From December 1-5, 2025, we joined over 1,500 participants from more than 80 countries at the XIX World Water Congress in Marrakech, where our Danish geophysical mapping technology attracted high-level ministerial attention and featured prominently on Morocco’s national television.
The congress, held under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, brought together experts, researchers, policymakers, and private-sector representatives to address challenges in water, natural ecosystems, energy, and agriculture in the face of climate change. We were represented by Lis Gammelgaard, Technical Sales Specialist, and Jonathan Satchell, Head of Design & Communication, who showcased how our transient electromagnetic technology is supporting sustainable water resource management initiatives worldwide.
Local partnerships take center stage
Throughout the week, we had many discussions about groundwater mapping applications across North Africa. The team was joined by valued Moroccan partners: Najib El Goumi from Geosciences Explor, who has hands-on field experience using our sTEM10 system across the region, and Khalid Elmohammadi from Isomesure, who represents us in Morocco.
“It was incredibly valuable to have Najib and Khalid with us throughout the week,” said Jonathan “Their real-world field experience and deep understanding of the region’s specific challenges added depth to our conversations with congress participants.”
Ministerial visits highlight technology’s impact
On day three, we received visits from two influential ministers working at the forefront of water security in their nations. Nizar Baraka, Morocco’s Minister for Equipment and Water, and Patrick Gervais Assirvaden, Mauritius’ Minister of Energy and Public Utilities, both spent time exploring our range of TEM instruments and discussing how geophysical groundwater mapping technology could support their countries’ water security priorities. Both ministers showed particular interest in how the technology could support sustainable water management strategies as their countries navigate the challenges posed by climate change and rising water demand.
Featured on Morocco’s national television
Our participation gained significant visibility when Medi1TV, Morocco’s prominent national news channel, featured the company in its main Evening News segment. The broadcast, which reached viewers across Morocco, the wider Maghreb region, and audiences throughout North Africa, Europe, and the Middle East via satellite, showcased how Danish groundwater mapping technology is addressing critical water security challenges.
Lis demonstrated our instruments to reporters on camera, explaining how the technology works and its applications for groundwater exploration. She was joined by Najib, who shared his practical experience using the sTEM10 system in field surveys across Morocco, and Khalid, who provided context on the growing demand for reliable groundwater mapping technology in the region.
“We’re incredibly excited that our Danish technology is making a real difference for communities around the world,” said Lis. “The media coverage helped tell that story to a much wider audience.”
Contributing to global water goals
Our participation in the congress aligns with TEMcompany’s commitment to advancing Sustainable Development Goal 6 (clean water and sanitation for all) and strengthening partnerships essential to a water-secure future.
The congress provided valuable opportunities to connect with organizations working on critical water projects globally, share insights on how TEM technology supports water security initiatives, and learn from diverse challenges and innovative solutions being implemented across different regions.
The week concluded with the adoption of the Marrakech Declaration, a landmark collective appeal calling for water to be elevated as a top-tier priority at major international platforms, including COP31, the 2026 UN Water Conference, and the 11th World Water Forum in 2027.
The congress featured participation from 30 ministerial delegations from around the world, representatives from the United Nations, and personnel from numerous international agencies, alongside more than 140 technical presentations and exhibitions showcasing the latest innovations in water technologies.
