ABOUT RISE-SWC Conference

As global climate change continues to intensify, soil and water resources are facing unprecedented challenges. The frequent occurrence of extreme weather events due to climate change, such as heavy rainfall, droughts and floods, crop growth cycles and yields are affected, challenging agricultural production, water availability is threatened and water scarcity is a growing problem are putting tremendous pressure on soil and water resource systems.  Soil erosion can have a significant impact on agricultural production, water availability and ecosystem health. Therefore, in the context of climate change, how to effectively manage and protect soil and water resources has become a hot issue of global concern.

To join hands in addressing this global challenge, the World Association for Soil and Water Conservation (WASWAC), in collaboration with the National Institute of Agricultural Research (INRA), the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), the Ministry of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development, Water and Forests of Morocco, and the International Research and Training Center on Erosion and Sedimentation (IRTCES), is organizing on the 6th WASWAC World Conference on “Resilient Landscapes: Innovations and Traditions in Climate-Adaptive Soil and Water Conservation” (RISE-SWC), scheduled from 15 to 17 September 2025 in Rabat, Morocco.