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BLUE PLANET @ GFFA: Water. Harvests. Our Future.
Water is at the heart of global food security. This became clear once again at the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA) 2026 in Berlin, held under the theme “Water. Harvests. Our Future.”
Within this international context, the BLUE PLANET Berlin Water Dialogues provided a framework for joint engagement: German Water Partnership (GWP) and the Kompetenzzentrum Wasser Berlin (KWB) contributed their expertise and perspectives to the global discussion during the session “Science, Practice and Policy – Working Together for Sustainable Water Use in Agriculture” – bringing the BLUE PLANET dialogue beyond its core event into an international policy arena.
Bringing BLUE PLANET to the GFFA
Under the umbrella of BLUE PLANET, GWP and KWB – supported by the Berlin Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises – helped shape the conversation on water and agriculture by highlighting innovative approaches to water management and resilience. Their joint contribution connected stakeholders from politics, science, business and civil society, reinforcing the role of Berlin as a hub for international water dialogue.
The discussions made clear: without water, there is no food security. At the same time, increasing pressure on water resources – driven by climate change, population growth and competing sectoral demands – requires integrated and forward-looking solutions.
From Dialogue to Action
The engagement of GWP and KWB at the GFFA reflects a core principle of the BLUE PLANET Berlin Water Dialogues: creating spaces for exchange that go beyond a single event. By actively contributing to international platforms like the GFFA, BLUE PLANET extends its reach and impact, fostering continuous dialogue and collaboration.
Key topics included:
- efficient and sustainable water use in agriculture
- innovation in irrigation, reuse and storage
- cross-sectoral cooperation and governance
- international partnerships for scaling solutions
Continuing the Dialogue
The GFFA contribution demonstrates how BLUE PLANET serves as a connecting platform – linking local expertise with global challenges and bringing diverse actors into a shared conversation.
Because addressing the water–food–climate nexus requires exactly this: sustained dialogue, strong partnerships and collective action – under one shared vision.
The full panel discussion can be followed via the embedded YouTube video below. The recording is provided by the official BMLEH YouTube account and is integrated here for viewing.
BLUE PLANET Berlin Water Dialogues – Review 2024
On 28 November 2024, the BLUE PLANET Berlin Water Dialogues brought together a global community under the theme ‘Urban Water Resilience – Reshaping Our Cities’. With nearly 700 participants from 73 countries, the event once again highlighted the growing importance of sustainable urban water management worldwide.
The discussions continue beyond the event itself. You can still explore the full conference content on demand and revisit key insights, sessions, and exchanges.
We look forward to welcoming you to future editions of BLUE PLANET Berlin Water Dialogues.
Organizers
BLUE PLANET Berlin Water Dialogues
