The project Climate Smart WATer Management and Sustainable DEVelopment for Food and Agriculture in East Africa is funded by the #DeSIRA initiative of the #EU

Joined May 2022
116 Photos and videos
Water means something different to every community but the search for solutions brings everyone together. This is the journey #WATDEV has made. ๐Ÿ“International Conference | Nairobi Online ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ June 15โ€“16, 2026 Follow us for the link to join! ๐Ÿ‘‡
1
2
60
๐ŸŒ From Egypt to Nairobi - Hoseem learned that compost feeds the soil, and that bringing experts & farmers together feeds solutions. ๐Ÿ“ WATDEV International Conference - hybrid format! ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ June 15โ€“16, 2026 | Nairobi Online Follow us for the link to join! ๐Ÿ‘‡ #WATDEV
1
1
61
๐ŸŒณ Agroforestry is changing how farmers relate to land, crops & communities. Trees in fields = stronger soils, more food, less conflict between farmers & herders. ๐Ÿ“ International Conference โ€“ Kampala ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ June 15โ€“16, 2026 Follow us for updates on the program & how to join!
1
1
41
The Ebola emergency won't stop the #WATDEV dialogue! ๐ŸŒ Our final conference is going hybrid: join us in Nairobi โ€“ Kenya - and online, with live connections from Bari (Italy), Cairo (Egypt), and all our partners worldwide. See you there! ๐Ÿ”—๐ŸŒฑ
2
1
76
๐ŸŒพ Heavy rainfall, yet scarcity? In our 3rd reel, Tena Alamirew Aguimassie explains how #WATDEV tackles Ethiopiaโ€™s water scarcity through local insights, agroforestry, and organic manure. Next stop: Kampala! ๐Ÿ“UG ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ #WaterManagement #Kampala2026
1
1
63
๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ง #WATDEV held a 2-day WATDEV Toolbox Modelling Training in Cairo (13โ€“14 May) at @rctwsrctws. Experts from 7 countries who are involved in WATDEV activities with experts from #WaterKnoweldge project explored BMP scenarios, KPIs & MCA using case studies from Egypt and Sudan.๐ŸŒฑ
1
25
Water isnโ€™t a sector, itโ€™s a connector. ๐Ÿ’ง Prof. Abdin Salih highlights that sustainable water management is "everybodyโ€™s business." From farmers to decision-makers, #WATDEV is turning grassroots knowledge into global action. ๐ŸŒ ๐Ÿ“Kampala, Uganda ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 15โ€“16 June 2026
1
1
50
How can local knowledge & research improve water management in East Africa? In our new video series, Hon. Mwanajuma Mabuke Hiribae (Tana River County) explains how #WATDEV turns grassroots experience into action through agroforestry & solar energy. Next stop: Kampala in June!๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ
1
1
51
๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’งWATDEV Toolbox Training in Ethiopia! From 5โ€“7 May 2026, experts gathered in Addis Ababa to explore WATDEV Toolbox for climate-smart water management. Participants learned to design & assess BMPs, run MCA, and support data-driven decisions for resilient agriculture. #WATDEVEU
1
2
32
๐ŸŒฑ #WATDEV concludes its climate-smart BMPs training in Egypt! Farmers & experts came together at SEKEM Farm to explore composting, efficient irrigation & intercropping through hands-on learning. Stronger skills, real solutions, and a shared commitment to sustainable agriculture.
1
27
#WATDEV promotes BMPs & innovation in wider areas in Kenya! 26โ€“27 March 2026, farmers & experts came together to advance sustainable agriculture.๐ŸŒฑ Tackling droughts, floods & soil degradation Hands-on learning at Laza Irrigation Scheme Empowering resilient farming communities.๐Ÿ’ฆ
1
3
57
#WATDEV launches BMPs & innovation trainings in wider areas in Etiopia! ๐Ÿ“23โ€“24 Mar 2026 in Arba Minch ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น. Farmers, experts & local stakeholders came together for hands-on sessions & field visits, covering composting, agroforestry, solar irrigation & smart tools ๐ŸŒฑ
1
2
45
#WATDEV expands it knowledge and reaches wider communities! Hands-on BMPs & innovation trainings are coming to: ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น #Ethiopia ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช #Kenya ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ #Egypt Empowering farmers from new areas with practical, climate-smart solutions through knowledge exchange & local adaptation.
2
3
68
WATDEV Toolbox Training 4-6 February 2026, Wageningen Hands-on training brought together experts from Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Italy, Sudan, China, Spain, The Netherlands to strengthen capacity in using #WATDEV Toolbox as a decision-support tool for climate-smart water management
2
89
#WATDEV ToT on Smart Plant Phenotyping, Precision Agriculture & Water-Efficient Practices successfully concluded (21-23 Jan 2026) in Southern Italy ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น, bringing together participants from #Egypt, #Ethiopia, #Kenya, #Sudan, #Italy, through lectures and technical visits.
1
60
The ToT & Capacity Building Course on Smart Platforms for Plant Phenotyping & Precision Agriculture kicks off 21โ€“23 Jan 2026 in Metaponto, Italy ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Participants from #Egypt #Ethiopia #Kenya #Sudan explore together advanced agri-tech, precision farming & water-smart solutions ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ’ง
2
42
๐ŸŒ Happy New Year 2026! We extend our warm wishes to you & your families. 2025 was a year of impact for WATDEV, thanks to the dedication of our partners & communities. As we step into 2026, we look forward to growing resilience, impact, and sustainability together.โœจ๐ŸŒฟ #WATDEVEU
1
43
19 Dec 2025
๐ŸŒ The latest issue of the WATDEV Newsletter is out now! ๐Ÿ“ฐ๐Ÿ‘‰ Visit our website to read and download the new edition. Subscribe at watdev.eu/newsletter and stay up to date. #WATDEV
1
1
90
9 Dec 2025
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น On 5โ€“6 Dec, we held the Local Feedback Meeting in Addis Ababa, bringing farmers, youth, womenโ€™s groups & extension officers together to review BMP feasibility, refine modelling indicators & co-develop practical implementation protocols. ๐Ÿšœ๐Ÿ’ง๐ŸŒฑ
49
9 Dec 2025
On 4 Dec, we held our Regional Workshop in ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น, bringing planners & researchers together to validate and prioritize #BMP scenarios for the #Koga basin. Partners reviewed modelling results, assessed scaling conditions & set priorities for climate-smart water & land management.
1
2
89