Annual Meeting of African Science Academies (AMASA) 2025
The Hassan II Academy of Science and Technology in Rabat, Morocco, will proudly host the 2025 Annual Meeting of African Science Academies (AMASA 2025) from 19 to 20 November 2025.
The 2025 edition of AMASA
takes on renewed urgency and relevance with its focus on “Water and Green Hydrogen – Scientific Pathways for Sustainable Development in Africa.” These two interconnected sectors are central to Africa’s long-term resilience in the face of climate change, economic transformation, and energy transition. Water is foundational for life, agriculture, health, and ecosystems, yet millions in Africa still have limited access to clean and reliable water. Meanwhile, green hydrogen – produced using renewable energy sources like solar and wind – offers an emerging frontier in Africa’s ambition to leapfrog into a low-carbon industrial future.
Positioning this theme within the AMASA framework provides a timely opportunity to align Africa’s scientific capabilities with its policy priorities. The water-energy-climate nexus demands interdisciplinary approaches and cross-sectoral coordination — precisely the kind of collaboration AMASA is designed to foster. By convening experts and decision-makers across water management, clean energy, infrastructure, and research, AMASA 2025 will help unlock synergies and propose concrete steps toward a sustainable, equitable, and science-driven development path.
Hosting AMASA 2025 in Morocco adds strategic depth to the theme. Morocco is a recognized leader in Africa’s green energy transition, with flagship projects in solar power, desalination, and green hydrogen research. Its national commitment to renewable energy and sustainable water solutions serves as a living laboratory from which the rest of Africa can learn. Rabat, the seat of the Hassan II Academy of Science and Technology, offers not only symbolic prestige but also proximity to research institutions, policymakers, and innovators driving Morocco’s environmental transformation. The visit to Tangier’s industrial port – a green logistics and automotive hub – will further demonstrate the practical integration of water and clean energy solutions in real-world settings.
SUB-THEMES
Water Security and Management
- Innovations in water harvesting, purification, and distribution
- Integrated water resource management and transboundary cooperation
- Climate change impacts on water availability and strategies for resilience
Green Hydrogen Development
- Technological advancements in green hydrogen production and storage
- Infrastructure and investment opportunities in the hydrogen economy
- Safety standards and regulatory considerations for hydrogen deployment
Water-Energy-Climate Nexus
- Synergies between water and energy systems in the context of climate change
- Sustainable agriculture and food security through integrated resource management
- Environmental impacts and mitigation strategies in water and energy projects
Policy and Governance - Developing coherent policies for water and energy sectors
- Role of science academies in advising and shaping national policies
- Financing mechanisms and public-private partnerships for sustainable projects
Education and Capacity Enhancement
- Enhancing STEM education and research in water and energy disciplines
- Promoting gender inclusivity and youth engagement in scientific fields
- Establishing centers of excellence and regional research networks
Please register here and submit your application for the 2025 AMASA Call for Papers through this link by 30 August 2025
