{"id":6234,"date":"2026-10-22T08:46:44","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T08:46:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zawaya24.com\/ar\/fes-agriculture-mediterraneenne-stress-hydrique-2210\/"},"modified":"2026-10-22T08:46:46","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T08:46:46","slug":"fes-agriculture-mediterraneenne-stress-hydrique-2210","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zawaya24.com\/en\/fes-agriculture-mediterraneenne-stress-hydrique-2210\/","title":{"rendered":"Fez: international symposium examines Mediterranean farming under water stress"},"content":{"rendered":"

Moroccan and foreign experts and academics gathered in Fez on Wednesday and Thursday, October 21 and 22, for an international symposium devoted to the resilience of Mediterranean agriculture facing water stress, with desalination and technological innovation at the heart of the discussions.<\/p>\n

The event, titled “The resilience of Mediterranean agriculture in the face of water stress: desalination and technological innovations”, is jointly organised by the Euromed University of Fez, the Hassan II Academy of Science and Technology and the Group of Academies for Development.<\/p>\n

Morocco’s strategy on the agenda<\/h2>\n

Participants from several countries examined the challenges posed by scarce water resources and the possible ways to strengthen farming in the Mediterranean region against climate change<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Among the main topics discussed was the Kingdom’s strategy linking water, energy and agriculture, along with the prospects that seawater desalination<\/a> offers for meeting the needs of the farming sector.<\/p>\n

Sessions also covered a comparative look at international experiences, the constraints of using desalinated water for crops, and the trends observed across countries of the Mediterranean basin.<\/p>\n

Desalination, salt and green hydrogen<\/h2>\n

Speakers examined the potential of desalination units powered by sustainable energy, as well as practical experience with desalinated water in agriculture. Particular attention went to recovering the salt and brine left over from desalination, their environmental impact, and the possibility of producing green hydrogen inside desalination plants.<\/p>\n

The environmental, technological and economic dimensions of the water-energy-agriculture nexus formed another key strand, with new sustainable energy solutions and their possible farm applications under review.<\/p>\n

Adapting production systems<\/h2>\n

The second day was devoted to agronomic approaches for adapting Mediterranean production systems to climate change. Topics included what plant genetics can offer against environmental stress and the use of artificial intelligence to detect water stress in olive trees and improve localised irrigation.<\/p>\n

The programme also addressed the opportunities and risks of groundwater lying beneath the seabed, financing Mediterranean agriculture in a changing climate, and international cooperation on water management.<\/p>\n

Speakers came from Morocco, France, Spain, Greece and Italy, joined by experts representing international organisations working in agriculture, water, energy and development. The symposium closed with conclusions and recommendations aimed at more sustainable water management and greater resilience for Mediterranean farming.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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