ICARDA at the 4th World Irrigation Forum

The 4th World Irrigation Forum (WIF4), hosted by the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID), and the Malaysian National Committee on Irrigation and Drainage (MANCID) is taking place from 7 to 13 September 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The forum will bring together global leaders in water management, irrigation experts, and representatives from international and national financing institutions and governments to explore innovative solutions for sustainable water use in agriculture.

ICARDA will be hosting a side event titled “Shaping the Future of Sustainable Water Management through Green Energy Transition and Precision Agriculture”, scheduled for 9 September 2025, from 16:00 to 17:30 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

ICARDA will be represented by:

• Prof. Vinay Nangia 

  Research Team Leader - Soil, Water & Agronomy, ICARDA
  presenting “Smart Drops – Cutting Water Use and Boosting Productivity”, showcasing practical approaches to optimizing irrigation in dry areas.

   

• Dr. Mohie El Din Omar

  Research Associate – Soils, Waters and Agronomy Team, ICARDA
  Dr. Mohie will deliver a presentation on “Green Energy Generation and Water Rationalization on the Farm Level”, highlighting ICARDA’s work on integrating renewable energy into farm irrigation systems to enhance sustainability.

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