EWFC Nexus Summit – Programme
It gives me great pleasure to invite you to participate in the EnergyWaterFoodClimate Nexus Summit to take place in Capital Zimbali Hotel, Durban, South Africa, from 1-4 July 2024.
The Summit is in collaboration between Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT), Durban, and Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. Both universities have been in partnership for more than 23 years. FAMU has been hosting the Summit for more than a decade in Florida; this is the first time that the Summit is held in Africa.
The discourse of EnergyWaterFoodClimate continues to cut across the globe, and this has become even more evident in Africa. It is for this reason that participants will come from government and academia as evidence-based research is required for policy development and country strategies. In addition, the Summit delegates will also include young people from high schools and universities so they can raise awareness about the need to undertake research on the core areas of the Summit, which are energy, water, food, and climate, and become activists. The women and vulnerable communities will be represented for them to take home innovative strategies to influence behaviour change on the thematic areas of the EnergyWaterFoodClimate Nexus Summit.
The highlights of the Summit include ‘Why Hacks’, where young people will be given opportunities to pitch ideas on solutions to these thematic areas; presentations by government representatives from various countries, academics, and researchers from universities across Africa. Another capstone event of the Summit will be the launch of a national study by a Minister on one of the thematic areas.
The Summit will provide an opportunity for various participants to network and publish papers drawn out of the proceedings in peer-reviewed journals. The draft Summit agenda is attached to this invitation.
We invite industry, research institutes, and interested entities to take part in the Tech Expo Exhibition during the Summit at a negotiated rate of R3 500 for the duration of the Summit.
Summit registration rates:
- R3 500 – General conference attendees
- R1 000 – Postgraduate students
- R50 – high school learners We look forward to your participation
With warm regards
Professor Nokuthula Sibiya
Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation, and Engagements
Programme
- Registration of the Summit delegates
- EWFC National and International Schools’ Project
- Installation of Poster Presentations
07h00-9h00 : Registration and viewing of exhibitions
09h00-9h45 : The Future is Here: High Level Presentations and Welcome Remarks
Professor Marcus Ramogale, Acting Vice-Chancellor & Principal (MUT) Dr Larry Robinson, FAMU President
09h50-1hh20 : Keynote Address |
10h30-11h00 Tea Break
11h00-13h00 : Panel discussion | A Transcontinental Discussion on the Energy Water Food and Climate Change Nexus – Solutions for Advancing Impacts
Panellists:
- Global perspective on EnergyWaterFoodClimate Nexus Summit
- African perspective on EnergyWaterFoodClimate Nexus
13h00-14h00 : Working-Lunch
The Why Hack, Moderated by Dr Leslie.
A platform where students provide solutions to EWFC challenges.
14H00-16H00 : CONCURRENT SESSIONS: ENERGY, WATER, FOOD, CLIMATE
Concurrent Room 1:
Sub theme 1 : Soil Health Advances: A Key to Food Security
14h00-14h15 : Agricultural profitability through sustainable practices 14h15-14h30 : Soil Organic Matter in South African Agriculture
14h30h14h45 : The role of soil health and nutrition in community development (introducing the Mangosuthu Model)
14h45-15h00 : Introduction of the soil health field test kit
15h00-15h15 : Q&A Panel Discussion
15h15-13h00 : Hackathon on soil kit (exhibition venue)
Poster session
Sub theme 2 : Resilient and sustainable farming systems
14h00-14h15 : Climate Smart Agriculture
14h15-14h30 : The role of carbon in Climate-Smart Agriculture
14h30-14h45 : Small holder farmer support land utilization and smart agriculture case study
14h45-15h00 : Sustainable agricultural practices for crop/fruit production perspectives
15h00-15h00 : A perspective on Aquaculture and Fisheries
15h00-15h15 : Livestock production and health
15h15-15h30 : Q&A Panel Discussion
15h30-16h00 : Poster session
Concurrent Room 2: Energy
Sub-theme 1 : Renewable Energy systems (solar, wind, biofuels, reverse electro dialysis, bio hydrogen, biogas)
14h00-14h15 : Paper 1
14h15-14h30 : Paper 2
14h45-15h00 : Paper 3
15h00-12h15 : Paper 4
12h15-13h00 : Paper 5
Sub-theme 2 : Non-renewable energy systems (oil, coal, natural gas, nuclear energy, …)
14h00-14h15 : Paper 6
14h15-14h30 : Paper 7
14h30-14h45 : Paper 8
14h45-15h00 : Paper 9
15h00-15h00 : Paper 10
15h00-15.30 : Q&A Panel Discussion
15h30-16h00 : Poster session
Concurrent room 3 : Water
Sub-theme 1 : Global access to safe water
14h00-1430 : The UN Sustainable Development Goals and Microbes; the Invisible Biological Stewards of Our Planetary Health and Ecosystem Services seeks to maximize the use of technologies to advance ecosystems and community health, and solutions for water generation, and support for sustainable natural resources.
14h30-14h45 : Water for Health: Access to sustainable drinking water, hygiene, and sanitation
14h45-15h00 : Paper 3
15h00-12h15 : Paper 4
12h15-13h00 : Paper 5
Sub-theme 2 : Water quality: improve water quality, wastewater treatment and safe reuse.
14h00-14h15 : Paper 6
14h15-14h30 : Paper 7
14h30-14h45 : Paper 8
14h45-15h00 : Paper 9
15h00-15h00 : Paper 10
15h00-15h30 : Q&A Panel Discussion
15h30-16h00 : Poster session
Concurrent room 4 : Climate
Sub-theme 1
14h00-14h15 : Climate change Impacts and Human Settlements in the Global South. Impact on water resources, weather patterns, food security, food safety, and increased health risks.
14h15-14h30 : Cities, settlements, and key infrastructure, disaster management, readiness of cities, adaptation
14h30h14h45 : Regional Trends on Climate Change Research and Enterprise. Focuses on developing science-based solutions, its application, and the research that make climate change response possible.
14h45-15h00 : Accelerated innovation. A Focus on Harnessing Big Data, Artificial Intelligence for Environmental & Agricultural Restoration. Implementing scientifically sound geospatial solutions to transform big data into environmentally relevant information to advance sustainable and efficient use of natural resources
Sub-theme 2 : Zero GHG emissions
14h00-14h15 : Sustainable cities
14h15-14h30 : Technological solutions to GHG emissions and mitigation measures
14h30-14h45 : Politics and policy perspective implications on climate change adaptation
14h45-15h00 : Industrialisation & Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives
15h00-15h00 : Paper 10
15h00-15h30 : Q&A Panel Discussion
15h30-16h00 : Poster session
- Nexus Global Thought Leaders Awards
- Speaker and Sponsor:
- With An Evening Cultural Serenade
- Only open to: all speakers, session moderators, panellists, registered delegates, and invited
07h30-9h00 : Registration and viewing of exhibition
09h00-9h45 : What we want is possible Level Presentations and Welcome Remarks Prof Nokuthula Sibiya – MUT DVC: Research Innovation & Engagement FAMU Provost
09h50-10:20 : Keynote Address – Africa’s commitment to Zero Hunger – Agenda 2063
10h30-11h00 : Tea Break
11h00-12h15 : Policy Reviews on Zero Hunger SDG 2: Global and Regional Food Systems
11h00-11h30 : Perspectives of the South African National Food and Nutrition Security (SAFNSS) study DALRAD/HSRC
11h30-11h45 : Food industry initiatives on food systems sustainability
11h45-12h00 : Global Food markets impact of food accessibility
12h00-12h1h5 : Local food markets and food pricing
12h15-12h30 : Q&A Panel Discussion
12h30-13h00 SAFNSS media briefing
13h00-14h00 : Working-Lunch
The Why Hack, Moderated by Dr Leslie.
A platform where students provide solutions to EWFC challenges.
14H00-16H00 : CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Concurrent Room 1 : Food
Sub-Theme 1 : Advocacy for Food Safety and Nutrition Education
14h00-14h15 : Making food safety possible for producers, processors, and community Projects- CSIR
14h15-14h30 : Food environments for better nutrition
14h30-14h45 : Nutrition for healthier a youth
14h45-15h00 : Climate change impact on food safety
15h15-15h30 : Q&A Panel Discussion
15h30-16h00 : CSIR demonstrating food safety testing unit | Exhibition room
Concurrent Room 2 : Science-Based Policy and Decision Making
Sub-Theme 1 : Enabling EWFN Workforce Development and Student Training. Provides solutions to sustainability, global challenges, and the urgent need for a well-trained workforce.
14h00-14h15 : Evaluating coherence between water and sectoral policies
14h15-14h30 : Evaluating coherence between energy regulation and sectoral policies
14h30-14h45 : Evaluating coherence between Food Security and sectoral policies
14h45-15h00 : Evaluating coherence between climate change and sectoral policies
15h00-15h15 : Policy incentives to advance access to water, energy, and food for vulnerable communities
15h15-15h30 : Q&A Panel Discussion
15h30-16h00 : Poster session
Concurrent Room 2 : Energy
Sub-theme 1: Energy storage and Miscellaneous energy related topics (batteries, super capacitors, compressed
air, …)
14h00-14h15 : Paper 1
14h15-14h30 : Paper 2
14h30h14h45 : Paper 2
14h45-15h00 : Paper 3
15h00-12h15 : Paper 4
12h15-13h00 : Paper 5
Sub-theme 1: Non-renewable energy systems (oil, coal, natural gas, nuclear energy, …)
14h00-14h15 : Paper 6
14h15-14h30 : Paper 7
14h30-14h45 : Paper 8
14h45-15h00 : Paper 9
15h00-15h00 : Paper 10
15h00-15h30 : Q&A Panel Discussion 15h30-16h00 : Poster session
Concurrent Room 3: Water
Sub-theme 1: Water Governance, Infrastructure, and Investment
14h00-14h15 : Paper 1
14h15-14h30 : Paper 2
14h30h14h45 : Paper 2
14h45-15h00 : Paper 3
15h00-12h15 : Paper 4
12h15-13h00 : Paper 5
Sub-theme: Water for Health: Access to sustainable drinking water, hygiene, and sanitation
14h00-14h15 : Paper 6
14h15-14h30 : Paper 7
14h30-14h45 : Paper 8
14h45-15h00 : Paper 9
15h00-15h00 : Paper 10
15h00-15h30 : Q&A Panel Discussion
15h30-16h00 : Poster session
Day 2, July 3
Concurrent Room 4: Climate
Sub-theme 1: Centering Indigenous Knowledges in Climate Change Research and Action
14h00-14h25 : Panel: Centering communities and Indigenous knowledges in climate action and research
14h25h-14h40 : Paper: Restoring South African Feminist Indigenous Knowledges: Women and Climate Action
14h40-14h55 : Paper: Towards climate-smart agriculture: Integrating Indigenous knowledges and crop modelling
14h55-15h10 : Paper: Decolonizing Conservation: Indigenous knowledges in community resilience and survival
15h10- 15h25 : Paper: from Call for papers
15h25 -15h45 : Q&A: moderated
Sub-theme 2: The Urgency of Transdisciplinary Climate Change Education
14h00-14h25 : Panel: the urgency of climate justice: youth perspectives (Four undergraduate students from Department of Environmental health, Agriculture, Community Extension and Nature Conservation)
14h25h-14h40 : Paper Designing for culturally sustaining climate science education
14h40-14h55 : Paper Relational curriculum for ocean futures
14h55 -15h10 ; Paper Land education through philosophical enquiry as climate change education
15h10- 15h25 : Paper: from Call for papers
15h25 -15h45 : Q&A: moderated by Dr. Jennifer Adams (University of Calgary) and Prof Antwi from UNISA).
15h45-16h00 : Poster session
16h00-16h45 : Closure and way forward: Dr Victor Ibeanusi, Executive Dean, School of the Environment, FAMU
16h45-16h50 : Vote of thanks: Professor Nokuthula Sibiya, DVC Research, Innovation, and Engagements, MUT
- Social programme
- Visit to MUT
- Partner engagements
