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DTSTART:20261028T060000Z
DTEND:20261028T100000Z
SUMMARY:27th WaterNet/WARFSA/GWPSA Symposium Official Opening 
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:Virtual 1
SEQUENCE:0
URL:https://waternetsymposium27.dryfta.com/program-schedule/program/1/27th-waternet-warfsa-gwpsa-symposium-official-opening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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DTSTAMP:20261028T090008Z
DTSTART:20261028T090000Z
DTEND:20261028T093000Z
SUMMARY:Health Break
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:Virtual
SEQUENCE:0
URL:https://waternetsymposium27.dryfta.com/program-schedule/program/2/health-break
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DTSTAMP:20261028T090008Z
DTSTART:20261028T093000Z
DTEND:20261028T114500Z
SUMMARY:Water\, Land\, Energy and Agriculture 
DESCRIPTION:The Water-Land-Energy-Agriculture (WLEA) Nexus is a critical framework for understanding the complex interconnections between these essential resources. As the world grapples with the challenges of sustainable development\, it is increasingly recogniz...
LOCATION:Virtual 2
SEQUENCE:0
URL:https://waternetsymposium27.dryfta.com/program-schedule/program/5/water-land-energy-and-agriculture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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DTSTAMP:20261028T090008Z
DTSTART:20261028T093000Z
DTEND:20261028T114500Z
SUMMARY:Strengthening southern and eastern African voices in the Global Dialogue on Water Tenure - Open Special Session
DESCRIPTION:ConvenersCape Peninsula University of Technology\, South Africa\,United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation & Water Research Commission\, South AfricaThe United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has initiated a Global Dialogue on Wa...
LOCATION:Virtual 3
SEQUENCE:0
URL:https://waternetsymposium27.dryfta.com/program-schedule/program/10/strengthening-southern-and-eastern-african-voices-in-the-global-dialogue-on-water-tenure-open-special-session
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:696WATERNETSYMPOSIUM27Gdeps17
DTSTAMP:20261028T090008Z
DTSTART:20261028T093000Z
DTEND:20261028T114500Z
SUMMARY:Changing hydro-climatic regimes and planning tools for climate resilient pathways
DESCRIPTION:The world in general and the eastern and southern African regions in particular are experiencing significant shifts in hydro-climatic patterns due to climate change\, posing profound challenges to water resources\, ecosystems\, and socio-economic develo...
LOCATION:Virtual 1
SEQUENCE:0
URL:https://waternetsymposium27.dryfta.com/program-schedule/program/17/changing-hydro-climatic-regimes-and-planning-tools-for-climate-resilient-pathways
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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DTSTAMP:20261028T090008Z
DTSTART:20261028T093000Z
DTEND:20261028T114500Z
SUMMARY:Revisiting the Principles of Transboundary Water Ethics in the Zambezi and Orange Senqu River Basins.  Panel discussion on the ACEWATER Team Report - Open Special Session
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\: Dr Langa Moyo (NUST Zimbabwe) (5 minutes)Report Presenters Dr Leanne Seeliger (10 minutes)Prof Johan Hattingh (10 minutes)Student presentations which will be 7 minutes each will beMs Viviane Kinyaga (Independent Transboundary Water Con...
LOCATION:Virtual 4
SEQUENCE:0
URL:https://waternetsymposium27.dryfta.com/program-schedule/program/41/revisiting-the-principles-of-transboundary-water-ethics-in-the-zambezi-and-orange-senqu-river-basins-panel-discussion-on-the-acewater-team-report-open-special-session
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:696WATERNETSYMPOSIUM27Gdeps9
DTSTAMP:20261028T090008Z
DTSTART:20261028T114500Z
DTEND:20261028T124500Z
SUMMARY:Lunch
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:Virtual
SEQUENCE:0
URL:https://waternetsymposium27.dryfta.com/program-schedule/program/9/lunch
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:696WATERNETSYMPOSIUM27Gdeps3
DTSTAMP:20261028T090008Z
DTSTART:20261028T124500Z
DTEND:20261028T144500Z
SUMMARY:Changing hydro-climatic regimes and planning tools for climate resilient pathways
DESCRIPTION:The world in general and the eastern and southern African regions in particular are experiencing significant shifts in hydro-climatic patterns due to climate change\, posing profound challenges to water resources\, ecosystems\, and socio-economic develo...
LOCATION:Virtual 1
SEQUENCE:0
URL:https://waternetsymposium27.dryfta.com/program-schedule/program/3/changing-hydro-climatic-regimes-and-planning-tools-for-climate-resilient-pathways
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:696WATERNETSYMPOSIUM27Gdeps8
DTSTAMP:20261028T090008Z
DTSTART:20261028T124500Z
DTEND:20261028T144500Z
SUMMARY:Water\, Land\, Energy and Agriculture 
DESCRIPTION:The Water-Land-Energy-Agriculture (WLEA) Nexus is a critical framework for understanding the complex interconnections between these essential resources. As the world grapples with the challenges of sustainable development\, it is increasingly recogniz...
LOCATION:Virtual 2
SEQUENCE:0
URL:https://waternetsymposium27.dryfta.com/program-schedule/program/8/water-land-energy-and-agriculture
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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DTSTAMP:20261028T090008Z
DTSTART:20261028T124500Z
DTEND:20261028T144500Z
SUMMARY:Africa’s Living Water Labs\: Launching Ecological Engineering for a Climate-Resilient Continent
DESCRIPTION:ConvenerEcological Engineering Institute of Africa (EEIA)\, University of the Free State\, South AfricaFINAL SESSION SUMMARYAcross Africa\, water systems are being stress-tested by droughts\, floods\, pollution\, mine drainage\, failing wastewater services\,...
LOCATION:Virtual 4
SEQUENCE:0
URL:https://waternetsymposium27.dryfta.com/program-schedule/program/11/africa-s-living-water-labs-launching-ecological-engineering-for-a-climate-resilient-continent
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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DTSTAMP:20261028T090008Z
DTSTART:20261028T124500Z
DTEND:20261028T144500Z
SUMMARY:Accelerating Resilient WASH\: Harnessing Data\, Innovation\, Professionalisation\, Finance and Climate-Smart Solutions - World Vision Open Special Session
DESCRIPTION:Convener\: World Vision InternationalWater is the blue thread that connects people\, places\, and progress essential for human dignity\, health\, education\, environmental resilience\, and economic prosperity. As the world works to accelerate progress tow...
LOCATION:Virtual 3
SEQUENCE:0
URL:https://waternetsymposium27.dryfta.com/program-schedule/program/42/accelerating-resilient-wash-harnessing-data-innovation-professionalisation-finance-and-climate-smart-solutions-world-vision-open-special-session
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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DTSTAMP:20261028T090008Z
DTSTART:20261028T144500Z
DTEND:20261028T150000Z
SUMMARY:Health Break
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:Virtual
SEQUENCE:0
URL:https://waternetsymposium27.dryfta.com/program-schedule/program/12/health-break
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:696WATERNETSYMPOSIUM27Gdeps13
DTSTAMP:20261028T090008Z
DTSTART:20261028T150000Z
DTEND:20261028T170000Z
SUMMARY:Changing hydro-climatic regimes and planning tools for climate resilient pathways
DESCRIPTION:The world in general and the eastern and southern African regions in particular are experiencing significant shifts in hydro-climatic patterns due to climate change\, posing profound challenges to water resources\, ecosystems\, and socio-economic develo...
LOCATION:Virtual 1
SEQUENCE:0
URL:https://waternetsymposium27.dryfta.com/program-schedule/program/13/changing-hydro-climatic-regimes-and-planning-tools-for-climate-resilient-pathways
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:696WATERNETSYMPOSIUM27Gdeps14
DTSTAMP:20261028T090008Z
DTSTART:20261028T150000Z
DTEND:20261028T170000Z
SUMMARY:WASA (Water Security in Africa) 2024-2027
DESCRIPTION:Summary of special sessionThe objective of the WASA (Water Security in Africa) special session is to further promote the WASA project to the WASH community in Southern and East Africa\, but more importantly\, to facilitate a dialogue around the most pr...
LOCATION:Virtual 2
SEQUENCE:0
URL:https://waternetsymposium27.dryfta.com/program-schedule/program/14/wasa-water-security-in-africa-2024-2027
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:696WATERNETSYMPOSIUM27Gdeps15
DTSTAMP:20261028T090008Z
DTSTART:20261028T150000Z
DTEND:20261028T170000Z
SUMMARY:Behavioural Adaptation for Water Security and Inclusion\: Insights from BASIN Project Tanzania - OPEN SPECIAL SESSION
DESCRIPTION:ConvenersNelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology\, WaterAid & Shahidi wa Maji Climate change and increasing water insecurity continue to challenge vulnerable communities across Eastern and Southern Africa. While investments in ...
LOCATION:Virtual 3
SEQUENCE:0
URL:https://waternetsymposium27.dryfta.com/program-schedule/program/15/behavioural-adaptation-for-water-security-and-inclusion-insights-from-basin-project-tanzania-open-special-session
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:696WATERNETSYMPOSIUM27Gdeps43
DTSTAMP:20261028T090008Z
DTSTART:20261028T150000Z
DTEND:20261028T170000Z
SUMMARY:Kilimanjaro Ecosystem Restoration Initiative FROM PILOT TO BASIN - Open Special Session
DESCRIPTION:Kilimanjaro Ecosystem Restoration Initiative (KERI) and consortium partners1. Purpose of the sessionThe purpose of this special session is to present a clear\, evidence-based account of the deteriorating water situation in the upper Pangani\; to set ou...
LOCATION:Virtual 4
SEQUENCE:0
URL:https://waternetsymposium27.dryfta.com/program-schedule/program/43/kilimanjaro-ecosystem-restoration-initiative-from-pilot-to-basin-open-special-session
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:696WATERNETSYMPOSIUM27Gdeps18
DTSTAMP:20261028T090008Z
DTSTART:20261029T060000Z
DTEND:20261029T080000Z
SUMMARY:Scaling Up Success in Transboundary Water Management\: Pathways for Decision Support Systems (DSS) Operationalization in Southern Africa
DESCRIPTION:IntroductionThere has been considerable progress in the setting up of watercourse/river basin commissions for transboundary basins in the SADC region. The Southern African Development Community's (SADC)\, Water Division has played a critical role in c...
LOCATION:Virtual 1
SEQUENCE:0
URL:https://waternetsymposium27.dryfta.com/program-schedule/program/18/scaling-up-success-in-transboundary-water-management-pathways-for-decision-support-systems-dss-operationalization-in-southern-africa
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:696WATERNETSYMPOSIUM27Gdeps24
DTSTAMP:20261028T090008Z
DTSTART:20261029T060000Z
DTEND:20261029T080000Z
SUMMARY:Fit-for-purpose and fit-for-budget\: sustainable hydrometeorological innovations for Africa - Open Special Session
DESCRIPTION:ConvenerRainbow Sensing\, The Hague\, The NetherlandsDepartment of Water Resources\, Delft University of Technology\, Delft\, NetherlandsIHE Delft\, Delft\, The NetherlandsLocal Devices Technologies Zambia\, Lusaka\, ZambiaUniversity of Zambia\, Lusaka\, Zambia...
LOCATION:Virtual 4
SEQUENCE:0
URL:https://waternetsymposium27.dryfta.com/program-schedule/program/24/fit-for-purpose-and-fit-for-budget-sustainable-hydrometeorological-innovations-for-africa-open-special-session
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:696WATERNETSYMPOSIUM27Gdeps44
DTSTAMP:20261028T090008Z
DTSTART:20261029T060000Z
DTEND:20261029T080000Z
SUMMARY:Operationalizing Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)  Harnessing Big Data\, Spatial Analytics\, and Community Governance in the Katuma Catchment - Open Special Session
DESCRIPTION:ConvenerLake Rukwa Basin Water Board (LRBWB)\, IUCN\, SNV\, RikoltoExecutive SummaryThe IKI Katuma Project ("Conservation of Biodiversity in Wetlands through Integrated Water Resources Management") presents a comprehensive\, multi-stakeholder model for r...
LOCATION:Virtual 2
SEQUENCE:0
URL:https://waternetsymposium27.dryfta.com/program-schedule/program/44/operationalizing-integrated-water-resources-management-iwrm-harnessing-big-data-spatial-analytics-and-community-governance-in-the-katuma-catchment-open-special-session
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:696WATERNETSYMPOSIUM27Gdeps45
DTSTAMP:20261028T090008Z
DTSTART:20261029T060000Z
DTEND:20261029T080000Z
SUMMARY:Harnessing Big Data\, Water Resources Mapping and Citizen Science to Strengthen Climate-Resilient Water Resources and Ecosystem Management in Zambia - Open Special Session
DESCRIPTION:ConvenerWWF ZambiaChairperson\: Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation (Morrison Zulu ) Rapporteur\: WWF Zambia (James Mbewe)Proposed Special Session ProgrammeTimeTitle of PresentationPresenterInstitution Position Name 08\:00 &ndash\; 08\:20Regi...
LOCATION:Virtual 3
SEQUENCE:0
URL:https://waternetsymposium27.dryfta.com/program-schedule/program/45/harnessing-big-data-water-resources-mapping-and-citizen-science-to-strengthen-climate-resilient-water-resources-and-ecosystem-management-in-zambia-open-special-session
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:696WATERNETSYMPOSIUM27Gdeps20
DTSTAMP:20261028T090008Z
DTSTART:20261029T080000Z
DTEND:20261029T083000Z
SUMMARY:Health Break
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:Virtual 5
SEQUENCE:0
URL:https://waternetsymposium27.dryfta.com/program-schedule/program/20/health-break
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:696WATERNETSYMPOSIUM27Gdeps7
DTSTAMP:20261028T090008Z
DTSTART:20261029T083000Z
DTEND:20261029T104500Z
SUMMARY:From Innovation to Impact\: Scaling Inclusive Water and Climate Solutions Across Eastern and Southern Africa - OPEN SPECIAL SESSION 
DESCRIPTION:ConvenerInternational Water Management InstituteSession OverviewEastern and Southern Africa is experiencing rapid growth in digital water and climate innovations that are transforming water management\, climate resilience\, and decision making (Matchay...
LOCATION:Virtual 4
SEQUENCE:0
URL:https://waternetsymposium27.dryfta.com/program-schedule/program/7/from-innovation-to-impact-scaling-inclusive-water-and-climate-solutions-across-eastern-and-southern-africa-open-special-session
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:696WATERNETSYMPOSIUM27Gdeps21
DTSTAMP:20261028T090008Z
DTSTART:20261029T083000Z
DTEND:20261029T104500Z
SUMMARY:Water\, Ecosystems and the Environment
DESCRIPTION:Water\, ecosystems\, and the environment are deeply interconnected\, forming the foundation for sustainable development in society. Eastern and Southern Africa are home to diverse and fragile ecosystems\, which are critical for supporting human well-bein...
LOCATION:Virtual 1
SEQUENCE:0
URL:https://waternetsymposium27.dryfta.com/program-schedule/program/21/water-ecosystems-and-the-environment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:696WATERNETSYMPOSIUM27Gdeps22
DTSTAMP:20261028T090008Z
DTSTART:20261029T083000Z
DTEND:20261029T104500Z
SUMMARY:Innovative Approaches\, Practices and Technologies for Affordable Water Supply and Sanitation Services
DESCRIPTION:The provision of affordable sustainable water supply and sanitation is critical for building resilient communities\, particularly in the face of growing challenges such as climate change\, urbanization\, and water scarcity. Access to safe and reliable w...
LOCATION:Virtual 2
SEQUENCE:0
URL:https://waternetsymposium27.dryfta.com/program-schedule/program/22/innovative-approaches-practices-and-technologies-for-affordable-water-supply-and-sanitation-services
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:696WATERNETSYMPOSIUM27Gdeps23
DTSTAMP:20261028T090008Z
DTSTART:20261029T083000Z
DTEND:20261029T104500Z
SUMMARY:Water Governance and Investments for Sustainable\, Equitable and Affordable Water Services
DESCRIPTION:Access to sustainable\, equitable\, and affordable water services is a cornerstone of human development\, public health\, and economic growth. However\, many regions\, particularly in developing countries\, face significant challenges in achieving this goal...
LOCATION:Virtual 3
SEQUENCE:0
URL:https://waternetsymposium27.dryfta.com/program-schedule/program/23/water-governance-and-investments-for-sustainable-equitable-and-affordable-water-services
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:696WATERNETSYMPOSIUM27Gdeps25
DTSTAMP:20261028T090008Z
DTSTART:20261029T104500Z
DTEND:20261029T114500Z
SUMMARY:Lunch
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:Virtual 5
SEQUENCE:0
URL:https://waternetsymposium27.dryfta.com/program-schedule/program/25/lunch
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:696WATERNETSYMPOSIUM27Gdeps26
DTSTAMP:20261028T090008Z
DTSTART:20261029T114500Z
DTEND:20261029T134500Z
SUMMARY:Water\, Ecosystems and the Environment
DESCRIPTION:Water\, ecosystems\, and the environment are deeply interconnected\, forming the foundation for sustainable development in society. Eastern and Southern Africa are home to diverse and fragile ecosystems\, which are critical for supporting human well-bein...
LOCATION:Virtual 1
SEQUENCE:0
URL:https://waternetsymposium27.dryfta.com/program-schedule/program/26/water-ecosystems-and-the-environment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:696WATERNETSYMPOSIUM27Gdeps27
DTSTAMP:20261028T090008Z
DTSTART:20261029T114500Z
DTEND:20261029T134500Z
SUMMARY:Innovative Approaches\, Practices and Technologies for Affordable Water Supply and Sanitation Services
DESCRIPTION:The provision of affordable sustainable water supply and sanitation is critical for building resilient communities\, particularly in the face of growing challenges such as climate change\, urbanization\, and water scarcity. Access to safe and reliable w...
LOCATION:Virtual 2
SEQUENCE:0
URL:https://waternetsymposium27.dryfta.com/program-schedule/program/27/innovative-approaches-practices-and-technologies-for-affordable-water-supply-and-sanitation-services
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:696WATERNETSYMPOSIUM27Gdeps28
DTSTAMP:20261028T090008Z
DTSTART:20261029T114500Z
DTEND:20261029T134500Z
SUMMARY:Water Governance and Investments for Sustainable\, Equitable and Affordable Water Services
DESCRIPTION:Access to sustainable\, equitable\, and affordable water services is a cornerstone of human development\, public health\, and economic growth. However\, many regions\, particularly in developing countries\, face significant challenges in achieving this goal...
LOCATION:Virtual 3
SEQUENCE:0
URL:https://waternetsymposium27.dryfta.com/program-schedule/program/28/water-governance-and-investments-for-sustainable-equitable-and-affordable-water-services
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:696WATERNETSYMPOSIUM27Gdeps29
DTSTAMP:20261028T090008Z
DTSTART:20261029T114500Z
DTEND:20261029T134500Z
SUMMARY:Navigating the interdependencies of a broadened water-energy-food-plus (WEF+) nexus for enhanced sustainability and resilience - Open Special Session
DESCRIPTION:This session presents and debates the evolution of the water-energy-food (WEF) nexus approach from a biophysical\, input-centric framing to an outcomes-based\, planetary health-centric approach\, water-energy-food-plus (WEF+) nexus. The WEF nexus emerge...
LOCATION:Virtual 4
SEQUENCE:0
URL:https://waternetsymposium27.dryfta.com/program-schedule/program/29/navigating-the-interdependencies-of-a-broadened-water-energy-food-plus-wef-nexus-for-enhanced-sustainability-and-resilience-open-special-session
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:696WATERNETSYMPOSIUM27Gdeps30
DTSTAMP:20261028T090008Z
DTSTART:20261029T134500Z
DTEND:20261029T140000Z
SUMMARY:Health Break
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:Virtual
SEQUENCE:0
URL:https://waternetsymposium27.dryfta.com/program-schedule/program/30/health-break
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:696WATERNETSYMPOSIUM27Gdeps31
DTSTAMP:20261028T090008Z
DTSTART:20261029T140000Z
DTEND:20261029T160000Z
SUMMARY:Securing Africa’s Water Future\: Water Conservation\, Climate Resilience and Strategic Water Resources Development - Open Special Session
DESCRIPTION:BackgroundWater is Africa's vital resource\: it sustains lives\, powers economies\, and binds nations together through shared basins and aquifers. However\, climate change\, rapid population growth\, urbanisation\, and infrastructure gaps threaten water s...
LOCATION:Virtual 4
SEQUENCE:0
URL:https://waternetsymposium27.dryfta.com/program-schedule/program/31/securing-africa-s-water-future-water-conservation-climate-resilience-and-strategic-water-resources-development-open-special-session
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:696WATERNETSYMPOSIUM27Gdeps32
DTSTAMP:20261028T090008Z
DTSTART:20261029T140000Z
DTEND:20261029T160000Z
SUMMARY:Water Governance and Investments for Sustainable\, Equitable and Affordable Water Services
DESCRIPTION:Access to sustainable\, equitable\, and affordable water services is a cornerstone of human development\, public health\, and economic growth. However\, many regions\, particularly in developing countries\, face significant challenges in achieving this goal...
LOCATION:Virtual 3
SEQUENCE:0
URL:https://waternetsymposium27.dryfta.com/program-schedule/program/32/water-governance-and-investments-for-sustainable-equitable-and-affordable-water-services
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:696WATERNETSYMPOSIUM27Gdeps33
DTSTAMP:20261028T090008Z
DTSTART:20261029T140000Z
DTEND:20261029T160000Z
SUMMARY:Water\, Ecosystems and the Environment
DESCRIPTION:Water\, ecosystems\, and the environment are deeply interconnected\, forming the foundation for sustainable development in society. Eastern and Southern Africa are home to diverse and fragile ecosystems\, which are critical for supporting human well-bein...
LOCATION:Virtual 1
SEQUENCE:0
URL:https://waternetsymposium27.dryfta.com/program-schedule/program/33/water-ecosystems-and-the-environment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:696WATERNETSYMPOSIUM27Gdeps34
DTSTAMP:20261028T090008Z
DTSTART:20261029T140000Z
DTEND:20261029T160000Z
SUMMARY:Innovative Approaches\, Practices and Technologies for Affordable Water Supply and Sanitation Services
DESCRIPTION:The provision of affordable sustainable water supply and sanitation is critical for building resilient communities\, particularly in the face of growing challenges such as climate change\, urbanization\, and water scarcity. Access to safe and reliable w...
LOCATION:Virtual 2
SEQUENCE:0
URL:https://waternetsymposium27.dryfta.com/program-schedule/program/34/innovative-approaches-practices-and-technologies-for-affordable-water-supply-and-sanitation-services
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:696WATERNETSYMPOSIUM27Gdeps16
DTSTAMP:20261028T090008Z
DTSTART:20261030T060000Z
DTEND:20261030T080000Z
SUMMARY:From Regional IMS/DSS Experiences to Regional Action\: A Sprint for Interoperable Water Information and Decision Support Systems - OPEN SPECIAL SESSION
DESCRIPTION:Convenors\:GIZ Transboundary Water Management Programme in the SADC RegionGlobal Water Partnership Southern Africa (GWPSA) SADC StructuresKey Participation\:The Permanent Okavango River Basin Water Commission (OKACOM)Zambezi Watercourse Commission (ZA...
LOCATION:Virtual 4
SEQUENCE:0
URL:https://waternetsymposium27.dryfta.com/program-schedule/program/16/from-regional-ims-dss-experiences-to-regional-action-a-sprint-for-interoperable-water-information-and-decision-support-systems-open-special-session
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:696WATERNETSYMPOSIUM27Gdeps35
DTSTAMP:20261028T090008Z
DTSTART:20261030T060000Z
DTEND:20261030T080000Z
SUMMARY:From Vision to Action\: Accelerating Africa’s Water Security through Evidence\, Research and Strategic Partnerships - Open Special Session
DESCRIPTION:ConvenersAfrican Ministers Council on Water (AMCOW)\,Africa Water and Food Experiences Network (AWFEN)\,Department of Anthropology and Institute for Policy Research\, Northwestern University\,AUDA-NEPAD Southern African Network of Water Centres of Excell...
LOCATION:Virtual 1
SEQUENCE:0
URL:https://waternetsymposium27.dryfta.com/program-schedule/program/35/from-vision-to-action-accelerating-africa-s-water-security-through-evidence-research-and-strategic-partnerships-open-special-session
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:696WATERNETSYMPOSIUM27Gdeps36
DTSTAMP:20261028T090008Z
DTSTART:20261030T060000Z
DTEND:20261030T080000Z
SUMMARY:Sand rivers in Africa – Lifelines for resilient livelihoods through farmer-led irrigation development - Open Special Session
DESCRIPTION:ConvenersIHE Delft\, World Bank\, Université Abdou Moumouni (Niger)\, Department of Irrigation and Department of Soil Conservation (Zimbabwe)\, Direction Générale du Génie Rural (Niger)\,  Institut de l'Environnement et de Recherches Agricoles INE...
LOCATION:Virtual 2
SEQUENCE:0
URL:https://waternetsymposium27.dryfta.com/program-schedule/program/36/sand-rivers-in-africa-lifelines-for-resilient-livelihoods-through-farmer-led-irrigation-development-open-special-session
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:696WATERNETSYMPOSIUM27Gdeps38
DTSTAMP:20261028T090008Z
DTSTART:20261030T060000Z
DTEND:20261030T080000Z
SUMMARY:Wetskills Tanzania 2026 Finals – Climate-Resilient Solutions for our Shared Water Challenges - Open Special Session
DESCRIPTION:ConvenersWater Research Commission and Wetskills Foundation
LOCATION:Virtual 3
SEQUENCE:0
URL:https://waternetsymposium27.dryfta.com/program-schedule/program/38/wetskills-tanzania-2026-finals-climate-resilient-solutions-for-our-shared-water-challenges-open-special-session
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:696WATERNETSYMPOSIUM27Gdeps48
DTSTAMP:20261028T090008Z
DTSTART:20261030T080000Z
DTEND:20261030T092000Z
SUMMARY:Health Break
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:Virtual
SEQUENCE:0
URL:https://waternetsymposium27.dryfta.com/program-schedule/program/48/health-break
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:696WATERNETSYMPOSIUM27Gdeps47
DTSTAMP:20261028T090008Z
DTSTART:20261030T092000Z
DTEND:20261030T103000Z
SUMMARY:CLOSING PLENARY
DESCRIPTION:ConvenersWater Research Commission and Wetskills Foundation
LOCATION:Virtual 1
SEQUENCE:0
URL:https://waternetsymposium27.dryfta.com/program-schedule/program/47/closing-plenary
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR