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, Wednesday December 05, Thursday December 07, Saturday December 08, Sunday December 09, Monday December 10, Tuesday December 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
Deputy Director General – Research for Development
Principal Researcher – Disaster Risk Management and Climate Resilience
Country Representative – Egypt & Regional Representative – MENA
Policy & Engagement Advisor
Researcher – Al Murunah Project Leader
Regional Researcher – Gender and Social Inclusion
Director of Water, Food and Ecosystems
Research Officer – Innovations Scaling
Strategic Program Director – Water Climate Change and Resilience
