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INVITATION TO JOIN THE MEMBERSHIP OF ICID
International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID), established in 1950 is the leading scientific, technical and professional international organization, which focuses on irrigation, drainage, and flood management. Click the link for more information:
A Webinar on "Temporary riverine agriculture, a case study from fluvial islands of Huallaga river, Peru" hosted by the University of Florence, will be held on 9 April 2021 from 14:30 to 15:30 (CET).
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India could utilize AI for growth in agriculture
3 April 2021
The Indian agriculture sector can utilize the potential of AI’s transformative capabilities through effective data practices.
A new study has found out how we could grow more crops with fewer fertilizers
1 April 2021
They analyzed microbes from common Asian vegetable plants and their genetic material in the soil, using a technique called metagenomics.
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Seriously ugly: Here’s how Australia will look if the world heats by 3°C
3 April 2021
Australia is the driest inhabited continent, and already has a highly variable climate of “droughts and flooding rains”.
A new NASA report proves that humans are causing climate change
2 April 2021
A new report analyses direct observations from satellites to show how human carbon emissions are upsetting the Earth's energy balance.
Climate change top challenge over the next decade, UNESCO global survey finds
31 March 2021
Climate change and loss of biodiversity are seen as the most pressing challenge over the decade, according to the World in 2030 Survey report.
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Drought emergency declared in Klamath Country
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Indonesia landslides, floods kill 41 people; dozens missing
4 April 2021
Indonesia's disaster relief agency says landslides and flash floods from torrential rains have killed at least 41 people and displaced thousands.
Wastewater leak from reservoir risks "catastrophic flood" in Florida
4 April 2021
For more than 50 years, this central Florida mining operation has caused numerous human health and environmental disasters and incidents.
Flood risk uncertainties assessed at the global scale
31 March 2021
A research team from the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo has conducted a detailed analysis of the uncertainties associated with flood risk modeling at a global scale.
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Yemen: Millions at risk of starvation as UN is short of funds
1 April 2021
Despite ongoing humanitarian assistance, 16.2 million Yemenis are food insecure and the situation represents the worst humanitarian crisis in the world.
Rapid global heating is hurting farm productivity, study finds
1 April 2021
Research shows rising temperatures since the 1960s have acted as a handbrake to the agricultural yield of crops and livestock.
The study highlights triple benefits of ocean protection—biodiversity, food, and climate
31 March 2021
The new study, however, highlights that a globally coordinated effort to protect ocean environments could yield triple benefits in terms of biodiversity conservation, food provision, and carbon storage.
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Nile dam talks between Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan begins in DR Congo
3 April 2021
The Nile, the world's longest river, is a lifeline supplying both water and electricity to the 10 countries it crosses, with the Blue Nile being its main tributary.
Egypt’s parliament approves law imposing fees on irrigation water
31 March 2021
The parliament said the law aims to introduce a more effective system for water resource management in the country.
India - Ken-Betwa linking project: For want of water, a river may be lost
31 March 2021
The project plans to build a dam in the upper Betwa basin, stop the water in upstream regions near it, and divert the water from the Ken to meet the deficit.
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Our vital liquid, really?
3 April 2021
What is water worth to you? Most, if not all, people would agree that water is invaluable. After all, there's a reason it's called the “vital fluid”.
Minister calls for shared responsibility to tackle water management in Morocco
1 April 2021
The minister recently spoke about the importance of citizens’ engagement in the management of water resources, sharing new statistics about the establishment of new dams as part of the 2020-2050 national water plan.
Water: Preserving a precious commodity
29 March 2021
To mark World Water Day (March 22), bioresource engineering Prof Chandra Madramootoo looks at the state of the global water supply and challenges facing Canadian water management.
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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."
Granda, Spain 39th IAHR World Congress, 19 - 24 June 2022 - From Snow to Sea
IWRA World Water Congress 13 SEPTEMBER 2021 - 17 SEPTEMBER 2021, DAEGU, KOREA
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.
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World Economic Situations Prospects
How is COVID-19 affecting the world economy? Find out how we can speed up an equitable, green recovery. (ISBN - 9789211091823)
Thematic Study for The State of the World’s Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture
This study provides an overview of the roles that the biodiversity found in and around food and agricultural production systems play in the supply of ecosystem services ranging from provisioning services, such as the supply of food, fuel, and fiber, to cultural services, such as recreation and aesthetic enjoyment, and regulating services, such as pollination, carbon sequestration, pest control, and nutrient cycling.
FAO 2020, ISBN 978-92-5-133168-2
Progress towards development of the progressive management pathway for improving aquaculture biosecurity (PMP/AB): Highlights of 2019 activities
This report highlights the accomplishments of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) consultations and round-table discussions on the PMP/AB that were held during 2019.
FAO 2019, ISBN 978-92-5-133144-6
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
Wastewater and Biosolids Management - 2nd Edition (IWA)
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