CONCLUSIONS 2nd DAY
5th February 2026 | 17.30 – 18.00 CET
Description
Conclusions of the 2nd day of the Cassandra Conference 2026.
Presenter:
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DR. RICHARD ELELMAN, Head of Politics, Eurecat and Leader of Cassandra
Speakers in this session:
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ANHAM SALYANI, Technical Specialist, Watersheds and Nature, UN Environment Programme
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ISMAHANE REMMONAY, Head of Strategic Anticipation, Veolia
Speakers in this session
ANHAM SALYANI
Technical Specialist, Watersheds and Nature, UN Environment Programme
Driven by a deep commitment to sustainability, wildlife, and environmental protection, Anham Salyani is an Environmental Geoscience graduate from the University of Lausanne. She has joined the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) India Country Office as an International UN Volunteer, where she will be working on the European Commission-funded project focused on the sustainable protection and restoration of rivers, wetlands, and lakes through integrated watershed management. Previously, as Coordinator of the World Water Quality Alliance (WWQA) convened by UNEP in Nairobi, Anham led impactful initiatives for freshwater quality, fostering collaboration across global stakeholders, strengthening partnerships, and expanding the alliance’s reach through platforms such as wwqa.info and YEMAYA. Her work has focused on making water quality data and solutions more accessible, identifying water-related risks, and promoting ecosystem restoration. She has also contributed to CASSANDRA, addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change, migration, health, and gender inequality. Prior to joining UNEP, Anham worked with the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, gaining valuable experience in environmental research and conservation.
ISMAHANE REMMONAY
Head of Strategic Anticipation, VEOLIA
Driven by a deep commitment to sustainability, wildlife, and environmental protection, Anham Salyani is an Environmental Geoscience graduate from the University of Lausanne. She has joined the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) India Country Office as an International UN Volunteer, where she will be working on the European Commission-funded project focused on the sustainable protection and restoration of rivers, wetlands, and lakes through integrated watershed management. Previously, as Coordinator of the World Water Quality Alliance (WWQA) convened by UNEP in Nairobi, Anham led impactful initiatives for freshwater quality, fostering collaboration across global stakeholders, strengthening partnerships, and expanding the alliance’s reach through platforms such as wwqa.info and YEMAYA. Her work has focused on making water quality data and solutions more accessible, identifying water-related risks, and promoting ecosystem restoration. She has also contributed to CASSANDRA, addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change, migration, health, and gender inequality. Prior to joining UNEP, Anham worked with the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, gaining valuable experience in environmental research and conservation.
HADEEL FAIDI
Head of Gaza Recuperation, PALESTINE WATER AUTHORITY
Faidi leads sector-wide planning, emergency coordination, and the formulation of Gaza’s recovery and reconstruction frameworks at PWA. She represents the Authority in the National Reconstruction Team, the Government Operations Room for the Southern Governorates, and key WASH and donor coordination fora. She co-chairs the Gaza Water Thematic Group, ensuring coordinated technical planning and priority-setting across government entities, humanitarian partners, and donors.
Her technical portfolio covers large-scale infrastructure damage assessments, multi-phase water and wastewater reconstruction strategies, and the coordination of major investment programmes aligned with national regulatory frameworks. Regionally, she contributes to the Union for the Mediterranean Water Agenda, including WATFIN and WEFE Nexus processes, supporting the mobilization of EFSD+ and NDICI financing instruments to strengthen water security in Palestine.