WASAG was launched by FAO at COP 22 of the UNFCCC in Marrakesh, Morocco in November 2016.

It's first meeting of partners was held on 20 April 2017, during which the partners adopted “Rome Statement on Water Scarcity in Agriculture”.

WASAG aims to foster strategic collaboration among partners for the development and implementation of policies and programmes for the sustainable use and management of water in agricultural sectors.

The celebratory event has the objective of sharing the achievements to date while reflecting on emerging perspectives.