Key Speakers/Presenters
01
HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal
Chairman of the Higher Council for Science and Technology.
02
H.E. Dr. Abdullah Almousa
The Secretary General of The HCST - Jordan
03
H.E. Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary
Coordinator General- COMSTECH – Pakistan.
04
H.E. Dr. Marwan Alraggad
Executive Director of INWRDAM.
05
H.E. Dr Alambedji Abba Issa
Minister of Agriculture, Niger
06
H.E. Dr. Isaac Alukwe
Regional Coordinator of the Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Action Program, Nile Basin Initiative, Kenya.
07
H.E. Yerlan Baidaulet
Director of Islamic Organization for Food Security. Kazakhstan
08
H.E. Almotaz Abadi
Union for the Mediterranean UfM, Deputy Secretary General
Key action points
01
Strengthen regional collaboration
among countries to address water scarcity and climate change.
02
Establish research centers
in the Levant to facilitate the exchange of sustainable solutions and ideas.
03
Engage local communities
in decision-making to build strong, resilient societies.
04
Legislative Support and promotion the renewable energy
with initiatives like "Blue Peace in the Middle East" and the "Saudi Green Initiative" serving as models.
The 13th International Symposuim of INWRDAM Calls for Enhanced Regional Cooperation to Address Common Challenges.
General Information
Date
13 March 2023
Country/Location
Amman, Jordan
Projects
Water Diplomacy And Regional Dialogue
ProjectsProject
Smart DESERT
Description
The 13th International Symposium of INWRDAM, inaugurated by HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal, brought together representatives from 25 countries to discuss the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem (WEFE) Nexus as a driving force for policy-making and regional cooperation in the Levant, Gulf, and Africa. HRH Prince El Hassan called for translating knowledge into policies that enhance human security and stressed the need for regional research centers and community involvement. Discussions focused on food security, energy and water efficiency, the impact of political conflicts on water resources, and the development of supportive legislation for renewable energy. Initiatives such as "Blue Peace" and the "Saudi Green Initiative" were explored, emphasizing the role of regional cooperation in overcoming climate-related challenges.
