ICID e-Bulletin Your Weekly News Wrap 17 May 2021
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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:
 
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
 
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Increased farm work negatively impacts women’s nutrition: study
14 May 2021
Policies should be aligned to women’s needs in agriculture and labour-saving strategies in agriculture and domestic work are crucial.
 
Regenerative agriculture 'Key to future-proofing food sector', says EIT Food
14 May 2021
It comes amid rising interest in the potential of regenerative agiculture to reduce the negative impact of food production on the health of the planet.
 
Public expenditure on food and agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa
10 May 2021
The Monitoring and Analysing Food and Agricultural Policies (MAFAP) programme is an FAO initiative that collaborates with countries in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
City risk analysis shows 43 of world's 100 most environmentally vulnerable cities are in India
16 May 2021
The analysis looked at nearly 600 cities worldwide.
 
Third of global food production at risk from climate crisis
14 May 2021
Food-growing areas will see drastic changes to rainfall and temperatures if global heating continues at current rate.
 
World’s oldest cave paintings are fading: Climate change may be to blame
10 May 2021
Some of the oldest art in human history is disintegrating, scientists say. And climate change may be hastening its demise.
How a California olive grower is adapting to drought conditions
14 May 2021
Crop management and less water use in olive growing are two areas that can benefit the entire state.
 
Southern Madagascar at risk of famine amid worst drought in 40 years
13 May 2021
The severity of the current drought has not been seen since 1981 and has been building over the last three years.
 
Cracked lake bed is a stark symbol of Taiwan’s drought
10 May 2021
Farmers who need to flood paddies to raise rice, lotus root and other thirsty crops have been hit hard.
Global cities aren't ready for climate threats, put 400 million people at risk find reports 
16 May 2021
Global average annual losses from disasters in cities were estimated to $314 billion in 2015 and will increase to $415 billion by 2030.
 
India - Cyclone Tauktae: States brace for very severe cyclonic storm
16 May 2021
Though the cyclonic storm is heading towards the coast of Gujarat, it is causing continuous downpour and gusty winds in Kerala, Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra.
 
Flood and coastal erosion risk management strategy action plan 2021
12 May 2021
The nation’s investment in flood and coastal defences has better protected properties and reduced the impacts of flooding on lives and livelihoods. 
How African food systems continue struggle to meet most basic need
15 May 2021
Agro-processing gross value added as a share of total GDP in Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and Rwanda is only between three and four percent.
 
Tackling malnutrition: Improving both food and health systems
14 May 2021
Experts from Southeast Asia, Kenya, and the United States discussed the impact of COVID-19 on food security and nutrition.
 
World Food Prize goes to nutrition expert for fish research
11 May 2021
The World Food Prize was created by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Norman Borlaug in 1986 to recognize scientists and others who have improved the quality and availability of food.
Water crisis 'couldn't be worse' on Oregon-California border
15 May 2021
The water crisis along the California-Oregon border went from dire to catastrophic this week as federal regulators shut off irrigation water to farmers from a critical reservoir.
 
Note on emerging science: Biochar and Irrigation
14 May 2021
New research shows that fire can indirectly help conserve water in drought-prone areas.
 
Why do rivers leap from their banks? Scientists strive to predict deadly flooding events
13 May 2021
River deltas, where avulsions are frequent, occupy just 0.5% of the world's land, but are home to 4.5% of its population.
China to prioritize conservation in its water diversion project
14 May 2021
The South-to-North Water Diversion Project links the Yangtze River, the Huaihe River, the Yellow River and the Haihe River.
 
Only 17 percent of free-flowing rivers are protected
12 May 2021
Free-flowing rivers and other naturally functioning freshwater ecosystems sustain biodiversity and the food supply chain.
 
Humanity’s challenge of the century: Conserving Earth’s freshwater systems
10 May 2021
According to NASA’s GRACE mission, 19 key freshwater basins, including several in the U.S., are being unsustainably depleted, with some near collapse.
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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