5th International Conference on African Rivers
ICAR 2026 Programme
6 – 11 July 2026 · Faculty of Sciences, Rabat
Room 1 · Theme 1
Room 2 · Theme 2
Room 3 · Theme 3A
Room 4 · Theme 3B
Grand Belmahi Amphitheater · Theme 4
Sunday 5 July · Hall of the Faculty of Sciences
10:30 – 18:00Registration
Registration
Registration desk opens and conference materials handed out.
Hall of the Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University, Rabat
Monday 6 July · Opening ceremony · Belmahi Amphitheatre
From 08:00Registration
Registration
Registration desk open.
Hall of the Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University, Rabat
14:00 – 15:00Opening
Opening address
Official opening addresses.
15:00 – 15:30Welcome
15:30 – 16:30Plenary
Opening panel · Keynote 1 Belmahi Amphitheatre
Pr Ernest Amoussou · Regional Coordinator, UNESCO IHP FRIEND-Water programme · Vice-President, International Commission on Surface Water (IAHS)
"The UNESCO FRIEND-Water programme and IAHS: major frameworks for advancing African hydrology within the international scientific community"
Preceded by presentations from partner institutions.
16:30 – 17:30Workshop
Discussion workshop 1 Belmahi Amphitheatre
Prof. Amine AMAR, MiftahEssad Foundation
"Traditional water governance knowledge digitalization and valuation to face water scarcity in Africa: Culture, Heritage and Perspectives: Morocco's Khettara example"
17:30Social
08:45 – 09:15Plenary
Plenary lecture · Keynote 2 Belmahi Amphitheatre
Pr Oula Amrouni
"From Basin to Coast: the Medjerda Delta as a North African demonstration site for integrated river–coast resilience"
09:25 – 10:15Parallel sessions
1 Hydro-climatic Drivers in Hydrological River Systems (Hydroclimatology) Room 1 · Theme 1
09:257 July
Mathew HERRNEGGER
Indian Ocean warming regimes as hydro-climatic drivers of recent East African Rift Valley lake expansions
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09:357 July
N'diaye Edwige Hermann MELEDJE
Climate variability and rainfall typology of the Bia River watershed
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09:457 July
09:557 July
Morton Yao KOUAME
Hydroclimatic variability, trend analysis and change point detection in the Lobo River basin, Côte d’Ivoire (1975–2014)
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10:057 July
Ehouman Serge KOFFI
Hydrological balance assessment of the Aghien Lagoon catchment at the periphery of the Abidjan metropolitan area, southern Côte d'Ivoire
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Discussions & Q&A10:15 – 10:40
2 Advances in Observation and Modelling of Hydrological Processes (Satellite monitoring) Room 2 · Theme 2
09:257 July
09:357 July
Sakaros BOGNING
Evaluation of Gridded Precipitation Products for Meteorological and Hydrological Drought Monitoring in the Ogooué River Basin Using Satellite Radar Altimetry-Derived Standardized River Stage Index
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09:457 July
Vanessa PEDINOTTI
Operational data assimilation of Earth observation hydrological data across contrasted river basins: insights from the SEED-FD project
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09:557 July
Mohamed AZHAR
Mapping and Integrating African River Observations into GloFAS : Bridging Data Gaps for Improved Flood Forecasting
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Discussions & Q&A10:15 – 10:40
3A Water Management and Socio-Ecological Dynamics (Water demand- Dams) Room 3 · Theme 3A
09:257 July
Valentin Brice EBODE
Current and Projected Water Resources in Equatorial Central Africa: The Nyong Forest Catchment, Cameroon
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09:457 July
Emery MURHULA MUSHAMALIRWA
The challenge to the water market in the Democratic Repbublic of Congo
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09:557 July
10:057 July
Moussa Omar GOLAB
From Flood Control to Water Resource Optimization: Hydrological Insights and Operational Challenges of the Friendship Dam (Djibouti)
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Discussions & Q&A10:15 – 10:40
B AI, Big Data and Remote Sensing in Hydrology (Floods) Grand Belmahi Amphitheater · Theme 4
09:257 July
John Brayan VALENCIA GARICA
AI-Assisted Hyperparameter Optimization of the InVEST Annual Water Yield Model for Climate Change Impact Assessment in the Meta River Basin, Colombia
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09:357 July
Karima NIFA
Clustering-Based Deep Learning for Improved Streamflow Prediction in Poorly Gauged Moroccan Mountain Catchments
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09:457 July
Mamadou Lamine MBAYE
Assessing the performance of machine learning and conceptual hydrological models for mean and extreme streamflow prediction in the Falémé Basin at Kidira (Senegal, West Africa)
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09:557 July
Rim OUACHANI EP BEN YOUSSEF
AI-Based Flood Hazard Forecasting with Multi-Source Hydrometeorological Data in the Rhezala Basin (Tunisia)
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Discussions & Q&A10:15 – 10:40
☕ Coffee break & poster viewing · 10:40 – 11:10
11:10 – 12:00Parallel sessions
1 Hydro-climatic Drivers in Hydrological River Systems (Floods) Room 1 · Theme 1
11:107 July
Noémie FERDINAND
Hydrological dynamics in the Lower Ouémé watershed (Benin, West Africa) from in-situ and satellite data
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11:207 July
Meron Teferi TAYE
Understanding flood risk drivers in semi-arid and arid basins: the case of Turkwel and White Volta basins
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11:307 July
Saida BEN ALAYA
Assessment Of Urban Flood Risk Under Climate Change Scenarios Using 1D–2D Hydrodynamic Modelling: Case Study Of Korba City, Tunisia
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11:407 July
Fatou Josiane GUEHI
Impact of mesoscale convective systems (MCS) on large tropical basins' hydrological response: the case of Niger River flood intensification.
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Discussions & Q&A12:00 – 12:25
2 Advances in Observation and Modelling of Hydrological Processes (Satellite monitoring) Room 2 · Theme 2
11:107 July
Youssra EL JABIRI
Remote Sensing and Deep Learning for Dam Inflow Prediction in Semi-Arid Regions: Assessing the Contributions of Rainfall and Snowmelt in Moroccan Catchments
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11:207 July
Lorenzo ALFIERI
Assimilation of satellite altimetry on the Lake Victoria to enhance impact-based flood forecasting in the Nile Basin
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11:307 July
Malak SADKI
Adaptive Earth Observation-Based Data Assimilation for Near-Real-Time Flood Forecasting over the Niger Basin within the ESA EO4Flood Project
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11:407 July
Djaha Levix Nadir KOFFI
Integrated Analysis of Hydrological Dynamics in the Bagoué Region (Côte d'Ivoire): Relationship between Sentinel-2 Remote Sensing and Observed Hydrological Regimes (2016-2026)
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11:507 July
Génie Spirou LUTONADIO KIALA
An Integrated Multi‑Satellite Altimetry and Field‑Measurement Approach to Estimating Water Surface Slope in the Congo River Main Stem and Adjacent Wetlands
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Discussions & Q&A12:00 – 12:25
3A Water Management and Socio-Ecological Dynamics (Dams-Extremes) Room 3 · Theme 3A
11:107 July
Essam HEGGY
Integrating Joint Hydroclimatic Modeling with Debt Relief Supports Cooperative Nile Hydropower Management
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11:207 July
Houssam Eddine CHERNOUBI
Synthesis of Research and Comparative Methodologies for Extreme Flood Frequency Analysis in Morocco under Climate Change
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11:307 July
Mohamed FOFANA
Urban flash flood and extreme rainfall events trend analysis in Bamako, Mali
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Discussions & Q&A12:00 – 12:25
B AI, Big Data and Remote Sensing in Hydrology (Floods) Grand Belmahi Amphitheater · Theme 4
11:107 July
Jefia John IDOLOR
Spatio-Temporal Deep Learning for Flood Forecasting in Sparsely-Gauged Niger River Basin
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11:207 July
Ngandu BALEKELAYI
Multi-Factor GIS-Based Flood Susceptibility Mapping in the Congo River Basin: Ndjili Basin case study
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11:307 July
El Mahdi EL KHALKI
Flood Generation in Semi-Arid Data-Scarce Basins: What Can We Learn from Satellite Products and AI?
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11:407 July
Enagnon Jerome AHOUANDJINOU
A climate similarity-based transfer learning using global Caravan dataset for enhancing streamflow prediction in Ouémé River Basin (Benin, West Africa)
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11:507 July
Issa SAKHO
Deep learning for water level forecasting in the Senegal River Basin: A case study at Bakel Station
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Discussions & Q&A12:00 – 12:25
🍽️ Lunch break · 12:25 – 14:00
14:00 – 14:30Plenary
Plenary lecture · Keynote 3 Belmahi Amphitheatre
Pr Yves Tramblay
"Flood hazard in Africa: long-term trends and flood-generating mechanisms"
14:40 – 15:40Workshop
Discussion workshop 2 Room 1
Dr Dominique Berod, Chief of Section, WMO
"From Data to Action: Building the Value Chain to Address Climate and Hydrological Challenges"
Discussion workshop 3 Belmahi Amphitheatre
Dr Fairouz Megdiche Kharrat, University of Sousse, Tunisia
"Co-Creating Water Knowledge (CCWK)"
15:45 – 16:15Parallel sessions
1 Hydro-climatic Drivers in Hydrological River Systems (River systems) Room 1 · Theme 1
15:457 July
Sara BOUCHIKHI
Evaluating and Optimizing Nature-Based Solutions for Urban Flood Mitigation in a Semi-Arid Watershed: Case of Oued Merzeg (Casablanca, Morocco)
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15:557 July
Joseph Thokozani MWALE
Hydrological Resilience in River Systems: Rethinking Rainfall–Flood Linkages in the Zambezi Basin
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16:057 July
Helmut HABERSACK
On the status of Large Rivers - examples of the Danube, Niger and Mekong
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Discussions & Q&A16:15 – 16:40
2 Advances in Observation and Modelling of Hydrological Processes (Soil) Room 2 · Theme 2
15:457 July
Souley Zaroumey ARAFAT
Soil degradation in the Kori Ouallam watershed in southwestern Niger: spatio-temporal analyses using the RUSLE model and ecosystem implications.
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16:057 July
Ayila ADZANDEH
Geospatial–Optimization Framework for Identifying Optimal Reservoir Sites for Flood Mitigation in the Upper Benue River Basin, Nigeria
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Discussions & Q&A16:15 – 16:40
3A Water Management and Socio-Ecological Dynamics (Landscapes) Room 3 · Theme 3A
15:457 July
Imad EL GHALMI
Risk Assessment of Bank Instability and Landslides in the Oued Mikkès (Sebou Basin, Morocco)
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15:557 July
Houda REBAI
Assessment of SWC measures influence on erosion dynamics in a semi-arid Tunisian catchment
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16:057 July
Fairouz MEGDICHE KHARRAT
Monitoring the Dynamics of the Adret Landscape Assets of Central Valais in Switzerland using Remote Sensing: The Case Study of the Commune of Ayent
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Discussions & Q&A16:15 – 16:40
B AI, Big Data and Remote Sensing in Hydrology (Data) Grand Belmahi Amphitheater · Theme 4
15:457 July
Jean Emmanuel PATUREL
Data rescue and valorization of old climatological data
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15:557 July
Fatima Zohra EL AROUSY
Impact of Sampling Errors on Hydrological Data Quality : A Case Study of Merjat Fouarat
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16:057 July
Mohamed Abd salam EL VILALY
Data and Knowledge Platforms for Land Monitoring: Tools, Policies, and Promising Pathways
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Discussions & Q&A16:15 – 16:40
☕ Coffee break & poster viewing · 16:40 – 17:00
17:00 – 18:00Parallel sessions
1 Hydro-climatic Drivers in Hydrological River Systems (Land cover and hydrology) Room 1 · Theme 1
17:007 July
Aymar Y. BOSSA
Combining IoT, simulation models and optimization algorithms to enhance precision irrigtion in climate-vulnerable regions
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17:107 July
Badre MESSAOUDI
Assessment of Agricultural Dynamics and Water Requirements in the Oued Guir Watershed (Southeastern Morocco) Using Remote Sensing: Diagnosis and Perspectives under Climate Change
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17:207 July
Osman ZAKARI
Land cover dynamics and climate variability influences on hydrological balance of a semi-arid basin
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17:307 July
Deejaysing JOGEE
Hydrochemical Processes in a Pristine Basaltic Catchment: Establishing a Baseline for Volcanic Island River Systems (Black River, Mauritius)
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17:407 July
Pape Samba DIOP
Hydroclimatic variability and saline intrusion dynamics in the Casamance estuary (Senegal)
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Discussions & Q&A18:00 – 18:30
2 Advances in Observation and Modelling of Hydrological Processes (Environment) Room 2 · Theme 2
17:007 July
Kaptein NKOSINATHI
Application of Random Forest Algorithm to estimate water use in a commercial forest plantation in South Africa
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17:107 July
17:207 July
17:307 July
Bi Sehi Antoine GOE
3D dynamics in salinity diffusion influenced by anthropogenic pressures and climate change: a case study of the Aghien lagoon (Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire)
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17:407 July
Assia ABDENOUR
Machine Learning-Based Assessment of Mountain Wetland Vulnerability: A
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17:507 July
Moctar DEMBELE
Agricultural Frontiers and River Basin Dynamics: Water Accounting of Cocoa-Driven Nature Loss
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Discussions & Q&A18:00 – 18:30
3A Water Management and Socio-Ecological Dynamics (Socio-hydrology) Room 3 · Theme 3A
17:007 July
Hadiza KIARI FOUGOU
Changes in the water level of the northern basin of Lake Chad between 2013 and 2024: What are the implications for productive activities in the Nigerien
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17:107 July
Baba BA
The Central Niger Delta: socio-spatial reconfigurations, governance challenges, and farmer–herder conflicts in a wetland under pressure
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17:207 July
17:307 July
Madina BA
Following the PRVF, the PREFERLO : Impacts of water management projects on sociohydrological and pastoral dynamics in the Ferlo valley
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17:407 July
Awa NIANG FALL
The Guiers Lake (Senegal River Delta): Climate change, socio-hydrological, environmental transformations and overexploitation of a limited resource
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Discussions & Q&A18:00 – 18:30
B AI, Big Data and Remote Sensing in Hydrology (Geomorpho) Grand Belmahi Amphitheater · Theme 4
17:007 July
Volker HOCHSCHILD
Sand Dams in Semi-Arid Regions: A Multi-Sensor Remote Sensing Perspective on Hydrological and Ecological Impacts
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17:107 July
Mohammed LGHAMOUR
Semi-Automatic Monitoring of Fluvial Sediment Dynamics: Insights from Grain Size and Shape Evolution along the Inaouène River, Northern Morocco
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17:207 July
Soukaina CHRAA
Changes In Water Surface Area in the North of Morocco Using Remote Sensing Data and Google Earth Engine
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Discussions & Q&A18:00 – 18:30
08:45 – 09:15Plenary
Plenary lecture · Keynote 4 Belmahi Amphitheatre
Pr Christel Prudhomme
"Operational hydrology at the global scale: challenges and opportunities"
09:25 – 10:15Parallel sessions
1 Hydro-climatic Drivers in Hydrological River Systems (Droughts, extremes) Room 1 · Theme 1
09:258 July
Sameh CHARGUI
The dual challenge of climate change and water scarcity: Assessing long-term impacts on global water resources in Tunisia
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09:358 July
Janae STEADMAN
Vegetation Loss and Response to Hydrological Drought on the Islands of the Congo River
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09:458 July
Mohamed RAMAH
Review the Effectiveness and Limitations of Modelling Downstream Impacts on Nile Hydropower Dams
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09:558 July
Bothle MATHLODI
Assessing Hydrological Extremes and Their Implications for Water Resources in the Gaborone Dam Catchment
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10:058 July
Adou Berenger KOUAKOU
Urbanization dynamics and evolution of runoff hazard in Abidjan: a spatio-temporal analysis based on satellite imagery
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Discussions & Q&A10:15 – 10:40
2 Advances in Observation and Modelling of Hydrological Processes (Modelling) Room 2 · Theme 2
09:258 July
Mark MELOTTO
Advancing Reproducible Hydrological Modeling for African River Basins Using eWaterCycle Traversing Data Scarcity
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09:358 July
Salomon Salumu ZAHERA
Hydrological Modeling in Ungauged Watersheds Using Parameter Regionalization and Hydrograph Transfer: The N’Sele River Basin (DR Congo)
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09:458 July
Hafsa MAROUCHE
Model Inter-comparison for Flood Forecasting in Semi-Arid Moroccan Catchments
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09:558 July
Soussou SAMBOU
Analysis of the rain event of 5 August 2022 in Dakar suburb using a combination of HEC HMS hydrologic model and HEC RAS 2D hydraulic mode
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10:058 July
Khalid BARKOUKI
A Modular and Open Hydrometeorological Platform for Operational Decision Support in Flood Forecasting
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Discussions & Q&A10:15 – 10:40
3A Water Management and Socio-Ecological Dynamics (Socio-hydrology - Modelling socio-hydrology) Room 3 · Theme 3A
09:258 July
Noura RASSAM
Socio-ecological sustainability and resilience of the urban valleys of the Fez agglomeration (Morocco)
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09:358 July
Cheikh FAYE
Vulnerability and resilience of communities in the Kayanga-Anambe basin to water risks: issues, challenges and prospects for sustainable water management (VOQUALISE Project)
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09:458 July
09:558 July
Benjamin MUKASANI
Integrating hydrological modeling and hydro-social analysis for transboundary flood risk reduction in the Ruzizi–Tanganyika basin
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Discussions & Q&A10:15 – 10:40
3B Water Management and Socio-Ecological Dynamics (Hydrogeology water quality) Room 4 · Theme 3B
09:258 July
Chifae EL MEKNASSI
Contaminants of emerging concern in Groundwater of Large Semi-Arid Irrigated Plains: Berrechid and coastal Chaouia Aquifers, Morocco
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09:358 July
Maryame AZIZ
Assessing groundwater fecal contamination in a drought-stressed aquifer: a combined fluorescence, PCA, and irrigation-based vulnerability approach
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09:458 July
Edmond IWOUDAM MAIVOW
Groundwater Quality depletion in the Quaternary shallow aquifer of Lake Maga downstream (Far-North Cameroon) highlighted by WQI. Shall we worry about?
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Discussions & Q&A10:15 – 10:40
B AI, Big Data and Remote Sensing in Hydrology (Soil and vegetation) Grand Belmahi Amphitheater · Theme 4
09:258 July
Zamblé Armand TRA BI
Dynamics of vegetation cover and flow rate of the Bandama River in Côte d'Ivoire
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09:358 July
Ismail ICHOU
An agro-meteorological e-service for supporting efficient agricultural water management in Morocco
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09:458 July
Moctar DEMBELE
An Interoperable AI driven Digital Twin Ecosystem for Water Resource Management and Anticipatory Action in the Global South. A Case Study for Limpopo River Basin
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09:558 July
Hafssa NACIRI
Spatial Assessment and Modeling of Soil Erosion Using the Gavrilovic Model (EPM) Integrated with GIS: Application to the Amizmiz Watershed (Western High Atlas, Morocco)
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Discussions & Q&A10:15 – 10:40
☕ Coffee break & poster viewing · 10:40 – 11:10
11:10 – 12:00Parallel sessions
1 Hydro-climatic Drivers in Hydrological River Systems (Geomorpho - erosion) Room 1 · Theme 1
11:108 July
Aishatu Mohamed MUBI
Meander Geometrical Characteristics of River Donga, Taraba State, Nigeria
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11:208 July
Imad EL-GHALMI
Impact of Lateral Alluvial Fans on the Hydro-Morphological Functioning of the Oued Mikkès in the Prerif (Sebou Basin, Morocco)
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11:308 July
Radhouane HAMDI
Factors controlling erosion dynamics in Mediterranean vertisols: the case of the Kamech catchment in Tunisia.
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11:408 July
11:508 July
Khaoula JAMMAT
Hydrological Erosion Dynamics in Semi-Arid Mountain Watersheds of the High Atlas (Marrakech, Morocco): A PAP/CAR-Based Assessment
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Discussions & Q&A12:00 – 12:25
2 Advances in Observation and Modelling of Hydrological Processes (Modelling) Room 2 · Theme 2
11:108 July
Djamel KECHNIT
A First Multiscale 2D Hydraulic Model Calibration Over 1740 km of the Main Navigable Reach of the Congo River
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11:208 July
Houda LAGHMAME
Modeling Runoff Where Data Are Scarce: A Multi-Approach Synthesis in Snow-Influenced Semi-Arid Basins — Case Study of the Oum Er Rbia Basin, Morocco
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11:308 July
Rachid EL MOUMEN
Flood Susceptibility Mapping in the Wadi El Ouaar Watershed Using a New Criterion and Machine Learning Algorithms
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11:408 July
Chaimaa EL KIHAL
Integrating GIS and Machine Learning for Flood Susceptibility Mapping in Essaouira, Morocco
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11:508 July
Khalid BARKOUKI
Reconstruction and Characterization of the January-February 2026 Flood Event in the Gharb Plain
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Discussions & Q&A12:00 – 12:25
3A Water Management and Socio-Ecological Dynamics (Mining - Water quality) Room 3 · Theme 3A
11:108 July
El Hadji Serigne TOP
Pollution of the Faleme River (Senegal catchment): Impacts of hydromorphological dynamics and gold mining techniques on mercury mobilization (Mali – Senegal)
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11:208 July
Ghizlane AZIZI
Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals (Hg, Se, and Pb) in Mytilus Galloprovincialis and Assessment of Potential Human Health Risks along the Cala Iris Sea, Moroccan Mediterranean
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11:308 July
Abderrahim MAFTOUH
Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Feed Pressure Optimization in Photovoltaic-Driven Reverse Osmosis Systems for Green Hydrogen Water Production
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11:408 July
Affoué Berthe Epse TOURE YAO
Hydrological dynamics of rivers under the influence of mining activities and climate disturbances: the case of the Cavally River within the mining area of the Ity mining company in Zouan-Hounien (West, Côte d’Ivoire)
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Discussions & Q&A12:00 – 12:25
3B Water Management and Socio-Ecological Dynamics (Hydrogeology water management) Room 4 · Theme 3B
11:108 July
Moulay Ahmed BEN DRISS
Long-Term and Step-Drawdown Pumping Tests in Deep Hydrogeological Boreholes, Characterization of Hydrodynamic Properties and Transmissivity of Deep Aquifers: Case of the Fritissa Area (Middle Moulouya Basin, Morocco)
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11:208 July
Rahma FRI
Designing Cost-Efficient Strategies for Managed Aquifer Recharge: A Spatial Multi-Objective Approach Applied to Southern Morocco
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11:308 July
Akissi Lea KOFFI
Seasonal variability in the water table of the Adiaké aquifer in hydraulic interaction with Aby Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean (south-east of Côte d’Ivoire)
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11:408 July
Noureddine GAALOUL
Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Water Resources Management and Climate Change
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Discussions & Q&A12:00 – 12:25
B AI, Big Data and Remote Sensing in Hydrology (Hydrology) Grand Belmahi Amphitheater · Theme 4
11:108 July
Adou Bérenger KOUACOU
Urbanization dynamics and evolution of runoff hazard in Abidjan: a spatio-temporal analysis based on satellite imagery
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11:208 July
James MURUNGI
Accounting for spatial-temporal rainfall variability in river flow prediction in the data scarce River Mayanja catchment, Upper White Nile basin using a hybrid ConvLSTM-LSTM model
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11:308 July
Discussions & Q&A12:00 – 12:25
🍽️ Lunch break · 12:25 – 14:00
14:00 – 14:30Plenary
Plenary lecture · Keynote 5 Belmahi Amphitheatre
Pr Victor Kongo
"The cry of African rivers: restoring the quality and quantity of hydrological regimes"
14:40 – 15:40Workshop
Discussion workshop 4 Room 1
Mr Ernest Tindo & Dr Asmaa Benslimane, OPJEB Benin · WIMAFRICA Morocco
"Challenges, Issues and Opportunities of the Blue Economy for Africa and its Youth: Focus on Inland Waters"
Discussion workshop 5 Belmahi Amphitheatre
Dr Youssef Brouziyne & Moctar Dembélé, IWMI (Regional Representative, MENA)
"From Satellites to Decisions: Strengthening Territorial Resilience Across Africa's Large Watersheds"
Discussion workshop 6 Room 3
Eng. Christophe Brachet, OiEau (Africa Program Director)
"Transboundary water management in Africa: issues and challenges"
15:45 – 16:15Parallel sessions
1 Hydro-climatic Drivers in Hydrological River Systems (Water balance) Room 1 · Theme 1
15:458 July
Sakaros BOGNING
Evaluation of Gridded Precipitation Products for Meteorological and Hydrological Drought Monitoring in the Ogooué River Basin Using Satellite Radar Altimetry-Derived Standardized River Stage Index
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15:558 July
Rachid HADRIA
Leveraging FAO WaPOR Data for enhanced river basin management and water productivity in Africa
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Discussions & Q&A16:15 – 16:40
2 Advances in Observation and Modelling of Hydrological Processes (Modelling) Room 2 · Theme 2
15:458 July
Akram ALKASIH
The Role of GIS and HECRAS Hydrologic Model in flood Inundation Mapping: A Case Study in Wadi Al Mjinin, Libya.
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15:558 July
Valentin Brice EBODE
Assessing Current and Future Water Resource Availability in the Sanaga Catchment: Insights from the Mbakaou and Bamendjing Sub-Basins
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16:058 July
Landry NKABA
Enhancing GW-Pitman rainfall-runoff simulations in the Congo Basin through parameter optimization and improved precipitation forcing
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Discussions & Q&A16:15 – 16:40
3A Water Management and Socio-Ecological Dynamics (Water Quality) Room 3 · Theme 3A
15:458 July
Afef FATHALI
Water Quality and Microalgal Proliferation in Tunisian Watercourses: Implications for Transfer to Coastal Ecosystems
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15:558 July
Nahed MSAYLEB
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Brown Alga, Sargassum vulgare Extract in Improving Wastewater Quality: An Eco-Friendly Approach
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16:058 July
Nadia KHAZRI
Damming and Drought Impacts on Sediment Quality and Trace Metal Distribution in River-Lagoon Transitional System: Case Study of the Medjerda- Ghar El Melh Region
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Discussions & Q&A16:15 – 16:40
3B Water Management and Socio-Ecological Dynamics (Estuaries) Room 4 · Theme 3B
15:458 July
Anouar BOURAMMANA
Physiographic classification of Moroccan estuaries using remote sensing and multivariate statistical analysis
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15:558 July
Hassna BOUKAID
Energetic biomarkers and integrated biological indices reveal anthropogenic pressure in coastal mussels near the Oum Er-Rbia estuary (Moroccan Atlantic coast)
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16:058 July
Felix AMOUSSOU
Potential Response of Mangroves to Climate Projections (SSP245 and SSP585) in West African Coastal Areas: Case of the Mono–Bouche du Roy Biosphere Reserve
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Discussions & Q&A16:15 – 16:40
B AI, Big Data and Remote Sensing in Hydrology (Groundwater) Grand Belmahi Amphitheater · Theme 4
15:458 July
Ouiam KMICH
Attention Based Forecasting Coupled with Reinforcement Learning Policies for Adaptive, Sustainable Groundwater Management
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15:558 July
Souleymane OUEDRAOGO
Deep Learning-Based Prediction of Structural Lineaments from Aeromagnetic Data for Groundwater Exploration in Crystalline Basement: Case Study in the Ouagadougou Sheet, Burkina Faso
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16:058 July
Aaron SWAI
Mapping of Groundwater Potential Zones in Semi-Arid Areas – The Case of Lake Kitangiri Sub basin in Central Tanzania
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Discussions & Q&A16:15 – 16:40
☕ Coffee break & poster viewing · 16:40 – 17:00
17:00 – 18:00Parallel sessions
1 Hydro-climatic Drivers in Hydrological River Systems (Modelling) Room 1 · Theme 1
17:008 July
Gbombele SORO
Modelling the runoff with HEC RAS in the urban catchment area of the thalweg of Abobo, northeast of Abidjan district, Côte d’Ivoire
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17:108 July
Edouard KONZI
Hybrid modeling of the hydrological regime of the Funa River (Kinshasa) using a rainfall-runoff approach and XGBoost
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17:208 July
Kaleb Gizaw NEGUSSIE
Modeling future streamflow under climate and land use scenarios in the lower Okavango River basin.
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17:408 July
Mohamed RAMAH
Assessing the Impacts of Sequential Dam Development on the Blue Nile During Prolonged Drought
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Discussions & Q&A18:00 – 18:30
2 Advances in Observation and Modelling of Hydrological Processes Room 2 · Theme 2
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Q&A18:00 – 18:30
3A Water Management and Socio-Ecological Dynamics (Water quality and treatment) Room 3 · Theme 3A
17:008 July
Yassine ELYAAKOUBI
Impact of Mansour Eddahbi Dam Releases on Raw Water Conductivity Variations in the Oued Drâa and Implications for Brackish Water Desalination in Zagora, Morocco
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17:108 July
Saeed YEBOAH
Cryptosporidium and Escherichia coli (E. coli) concentrations in three southwestern rivers of Ghana
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17:208 July
17:308 July
Fatima Zahrae BENBELLA
Spatial–Temporal Dynamics of Surface Water Quality for Sustainable Irrigation and River Basin Management in the Upper Ziz Basin (Central High Atlas, Morocco)
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17:408 July
Ayoub MACHACHE
Integrated Solar-Powered Brackish Water Desalination and Green Hydrogen Production System: Design, Modeling, and Techno-Economic Analysis
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17:508 July
Lassana TRAORE
Efficiency of cleaning photovoltaic solar panels using dew water and sensitivity to meteorological parameters
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Discussions & Q&A18:00 – 18:30
3B Water Management and Socio-Ecological Dynamics (Estuaries) Room 4 · Theme 3B
17:008 July
Awa GUEYE
Morphodynamics of a wave-dominated estuary: case of the Langue de Barbarie breach
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17:108 July
Ghizlane HAMDIOUI
Spatial variability of hydrochemical characteristics at the mouths of Moulouya and Kert rivers (Morocco)
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17:208 July
Fatima-Zahra MEKAOUI
Phytoremediation of Sebou estuary water using Pistia stratiotes: nitrate removal efficiency and water quality implications for a stressed African river system
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Discussions & Q&A18:00 – 18:30
B AI, Big Data and Remote Sensing in Hydrology (Groundwater) Grand Belmahi Amphitheater · Theme 4
17:008 July
Benjamin KITAMBO
Significant contribution of groundwater to the total water storage in the Congo River Basin
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17:108 July
Halima HILAL
Groundwater Level Modeling Using Remote Sensing and Artificial Intelligence
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17:208 July
Younoussa GAMSORE
Key Variables for Discriminating Groundwater Recharge Mechanisms in a Semi-Arid Context: The Case of Burkina Faso
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17:308 July
Youssef HAMOU-ALI
Downscaling GRACE data and Validation using Machine learning approaches, application to Morocco
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17:408 July
Mohamed SAMIH
High-Resolution Groundwater Drought Monitoring in the Oum Er-Rbia Basin: A 1 km Downscaling Approach with Spatio-Temporal Cross-Validation
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Discussions & Q&A18:00 – 18:30
20:00 – 23:00Gala
Gala dinner · Al Manzah Palace
Conference gala dinner.
08:45 – 09:15Plenary
Plenary lecture · Keynote 6 Belmahi Amphitheatre
Pr Lahcen Benaabidate
"Water resources management in Morocco: case of the Sebou watershed"
09:25 – 10:15Parallel sessions
1 Hydro-climatic Drivers in Hydrological River Systems (Hydrology and groundwater) Room 1 · Theme 1
09:259 July
09:359 July
Anass AYANOU
Assessment of Groundwater Storage Trends in the Jel Aquifer (Guercif Basin, Morocco) Using GRACE Data and Innovative Trend Analysis
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09:459 July
Abderrahim BOUSOUIS
Multi-parameter Analysis of Spatial and Temporal Variability of Groundwater Quality for Optimized Water Resource Management: Case Study of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté (France)
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09:559 July
Ahmed Sidi ALIYU
Hydrogeochemical Facies and Geochemical Trends in the Shallow Aquifer system of Egbako sheet 183 NE, Bida Basin, Nigeria
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Discussions & Q&A10:15 – 10:40
2 Advances in Observation and Modelling of Hydrological Processes (Groundwater) Room 2 · Theme 2
09:259 July
Abderrahman EL FARCHOUNI
Integrating SWAT+ hydrological modelling and remote sensing to estimate surface water balance and groundwater recharge in the High Atlas of Marrakech and the Haouz plain
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09:359 July
Abdoul Wahab HALIDOU MOUNKAILA
Understanding Surface Water-Groundwater Interactions on the Left Bank of the Niger River for Sustainable Dam Management in a Sahelian Context (Niamey,Niger)
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09:459 July
Tani Fatimata Andréa COULIDIATI
Mapping groundwater recharge potential using AHP multi-criteria analysis in the Kou sub-basin, Burkina Faso
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09:559 July
Anouar TAIBOU
Machine learning–based groundwater potential mapping in fractured terrain: A case study of the Azrou–Khenifra basin (Central Morocco)
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Discussions & Q&A10:15 – 10:40
3A Water Management and Socio-Ecological Dynamics (Extremes-Water Management) Room 3 · Theme 3A
09:259 July
James WALLACE
Participatory–Hydrodynamic Modelling of Localised Flood and Sanitation Exposure in Kibera During the 2024 El Niño
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09:359 July
Ahmed Mahmoud AHMED OUBEID
Integrated CCME–WQI and GIS-Based Assessment of Surface Water Quality for Drinking Purposes along the Right Bank of the Senegal River, Mauritania
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09:459 July
Mamadou Baïlo BARRY
The role of the waterways of Fouta Djallon (water tower) in socio-economic development in West Africa
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09:559 July
Sylvain CHAVE
Key aspects of flood preparedness for February 2026 in northern Morocco
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Discussions & Q&A10:15 – 10:40
B AI, Big Data and Remote Sensing in Hydrology (Precipitations) Grand Belmahi Amphitheater · Theme 4
09:259 July
Nabil EL MOCAYD
Generative AI for Climate-Informed Precipitation Synthesis: Implications for Flood Modeling and Uncertainty Propagation
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09:359 July
Chaimaa ET-TAKAOUY
The application of three Satellite-based Precipitation Products in Hydrological Modeling Across Five Northern Moroccan Catchments
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09:459 July
Myriam BENKIRANE
Quantifying Snowmelt Contribution to Streamflow and Flood Generation in Major High Atlas River Basins
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09:559 July
Hamza OUATIKI
Integration of Satellite-Derived Rainfall and Soil Moisture for Enhanced Rainy Day Detection: Implications for Hydrologic Modeling
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10:059 July
Intissar ABOUNKI
Evaluation of Satellite-Based Precipitation Products for Hydrological Modeling: A Case Study of the Upper Ziz Basin, Morocco
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Discussions & Q&A10:15 – 10:40
☕ Coffee break & poster viewing · 10:40 – 11:10
11:10 – 12:00Parallel sessions
1 Hydro-climatic Drivers in Hydrological River Systems (Floods) Room 1 · Theme 1
11:109 July
11:209 July
Jean-Felly NGANDU
Monitoring and modelling of hydrological flows under current and future land-use and climate change scenarios in the Kasaï River sub-basin within the Congo Basin
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11:309 July
Discussions & Q&A12:00 – 12:25
2 Advances in Observation and Modelling of Hydrological Processes (Groundwater) Room 2 · Theme 2
11:109 July
Fatima-Ezzahrae LAHRACH
Hydrothermal Circulation and Thermal Springs in the Middle Atlas–Saïss Basin (Morocco): Implications for Geothermal Energy
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11:209 July
Heike WANKE
Stable isotope composition of surface water in Namibia and the connectivity to groundwater
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11:309 July
Fethi LACHAAL
Assessing the Impact of Treated Wastewater Recharge on Groundwater Using Piezometric, Isotopic, and Emerging Contaminant Tracers
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Discussions & Q&A12:00 – 12:25
3A Water Management and Socio-Ecological Dynamics (Water and Society) Room 3 · Theme 3A
11:109 July
Linda LILIENFELD
Film as a Catalyst for Water Science Communication and Socio-Ecological Engagement: Lessons from Let’s Talk About Water
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11:209 July
Samba SOW
Youth-Led Innovation for the Transformation of the Sahel through Water: The Sahel Young Water Champions Movement
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11:309 July
Athmane KHETTOUCH
From Traditional Governance to Modern Pressures: The Transformation of Khettara Systems in Draa-Tafilalet Oasis Ecosystems
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11:409 July
Boubacar MOUSSA
Training, participatory research and water resources management in the Lake Chad Basin: The experience of the University of Diffa (Niger)
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11:509 July
Raphael TSHIMANGA
Implementing a Training and Capacity Building Programme to Address Water Resources Management Challenges in Central Africa
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Discussions & Q&A12:00 – 12:25
B AI, Big Data and Remote Sensing in Hydrology Grand Belmahi Amphitheater · Theme 4
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Q&A12:00 – 12:25
🍽️ Lunch break · 12:25 – 14:00
14:00 – 14:30Science · Society
Opening of the Science/Society closing session
IAGF, Jessica Collay / Fawzi Bedredine (OMVS/RAOB)
"Science–society dialogue: an asset for shaping the future of African rivers"
14:30 – 15:15Synthesis
Synthesis
Synthesis of discussion groups, posters & alternative exhibition.
15:15 – 15:30Science · Society
Science/Society round table 1
Pr Souad El Hajjaji, University of Rabat, Morocco
"Water reuse"
15:30 – 15:45Science · Society
Science/Society round table 2
Pr Sylvain Chave, Predict Services, Castelnau-le-Lez, France
"Science–society relations in the flood forecasting and warning chain"
15:45 – 16:00Science · Society
Science/Society round table 3
Ms Linda Lilienfeld, LTAW, New York, USA
"How documentaries can foster knowledge of and interest in the water cycle"
16:00 – 16:15Science · Society
Science/Society round table 4
Pr Oula Amrouni, INSTM, Carthage, Tunisia
"The close relationship between science and civil society in managing the OMELI Observatory, a UNESCO Ecohydrology demonstration site"
16:15 – 16:30Science · Society
Science/Society round table 5
Pr Ilias Kacimi, FSR, University of Rabat, Morocco
"Using the arts to spark interest in water issues in schools"
16:30 – 16:45Science · Society
Science/Society round table 6
Dr. Eng. Mohamed Abdellah Ezzaouini, Director of the Hydraulic Basin Agency of Loukkos (ABHL)
"Management of the Oued El Makhazine Dam during the Exceptional Hydrological Event of January-February 2026"
16:45 – 17:15Discussions
Round table
Civil society and major rivers.
☕ Coffee break & art exhibition / posters · Moroccan school "Art and Water" experience · 17:15 – 17:35
17:35 – 18:15Closing
Closing ceremony
Closing ceremony, perspectives & signing of the Rabat Declaration on the Future of African Rivers and their Resources.