The Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute (DWFI) at the University of Nebraska is co-convening and speaking in sessions at World Water Week in Stockholm, Sweden, August 24-28, 2025. The conference is held every year and World Water Week 2025 has a theme of Water for Climate Action, with the event centered on addressing the linked emergencies of climate change, environment degradation and biodiversity loss. Detailed information on DWFI-related sessions and events can be found below:
(All times are in CEST (Central European Summer Time) UTC +2 hours. Dates and times subject to change.)
Nature Hub Exhibition Booth
Throughout World Water Week | Booth 4:17, Level 4 and Online
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The Nature Hub at World Water Week is a space dedicated to elevating the role of nature in addressing global water challenges. It brings together various stakeholders to discuss and showcase nature-based solutions for sustainable development, climate change, food security, and more. The Nature Hub at World Water Week is a collaboration between the Nature Conservancy (TNC), DWFI, Wetlands International and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
Sunday, August 24, 2025
10:00 - 11:00 | Online | Session ID: 12274
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Solar-Powered Water Solutions for Climate-Resilient Agriculture
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This session will explore solar irrigation's role in enhancing climate resilience, water security, and sustainable agriculture in South Asia and East Africa. It highlights low-carbon, climate-smart solutions, and policies for integrating solar irrigation to achieve climate and water goals, ensuring social inclusion and financial viability.
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Convenors:
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International Water Management Institute
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Swiss Agency for Development and Co-operation
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Speakers include Nicole Lefore, Associate Director, Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute
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17:00 - 18:00 | Online | Session ID: 14007
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SIWI Seminar Series (1/3): Water for food in a changing climate: Pathways to adaptation and mitigation
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The session highlights tensions between co-benefits and trade-offs in agricultural water management innovation. We explore both synergy and contradiction in efforts for mitigation and adaptation through water interventions in rice systems, water-soil management, renewable energy, and agroforestry, demonstrating varied incentives, responsibilities and burdens for different stakeholders, regions and sectors.
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Convenors:
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Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute
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International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
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CLARITY Consortium
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Tuesday, August 26, 2025
9:00 - 10:30 | C4, Level 2 and Online | Session ID: 14008
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SIWI Seminar Series (2/3): Water for food in a changing climate: Pathways to adaptation and mitigation
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This session focuses on institutional agricultural water management strategies that align with climate mitigation and adaptation goals. We examine policy frameworks and partnerships in food production to avoid unintended consequences. Drawing on actionable insights from Global South and North highlights inclusive governance, collaborative decision-making, and capacity across sectors and scales.
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Convenors:
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Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute
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International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
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CLARITY Consortium
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Wednesday, August 27, 2025
14:00 - 15:30 | Room 27, Level 2 | Session ID: 14009
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SIWI Seminar Series (3/3): Water for food in a changing climate: Pathways to adaptation and mitigation
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This in-person workshop explores the drivers and barriers shaping agricultural water practices and technologies for climate adaptation and mitigation. Using real-world case studies and guided group discussion, we will examine how diverse actors can align incentives, navigate competing goals, and collaborate across sectors to advance inclusive, scalable water-climate solutions.
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Convenors:
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Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute
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International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
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CLARITY Consortium
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