🌾 Heavy rainfall, yet scarcity? In our 3rd reel, Tena Alamirew Aguimassie explains how #WATDEV tackles Ethiopia’s water scarcity through local insights, agroforestry, and organic manure. Next stop: Kampala! 📍UG 🇺🇬 #WaterManagement #Kampala2026

The Ebola emergency won't stop the #WATDEV dialogue! 🌍 Our final conference is going hybrid: join us in Nairobi – Kenya - and online, with live connections from Bari (Italy), Cairo (Egypt), and all our partners worldwide. See you there! 🔗🌱

Water means something different to every community but the search for solutions brings everyone together. This is the journey #WATDEV has made. 📍International Conference | Nairobi Online 🗓️ June 15–16, 2026 Follow us for the link to join! 👇

🌍 From Egypt to Nairobi - Hoseem learned that compost feeds the soil, and that bringing experts & farmers together feeds solutions. 📍 WATDEV International Conference - hybrid format! 🗓️ June 15–16, 2026 | Nairobi Online Follow us for the link to join! 👇 #WATDEV

Participants were introduced to the #WATDEV project’s objectives, methods, and expected results, with contributions from, Dr. Gaetano Ladisa, Project Administrative Lead, Mr. Moses Odeke, WATDEV project Coordinator, ASARECA, and Officials from @kalromkulima.

Gestione sostenibile dell'acqua e agricoltura resiliente al clima: al via il corso di formazione del progetto #WATDEV per l'Africa orientale ed Egitto. Il corso, organizzato da #Cnr_Ipsp, si svolgerà dal 21 al 23 gennaio Qui👇 tutte le info cnr.it/it/nota-stampa/n-1407…

#WATDEV Regional Workshop kicks off in Addis Ababa! The workshop brings together regional planners, basin authorities, modelling experts, and partner institutions to validate and prioritize Best Management Practice (BMP) scenarios for Ethiopia. Using a fully participatory approach, stakeholders are reviewing basin-level intervention scenarios developed under the WATDEV modelling framework—ensuring they reflect local realities, water management priorities, and long-term climate resilience goals. The workshop is jointly convened by @InstituteEiar, @ASARECA, @CIHEAMBari, and partners under the WATDEV Project, with support from @aics_it. 🔑 Key Focus Areas 🔹 Presentation and discussion of BMP intervention scenarios 🔹 Stakeholder validation using structured, participatory tools 🔹 Identification of enabling conditions for basin-wide scaling 🔹 Prioritization of scenarios to guide future planning and decision-making This event marks a significant step toward transitioning from localized assessments to strategic, basin-level water and land management solutions, supporting more sustainable, climate-smart agriculture across Ethiopia.

🌍 WATDEV held its Regional Workshop on 1 Dec at SEKEM Farm, Egypt 🇪🇬✨. Stakeholders reviewed simulated #BMPs scenarios, joined group discussions, and prioritized actions for climate-smart water & land management. 💧 #ClimateResilience #WaterManagement #SustainableAgriculture

Exciting engagement in Hola, Tana River County! KALRO, in partnership with CIHEAM-BARI and ASARECA under the WATDEV Project, held a local feedback meeting to share and validate results from Best Management Practices (BMPs) feasibility studies.

Participants receive an introduction to the modelling methodology for simulating BMPs and scenarios, setting the foundation for a highly participatory and data-driven workshop. Today’s discussions are shaping the next phase of action for sustainable, climate-smart water management across Eastern Africa. The Regional Workshop in Malindi progresses into an intensive technical and participatory session as stakeholders engage directly with the simulated BMP intervention scenarios. During the late morning: 🔹 @ISRICorg presents the simulated BMP scenarios, followed by a rich Q&A session 🔹 Break-out group discussions begin, facilitated by the Modelling Group and @kalromkulima — Participants examine feasibility conditions — Identify barriers and enablers for adoption — Explore localized implications at basin scale 🔹 @CIHEAMBari, and @kalromkulima lead a field-level survey on farmers’ perceptions of water management policies in the Tana River Basin, using digital tools to collect real-time data These discussions are generating actionable insights that will directly shape the prioritization of BMPs and guide the development of locally informed implementation protocols. @WatDev1 | @kalromkulima | @ASARECA | @CIHEAMBari | @ISRICorg | @AICS_Cairo | @AICS_Nairobi | @aics_it #WATDEV #Kenya #ClimateResilience #AgricultureInnovation #ParticipatoryResearch@WatDev1 | @kalromkulima | @ASARECA | @CIHEAMBari | @ISRICorg | @AICS_Cairo | @AICS_Nairobi | @aics_it, @MOSESODEKE #WATDEV #ClimateSmartAgriculture #WaterManagement #Kenya #TanaRiverBasin

The afternoon session of the #WATDEV Regional Workshop in Malindi focuses on consolidating insights and validating priority BMP scenarios with basin stakeholders. Key activities include: - Plenary reporting from each break-out group, as rapporteurs present scenario analyses and stakeholder inputs - Facilitated validation and prioritization session led by @KALRO and @ISRIC - Participants collectively assess the feasibility of each BMP - Identify priority practices for basin-level scaling - Synthesis and wrap-up by ISRIC, outlining emerging findings Closing session with @CIHEAMBari and @ISRICorg, mapping the next steps toward developing implementation protocols and A2.4 training modules Today’s collaborative process strengthens the scientific, institutional, and community foundations needed for climate-smart water management in the Tana River Basin. @WatDev1 | @kalromkulima | @ASARECA | @CIHEAMBari | @ISRICorg | @AICS_Cairo | @AICS_Nairobi | @aics_it #WATDEV #SustainableDevelopment #WaterGovernance #KenyaAgriculture #BasinManagement @MOSESODEKE @blaiseamony

The #WATDEV Regional Workshop is officially underway in Malindi, Kenya 🇰🇪 bringing together key stakeholders from across the Tana River Basin. The day opens with: 🔹 Registration and welcoming remarks led by @kalromkulima and @ASARECA 🔹 Remarks from the CECM, Tana River, emphasizing the urgency of strengthening climate resilience in the basin 🔹 AICS interventions, including an introduction to the WATDEV programme and a presentation of ongoing activities 🔹 Overview of WATDEV’s objectives, methods, and expected results, highlighting basin-level water management challenges and opportunities @WatDev1 | @kalromkulima | @ASARECA | @CIHEAMBari | @ISRICorg | @AICS_Cairo | @AICS_Nairobi | @aics_it #WATDEV #ClimateSmartAgriculture #WaterManagement #Kenya #TanaRiverBasin

Effective water, soil & crop management boosts #SustainableAgriculture & #FoodSecurity in Egypt & #EastAfrica. The #WATDEV Portal shares field-tested solutions from local partners, ready to scale. Explore: watdev.eu/water-management-k… 💧🌍

Farmers, researchers, and innovators came together in Debre Zeit, Ethiopia, to share tools for sustainable farming. 🔹 Hands-on Learning 🔹 Stronger Together 🔹 Real Change Learn more 📷 shorturl.at/7prXt #WATDEV #EmpowerFarmers #SustainableAg 🌍🌍

At the #WATDEV Roadshow in Kenya, Dr. @alicemurage (#KALRO Senior Agronomist & WATDEV Co-PI) emphasized the power of partnerships in tackling climate challenges & supporting water users’ associations 💧🌱 Highlights from the Field Day (Mar 24–25) 👉 shorturl.at/WR6hJ

Speaking at the roadshow, the Director General Water Land Resources Centre @UICWLRC , Dr. Gete Zeleke, said @UICWLRC is deeply committed to ensuring sustainable and effective utilization of #landandwaterresources for the benefit of all. WLRC has established learning watersheds where sustainable land and water management practices are systematically implemented via participation of local communities. These practices are designed to: ***Rehabilitate degraded land ***Reduce soil erosion ***Enhance land and water productivity ******Thereby improving ecosystem services and livelihoods. “We are passing on these skills to farmers under the WATDEV Project & we have witnessed firsthand the positive impact of these efforts, seeing the restoration of barren hillsides and ecosystem services, enhanced farmland productivity & improved livelihoods. This success is a direct result of our collaborative work with farmers, extension agents, local authorities, innovators, the Government, local, regional and global partners. The road show focuses on learning about the best practices from research partners and explore promising technologies presented by our entrepreneurs.

With the support of the #WATDEV Project @ASARECA, in collaboration with @kalromkulima, has facilitated the acquisition of 1,000 tree seedlings of cashew nut and mango for the Hola Irrigation Farmers Cooperative. This cooperative, which consists of over 1,000 farmers, including women and youth, will utilize these seedlings for agroforestry demonstration plots. The initiative aims to promote knowledge exchange on Best Management Practices (BMPs) and foster sustainable agroforestry practices. The initiative aligns with the #WATDEV Project’s broader objective of enhancing climate resilience and sustainable water management across Kenya, Ethiopia, Sudan, and Egypt. By setting up these demonstration plots, farmers gain practical insights into climate-smart agriculture, improved soil health, water conservation, and enhanced farm productivity. Funded by the European Union @EU_Commission through @CIHEAMBari and @aics_it, the #WATDEV Project continues to support communities in adapting innovative practices for a more resilient agricultural future. #ClimateSmartAg #SustainableAgriculture #Innovation4Ag #Agroforestry #FarmersFirst #WATDEVProject 🔗 Learn more about the WATDEV Project here: watdev.eu asareca.org/watdev-project/ @g_ladisa @WatDev1 @blaiseamony @sdbaguma @BenIlakut

Tana River County Executive Committee Member for Lands, Physical Planning, Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, Veterinary Services, and Cooperative Development, Madam Mwanajuma Hiribae, alongside officials from @ASARECA, @CIHEAMBari, and @kalromkulima, leads a tree-planting exercise to promote agroforestry and sustainable irrigation practices. “Agroforestry is not just about planting trees; it’s about securing our future. Integrating trees into our farming systems improves soil health, conserves water, and builds resilience against climate change. Today, as we plant these trees in Tana River County during the ongoing #WATDEV Roadshow, we reaffirm our commitment to sustainable agriculture, ensuring that future generations inherit a land that is fertile, productive, and thriving.” Madam Mwanajuma Hiribae. This initiative, under the #WATDEV Project, raises farmers' awareness of the benefits of agroforestry, enhancing soil health, improving water management, and boosting farm productivity. @EU_Commission, @aics_it #ClimateSmartAg #SustainableAgriculture #Agroforestry #Farmers #WATDEVProject #TreePlanting #Innovation4Ag @g_ladisa @sdbaguma @BenIlakut