The main objective of the session is to promote the Water-Energy-Food-Environment Nexus approach for a sustainable response to development needs.
Specifically, it will aim to
- Promote a better understanding of the water-energy-food-environment nexus concept for the development of synergies;
- To map the relationships and mutual impacts between these different sectors;
- To bring out good practices and innovative solutions to make the Nexus approach operational;
- Define methods of cooperation to maximize the benefits of the nexus.
At the end of the session, the following results are expected
- A good understanding of the Water-Energy-Food-Environment Nexus approach and issues;
- Good practices and innovative solutions to operationalize the Nexus approach are shared;
- Mechanisms and levers to foster cooperation between actors are identified;
- Recommendations are formulated for the various stakeholders.
Timing Communication Speakers
9 :00 - 9 :10 Welcome and presentation of the objectives of the session: UNDP Resident Representative
9 :10 - 9 :20 Introductory presentation on the nexus approach and issues related to the water-energy-food-environment nexus Mr. Minister Abdou Fall: Facilitator
9 :20 - 9 :30 Water resources management and climate challenges: Niokhor Diouf /DGPRE
9 :30 - 9 : 40 Sharing good practices at the international level: Expert (TBC)
9 :40 - 9 : 55 How to make operational the water-energy-food-environment nexus?
Questions/answers : Participants
9 :55 - 9 : 50 Synthesis : UNDP
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