The 2nd edition of the Nexus Water-Energy-Food Security-Ecosystems Forum (WEFE) concluded on Thursday in Tangier, after two days of discussions focused on integrated management of natural resources and practical ways to include the nexus approach in policy decisions.
Bringing together more than 400 participants from 40 countries, the event facilitated discussions and debates on strengthening cooperation among policymakers, scientists, entrepreneurs, and civil society actors, highlighting the need for a coordinated approach in the face of challenges such as climate change, resource scarcity, and food security.
In a speech delivered during the closing ceremony, the representative of the organizing committee of the event, Hajar Khamlichi, presented several recommendations made during various panels for the implementation of the nexus approach, as well as for effective and joint action to combat climate change.
In this regard, she emphasized the importance of more coherent and interconnected governance, calling for the integration of the nexus approach into national policies to harmonize climate, energy, agricultural, and environmental strategies.
Particular emphasis was placed on the role of local communities, which must be involved in decision-making, as well as the need to strengthen regional and cross-border cooperation, particularly in the Mediterranean and Africa, where water and energy resources are shared.
She also highlighted the necessity of promoting local innovation and encouraging knowledge sharing at the regional level to foster the replication of best practices, adding that the development of inclusive economic models is an essential lever to ensure access for smallholder farmers and vulnerable populations to sustainable technologies.
Additionally, it was recommended to directly involve populations in project design, to strengthen education and training on resource management, and to facilitate access to green technologies through appropriate financing mechanisms, such as targeted grants and participatory finance, in order to enhance local community buy-in to ensure the success of sustainable transition policies.
Ms. Khamlichi also emphasized the need to mobilize international funds to support integrated projects and to encourage public-private partnerships to ensure large-scale investments, noting that the growth of strategic sectors such as hydrogen and renewable energies will depend on effective structuring of financial mechanisms, combining climate financing, impact investments, and hybrid models tailored to field needs.
She concluded that these recommendations must translate into concrete actions, relying on the commitments made by various stakeholders to integrate the nexus approach into public policies, economic strategies, and local initiatives.
The 2nd edition of the Nexus Water-Energy-Food Security-Ecosystems Forum (WEFE), held under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI and initiated by the Council of the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region, provided an opportunity to bring together political leaders, domain experts, and representatives of national and international institutions to address major issues such as resource scarcity and energy transition.
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