Seminar: Many faces of Climate Adaptation

Join the seminar ‘Many faces of Climate Adaptation’ organised by the Netherlands-African Business Council, Land Water Food Consult and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Cairo, at the Sahara exhibition in Cairo on 13 September 2022 to learn more about various Dutch agricultural interventions that can make farming more robust and future proof, as well as tackle the effects of climate changes faced by many countries, including Egypt.

13th of September 2022
Cairo, Egypt
Start at:14:30
myrthe.vdgaast@nabc.nl
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  • As part of the Netherlands Pavilion at the Sahara Exhibition in Cairo, Egypt, the NABC, LWFC and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Cairo are organising a seminar on Climate Adaptation on 13 September 2022, from 2:30 – 4:30 pm.

    Seminar Description
    Although there is a strong need for a boost of agricultural production in Egypt, harsh weather conditions put farming at risk. Adaptation can help farmers to become more resilient. Satellite information can be useful to improve water management at farm level or to detect diseases at an early stage. A healthy soil will reduce stress of the crops. Mechanisation and improved storage technology will lead to a better quality and access to markets. Combining various innovative technologies will make farming more appealing to young entrepreneurs, but also robust and future-proof. The seminar ‘Many faces of Climate Adaptation’ will inspire the agricultural society, and especially young professionals, to tackle the issues in bilateral partnerships.

    The seminar will take place during the agricultural show Sahara Exhibition 2022 (Cairo), from 2:30 till 4:30 pm. Attendance is free, but early registration is recommended due to limited space.

  • Programme 

    Many faces of Climate Adaptation: Bilateral partnerships working on future proof farming in Egypt

    14:30 Welcome
    Dr. Melle Leenstra, agricultural counsellor at the Netherlands Embassy in Cairo, Egypt
    Mrs. Rosmarijn Fens, Managing Director of the Netherlands-African Business Council

    14:45 From inspiration to partnerships
    Overview of various bilateral initiatives, related to water and soil issues in Egypt. What can be done to give agricultural development in Egypt a boost?
    Mr. Peter Prins, Director of Land Water Food Consult

    14:55 Improving vegetable production by smallholders
    Introduction to the case by Mozare3
    Presentation package of possible interventions by mr. Rick Wesdorp, Agronomist & Project Manager at Go & Grow Farm Solutions, on behalf of the consortium with various Dutch partners

    15:15 Innovative tools for irrigation management
    Introduction to the case by Tamkeen Agro
    Presentation of recent experiences by mrs. dr. Roula Bachour, Lead Scientist at Irriwatch, on behalf of the consortium with Delphy and Future Water

    15:35 Healthy soil, healthy crop
    Introduction to the invisible world of micro-organisms and their potential to reduce stress in crops
    Ms. Monique van den Dungen, Senior Consultant at Bioclear Earth

    15:50 The role of young professionals in agricultural development
    Mrs. Jolien Lelivelt, Lecturer/Researcher at Aeres University of Applied Science, the Netherlands

    16:05 Panel with young Egyptian professionals

    16:30 Informal session at the Netherlands Pavilion

  • The seminar will take place during the agricultural show Sahara Exhibition 2022 (Cairo), from 2:30 till 4:30 pm. Attendance is free, but early registration is recommended due to limited space.