The main objective of the AfriAlliance project is for African and European stakeholders to work together in the areas of water innovation, research, policy, and capacity development to prepare Africa for future climate change challenges. The project creates an effective, problem-focused knowledge sharing mechanism platform for scientists, decision makers, practitioners, citizens and other key stakeholders to identify appropriate social innovation and technological solutions for key water and climate change challenges.
In this session AfriAlliance invites African and European Stakeholders, in order to enhance engagement, deepen partnership, and strengthen Africa's response to the water and climate change challenge for sustainable development.
Session Agenda (Please note times on session agenda are in CET)
Time (CET)
Agenda Item
Purpose
Speaker
10:15 - 10:30
Welcome and Introduction
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21st WaterNet/WARFSA/GWPSA Symposium waternet@waternetonline.orgThe main objective of the AfriAlliance project is for African and European stakeholders to work together in the areas of water innovation, research, policy, and capacity development to prepare Africa for future climate change challenges. The project creates an effective, problem-focused knowledge sharing mechanism platform for scientists, decision makers, practitioners, citizens and other key stakeholders to identify appropriate social innovation and technological solutions for key water and climate change challenges.
In this session AfriAlliance invites African and European Stakeholders, in order to enhance engagement, deepen partnership, and strengthen Africa's response to the water and climate change challenge for sustainable development.
Session Agenda (Please note times on session agenda are in CET)
Time (CET) | Agenda Item | Purpose | Speaker |
10:15 - 10:30 | Welcome and Introduction | Setting the scene | Ms Tarryn Quayle |
10.30 - 11.10 | Ways forward for AfriAlliance results and insights | Discussion of AfriAlliance insights where gaps in engagement and cooperation have been identified Key AfriAlliance insights: | Ms Bettina Genthe Dr Uta Wehn Dr Mamohloding Tlhagale Prof Jean-Marie Onema |
11:10 - 12:10 | Plenary discussion | Presentation of learnings and feedback from participants | Moderator: Ruth Beukman |
12:10 - 12:15 | Wrap up | Summary of session and opportunities for future collaboration with AfriAlliance | Ruth Beukman |