The WEFE NEXUS International Conference, themed “Exploring and Bridging Nexus for a Sustainable Future,” will be held on 11-12 February 2025 at the Institut Agronomique et Vétérinaire Hassan II in Rabat, Morocco. Jointly organized by the BONEX and SureNexus projects, both funded by PRIMA, this important event will convene a diverse group of researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and practitioners from across the globe to tackle the growing challenges and opportunities presented by the Water-Energy-Food-Environment (WEFE) Nexus. The deadline for the Call for Abstracts has been extended to January 13th!
In today’s interconnected world, the intricate and interdependent relationships between water, energy, food, and the environment are more evident than ever. This reality is reflected in strategic frameworks and key policy documents from influential organizations such as the European Commission (EC), PRIMA, the United Nations (UN), UNESCO’s International Hydrological Programme (IHP), and the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM). While these frameworks acknowledge the importance of the WEFE Nexus, the gap between strategic objectives and real-world implementation remains significant. Practical experiences that successfully translate these strategies into actionable solutions are still limited and not widely recognized.
It is within this critical context that the WEFE Nexus International Conference emerges, designed to delve deeply into the challenges of implementing the WEFE Nexus. The conference will explore innovative strategies that bridge this gap, aiming to make the Nexus more than just a theoretical framework, but a dynamic tool for sustainable development. Through a combination of transdisciplinary discussions, sharing of practical experiences and collaborative efforts, participants will work to identify concrete solutions that integrate diverse stakeholders, including gender-focused approaches, effective governance frameworks, and disruptive technologies. Ultimately, the goal is to forge new pathways towards to create enabling environments that harness the full potential of the WEFE Nexus.
Conference Pillars:
The conference will be structured around three key pillars:
WEFE Nexus in Governance: Focusing on policy frameworks and institutional arrangements to ensure effective governance of WEFE resources.
Gender and WEFE Nexus: Exploring the critical gender dimensions in WEFE resource management and promoting women’s empowerment.
WEFE Nexus Solutions: Showcasing innovative and ancestral resource management practices that contribute to sustainable development, with discussions on the challenges and opportunities for adoption.
Registration information:
Registration for the WEFE Nexus International Conference is now open! To secure your spot, please complete your registration with this link. Early registration is highly encouraged, as space is limited.
Call for Abstracts:
We invite participants to contribute to the conference by submitting abstracts related to the three pillars. This is an opportunity to present innovative projects, solutions, and initiatives that address the challenges within the WEFE Nexus framework.
Submission instructions:
Abstracts should be submitted via email to: iav.bonex@gmail.com by January 13rd 2025.
Please use the provided template available in this link for your abstract submission, which can be downloaded from our conference website.
Join us in our collective efforts to foster resilience and sustainability through the WEFE Nexus. We warmly welcome your participation in this groundbreaking conference and look forward to your contributions.
For further information and updates, do not hesitate to contact us.
Let’s bridge the nexus for a sustainable future together!
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