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Climate Smart WATer Management and Sustainable DEVelopment for Food and Agriculture in East Africa, funded by the EU's DeSIRA initiative, focuses on research, modelling, and capacity building to enhance resilience to climate impacts in 🇰🇪 🇪🇹 🇸🇩 🇪🇬

23/06/2026

🌍 For everyone involved, has left a word, a memory and a lesson. 💭

Across the Nile Basin, the project brought together farmers, researchers, institutions and local communities to explore how to build more resilient and shared solutions for water 💧 and soil management. 🌱

From traditional knowledge to scientific research, from field experience to the WATDEV Toolbox 🛠️, this journey has shown that innovation becomes stronger when it is built through trust and cooperation. 🤝

The WATDEV Final Conference marked the end of a project, but also a new starting point for better decisions on water, soil and food security.

Thank you to all the companions on this journey: partners, researchers, farmers, institutions, experts and communities who made WATDEV possible.

The end of a journey. A new beginning. ✨

CIHEAMBari, AICS Cairo, ASARECA, ISRIC - World Soil Information, Suomen ympäristökeskus - Syke, CNR Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development, KALRO, Water and Land resource Center - WLRC Ethiopia

17/06/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗗𝗘𝗩 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲!✨

After two days of presentations, discussions, knowledge exchange, and shared reflections, we conclude not only a conference, but a remarkable four-year journey of collaboration, research, innovation, and capacity building. 💦

🌍Bringing together participants in Nairobi and online from Cairo, Bari, and many other locations across Africa, Europe, and beyond, the event celebrated the achievements of WATDEV project and celebrated the partnerships that made this journey possible.

The conference highlighted the scientific results, practical tools, innovative approaches, and policy contributions developed throughout four years of collaboration. From the WATDEV Toolbox and research outputs to strengthened capacities, institutional cooperation, and knowledge sharing, the project has contributed to advancing sustainable water, soil, and agricultural management across the Nile Basin. 💧🌾

Yet its greatest legacy lies in WATDEV people: researchers, students, policymakers, institutions, development practitioners, and local communities who came together to share knowledge, build partnerships, and create lasting impact. 🤝

👏 Funded by the European Union under the DeSIRA Initiative, WATDEV is a testament to the power of international cooperation. Our sincere gratitude goes to all project partners and consortium members, with special appreciation to ASARECA and KALRO for the excellent organization of the Final Conference and to Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo - Ufficio Cairo, CIHEAMBari, ISRIC - World Soil Information, CNR Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Suomen ympäristökeskus - Syke, Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development, Water and Land resource Center - WLRC Ethiopia - your dedication made this journey possible.

🌱 While the project has reached its conclusion, its impact will continue through the knowledge, tools, partnerships, and people it leaves behind.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has been part of the WATDEV journey. 🤎💚💙🩵

16/06/2026

Is really over?

Gaetano Ladisa, Scientific Project Coordinator at CIHEAM Bari, closes the day by focusing on what may be the deepest legacy of the WATDEV experience: building trust. 🤝
Trust between farmers 👨‍🌾, researchers 🔬 and institutions 🏛️.

The climate challenges 🌡️, water issues 💧 and food security concerns faced by communities across the Nile Basin do not stop at borders. They affect everyone. 🌱

WATDEV has shown a possible path forward: cooperation, shared knowledge and practical tools for better decisions. 💡🛠️

Will there be a WATDEV 2 to continue this journey together? 🔄
We cannot say for now.
But today, we say goodbye from near and far 👋, with the same spirit of trust and cooperation that has grown throughout this journey.

Ciao!

Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo - Ufficio Cairo, CIHEAMBari, ASARECA, KALRO, ISRIC - World Soil Information, CNR Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Suomen ympäristökeskus - Syke, Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development and Water and Land resource Center - WLRC Ethiopia

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16/06/2026

🤝 The real success of the project? The incredible network it has built! 🌐

As Jacopo Tavassi (AICS - EU Portfolio Coordinator) highlights, working with such a diverse group of stakeholders and partners requires time and deep dedication, but it’s exactly this collaboration that leads to shared, impactful results.

🌱 This strong network is the ultimate legacy of the project. Moving forward, future initiatives will build upon these connections to design and implement resilient, sustainable interventions for water and soil management across Egypt, Kenya, Sudan, Ethiopia, and beyond. 🌍✨

Hear more about how collaboration turns knowledge into action! 🎙️👇

Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo - Ufficio Cairo, CIHEAMBari, ASARECA, KALRO, ISRIC - World Soil Information, CNR Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Suomen ympäristökeskus - Syke, Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development Water and Land resource Center - WLRC Ethiopia

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16/06/2026

Adapting solutions to different contexts 🔄

this is one of the key lessons learned from those who have applied smart & resilient management tools to tackle climate change and food security challenges. 🌍🌾

Julius Rono, Agri-Food Sector Leader at SNV in Kenya and Burundi, shares his perspective. 🎙️

As a regional project, also faced the challenge of adapting its Toolbox to different local realities, thanks to the contribution of farmers 👨‍🌾, researchers 🔬 and experts from the four target countries.

Because effective solutions are not simply transferred. They need to be understood, tested and adapted to the places where they are meant to work.

Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo - Ufficio Cairo, CIHEAMBari, ASARECA, KALRO, ISRIC - World Soil Information, CNR Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Suomen ympäristökeskus - Syke, Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development Water and Land resource Center - WLRC Ethiopia

16/06/2026

𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗗𝗘𝗩 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘆!✨

Today, the spotlight turns to the results, legacy, and future pathways shaped throughout four years of collaboration, research, innovation, and capacity building under the WATDEV project, funded by the European Union through the DeSIRA Initiative. 🌍💦

🌱From the experiences of PhD students and researchers to the development of the WATDEV Toolbox, participants are exploring the scientific achievements, practical solutions, and human stories that have defined the project journey.

Through presentations, videos, panel discussions, and interactive exchanges, the WATDEV community is reflecting on what the project leaves behind: strengthened capacities, innovative tools, valuable knowledge, lasting partnerships, and a shared vision for sustainable water, soil, and agricultural management across the Nile Basin and beyond. 🌾

As WATDEV reaches its final milestone, today's discussions focus on transforming knowledge into action and ensuring that the project's legacy continues to support future planning, policy development, and climate-smart agricultural systems.💧🌱

🌍Different locations, one shared vision: from Nairobi to Cairo, Bari, and beyond, the WATDEV community continues to learn, connect, and build the future together.

Stay tuned as we continue sharing highlights from Nairobi and online from across Africa, Europe, and beyond🤩

Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo - Ufficio Cairo, CIHEAMBari, ASARECA, KALRO, ISRIC - World Soil Information, CNR Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Suomen ympäristökeskus - Syke, Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development Water and Land resource Center - WLRC Ethiopia

16/06/2026

🌱 Today, the Final Event focuses on project results!

One of the main outputs is the WATDEV Toolbox: an interface designed to simulate future agricultural scenarios 🌾 and support decision-makers in planning investments, strategies and policies.

💡 By providing a structured analysis tool, the Toolbox helps assess different options and guide more informed choices for water 💧, soil 🌍 and agricultural management.

Sylvester Dickson Baguma, ASARECA Executive Director, explains why the Toolbox matters. 🎙️

Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo - Ufficio Cairo, CIHEAMBari, ASARECA, KALRO, ISRIC - World Soil Information CNR Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development, Water and Land resource Center - WLRC Ethiopia

15/06/2026

𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗗𝗘𝗩 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗱!✨

It was a dynamic day of inspiring discussions, knowledge exchange, and collaboration, bringing together participants in Nairobi, Kenya, and online from Cairo, Bari, and many other locations across Africa, Europe, and beyond. 🌍

Funded by the European Union under the DeSIRA Initiative, the WATDEV project has spent the last four years advancing research, innovation, capacity building, and multi-stakeholder collaboration for sustainable water and soil management.

From high-level remarks, keynote speeches and presentations to interactive exchanges and discussions, the Day 1 of the conference provides an opportunity to reflect on the achievements of WATDEV project, and the broader challenges and opportunities facing sustainable agriculture and natural resource management in Africa. 💦

💧🌾Throughout the day, discussions explored climate resilience, agricultural water and soil governance and approaches to scaling Best Management Practices (BMPs), strengthening capacities, advancing modelling and basin planning, and promoting policy uptake and institutional integration developed throughout the WATDEV journey.

The conversations also highlighted the importance of connecting grassroots knowledge, scientific research, and multi-stakeholder collaboration to build more resilient and climate-smart agricultural systems across the Nile Basin and beyond.🌱

📌A key highlight was the collective reflection on lessons learned from AU–EU cooperation initiatives, identifying opportunities, challenges and innovative pathways for future action in sustainable agriculture, water, and soil management.

🔖 As Day 1 concludes, one message stands out: lasting impact happens when research, policy, innovation, and grassroots knowledge come together.

🤝Thank you to everyone who joined us today. We look forward to continuing the conversation tomorrow as we explore the WATDEV legacy and future pathways for action.

Stay Tuned! 🤩

15/06/2026

So far, yet so close.

The health emergency in Uganda turned the WATDEV Final Conference into a hybrid event.

From the main venue in Nairobi to Cairo, Bari and other European locations, partners stayed connected and continued to work together.

Because this is the spirit of a transnational project like WATDEV: adapting to challenges, sharing knowledge and building cooperation across borders.

Silvia Lecci, WATDEV Project Officer at CIHEAM Bari, tells us more.

15/06/2026

From local knowledge to wider impact.

In the WATDEV project, farmers’ knowledge is not treated as something marginal.

It is the starting point.

As highlighted by Tiberio Chiari, Director of AICS Cairo, the challenge is to recognize local practices rooted in specific territories and understand how they can support planning at national and regional level.

This is where traditional knowledge and science meet.

Listening to farmers. Testing practices. Building scenarios. Supporting better decisions.

WATDEV shows that innovation becomes stronger when it starts from the field and grows through collaboration.

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