ICID e-Bulletin Your Weekly News Wrap 10 May 2021
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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:
 
UKCID & IWF with the collaboration with ICE organize a event on ''Land and Water Management for Food Security: The Broad Picture''
Click the link for more information: https://www.ice.org.uk/gerald-lacey-21
 
Click the link for more information https://matc.mfa.gov.il/
Feeding a city from the world’s largest rooftop greenhouse
8 May 2021
The world's largest rooftop greenhouse is in Montreal, Canada.
 
Rice, the one grain that’s keeping the world’s food crisis from getting worse
7 May 2021
Rice is the predominant source of nourishment each day for more than 3 billion people.
 
Tackling climate challenge through food and agricultural innovation
5 May 2021
The one-third of global emissions come from the production, distribution and consumption of food around the world.
Climate change threatens winged harbinger of spring
7 May 2021
The UN’s World Migratory Bird Day  experts fear the warming of the oceans in its nesting grounds in the northern Atlantic is threatening its very existence. 
 
Glaciers, sea levels and climate change: What mass-melting means
5 May 2021
A new study on global glacier retreat shows that glaciers have quickly lost thickness and mass over the past two decades.
 
Rich nations’ climate targets will mean global heating of 2.4C – study
4 May 2021
New climate targets announced by the US and other rich nations in recent weeks have put the world on track for global heating of about 2.4C by – the end of the century.
Africa's drought crisis: Zimbabwe seeks solutions, Madagascar edges toward famine
7 May 2021
As droughts worsen across Africa, troubling times lie ahead for many countries. But while Madagascar struggles to tackle a hunger crisis, Zimbabwe hopes its new sustainable strategy means it has left the worst behind.
 
Jordan facing ‘one of the most severe’ droughts in its history
6 May 2021
Experts say Jordan is now in the grip of one of the most severe droughts in its history, but many warn the worst is yet to come.
 
The increasingly worrying droughts in South Asia
5 May 2021
South-Asian countries should find a way to disassociate themselves from the monsoon as their primary water source.
Air pollution not only impacts health, but can also trigger floods and landslides, study finds
9 May 2021
Nepal’s vulnerability to climate change, already evident in various sectors, is likely to exacerbate the impact of air pollution, as pointed out in this study.
 
Yemen flash flooding causes large-scale damage
5 May 2021
Torrential rains and flash flooding in Yemen have left several people dead and caused large-scale damage to homes and infrastructure, the UN says.
 
NASA and Pacific Disaster Center partner to develop ground-breaking global flood early warning system
4 May 2021
The NASA Disasters Program and Pacific Disaster Center (PDC) have joined forces, with funding from the Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences.
Ban on chemical fertilizer a threat to food security
9 May 2021
The ban on the import of chemical fertilizer makes sense to some and not to others; however it has far reaching implications for food security.
 
Pandimic, global conflict & climate change fueling food insecurity in 2020: Report
6 May 2021
Economic crisis was the prime reason for hunger for 40 million, compared with 24 million in 2019 and the pandemic has exacerbated vulnerabilities.
 
Sub-Saharan Africa’s food security has turned out better than feared. But risks remain
3 May 2021
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, concern immediately arose that sub-Saharan Africa faced a potential worsening in food insecurity. 
Nitrates in Canterbury river up 50 per cent in 22 months
10 May 2021
According to the Federation of Freshwater Anglers, which has been testing the Selwyn River and has found polluting nitrates have increased by up to 50 percent in the space of just 22 months.
 
The climate solution must include water, sanitation, and hygiene
5 May 2021
Water and sanitation policies must be aligned with climate commitments and be included in countries' Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) and the National Adaptations Plans (NAP).
 
The UN urges every country to manage “water resources'' sustainably for all
4 May 2021
2.2 Billion people worldwide do not have access to safe water.
How to meet the ambitious target of conserving 30 per cent of Earth by 2030
10 May 2021
Canada has a new conservation goal called 30 by 30, which aims to conserve at least 30 per cent of the nation’s lands and waters by 2030.
 
The next big business in a warming world? Mud
5 May 2021
Mud is a crucial component of restoring wetlands and marshes, which act as natural barriers against storm surges while providing valuable habitat for sensitive species.
 
The green drain team promotes water conservation and sustainability initiatives
5 May 2021
Water scarcity prevention is entirely dependent on sustainable water management.
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
 
17 IWRA World Water Congress, 29 November - 3 December  2021, Daegu, Republic of KOREA
 
PUBLICATIONS

Hydrological Aspects of Climate Change

Part of the Springer Transactions in Civil and Environmental Engineering book series (STICEE)

This volume arises from the work of Roorkee Water Conclave 2020 and focuses on the hydrological aspects of climate change, hydrological extremes, and adaptation for water resources management. The research papers in this book are centred on themes such as climate change and water security, water resources management, and adaptation to climate change.

 

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

 

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
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