Tomorrow, Wednesday, the Mohammed VI Museum of Water Civilization in Marrakech will host a significant conference focusing on "Women's Leadership in Water Governance in the Maghreb Region," coinciding with the celebration of World Water Day. This event is organized through a collaboration between the museum, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Office in the Maghreb, and the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University along with Cadi Ayyad University.
According to a statement from the organizers, the conference aims to establish a framework for sustainable cooperation that promotes the integration of "water and gender" issues at both national and Maghreb levels. The event aspires to enhance gender equality and female leadership in scientific fields while recognizing the essential role of women in the daily management of water resources and the heritage associated with them. It also seeks to foster collaboration among local and international stakeholders to create a sustainable dialogue between decision-makers and academic institutions, thereby enhancing water security.
The announcement further highlighted that this conference is part of the "United Nations 80" initiative, emphasizing the need to mobilize women in scientific fields to ensure a sustainable future while acknowledging the value of traditional knowledge. The approach taken aligns with UNESCO's governmental water program priorities and the PHI-IX strategy, which supports water management by integrating a gender perspective.
Alongside this conference, a competition will be launched, merging arts and sciences under the title "Arts for Water Conservation." This initiative aims to place women at the center of artistic expressions that raise awareness about the challenges of conserving this vital resource in both urban and rural settings. It will provide a platform for collaborative creativity that engages the academic community and the broader public.
In conclusion, these initiatives position the conference's theme as a strategic lever for sustainable development, encouraging women's access to scientific research and highlighting sustainable management models, particularly the "Khettara" system in Marrakech and the oases of Tinghir.
As reported by achpress.com.
