IWMI and Egypt's Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation Sign MoU to Advance Climate Resilience in the Water Sector - Urban & Transport
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and Egypt's Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation under the AWARe (Action on Water Adaptation and Resilience) initiative.
The agreement aims to enhance collaboration in research, capacity building, and policy engagement to support climate change adaptation through water-centered approaches. Key areas of cooperation include:
Supporting AWARe through evidence-based research and regional knowledge exchange
Organizing technical events and training in Egypt, such as courses on water accounting for climate-resilient planning
Contributing to the development of fundable project proposals aligned with AWARe's Action Track 6
Promoting IWMI-led initiatives such as the National Policy and Strategy Initiative, the Fragility to Resilience Initiative, and the Future Transformations of Water Security Initiative.
Launched at COP27 under Egypt's presidency, AWARe is a global initiative that seeks to catalyze inclusive, practical water solutions for climate adaptation and resilience—especially in water-scarce and vulnerable regions. It supports the integration of water into climate strategies while promoting cooperation, capacity building, and investment in innovative, nature-based approaches.
This MoU marks a strategic step toward fostering adaptive, resilient, and inclusive water solutions for vulnerable communities across Egypt, Africa, and beyond.
About IWMI
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is a global research-for-development organization with a mandate to improve water and land management for food security, livelihoods, and climate resilience. With headquarters in Sri Lanka and offices across Africa and Asia, IWMI operates in over 30 countries.
The IWMI MENA Regional Office, based in Cairo, plays a pivotal role in advancing water science, innovation, and policy engagement across the Middle East and North Africa, working closely with governments, development partners, and local stakeholders to address pressing water challenges in the region.
IWMI is a member of the CGIAR global research partnership, which is committed to transforming food, land, and water systems to build a food-secure future in the face of the climate crisis.
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