As the countdown begins for the upcoming 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), anticipation is building for a series of engaging sessions that promise to delve into the most pressing issues at the intersection of health, relief, recovery, energy, food, agriculture, industry, and water. This year’s COP28 is set to be a powerhouse of insights and discussions.
As part of WE4F’s mission to contribute to the global conversation surrounding the water-energy-food nexus, the program will attend and participate in select sessions over the course of the two weeks. View the schedule below to learn more which sessions will include WE4F team members and innovators.
Checking back in the coming days, as we may add additional sessions!
December 3
Transforming Drylands: Integrating Agriculture innovations towards achieving WEF Nexus for Climate
Attendee: Sarah Dekhel
Time: 15:30-16:30
Location: CGIAR Food and Agriculture Pavilion
Zone: Blue
Join us for a captivating session on transforming drylands through the integration of agriculture innovations. Our MENA RIH Environment Specialist Sarah Dekhel will guide us through the crucial role of innovative practices in achieving the Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus for Climate.
December 5
Resilient Food Systems in a Climate-Constrained World
Attendee: Andre Hajjar (Go Baladi)
Time: 17:00 – 18:00
Location: CGIAR Food and Agriculture Pavilion
Zone: Blue
Discover the pathways to resilient food systems as Andre Hajjar, founder of the Lebanese innovator Go Baladi, joins a discussion on water, food security, and nutrition in a climate-constrained world. Organized by the African Development Bank, this session promises valuable insights into research, innovations, and learnings for sustainable food systems.
December 10
The WEFE Nexus: Towards a Resilient and Prosperous Future in the Era of Climate Change
Attendee: Aline Bussmann
Time: 9:30am-11am
Location: Morocco Pavillion
Zone: Blue Zone
The side-event aims to support the debate between national and international institutions on how the WEFE Nexus framework could enhance adaptation to climate change in the relevant sectors and ensure economic and social stability, while preserving the environment and ensuring sustainable development. The objective is to highlight these vital issues and promote an international dialogue that leads to concrete actions and financial commitments, with the vision of forging a sustainable and prosperous future for the international community.
Bridging the tech divide: empowering farmers through access to digital innovation
Attendee: Nicolas Farhat
Time: 10:45-11:35
Location: Tech & Innovation Hub Event
Zone: Green
Nicolas Farhat, the Water and Energy for Food Middle East and North Africa Regional Innovation Hub Manager, kicks off the day with a discussion on bridging the tech divide to empower farmers through access to digital innovation. Join us in the Green Zone for a morning filled with ground-breaking ideas and transformative discussions.
Panel Discussion: Agriculture Innovators from the MENA Region
Attendee: Hamza Rkha Chaham (SOWIT)
Time: 13:00-14:00
Location: Expo City Farm
Zone: Green
Join Hamza Rkha Chaham, Co-founder of our Moroccan innovator SOWIT, for a captivating panel discussion on agriculture innovators from the MENA region. This session, set in the lush surroundings of Expo City Farm in the Green Zone, focuses on the challenges and triumphs of smallholder farmers and the critical topic of seed sovereignty.
AIM for Climate: Scaling Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food System Innovations
Attendee: Nicolas Farhat
Time: 16:30-18:00
Location: Al-Waha Theater
Zone: Blue
In the afternoon, Nicolas Farhat joins AIM for Climate at the Al-Waha Theater, exploring the scaling of climate-smart agriculture and food system innovations. Be part of this enriching dialogue that aims to shape the future of agriculture.
