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5TH ANNUAL ARAB WATER FORUM 
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21-23 September 2021, Dubai

The CIHEAM (Secretariat General and the CIHEAM Bari) attended and participated in the 5th Annual Arab Water Forum which took place from 21st - to 23rd September 2021 in Dubai (UAE).


The conference shed light on key issues such as Energy and Food Security Nexus, Climate Change Impact on Arab Water Security, Water Desalination as a Strategic Option for Sustainable Arab Water Security, Sharing Water and Benefits for Peace and Development, Water Governance, Hydro-diplomacy and Water Politics in Transboundary Water Management, and also riparian partnerships in the development and management of shared water resources.

The forum was held under the patronage of the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and with the support of the League of Arab States, and the Egyptian Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, in cooperation with national, regional, and international partners.

Water Security, Research and Innovation for Youth Engagement in MENA’s Water Sector

The CIHEAM was involved in two panels:

  • «Water Security in The Mediterranean Region: Sustainable Water Reuse Strategies in Agriculture - Case Studies & Regional Perspectives » in partnership with NRD/UNISS and IWMI (21 September from 14.10-15:40)
  • “Research and Innovation for Youth Engagement in MENA’s Water Sector” (23 September 11:30-13.00)

One of the biggest challenges that MENA currently faces is the water crisis and sustainable development. A situation recently worsened by the social-economic impacts of the COVID-19 crisis. Failing to address such challenges will impact the region’s social and political stability, not merely welfare and wellbeing.

To make regional cooperation a success, it is fundamental to integrate youth and women, especially in rural and agricultural areas and vulnerable communities.

Final Report and RecommendationsDownload

For "Water Security in the Mediterranean Region: Sustainable Water Reuse Strategies in Agriculture – Case Studies and Regional Perspectives) the recommendations are available on page 24 and for "Research & Innovation for Youth Engagement in MENA’s Water Sector" on page 88.