We are thrilled to announce that early bird registrations are now open for the Irrigation Australia Conference and Exhibition, which will coincide with the 9th Asian Regional Conference for Irrigation and Drainage, and the 75th International Executive Council meeting of the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage.

Join us for this premier water event, bringing together experts, leaders, and industry professionals from around the globe to share knowledge and celebrate the achievements of our industry. Take advantage of early bird rates and register here to secure your place in the event! 

The preliminary program is also now live! We've made some big changes to the exhibition this year, so have a look and see what we have planned! Expect an impressive lineup of keynote speakers, including Brian Walker, Founder and CEO of the Retail Doctor Group, who will be discussing industry trends and how you can maximise business value in retail.

There will also be a range of plenary sessions and interactive workshops, covering a range of key topics and providing valuable insights, discussions, and practical knowledge for all attendees. Further details to come as they get finalised, so stay tuned.

Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of a world-class event that fosters collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing among industry professionals. Early bird registrations won't be available for long, so act swiftly to secure your spot in the last industry event of this scale for some time!

For more information about the program, keynote speakers, and what else you can expect to see, please keep an eye on our official event Website. We also provide regular exciting updates on LinkedIn, so follow our page to stay updated!

The Commission thrives on its worldwide network of experts from multifarious disciplines from 70 countries, who came together in the interest of global water management. All are members contribute to this higher cause by offering their voluntary services. 

Currently, there are two different kinds of membership categories; National Committees and Direct Members.  National Committees (NC) represent their countries mostly through their government departments responsible for irrigation, drainage or agricultural water management. 

Companies, institutions, and individuals can also participate in ICID activities through their respective NCs or as Direct Members (DM). Professionals, individuals and officers of a government or of an institution or institutions - government and non-government; and companies, effectively representing interests within the scope of the objects of the Commission can participate in ICID activities through Direct Membership, to further the objects of the Commission in their countries or sovereign areas.

In the course of our activities and events conducted throughout the world, we associate with many different kinds of NGOs, national governments, researchers, corporate sectors, civil society organizations, and individuals. They are not necessarily members of ICID network but our associates and an important part of ICID fraternity.. For more details, please visit: https://icid-ciid.org/view_page/2

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Unlocking africa’s agricultural powerhouse: African Development Bank’s adesina outlines way forward at Riyadh’s world economic forum 30 April 2024 During the panel, co-organized with CNN International, global leaders and experts agreed Africa has the land and water to achieve this lofty ambition but lacked significant investments and regulatory frameworks to properly develop abundant unused land and vast water resources. https://www.afdb.org/en/news-and-events/press-releases/unlocking-africas-agricultural-powerhouse-african-development-banks-adesina-outlines-way-forward-riyadhs-world-economic-forum-70417   As the world heats up, time to get smart about agriculture 29 April 2024 Climate-smart agriculture is an innovative approach that makes agriculture sectors more productive and sustainable with an enhanced ability for contributing towards climate change and adaptation. https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/as-the-world-heats-up-time-to-get-smart-about-agriculture-2998767

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ICID Publication - Historical Water Sustainability, 2023

The latest data from WRI’s Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas (August 2023) show that 25 countries housing one-quarter of the global population face extremely high water stress each year, regularly using up almost their entire available water supply. And at least 50% of the world’s population around 4 billion people live under highly water-stressed conditions for at least one month of the year. https://icid-ciid.org/icid_data_web/HWS-ePublication.pdf

Paper published on "Misconceptions and misunderstandings in agricultural water management: Time for revisiting, reflection and rethinking" by ICID Hon. President Prof. Dr. Ragab Ragab. https://icid-ciid.org/icid_data_web/PH_Ragab%20Research%20Article2024.pdf

ICID Publication - Compendium World Heritage Irrigation Structures (2014-2022)

Since the dawn of human civilization water has been an enabler of societal development so much so that we started believing “Water is Life,” a common phrase in most languages. And, life is multi-dimensional involving not only a physical aspect but also economic, social, cultural, political, religious, and spiritual concepts.

https://icid-ciid.org/icid_data_web/WHISCompendium-ePublication.pdf 

ICID Publication - Water-Saving in Agriculture - A Roadmap to ICID Vision 2030

This publication is in a way to celebrate the 7-decade existence and relevance of ICID which started with a handful of members and has grown to represent more than 90% of the world irrigated area.

https://www.icid-ciid.org/icid_data_web/Watsave_eBook2022_comp.pdf

Global Climate Litigation Report: 2023 Status Review

Climate litigation represents a frontier solution to change the dynamics of the fight against climate change. This Global Climate Litigation Report: 2023 Status Review shows that people are increasingly turning to the courts to combat the climate crisis. As of December 2022, there have been 2,180 climate-related cases filed in 65 jurisdictions, including international and regional courts, tribunals, quasi-judicial bodies, or other adjudicatory bodies, such as Special Procedures at the United Nations and arbitration tribunals. https://www.unep.org/resources/report/global-climate-litigation-report-2023-status-review

Climate Crossroads: Fiscal Policies in a Warming World - The report takes stock of mitigation policies across countries and presents the trilemma facing policymakers of balancing between achieving climate goals, debt sustainability, and political feasibility. https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/FM/Issues/2023/10/10/fiscal-monitor-october-2023

Climate Change 2023: Synthesis Report - The much-anticipated Climate Change 2023: Synthesis Report is based on years of work by hundreds of scientists during the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) sixth assessment cycle which began in 2015. https://www.unep.org/resources/report/climate-change-2023-synthesis-report