Addis Ababa, October 23, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia will bring policymakers, researchers, development partners and private-sector leaders together next week to strengthen the link between scientific research, policymaking and implementation, positioning evidence-based decisions and strategic investment at the center of national water and energy security.
The third Ethiopian Water and Energy Week, scheduled for October 26–30 at the Addis Ababa Science Museum, will be held under the theme “Advancing Science-Based Policy and Partnerships for a Water and Energy Secure Future,” according to the Ministry of Water and Energy.
The five-day event is designed to turn research and innovation into practical solutions, strengthen integrated planning across water, energy, food and ecosystems, enhance climate resilience, advance transboundary cooperation and mobilize investment for sustainable development.
Briefing the media on Friday, Michael Mehari, Senior Adviser to the Minister of Water and Energy, outlined a program featuring high-level panel discussions, dedicated Water and Energy Days, a multi-stakeholder forum and experience-sharing sessions with former ministers.
The gathering aims to establish a platform for national and international policy dialogue, knowledge exchange, investment mobilization and partnership building, with the broader objective of accelerating inclusive, sustainable and climate-resilient development.
Energy security and the transition to cleaner energy will feature prominently, with discussions focusing on expanding renewable energy, improving access and efficiency, advancing clean cooking initiatives and adopting modern energy technologies.
Financing the infrastructure and services needed to meet water and energy demands will also be central to the agenda. Participants are expected to examine opportunities to mobilize investment for essential infrastructure, research and technological innovation.
The forum will further address how stronger cooperation among universities, research institutions, technology providers and policymakers can accelerate innovation and digital transformation, ensuring scientific knowledge contributes more directly to policy decisions and practical outcomes.
Climate resilience and environmental sustainability will form another major strand of the discussions, particularly in addressing drought, flooding, water variability, ecosystem degradation and other climate-related risks, as reported by ENA.
By bringing these priorities together, the Ethiopian Water and Energy Week seeks to advance coordinated responses to the country’s water and energy challenges while strengthening partnerships and promoting the sustainable management of resources for long-term development.