WASAG – The Global Framework on Water Scarcity in Agriculture

Connecting global salinity hotspot methodology, halophytes and drought-resistant indigenous crops

Virtual - 03/04/2025 15:00 - 03/04/2025 16:15 CEST

 

Connecting global salinity hotspot methodology,

halophytes and drought-resistant indigenous crops

3 April 2025

15:00 – 16:15 (CEST) 

This webinar aims to advance discussions on addressing salinization in agriculture and promoting climate-resilient solutions. It will provide insights into global salinity mapping, hotspot methodology, and their implications for sustainable land management. Additionally, the webinar will highlight the role of halophytes and drought-resistant indigenous crops in adapting to climate change and improving agricultural productivity in salt-affected regions. By fostering collaboration among experts, policymakers, and researchers, this event seeks to enhance awareness, encourage action towards the promotion of the Year of Saline Agriculture in 2028, and support global efforts to build resilience in vulnerable agricultural landscapes.

Agenda:

 

15:00-15:05

Welcome remarks

Jean Ruhiza Boroto,  Senior Land and Water Officer and WASAG Team Leader, FAO

Simkje Kruiderink, Team leader biodiversity and water, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature, The Netherlands

15:05-15:35

Presentations:

  • Global salinity hotspot methodology, Feroz Islam, Researcher,  Wageningen University (WUR)
  • Global Status of Salt-affected Soils report, Kate Negacz, Vice-Chair, FAO International Network of Salt Affected Soils (INSAS)
  • Global Campaign on Salinity, Babette Bodlaender, Coalition Builder, Netherlands Food Partnership (NFP) / Martijn van Staveren, Project Manager International, Netherlands Water Partnership (NWP)

15:35-15:50

Panel Discussion: opportunities for halophytes and drought-resistant indigenous crops to adapt to climate change 

15:50-16:05

Questions and Answers

16:05-16:15

Closing remarks

Jean Ruhiza Boroto, Senior Land and Water Officer and WASAG Team Leader, FAO

 

For further information, contact [email protected]

 


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