Cairo Water Week (CWW) stands as a significant water-related gathering with implications at the local, regional, and global levels. This yearly occasion is orchestrated by the Egyptian Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI), under the esteemed patronage of H.E Mr. Abdel Fatah El-Sisi, the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt. Collaboration with national, regional, and international partners is integral to the event’s success.
CWW serves as an outstanding platform for professional interaction, fostering the exchange of ideas, learning from diverse perspectives, and pinpointing opportunities for partnerships. The overarching goal of CWW is to facilitate connections among water organizations, industries in the water sector, regional stakeholders, and communities, thereby promoting collaboration and progress in the field.
The sixth edition of the CWW series of conferences was held from 29th October to 2nd November 2023 in Cairo- Egypt and addressed the main theme; Action on Water Adaptation for Sustainability. The following five related sub-themes and several sub-topics were addressed during the event through various plenary and technical sessions.

  • Cooperative Management of River Basins.
  • Support co-benefits of water management adaptation actions and economic growth.
  • Green water for restoring freshwater ecosystems and adapting to changing climates.
  • Improving early warning systems for severe weather events and prolonged droughts.
  •  Integration of Climate and Water Policies with National Sustainable Development Visions.

Cairo Water Week 29th October – 2nd November 2023

Action on Water Adaptation for Sustainability

Publications

Conference Booklet 2023

Final Report 2023

CWW 2023 Proceedings