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Special Session (concept note) - Innovative Groundwater Governance: Scientific and Participatory Approaches to Address Climate and Water Challenges

IWRA World Water Congress 2025 Marrakech Morocco
Subtheme 5: Groundwater Challenges and Oppotunities
Author(s): organised by the Moroccan Ministry of Equipment and Water in collaboration with ESCWA
The session is organised by the Moroccan Ministry of Equipment and Water in collaboration with ESCWA.
4 December 2025, Marrakech, Morocco

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Abstract

The discussion of this session will focus on five key themes:

  • Groundwater governance in Morocco
  • Participatory and conjunctive water management ;
  • Climate change impacts on groundwater resources and adaptation strategies ;
  • Groundwater modeling for informed decision-making ;
  • Water accounting for sustainable resource allocation and governance.

By uniting experts, policymakers, and practitioners, this session aims to foster dialogue on effective governance mechanisms, scientific tools, and multi-stakeholder engagement for sustainable groundwater management in the MENA region and beyond.