CBC Med Programme at European Union side event during COP26 Climate Change Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us on 9 November (6.30 pm-7.30 pm\, CEST) for a session on climate & energy action organised as part of the European Union official programme of side events at COP26\, the 2021 edition of the United Nations (UN) global climate summit. \n\nWe are happy to announce that the ENI CBC Med Programme will be featured at COP26 as part of the digital side events to be held in the framework the European Union Pavilion at the UN climate change conference which is taking place from 31 October to 12 November 2021 in Glasgow\, under the presidency of the United Kingdom. The ENI CBC Med Programme will be involved in the session “Racing to 1.5°: cities implementing evidence-based climate & energy action in Europe & Mediterranean”\, scheduled on 9 of November (6.30 pm-7.30 pm\, CEST)\, which aims to highlight the efforts of local governments and stakeholders in Europe and across the Mediterranean in accelerating climate action. The discussion will showcase impact-driven success stories of cities and local actors in climate and energy plans and concrete measures towards a resilient\, climate neutral future. \nThe session is organized in partnership with the Global/Europe Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy – the largest alliance for city climate leadership across the globe; Clima-Med – the EU-funded project which supports the transition of eight partner countries in the Southern Neighbourhood towards sustainable\, low-carbon and climate-resilient development; and the Italian Municipality of Segrate\, a town of over 35\,000 inhabitants located in the Metropolitan City of Milan. Speakers include representatives of European Commission’s Directorate General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations and Joint Research Center\, cities and regions part of the Global/Europe Covenant of Mayors\, the Clima-Med project\, the Mayor of Municipality of Segrate. \nENI CBC Med Programme will be represented by Ms. Sorina Mortada from the Lebanese Center for Energy Conservation (LCEC)\, the organization in charge of leading the efforts of Lebanon in the development of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy to increase energy security and de-carbonization levels. In particular\, Ms. Mortada will share the results of energy-efficiency related ENI CBC Med projects in which the LCEC is partner\, namely BEEP (Building Information Modeling for Energy Efficiency in the Public sector)\, ESMES (Energy Smart Mediterranean Schools Network) and the newly funded capitalization project ‘SEACAP 4 SDG’ (Med SE(A)CAP integration through uniform adapted assessment and financing methods\, mainly targeting buildings in education and health sectors\, for sustainable development goals in a smart society). \nRegister now on the platform of the EU side events at COP26 – https://www.cop26eusideevents.eu/ – and look for the session 8.O.6 as shown below: \n \nRegister now to join us at COP26 Climate Change Conference\nView the programme of the EU side events at COP26 \nThis announcement is taken from here.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/together-for-the-planet-eni-cbc-med-programme-at-european-union-side-event-during-cop26-climate-change-conference/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T033000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T063000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083805
CREATED:20211027T132958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090828Z
UID:3637-1636428600-1636439400@wefnexus.org
SUMMARY:BACK TO THE NATURE: Exploring the potential of nature-based solutions to face the effects of climate change on water
DESCRIPTION:In its latest report\, published in August 2021\, the IPCC rings the alarm on the predicted consequences of global warming of 1.5C\, which is expected to be reached by 2040\, including on water with the increase of extreme events\, more intense rainfall and droughts. Effects have already been seen throughout the summer of 2021 with fires and floods devastating Europe. \nWith increasing rainfall\, the question of rainwater management must be addressed. Water operators have been at the center of discussions\, as they manage sewer networks and treat works to prevent pollution of water bodies. However\, as existing systems are showing their limits in the face of new challenges\, it is critical to seek new long-term looking solutions. \nParticularly relevant in the context of the revision of the European Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive\, the conference will aim to discuss the consequences of climate change on the water cycle and the role that nature-based solutions can play in addressing storm water and strengthening the resilience of cities and towns. Speakers\, including policymakers\, NGOs\, water operators and scientists\, will review the opportunities and challenges of the increased use of nature-based solutions. \nRegistration is available here.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/back-to-the-nature-exploring-the-potential-of-nature-based-solutions-to-face-the-effects-of-climate-change-on-water/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T063000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083805
CREATED:20211029T182638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090825Z
UID:3663-1635915600-1635921000@wefnexus.org
SUMMARY:COP26 Water-Energy Nexus: Fueling Synergies through the Water-Energy Nexus – Honouring Energy Day at the Water Pavilion
DESCRIPTION:Event Description: \nWater and energy are inextricably linked\, both in their relationship towards one another as well as in the fight against climate change. Both resources are greatly affected by climate change\, however are\, in their interface\, necessary to mitigate its effects and allow us to adapt to them effectively. In order to successfully harness their potential for the latter\, we need an integrated and holistic approach to their management\, avoiding silo strategies and focusing instead on maximizing synergies where possible. In this session\, we kick-off the Water-Energy day at the Blue Pavilion with four different perspectives of this powerful nexus. The Nexus Regional Dialogues programme is excited to announce that we will be hosting two sessions at the first ever Water Pavilion at COP26! The speakers will shed light onto the different challenges and opportunities inherent to the Water-Energy intersection\, present ambitious national plans from the Middle East to East Africa and explore the important role of the private sector to bring about innovation and investments. \nThe first session is titled “Fueling synergies through the Water-Energy Nexus – honoring Energy Day at the Water Pavilion”. \nSpeakers: \n• Cate Lamb\, Global Director of Water Security at Carbon Disclosure Project and UFCCC COP 26 \n• Eng. Bashar Bataineh\, Secretary General of the Water Authority of Jordan \n• Beatrice Cyiza\, Director General of Environment and Climate Change of the Ministry of Environment of Rwanda \n• Claudia Ringler\, Deputy Division Director & Senior Research Fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute\, IFPRI \n• Michael Webber\, University of Texas \nThe session will be moderated  by (including welcoming and concluding remarks): Molly Walton\, Energy and Transport Manager at “We Mean Business” Coalition Scene setter on Water-Energy Nexus: Fueling Synergies through the Water-Energy Nexus – Honouring Energy Day at the Water Pavilion \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease find more details here. The session will be free of charge and livestreamed on YouTube. The link will be embedded on the Water Pavilion page\, under ‘Watch Live’ on the top right.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/scene-setter-on-water-energy-nexus-fueling-synergies-through-the-water-energy-nexus-honouring-energy-day-at-the-water-pavilion/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083805
CREATED:20211021T143944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090830Z
UID:3614-1635271200-1635278400@wefnexus.org
SUMMARY:UNC DR3 Workshop 2: Vulnerability\, Disasters\, and Metrics
DESCRIPTION:DESCRIPTION: The UNC DR3 (Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience) Workshop: Vulnerability\, Disasters\, and Metrics is a virtual 2-hour workshop as part of the research study Re-Energize DR3. Re-Energize DR3 is a multi-university stakeholder engagement project regarding natural disaster risk management\, preparedness\, recovery\, and mitigation. The research team for this project is based out of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\, led by Felix Dodds at the Water Institute\, and is the US-component of the Belmont Forum-funded Re-Energize DR3 consortium (https://www.govdisasters.com/). The UNC team is focusing on the federal\, state and local governance levels in United States\, with North Carolina as a case study. \nThe workshop will focus on:\n(1) identifying\, characterizing\, and classifying vulnerable groups\, and\n(2) disaster/emergency management indicators/metrics for flooding and drought. \nIn order to participate\, please take the following actions\, preferably by Friday October 22nd. \n“Click here to register” \nCOMPENSATION: As an expression of our appreciation for your time\, participants will be compensated with a $20 digital gift card following the workshop\, unless you choose to decline. \nCONSENT TO BE RECORDED: By participating in this workshop\, you will be consenting to be recorded. Information will be used only for research purposes. No identifiable information nor recordings will be shared beyond the research team. We will distribute and request you to sign an IRB consent form by email.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/unc-dr3-workshop-2-vulnerability-disasters-and-metrics/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211029
DTSTAMP:20260421T083805
CREATED:20211025T154111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090829Z
UID:3626-1635120000-1635465599@wefnexus.org
SUMMARY:Mediterranean Innovation Agrifood week | CIHEAM Bari\, 25-28 October 2021
DESCRIPTION:CIHEAM Bari in collaboration with MIP – Mediterranean Innovation Partnership\, within the project WATERMEDYIN\, funded by the Italian Cooperation\, is hosting a week-long event on the theme of innovation and creation of start-ups in the Mediterranean area. \nThe initiative\, that will take place from 25 to 28 October 2021\, is gathering about 100 guests among startuppers\, trainers\, agricultural entrepreneurs – from Italy and from the Mediterranean region – as well as renowned international experts in the field of innovation\, with the following objectives: \n• contribute to the identification of strategies for the creation of an environment conducive to the sustainable development of the agri-food sector in the Mediterranean\, by leveraging on young people and on the combination of innovation and competitiveness; \n• support 15 successful start-ups from Lebanon\, Palestine and Tunisia (selected in the framework of WATERMEDYIN project by an international panel) which will present their business idea to a diverse audience of investors\, senior companies and public institutions; \n• deepen strategic aspects on the strengthening of the innovation ecosystem; \nThe week’s program will be divided into the following sessions: \n\nFrom 25 to 27 October: Seminars on strengthening the services and ecosystem of ISOs – Innovation Support Organizations\, provided in the framework of a capacity building programme started last July and addressed to the representatives of the MIP network and the ISOs of the Mediterranean region.\n\nLink to register: https://events.iamb.it/p/event/wmwebinar2021 \nProgramme \n\nOctober 27 (3pm-5pm): MIP-Mediterranean Innovation Partnership Annual Meeting\, for the discussion and approval of the 2021-22 action plan. Establishment of the WATERMEDYIN network\, an international working group dedicated to innovation and sustainability in the agri-food sector\, with the participation of Business Med\, Mediterranean Innovation Hub and several ISOs from Tunisia\, Palestine and Lebanon.\n\nProgramme \n\nOctober 28 (10am-1pm): INVESTOR DAY & BUSINESS MATCHING – brokerage event\, dedicated to 15 start-ups\, selected in the framework of WATERMEDYIN project\, from Tunisia\, Palestine and Lebanon.\n\nProgramme \n\nOctober 28 (4 pm): International workshop “DIALOGUES ON INNOVATION IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AGRI-FOOD SYSTEM”. Purpose of the conference is to contribute to the identification of strategies for the creation of an environment conducive to the sustainable development of the agri-food sector\, a pillar for the socio-economic growth of many Mediterranean countries\, by leveraging on young people and on the combination of innovation and competitiveness.\n\nLink to register: https://events.iamb.it/p/event/medagrweek \nProgramme \nComplete Agenda \nThe original announcement is available here.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/mediterranean-innovation-agrifood-week-ciheam-bari-25-28-october-2021/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Webinars,Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211024T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211028T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083805
CREATED:20210802T131838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T090901Z
UID:3319-1635062400-1635440400@wefnexus.org
SUMMARY:Cairo Water Week Conference 2021
DESCRIPTION:The fourth edition of the Cairo Water Week (CWW) series of conferences\, CWW 2021\, will take place during the period from October 24 to 28\, 2021 in Cairo – Egypt\, and will address the main theme “Water\, Population and Global Change: Challenges and Opportunities”. The event will discuss population issues and the impact of overpopulation on common management of transboundary rivers and climate change for the first time in this series as they have a direct impact on the water sector. The five related sub-themes (water and global change\, advances in water management\, water\, and society\, regional and sectoral cooperation for water security and innovation in Hydro-Sciences) and a number of sub-topics will be addressed during the event through various plenary and technical sessions that will be organized by reputed international and regional organizations\, which have an interest in such topics. The key events\, at which activities associated with the topic will be proposed\, are several recent events and discussions that would highlight the links between water\, population\, and global changes. \n \nClick here to register. \nCheck the Cairo Water Week website for more information. \nDownload Cairo Water Week 2021 Concept note here.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/cairo-water-week-conference-2021/
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SUMMARY:Leapfrogging or treading water? Utilities picking up the pace at the water-energy-food nexus
DESCRIPTION:This session will look at examples of the ‘circular economy’ paradigm being adopted by water and sanitation operators in different contexts. Worldwide water operators have been implementing wastewater reclamation. A host of technological options from “high” to “low” tech and centralized to decentralized technologies exists\, but most are yet to be tested. Still\, a host of technical\, socio-cultural\, economic\, governance\, financial instruments etc. need to be understood. As such\, water reclamation with integrated resource recovery can be a key element in enhancing water\, energy and food security. Further\, visualizing revenue streams emerging from this process can form the basis for an innovative governance model geared towards more effective resource management and supporting resilience and transition to a circular economy. It will discuss how the imperative to reduce and reuse water and related energy and material resources is changing water and sanitation utilities’ modus operandi - their economic models\, structure\, governance and collaborations. The session will explore the challenges and opportunities for leaping forward. \nRegistration is required and free. \n“Click here to register”. \nThe original announcement is available here.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/leapfrogging-or-treading-water-utilities-picking-up-the-pace-at-the-water-energy-food-nexus/
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SUMMARY:Water\, Energy\, Food and Environment (WEFE) Nexus Autumn School
DESCRIPTION:Description: \nAround one-seventh of the world’s population lacks a secure food supply and has only limited access to clean water\, sanitation or modern energy sources. To tackle this challenge\, resources need to be managed and more integrated to avoid over-exploitation and allow more inclusive access for all. The WEFE Nexus provides an innovative framework that captures the interrelationships\, synergies\, and trade-offs between water\, energy\, and food in different environmental contexts. This Autumn School will introduce junior scholars to the interdependencies of the Nexus elements at different geographic scales (global\, basin\, national\, and local) with a focus on Africa. At each level\, the integration of the nexus elements will be investigated. \n21 – 22 October 2021 (Module 1)\n27 – 29 October 2021 (Module 2)\n04 – 06 November 2021 (Module 3)\n11 – 12 November 2021 (Module 4)\n\nKeywords: Nexus\, Water\, Energy\, Food\, Environment \nApplication Deadline: \nApplications are still possible in specific cases. If you have not yet managed to apply please write to wefe@sirop.org before September 20th. \n\n Click here to apply. \n\nFormat:\n\n\nDue to the world-wide restrictions concerning Covid-19\, IDEA League is offering this school in an online format. \n\nParticipants:\n\n\nMSc and/or PhD researchers from IDEA League or African partner universities are welcome to apply. \n\nRequirements:\n\n\n\nCurriculum vitae & publication list\nLetter of motivation\nOptional letter of recommendation\n\n\nExpenses:\n\n\nThere are no registration or tuition fees for selected participants. \n\nThe WEFE Nexus School offers students the possibility to gain a comprehensive understanding of the interconnections between water\, energy\, food and the environment and to develop new ideas for sustainable solutions. In addition to acquiring theoretical knowledge\, a focus is placed on practical solutions and case studies that enable participants to apply their knowledge and foster interdisciplinary collaboration between people from different backgrounds.  \nThe WEFE Nexus School brings together students and faculty of European and African universities for a unique learning experience. Students will benefit from the wide range of expertise and diverse perspectives on pressing challenges and emerging solutions. The diversity of case studies allows students to explore the WEFE Nexus in different geographic contexts.    \nSelected participants must attend all live sessions as outlined in the program. \n\n\nGoals: \n\n\n\nPreparing junior researchers to deal with the scarcity of resources\nUnderstanding the interrelationships between water\, energy\, food and environment\nUnderstanding the WEFE challenges and solutions at different geographical levels\nGetting introduced to different tools necessary to deal with WEFE challenges\nBringing researchers from different backgrounds to foster teamwork for solving multidisciplinary problems\n\n\nOrganizers: \n\n\nThis program is a collaboration between IDEA League member universities and the following African universities:\n\n\nUniversity of Johannesburg\nAddis Ababa University\nEduardo Mondlane University\nStellenbosch University\nUniversity of Ghana \nDetail program agenda is found here.
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/water-energy-food-and-environment-wefe-nexus-autumn-school/
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SUMMARY:The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Support to the 22nd WaterNet/WARFSA/GWP-SA Symposium under the Building River Dialogue and Governance (BRIDGE) Project
DESCRIPTION:The 22nd WaterNet/WARFSA/GWP-SA Symposium will be held in Victoria Falls and virtually/online\, Zimbabwe 20th – 22nd October 2021 under the theme Integrated Water Resources Management for Sustainable Development in East and Southern Africa. The National University of Science and Technology is the lead host of the 22nd Symposium. \nIUCN under its BRIDGE Project will be supporting prizes for at least two best presentations by young scientists\, i.e. >35 years (and below) in the Water governance for sustainable\, equitable\, and affordable water services theme. The total prize money that will be contributed by IUCN from its BRIDGE project is USD1250.00. \nThe Symposium Organisers are\, therefore\, appealing to young scientists interested in the water governance theme to submit abstracts on\nhttps://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=22wnsymp. \nFor more information\, please contact Dr. Krasposy Kujinga\,\nkujinga@waternetonline.org
URL:https://wefnexus.org/event/the-international-union-for-the-conservation-of-nature-iucn-support-to-the-22nd-waternet-warfsa-gwp-sa-symposium-under-the-building-river-dialogue-and-governance-bridge-project/
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