Part I: Innovative Strategic orientations for Advancing Science Based Decision Making in Desalination for Agriculture Development (DAD) (Panel Discussion)

This panel will open dialogue on strategic orientations to foster informed decision for safe and sustainable use of desalinated water resources in agriculture sector and explore the multifaceted decision-making considerations for implementing desalination for agriculture development projects to achieve food security. Discussions will address also, circular economy, energy consumption, environmental impact, water quality, infrastructure, social acceptance, sustainable finance, and climate resilience.
  • 09:30 - 11:00 (ICELAND)

Conveners

  • The Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

  • The Regional Water Scarcity Initiative (WSI)

Speakers

  • Mr. Hammou Laamrani / Lebanon

  • Dr. Amgad Elmahdi / Egypt

  • Dr. Jauad ElKharraz / Morocco

  • Dr. Safwat Abdel-Dayem / Egypt

  • Mr. Ayman Ayad / Egypt

  • Dr. Mohamed Al-Hamdi / Egypt

  • Ms. Shannon McCarthy / United States