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


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


