Minister Sadiki called for increased efforts to support the most vulnerable countries in their quest for sustainable management of this vital resource.
Agriculture durable : The memorandum of understanding signed between the authority and the International Water Management Institute aims to develop the sector of reuse of treated wastewater in agriculture, to optimize water productivity in territories and agricultural operations and support sustainable agricultural growth.
Supporting the “Generation Green” strategy in terms of water saving is the purpose of the memorandum of understanding concluded on the sidelines of the resilience days in Morocco. A collaborative forum that aims to strengthen Morocco’s water and agricultural systems in the face of the challenges of climate change. This memorandum of understanding was signed between the Ministry of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests, represented by the Directorate of Irrigation and Agricultural Land Development (DIAEA ), and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI). It aims, in fact, to develop the sector of reuse of treated wastewater in agriculture, to optimize water productivity in territories and agricultural operations and to support sustainable agricultural growth. The start of the work of the “Resilience Days in Morocco” Forum was given on Tuesday in Salé under the chairmanship of Mohammed Sadiki, Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests. This event, which continues until June 28, is held in partnership with the International Water Management Institute (IWMI). A non-profit development research organization that collaborates with governments, civil society and the private sector to solve water problems in developing countries.
During his speech, Mr. Sadiki emphasized the efforts that Morocco has made for decades to ensure sustainable growth, less dependent on climatic hazards, and guarantee a reliable and resilient water supply. “These efforts are part of a proactive policy, structured around bold agricultural and water strategies, with particular emphasis on rationalizing the use of water resources to cope with the increasing scarcity of this resource,” we learn. in this direction. The minister also highlighted the importance of this event, which represents an important opportunity to share knowledge, experiences and best practices for capacity building, the identification of innovative solutions, and the development of solid partnerships to meet the challenges. challenges of water management in a context of increasing drought.
Mohammed Sadiki also highlighted the international community’s continued commitment to Morocco and other regions facing similar challenges. He called for increased efforts to support the most vulnerable countries in their quest for sustainable management of this vital resource. On the side of the International Water Management Institute, Dr. Rachael McDonnell, deputy director, affirmed that the Resilience Days in Morocco demonstrate their commitment to continuing and expanding partnerships leading to adaptation strategies concrete. She also highlighted that IWMI’s partnership with Morocco has already helped develop a robust drought preparedness plan for the country. Through ongoing projects on water accounting and resilience governance at multiple scales, both parties’ commitment to sustainable water management is strengthened.
As a reminder, the IWMI days aim to enrich the Kingdom’s roadmap to increase resilience to climate change by providing a platform to unveil and transfer recent IWMI results, solutions and recommendations, while highlighting the crucial importance of research, development and partnerships for proactive management of climate challenges.
