FAO (The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations), in its function as the current Chair of UN-Water organizes in collaboration with the African Union, the African Development Bank, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and the Libyan authorities a
High Level Conference on
"Water for Agriculture and Energy in Africa: the Challenge of Climate Change"
The overall purpose of this conference will be to address the availability of water resources in Africa, under the circumstances of increased demand by the agricultural and energy sectors and in the context of changing climatic conditions.
Water is an important factor in economic growth and sustainable development, particular in Africa, where the majority of the population lives in rural areas and depends on agriculture for their livelihoods. Increased demand for energy, driven by economic development and population growth, and the consequences of global warming, are additional challenges for water resources in Africa.
It is therefore necessary, on the basis of the present situation and the trends of these parameters, to urgently adopt new strategies and policies to ensure the sound management and sustainability of water resources on the African continent.
In this context, the conference tends to analyse the present situation and needs, in terms of water for agriculture and energy, the potentials, the costs and the sources of financing, with a view to proposing to Heads of State and Government the policies, strategies and programmes for an effective use and management of water resources.
For more information see the  conference concept note or visit the  FAO events calendar
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