Harnessing science, technology and innovation for advancing water-energy-food nexus

A side event during Cairo Water Week 2022

19 October 2022 – Hybrid

Time: 9:30 (Cairo time)

The event is organised by the FAO Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (FAORNE (FAO RO Near East)) and the FAO Office of Chief Scientist as a Special Event taking place within the framework of the FAO Science and Innovation Forum 2022. The science and innovation forum focuses on highlighting the centrality of science, technology and innovation for agriculture and food systems transformation. 

There is need for enhancing the water resources strategic development and allocation, maximizing their benefit, using renewable energy, improved food security and climate resilience and for reviewing Country strategies and policies leading towards ‘water sustainability. 

Objectives and expected outcome of the event 

The event will discuss the use of a Water-Energy-Food and Environment nexus approach to implement the 2030 Agenda while coping with water scarcity. It will show how science and innovation are part of practical implementation and will advance understanding of the importance of developing effective science-policy interface platforms. In particular, the session seeks to:

• Frame the debate around the Water-Energy-Food nexus with focus on the NENA region
• Obtain the views of scientists and experts on ways to cope with water scarcity with a Nexus approach to enable the emergence of resilient and efficient agri-food systems
• Discuss the ways to support agri-food systems transformation through science, innovation, and dialogue

Event agenda: http://www.fao.org/3/cc2248en/cc2248en.pdf

Registration Link: https://www.airmeet.com/e/492e7530-1e03-11ed-91e6-97f7b110517b