World Water Week, organized by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), is the annual focal point for the globe’s water issues.
This year’s theme, “Water for Sustainable Growth”, will focus on the inclusive use of this important resource for societal and human growth in all regions of the world. The event will also follow up on the implementation of the water related SDGs and the new climate agreement.
IFPRI researchers will organize and participate in the following sessions at World Water Week 2016:
Sunday, August 28, 16:00pm – 17:30pm
Enabling investment in irrigation in sub-Saharan Africa, convened by IFPRI in cooperation with the International Water Management Institute, International Development Enterprises and United States Agency for International Development.
- IFPRI presenters: Ruth Meinzen-Dick and Dawit Mekonnen
WEF Nexus platform: Achieving the Water, Energy and Food SDGs, convened by IFPRI in cooperation with Asian Development Bank, Deloitte Consulting LLP, Global Water Partnership, International Union for Conservation of Nature, International Water Management Institute, OCP Policy Center, Stockholm Environment Institute, Texas A&M University, The World Bank Group, and World Wide Fund for Nature.
- IFPRI presenter: Claudia Ringler
Tuesday, August 30, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Powering up the Region-Balancing Water and Energy Use in Asia, convened by IFPRI in cooperation with Asian Development Bank, International Water Management Institute, and World Wide Fund for Nature.
- IFPRI presenter: Mark Rosegrant
Wednesday, August 31, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Beyond the Drinking Glass: Expanding our Understanding of Water-Nutrition Linkages, convened by IFPRI.
- IFPRI presenters: Mark Rosegrant and Dawit Mekonnen