ICID e-Bulletin Your Weekly News Wrap 15 March 2021
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Eastern Europe to Central Asia (ECA) agriculture digital system 
13 March 2021
The primary outcome expected is the convergence of data to assist farmers to make on-farm decisions to increase productivity, profitability, and resilience in their agricultural operations. 
 

Agriculture inventions that changed the world

9 March 2021

The industrial revolution from the mid-18th till the late 19th century was a crucial milestone for technical progress. It had a colossal impact on agriculture, too.

https://augustafreepress.com/agriculture-inventions-that-changed-the-world/

 

How India can benefit from the ongoing feminization of the agricultural workforce

8 March 2021

The creation and promotion of women-led micro-enterprises will go a long way in validating female agency both on micro and macro-levels. 

https://theprint.in/opinion/how-india-can-benefit-from-the-ongoing-feminisation-of-agricultural-workforce/617638/ 

Climate change: 'Forever plant' seagrass faces uncertain future

14 March 2021

The green, underwater meadows of Posidonia seagrass that surround the Balearic Islands are one of the world's most powerful, natural defenses against climate change.

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-56378397

 

Siberia's warming shows climate change has no winners

14 March 2021

In Siberia, plants and other organisms that have been decomposing for more than 10,000 years are trapped in the soil as CO2 and methane gas.

https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Comment/Siberia-s-warming-shows-climate-change-has-no-winners

 

Climate change: What is COP26 and why does it matter?

10 March 2021

In the fight against climate change, the UN says time is fast running out. So COP26, the United Nations climate summit, is an opportunity to agree to global action that’s seriously overdue.

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/03/cop26-un-climate-change-summit/                                

How dirt could help save the planet
14 March 2021
Decades of farming practices had stripped the Great Plains of their fertile heritage, making them vulnerable to severe drought.
 
Toward a more comprehensive understanding of aridity changes over global drylands
11 March 2021
Global drylands are experiencing faster-than-average warming and are also among the most vulnerable regions to climate change. 
 
Drought likely to persist or worsen for North Dakota says National Weather Service
9 March 2021
Nearly three-quarters of North Dakota is considered to be in severe drought according to the Drought Monitor, with moderate drought or abnormally dry conditions over the rest of the state, primarily in the southeast.
How flood-flash are bringing parametric insurance into the mainstream  
13 March 2021
Flood-Flash is an insurance company that is working to make event-based insurance cover available to all, ensuring everyone is able to recover from catastrophe fast. 
   
Deltares takes part in the rhine sediment testing initiative   
12 March 2021
Sediment, or sand and silt, is vital for delta regions. The Rhine-Meuse estuary is home to a complex interplay between the sea, river, and sediment. 
 
How one farmer is introducing Americans to sea beans 
11 March 2021
In Charleston, South Carolina, Heron Farms is attempting to grow a gangly, salt-tolerant plant in the face of sea-level rise.
 
Stockholm’s indoor farms boost food security
14 March 2021
Stockholm’s modern indoor farming methods provide some answers on how to overcome global food shortages. The city is revolutionizing its food sector by showing results in eco-friendly urban farming.
 
19 Organizations celebrating the role of forests in the food system
12 March 2021
Over 1.5 billion people worldwide depend directly on forests for food, shelter, and livelihoods. 
 
Food security and Covid-19: Recognising women’s leadership
8 March 2021
Over half the world’s farmers and food producers are women. A study will look at their experiences in the covid crisis.
Study finds link between climate change and river flow worldwide
13 March 2021
River flow is an important indicator of water availability. It depends on many factors related to land and water management such as the diversion of water for irrigation or the clearing of forests.
 
Director-General highlights valuing water as a “game-changer" in Near East
13 March 2021
At Baghdad First International Water Conference, FAO outlines the importance of sustainable allocation policies.
 
World Bank helps Bangladesh improve irrigation-based agricultural productivity
9 March 2021
In Bangladesh, more than 70 percent of the population is dependent on agriculture for their livelihood but their exposure to climate and natural disasters makes them vulnerable. 
World Water Day 2021: Cleaner rivers for Massachusetts
14 March 2021
On this year’s World Water Day, Massachusetts Rivers Alliance, the Voice of Massachusetts Rivers, is celebrating a major step the state has taken toward ensuring safer rivers.
 
Large-scale energy crop farms may increase water scarcity
10 March 2021
The institute said sustainable water management was needed, including improved political regulation – such as pricing or water allocation schemes – to reduce the amounts of water taken from rivers.
 
Africa likely to be most affected by looming water shortage, UN warns
9 March 2021
The UN warns that the world could face a 40 percent water shortage by 2030, with Africa – which already suffers from greater levels of water stress than other regions – likely to bear the brunt.
IUCN World Conservation Congress Conference
IUCN World Conservation Congress Conference schedule 3 – 11 September 2021 in Marseille, France
 
9th World Water Forum March 21 - 26, 2022, Diamniadio (Dakar) – Senegal with the theme "Water security for peace and development."
 
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the French government have agreed to hold the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2020 from 3 to 11 September 2021 in Marseille.
 
IWRA World Water Congress 13 SEPTEMBER 2021 - 17 SEPTEMBER 2021, DAEGU, KOREA
 
Hellenic Open University presents meeting on Sustainable Waste Technology Management
Patras Greece, March 2021
 
2022 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 28)
The 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 28) to the UNFCCC is expected to take place from 7-18 November 2022, at a location to be determined.
PUBLICATIONS

Guidance – Water Resources Planning Guideline (24 February 2021)

This guideline is relevant to water companies in England and Wales. It is also relevant to those producing regional plans.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/water-resources-planning-guideline/water-resources-planning-guideline

 

The Status of Global Climate Change Legal Action: a New Report

Countries around the world are increasingly setting national emissions reduction targets and articulating policy objectives to address climate change impacts. The report finds, as of July 1, 2020, at least 1,550 climate change cases have been filed in 38 countries around the world. 

https://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2021/01/27/global-climate-change-litigation/

 

Microplastics in Water and Wastewater - 2nd Edition (IWA)

The book covers in detail the topic of microplastics in water and wastewater. There is a growing interest in the scientific community in microplastics. Most of the studies identified the problems due to microplastics in the marine environment.

https://www.iwapublishing.com/books/9781789061680/microplastics-water-and-wastewater-2nd-edition

 
Wastewater and Biosolids Management - 2nd Edition (IWA)

The book covers a wide range of current, new, and emerging topics in wastewater and biosolids.  It addresses the theoretical and practical aspects of the reuse and looks to advance our knowledge on wastewater reuse and its application in agricultural production.

https://www.iwapublishing.com/books/9781789061659/wastewater-and-biosolids-management-2nd-edition

 

Increasing the benefits and sustainability of irrigation through the integration of fisheries
FAO, WorldFish, and IWMI
This guide jointly published by FAO, the International Water Management Institute, and WorldFish, focuses on how to sustainably optimize and broaden the range of benefits from irrigation development - not only economic but also social and environmental benefits.                                                                http://www.fao.org/documents/card/en/c/cb2025en
 
Status of environmental surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 virus
World Health Organisation 
Environmental surveillance by testing of wastewater for evidence of pathogens has a long history of use in public health, particularly for poliovirus1 and more recently antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
 
Engineers use electricity to clean up toxic water
The powerful electrochemical process destroys water contaminants, such as pesticides. Wastewater is a significant environmental issue. Researchers say the technology could be readily applied to the wine industry, paper processing, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
 
New series of FAO & UN
Policy and Field Guides to improve water productivity in small scale agriculture
The case of Burkina Faso, Morocco & Uganda
 
UN World Water Development Report 
Water & Climate Change 
The 2020 edition of the United Nations World Water Development Report (UN WWDR 2020) entitled ‘Water and Climate Change’ aims at helping the water community to tackle the challenges of climate change and informing the climate change community about the opportunities that improved water management offers in terms of adaptation and mitigation.
 
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