On the 25th of March, University Mohammed VI Polytechnic took part in the International Water Day 2026 event in Marrakech, held under the theme “Women’s Leadership at the Heart of Water Governance in the Maghreb.” The event was led by UNESCO’s Office for the Maghreb and was in partnership with the Mohammed VI Museum for Water Civilization,UM6P and University of Cadi Ayyad.
UM6P was represented by Mr. Khalid Baddou, Chief Institutional Affairs Officer, who delivered a keynote address reaffirming the University’s commitment to advancing scientific research and innovation to support water security, as well as empowering women in engineering, research, and water-related decision-making.
The edition also included contributions from Pr. Fatima Driouech, Associate Professor at the International Water Research Institute, as well as representatives from the University’s College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences and other research departments.
The event gathered over 100 participants, including institutional stakeholders, researchers, and policymakers, to explore gender-inclusive water management strategies.