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IWMI at COP16 UNCCD

IWMI at COP16 UNCCD

When

December 2, 2024 - December 13, 2024    
All Day

Where

UNCCD COP16
Hittin, Riyadh, Riyadh

UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh will unite leaders from governments, the private sector, civil society and global stakeholders to accelerate progress in sustainable land management. COP16 is a critical moment for governments and non-state actors to slow and reverse land degradation. Action at the Riyadh COP is the only way to turn the tide on the loss of fertile land globally.

More information: UNCCD Conference of Parties 16th session (COP16)

IWMI sessions at COP16

December 04, WednesdayDecember 05, ThursdayDecember 07, SaturdayDecember 08, SundayDecember 09, MondayDecember 10, TuesdayDecember 12, Thursday

Time Session Id Session info Location
9:00-10:00 207

Launch of the CGIAR 2030 Global strategy for resilient drylands pioneering agri-science for thriving global dryland communities

Rachael McDonnall (speaker)

MET 5

9:00-11:30  

Multidimensional understanding of land, water and communities fragility and resilience pathways in MENA

Youssef Brouziyne (speaker, moderator)

CGIAR Pavilion

11:00-11:45  

Harnessing innovation for water management

Rachael McDonnall (speaker)

UAE Pavilion, Blue Zone

11:00-12:30  

Tackling water scarcity and drought: Sustainable solutions for food systems and ecosystem health in a climate-constrained world

Mohsin Hafeez (presenter)

Food and Agriculture Pavilion

11:00-12:30 96

From data to action: Inclusive multidimensional understanding of land, water and communities fragility in MENA

Youssef Brouziyne (speaker, moderator)

MET-01

13:00-14:30  

Strengthening soil health and climate resilience: Sustainable forest and land management in sub-Saharan Africa & West Asia

Youssef Brouziyne (speaker)

MET-06

15:30-17:00 179

Landscape restoration as a pathway to peace

Mohsin Hafeez (presenter, panelist)

Blue zone

Time  Session Id Session info Location
9:00-10:30  

Leveraging data and research for resilience building and addressing drought as an adverse driver that compel people to leave

Rachael McDonnall (speaker)

MET-04

11:00-12:30 163

Sustanable management of soils in drylands from a soil health perspective

Mirriam Makungwe (moderator), Racheal McDonnell (speaker), Mohsin Hafeez (panelist)

MET-06

14:00-15:00  

Optimizing disasters risk reduction and early warning systems and navigating their finance

Youssef Brouziyne (panelist)

MET-06

Time  Session Id Session info Location
13:00-14:30  

Beyond top-down: Reimagining drought proofing with ClimBeR ACTION

Rachael McDonnall (speaker)

CGIAR Pavilion

Time  Session Id Session info Location
13:30-15:00  

Water and drought resilience: Challenges and opportunities

Stephen Fragaszy (panelist, speaker)

Science Pavilion Stage

Time  Session Id Session info Location
9:00-10:30  

Senegal: Uncovering the link between drought and malnutrition

Rachael McDonnall (speaker)

CGIAR Pavilion
11:00-12:30  

Building resilient communities through integrated drought program

Rachael McDonnall (speaker), Giriraj Amarnath (speaker, organizer)

CGIAR Pavilion
11:30-12:30  

Nature-based Solutions and drought

Stephen Fragaszy (panelist, speaker)

Nature Hub

Time  Session Id Session info Location
11:00-12:00  
 
 
Mitchell McTough (panelist, speaker)
 

Restoration Pavilion, Blue Zone

14:00-15:30  
 
Resilience Day – Session 4
 
Rachael McDonnall (moderator)
 

Action Dome, Blue Zone

18:00-19:30 274

DR+10

Rachael McDonnall (speaker)

MET-05

15:30-17:00  

Drought Action Catalyst launch

Convenor

TBC

Time  Session Id Session info Location
9:30-10:30  
 
Regional water scarcity initiative programme: Enhancing knowledge across sectors by bridging the data gap

Youssef Brouziyne (speaker)

CGIAR Pavilion
15:30-17:00 259

Nature based solutions in fragile areas of the MENA region for climate change adaptation and resilience to natural hazards and land degradation

Convenor

 

 

IWMI delegates at COP16

Rachael McDonnell

Rachael McDonnell

Deputy Director General – Research for Development
Giriraj Amarnath

Giriraj Amarnath

Principal Researcher – Disaster Risk Management and Climate Resilience
Youssef Brouziyne

Youssef Brouziyne

Country Representative – Egypt & Regional Representative – MENA
Chiara Colombo

Chiara Colombo

Policy & Engagement Advisor
Stephen Fragaszy

Stephen Fragaszy

Researcher – Al Murunah Project Leader
Sawsan Gharaibeh

Sawsan Gharaibeh

Regional Researcher – Gender and Social Inclusion
Mohsin Hafeez

Mohsin Hafeez

Director of Water, Food and Ecosystems
Mirriam Makungwe

Mirriam Makungwe

Research Officer – Innovations Scaling
Vidhisha Samarasekara

Vidhisha Samarasekara

Strategic Program Director – Water Climate Change and Resilience