30/3/2026
Prof. Yahya Eid, President of Kafrelsheikh University, witnesses on Monday, March 30, 2026, the events celebrating World Water Day 2026. The event is organized by the Faculty of Agriculture in cooperation with the Department of Soils and Water and the Egyptian Society of Soil Sciences, with the participation of a distinguished group of local and international experts, scientists, and specialists in the field of water resources.
In his opening speech during the event, Prof. Yahya Eid delivers an extensive address in which he confirms that celebrating World Water Day has become more than just a symbolic occasion. It has evolved into a significant scientific and humanitarian milestone that requires serious reflection on one of the most dangerous challenges facing humanity. He points out that water is no longer merely an element of life, but has become a matter of national, human, and developmental security at the same time.
The President explains that the theme chosen for World Water Day 2026, which links water flow to achieving equality, deeply reflects the human and social dimensions of the water issue. He confirms that the water crisis is no longer merely a resources crisis, but a crisis of justice, distribution, and equity. In many countries around the world, women bear the greatest burden in providing water, which necessitates the adoption of more inclusive and equitable policies.
On his part, Prof. Abbas Sharaky, the international expert and Professor of Geology and Water Resources at Cairo University, delivers an extensive analytical presentation on the relationship between major national agricultural projects and the water challenges facing Egypt. He confirms that expanding these projects is a strategic necessity to achieve food security, but at the same time it imposes additional pressure on the country’s limited water resources.
Dr. Sharaky explains that the success of these projects fundamentally depends on efficient water management, the use of modern irrigation techniques, and the expansion of water reuse, in addition to the need for precise scientific planning that balances available resources with future needs. He noted that climate change represents an additional challenge that requires the adoption of flexible and adaptive policies.
In a distinguished international intervention, Dr. Ragab Ragab from the United Kingdom addresses the global challenges of water, food, and energy security. He confirms that these three files have become closely interlinked under the concept of the “Water-Energy-Food Nexus.” Any imbalance in one of these axes directly affects the others.
Dr. Ragab explains that the world is facing unprecedented challenges due to climate change, population growth, and increasing demand for resources. This requires adopting comprehensive visions for sustainability based on integrated resource management, the use of modern technology, and the strengthening of international cooperation and exchange of expertise.
Meanwhile, Prof. Magdy Shaheen Mohamed, Professor of Soils at the Faculty of Agriculture, Al-Azhar University, reviews the prospects of non-conventional water resources. He confirms that they represent one of the most important future solutions to bridge the water gap in Egypt. He points out that reusing treated agricultural and municipal wastewater, along with seawater desalination, have become indispensable strategic options.
Dr. Shaheen explains that expanding these resources requires developing infrastructure and using modern technologies that ensure efficiency and quality, in addition to raising awareness about the importance of rational water use. He confirms that these resources can significantly contribute to supporting agricultural development and increasing productivity.
In the same context, Prof. Rushdy El-Adawy affirms that the Faculty of Agriculture at Kafrelsheikh University continues its pioneering role in supporting water issues through scientific research and education. He notes that the faculty seeks to prepare cadres capable of dealing with water challenges and providing innovative solutions that serve the agricultural sector.
