Presentation on WaPOR's Role in Egyptian Irrigation Management at Cairo Water Week

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) showcased WaPOR's role in improving irrigation management in Egypt during a session at the Cairo Water Week, held from 14 to 20 October in Cairo, Egypt. The session highlighted how WaPOR's remote sensing data and tools are helping to improve water productivity and irrigation efficiency, providing innovative solutions for water-scarce regions such as Egypt.
Dr. Hesham Aboelsoud, WaPOR Coordinator and Water Productivity Specialist, highlighted the use of WaPOR's analytics to identify irrigation inefficiencies and pinpoint areas of low productivity. By leveraging these insights, stakeholders can make data-driven decisions to optimize water allocation and increase agricultural yields. This integration of remote sensing into water resource management represents a significant step forward in addressing Egypt's water challenges.
The event brought together representatives from the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, the Agricultural Research Center, and international organizations such as the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and the IHE Delft Institute for Water Education. It provided a platform to share FAO's achievements in supporting sustainable agricultural practices across the MENA region.
FAO's presentation marked a milestone in its broader efforts to promote water-efficient agriculture through WaPOR. Future plans include advancing crop-specific water productivity analysis in collaboration with the Agricultural Research Center, and enhancing the Irrigation Water Requirement Index (IRWI) app to make it more accessible to Egyptian farmers.
This initiative reflects FAO's commitment to strengthening Egypt's agricultural resilience and ensuring sustainability in the face of increasing water scarcity. By fostering partnerships and expanding the use of innovative technologies such as WaPOR, FAO continues to support sustainable development goals tailored to the needs of the region.