Meaning ‘waves’ in Arabic, AMWAJ, which aims to communicate accurately and effectively the value of water and constructively influence policy-making on energy usage, was launched in 2016. The first edition, held in Amman, saw more than 250 attendees meet to exchange knowledge on ways to advance the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Over two days, the forum will host representatives from public and private sectors, leaders in environmental sustain- ability, corporate sponsors, foundations, ministries, and municipalities. Science pitches come at the tail end of most media institution’s priorities, with journalists finding it a challenge turning science into exciting content. However, sustainability in water and energy, the main axes of AMWAJ forums, still face challenges in many countries in terms of affordability and reliability.

Source: Egypt Today September 26, 2018 19:41 UTC