Program

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

5 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS :

Topic 1 - Climate Change: Vulnerability and Adaptation in Drylands: Dr. Massimiliano Pasqui, Research Council of Italy.
Topic 2 - Water Resources Mobilization and Management: Dr. Andres Jaramillo, Australia.
Topic 3 - Soil Degradation and Conservation: Dr. Wang Tao, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China.
Topic 4 - Environmental Monitoring and Assessment in Drylands: Dr. Livia Peiser, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Italy
Topic 5 - WEFE Nexus (Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem) in Arid Environments: Dr. Rabi Mohtar, Texas A&M. United States.

SPECIAL SESSIONS led by international organizations :

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM :

16 Technical sessions featuring research papers, case studies, and development projects.
A training workshop focusing on geospatial applications developed by FAO.

FIELD TOUR :

IRA Headquarters followed by a visit to Tataouine to explore traditional water harvesting systems, troglodyte dwellings, ancestral ksours, and the heritage of Chenini.

The locations below are available for your visit:

IRA Location

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Chenini Location

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GENERAL PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

May 15th, 2026 (Afternoon): Welcoming participants & in-person registration.
May 16th, 2026 (Morning): Opening Ceremony.
May 16th-18th, 2026: Scientific sessions of the conference.
May 18th, 2026 (Morning): Closing Ceremony.
May 19th, 2026: Optional field trip.

CONFERENCE VENUE

The SWDCC 2026 Conference will take place at the following hotels in Djerba:

Djerba Resort Hotel

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Joya Paradise & SPA Djerba Hotel

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These two hotels are located within walking distance of each other. The organizers will be responsible for booking all participants’ accommodation; no action is required from participants. If any participant has an accompanying person, please let the organizers know

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