Securing the Future: Integrated WFEEN and Circular Economy Strategies and polices for Resource Sustainability

Session Overview

Day2 26-10-2026

14:00 to 15:30

PICASSO 2

This session aims to transition the Water-Food-Energy-Ecosystem (WFFE) Nexus from strategy to action by addressing key challenges in resource sustainability and a circular water economy. It focuses on promoting policies for water circularity, showcasing advanced modeling tools and smart treatment technologies, and breaking down institutional barriers to stakeholder integration. Ultimately, the session seeks to bridge critical knowledge gaps and build local capacity, providing policymakers and practitioners with actionable pathways to optimize resource efficiency and secure long-term environmental and economic resilience. The primary objective of this session is to move from theoretical frameworks to concrete actions by addressing the interconnected challenges of water, food, energy, and ecosystems.

Conveners

Chairman and Moderator

Prof. Inas Kamal ElDin ElGafy

head of Strategic Research Unit

Dr. Islam Sabry Al Zayed

Associate Professor in Water Resources Management and Director, Technical Office of the President, NWRC

Speakers

Dr. Youssef Brouziyne

Regional Representative in MENA Region, IWMI

Dr. You Jinjun

Division Director

Dr. Ghazi Abu Rumman

Leader for the WEFE Project for Egypt and Jordan at INWRDAM

Dr. Mohamed Abedlhamid Dawoud

Professor, National Water Research Center, Egypt. Senior Water Advisor, Environment Agency Abu Dhabi, UAE

Prof. PÉREZ PASTOR Alejandro

Full Professor at the Department of Agricultural Engineering of the Technical University of Cartagena (UPCT), Spain

Prof. Ali Rhouma

project officer at PRIMA foundation