2nd WASAG International Forum – Summary

In Praia, Cabo Verde, West Africa, from 7-10 February 2023 FAO and the Government of Cabo Verde hosted the 2nd WASAG International Forum on the topic of “Making agriculture resilient for climate change: Water scarcity, an opportunity for action and collaboration” The forums objectives were to mobilize political commitment to accelerate strategic actions, including policies and investments for addressing water scarcity in agriculture. To formulate messages that will raise the profile of water scarcity in agriculture in the climate change dialogues at the forthcoming at the UN Water Conference in March 2023 and UNFCCC COP 28 in November 2023 and to discuss ways of making the partnership more effective and impactful for the implementation of the new WASAG Strategy 2021-2024 and involving all Partners. To share relevant knowledge and information on key issues and to network and to foster collaboration among partners, and to showcase latest technologies, practices and products in agriculture

23/05/2023