CWW 2024

Introduction

The Regional Office of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for the Near East and North Africa (FAO-RNE) played a pivotal role at Cairo Water Week (CWW) 2024, actively contributing to discussions and initiatives addressing critical global and regional water challenges.

In alignment with its mission to advance sustainable water and agricultural management, FAO Water Scarcity Initiative Team organized a dedicated track at CWW 2024, inaugurated by prominent leaders including Mr. AbdulHakim Elwaer, the Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative of FAO for the Near East and North Africa, and H.E. Prof. Dr. Hani Sewilam, Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation. An introductory presentation by Mr. Mohamed Al-Hamdi, FAO’s Regional Initiative on Water Scarcity Delivery Manager, outlined the themes of the FAO Track, setting the stage for insightful discussions.

FAO sessions during the two days of the track featured expert insights from around the globe, underscoring the importance of integrated water resource management and sustainable agricultural practices in achieving water and food security. Key topics included:

Technologies for Sustainable Water Management: Insights and Case Studies from NENA Region Countries,
Enhancing Water Resilience using a data-driven approach,
Multidimensional Approaches Towards Enhancing Water Planning,
Advancing Water Resilience and Management in the NENA Region.
Promoting Innovative Strategic Orientations for Advancing Science Based Decision Making in Desalination for Agriculture Development (DAD).
From Waste to Resource : Advanced frameworks for Integrating Treated Wastewater in Modern Agricultural Practices

This comprehensive approach reflects FAO-RNE’s commitment to fostering collaborative solutions that address pressing water scarcity challenges and ensure the sustainability of agricultural production in the region.