On 23 November 2020, 2030 WRG organized a session that discussed leveraging an MSP-based approach to achieve the dual objectives of water savings through farmer-led irrigation development (FLID) and food security. 2030 WRG hosted this session as part of a virtual pre-event ahead of the United Nations Food Systems Summit 2021. Co-hosted by 13 organizations, this event is called Bold Actions for Food as a Force for Good (23 – 24 November 2020).

2030 WRG organized a webinar on digital technology applications across the agricultural supply chain with an emphasis on linkages between water and agriculture. This webinar provided an overview of the opportunities for agricultural innovations and critical factors to support testing, implementation, and mainstreaming of digital approaches relevant to water security. Through case study examples of private sector, practitioners, and academics, the webinar deep dived into the role that digital technologies can play in addressing the water-agriculture nexus. For more information on the session, please see the webinar video on YouTube.

Webinar 1 – Reuse and Applications of Treated Wastewater in Agriculture: Mapping the India Story and Insights from Israel (October 27, 2020) // This is the first of a 3-part Webinar Series on Reimagining Reuse of Treated Wastewater in Agriculture in India: Technology, Finance, and Governance Perspectives. This series is being convened by 2030 WRG in collaboration with the Israel Economic and Trade Mission, World Business Council on Sustainable Development (WBCSD), India-EU Water Partnership (IEWP), and the Government of Maharashtra. For more information on the session, please see the webinar video on YouTube.

El Ministerio de Agricultura y Riego a través de la Autoridad Nacional del Agua (ANA), otorgó el Certificado Azul a la empresa Agrícola Cerro Prieto (Agroexportación - La Libertad); Agrícola Don Ricardo (Agroexportación - Ica); Constructora La Santa Cruz (Servicios – Ayacucho); y UNACEM (Construcción – Lima) por sus esfuerzos en el cuidado y uso eficiente del agua. // El certificado es el reconocimiento otorgado por la ANA a usuarios hídricamente responsables que participan en el “Programa Huella Hídrica” y ejecutan con éxito los compromisos asumidos para la medición de su huella hídrica, su reducción y su programa de valor compartido. // En el evento que contó con el soporte de la Embajada de Suiza y el apoyo del 2030WRG del Banco Mundial, el Consejo Empresarial de la Alianza del Pacífico y ONG Agualimpia, se reconoció también a las dos empresas que han renovado su certificación, Compañía Eléctrica El Platanal S.A. (Energía - Lima); y Termoselva (Energía - Ucayali). // También se reconoció a las nuevas empresas que han logrado su inscripción para obtener el Certificado Azul este año: San Miguel Fruits (Agroexportación – Ica y La Libertad), Textil del Valle (Textiles - Ica), CONURMA Ingenieros (Servicios – Lima), La Arena S.A. (Minería – La Libertad) y Shahuindo S.A. (Minería – Cajamarca).

Full webinar title: Wastewater Network Management: Control of Losses, Inflows, and Unauthorized Access (Portuguese only) This webinar was organized by the World Bank Water Team in Brazil, 2030 Water Resources Group, and the Israel Consulate in São Paulo, Brazil, representing the Israeli Ministry of Trade & Investment. The discussions focused on disseminating strategies, experiences, technologies, and management methodologies for the improvement of basic sanitation services. It was an opportunity to share experiences and views on the control, monitoring, and maintenance of wastewater networks. The session is available only in Portuguese. ~ A Prática Global da Água do Banco Mundial no Brasil, juntamente com o 2030 Water Resources Group e o Israel Trade & Investment no Brasil, decidiram realizar conjuntamente um webinar para a discussão e disseminação de estratégias, experiências e tecnologias de gerenciamento de redes de esgoto, visando apoiar a melhoria dos serviços de esgotamento sanitário. Queremos proporcionar uma oportunidade para a apresentação de diferentes experiências e visões sobre procedimentos de controle, monitoramento e manutenção de redes de esgoto. O webinar interessa aos agentes dos setores público e privado envolvidos na regulação e prestação de serviços públicos de saneamento, que poderão ter contato com uma gama variada de iniciativas e experiências internacionais voltadas ao aumento da eficiência e à qualidade ambiental.

As part of the 2020 World Economic Forum Sustainable Development Impact Summit, 2030 WRG organized an affiliate session on "Restarting Economies, Building Resilience." Over 150 participants joined the session, including several potential 2030 WRG global corporate partners. For more information on the session, please see the webinar video on YouTube.

About the Maharashtra Webinar Series: As part of its outreach efforts to support the Government of Maharashtra and private sector and civil society partners in response to COVID-19, the 2030 WRG Maharashtra Multi-Stakeholder Platform (MSP) has been organizing a series of webinars showcasing agri-tech and water-tech start-ups relevant to addressing the food security-related challenges brought about by agri supply chain disruptions due to the lack of labor and logistics induced by COVID-19. This initiative is a part of the Maharashtra Water MSP on building Water and Livelihood Security in Rainfed Areas, Command Area Water Productivity, and Wastewater Reuse and Management. This session was co-convened with Omnivore Fund and featured the following start-ups: Ecozen Solutions and DeHaat. For more information on the webinar series and this session, please see the webinar video on YouTube.

About the Maharashtra Webinar Series: As part of its outreach efforts to support the Government of Maharashtra and private sector and civil society partners in response to COVID-19, the 2030 WRG Maharashtra Multi-Stakeholder Platform (MSP) has been organizing a series of webinars showcasing agri-tech and water-tech start-ups relevant to addressing the food security-related challenges brought about by agri supply chain disruptions due to the lack of labor and logistics induced by COVID-19. This initiative is a part of the Maharashtra Water MSP on building Water and Livelihood Security in Rainfed Areas, Command Area Water Productivity, and Wastewater Reuse and Management. This session was co-convened with UnLtd India and featured the following start-ups: BioPrime Agrisolutions, Soilsens, and Bharat Agri. For more information on the webinar series and this session, please see the webinar video on YouTube.

About the Maharashtra Webinar Series: As part of its outreach efforts to support the Government of Maharashtra and private sector and civil society partners in response to COVID-19, the 2030 WRG Maharashtra Multi-Stakeholder Platform (MSP) has been organizing a series of webinars showcasing agri-tech and water-tech start-ups relevant to addressing the food security-related challenges brought about by agri supply chain disruptions due to the lack of labor and logistics induced by COVID-19. This initiative is a part of the Maharashtra Water MSP on building Water and Livelihood Security in Rainfed Areas, Command Area Water Productivity, and Wastewater Reuse and Management. This session was co-convened with UnLtd India and featured the following start-ups: LogisticsNow, Vesatogo, and Wingrow Agritech. For more information on the webinar series and this session, please see the webinar video on YouTube.

This webinar is part of a webinar series that digs deeper into the work programs of the 2030 Water Resources Group’s (2030 WRG) Multi-Stakeholder Platforms (MSPs) in different countries. This webinar series aimed to share more about these MSPs to the 2030 WRG Steering Board, as well as promote sharing and cross-learning with others.