FutureWater has successfully delivered the second part of the Shiraka training program on “Climate Smart Water in Agriculture”, in collaboration with The Hague Academy for Local Governance. The training was part of the Shiraka Programme, an initiative by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs aimed at strengthening sustainable partnerships and knowledge exchange with MENA countries.

The program took a practical, hands-on approach, focusing on real-world applications and tools relevant to the Tunisian agricultural context. Participants from the Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries, engaged in interactive sessions using case studies that helped build capacity on how to quantify and manage water resources effectively in a changing climate.
Key tools such as REWAS and Follow the Water (developed in collaboration with FAO) were introduced to analyse water flows in agricultural systems. To tackle data challenges, participants
also worked with remote sensing datasets and learned how to access and process information using platforms like WaPOR, FAO’s portal for water productivity through open access of remotely
sensed data.

The training emphasized the importance of data-driven approaches and smart tools for supporting decision-making in water management, particularly under climate variability and
water scarcity conditions. This successful program highlights FutureWater’s continued commitment to capacity building and innovative solutions for climate-resilient water management in agriculture