Cairo, Egypt - Coinciding with FAO World Food Day 2023, which highlights water as a fundamental resource for life on Earth, the “FAO Track at the CWW” was launched for the first time, serving a new modality of partnership with the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, Egypt. FAO Track at CWW aimed to provide a platform to deliberate and present FAO’s various initiatives, projects, and activities related to water planning, management, governance, productivity, and sustainability.

Enhancing Sustainable Agriculture: FAO Supported Irrigation Projects in Egypt – A Focus on Achievements and Future Pathways

This session highlighted how innovative technologies and modernization in irrigation forms a sustainable progress in agricultural productivity through demonstrating 2 main FAO implementation projects in partnership with the Egyptian Government (Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation) in several Governorates. In this context, Dr. Nasreldin Al Haj Amin, FAO representative in Egypt highlighted that addressing water scarcity and water resources issues require a comprehensive approach to find sustainable solutions through irrigation modernization to better adapt to potential negative impacts.

In addition to the technical sessions, the FAO sponsored several competitions, including Best Water Conservation Practices, The Three Minutes Thesis, and Young Water Inventors. The FAO also held side-events, such as the 5th Meeting of the High-Level Joint Water-Agriculture Technical Committee (HLJTC) of the League of Arab States and a meeting with country/government representatives from Tunisia, Yemen, Bahrain, Egypt, and Sultanate of Oman to discuss possible areas of cooperation. Overall, the FAO Track at CWW provided a platform for experts, policy makers, researchers, and stakeholders to discuss innovative approaches, best practices, and potential solutions to address water resources and agriculture issues. The event highlighted the importance of sustainable and productive non-conventional water usage, integrated planning, efficient resources management, and climate-smart solutions in achieving food security and sustainable development.