The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), in partnership with the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC) and the Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH), concluded a virtual capacity-building training session on sustainable water management for Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The session, held on October 15-16, 2025, brought together over 60 experts and researchers from 15 OIC Member States.

In his opening remarks, Dr. Fahman Fathurrahman, Expert in the Science and Environment Sector at ICESCO, stated that the training aimed to support national capacities in water governance, promote innovation, and facilitate the exchange of best practices to address water scarcity and climate change challenges. He noted that urbanization and population growth are intensifying water stress.

Dr. Fathurrahman also reaffirmed ICESCO’s commitment to four key priorities: climate-smart agriculture, non-conventional water resources, integrated governance through the water-energy-food-ecosystems nexus approach, and building resilience to water-related risks.

COMSTECH emphasized the role of science and technology in addressing water issues and called for enhanced cooperation among Member States to develop integrated and effective policies. SESRIC highlighted the importance of capacity building and data-driven policymaking to support integrated water resource management and climate adaptation strategies.