COP28 Side Event: Water Action Agenda: Towards a Sustainable Planet

This panel will explore key topics in agricultural water efficiency, focusing on proven technologies for regenerative farming. Sustainable groundwater management, responsible stewardship, demand management, community engagement, and innovative waste-water practices will be discussed. Additionally, we'll explore strategies for universal water access, women's disparities and access to water, prioritizing inclusivity and equity. Our objective is to deepen understanding of water-agriculture challenges and opportunities, driving the advancement of sustainable practices for communities and the environment.

Speakers

• Ms. Shubha Thakur, Joint Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW), Government of India 
• Mr. Matthias Berninger, Head of Public Affairs, Science, Sustainability and HSE, Bayer
• Ms. Manali Desai, Chief Sustainability Officer, PepsiCo Africa, Middle East and South Asia
• Dr. Nidhi Nagabhatla, Senior Research Fellow and Cluster Coordinator: Climate Change and Natural Resources program, UNU CRIS
• Ms. Urmi Goswami (Moderator), Assistant Editor, The Economic Times

Organising Partners

• FICCI
• Bayer

10 December 2023

13:30 - 15:00 GST / 10:30 - 12:00 CET

IETA Business Hub Pavilion