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ICID Forthcoming Events
5th African Regional Conference (ARC) and 72nd International Executive Council (IEC) - Theme “SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF IRRIGATION FOR IMPROVED RESILIENCE OF AGRICULTURE IN AFRICA” to be held b/w 23-30 November 2021, Marrakech, Morocco. Website: http://5arcid.ma/en/
73rd IEC Meeting & 24th ICID Congress combined with the Irrigation Australia National Conference & Exhibition to be held in Adelaide, Australia from 3 October to 10 October 2022. Website: https://www.icid2022.com.au/icid-home/. |
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Land of opportunity: More sustainable Australian farming would protect our lucrative exports
23 August 2021
Agriculture accounts for about 13% of Australia’s total greenhouse gas emissions. The main source of emissions is methane from cattle and sheep.
Canadian farmers are already familiar with many climate solutions
23 August 2021
The most potential for mitigating emissions from agriculture can be found in soil carbon sequestration (or carbon sinks). The IPCC estimates about 89 percent of mitigation potential can be achieved through this.
Toxic blaze: the true cost of crop burning
19 August 2021
Some farmers believe burning is the most effective and cost-efficient way to clear land and fertilize the soil.
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Madagascar population facing a severe humanitarian crisis due to drought: UN resident coordinator
22 August 2021
Thousands of people are suffering from one of the worst droughts in the south of Madagascar in 40 years.
Record temperatures, fire clouds, and drought ravage Earth in scorching-hot 2021+
19 August 2021
NOAA (the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), three climate scientists dove into the most up-to-date numbers and predictions surrounding Earth's changing climate.
Colorado River: First-ever shortage declared amid record US drought
17 August 2021
For the first time ever, the US government has declared a water shortage on the Colorado River, a life source to millions in the southwest.
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Greece faces flood risk in wake of destructive wildfires
22 August 2021
Greece faces imminent flood risk in the areas afflicted by devastating wildfires this summer, a geomorphology expert has warned, calling on residents to improve awareness and their ability to deal with natural disasters.
The lesson from German floods: prepare for the unimaginable
20 August 2021
A month after fatal floods swept through western Germany, survivors are still in shock and experts warn such disasters are becoming more common.
Turkey floods: Death toll near the Black Sea rises to at least 70
17 August 2021
A huge search-and-rescue operation is underway in northern Turkey after flash floods along the Black Sea coast killed at least 70 people.
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Growing beyond food security
22 August 2021
The largest city in the Philippines, Quezon City was hit particularly hard. During a high-level discussion on policies and strategies for Covid-19 recovery organized by the United Nations (UN) Philippines.
What is a healthy diet and how can it help end world hunger?
19 August 2021
Local food systems can ensure healthy diets everywhere by growing nutritious and diverse crops.
Food security is a right, not a privilege
17 August 2021
Food insecurity and poverty work like a positive feedback loop, we must decide to tackle both to increase the prevalence of well-fed individuals and communities around the world.
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The Middle East is running out of water, and parts of it are becoming uninhabitable
22 August 2021
In Iran, Urmia has shrunk largely because so many people have exploited it, and some of the dams built in its basin mainly for irrigation have reduced the flow of water into the lake.
India’s looming water crisis and urgent measures to address it
20 August 2021
Water tables have fallen drastically and we need paradigmatic changes in agricultural practices for resource conservation.
The global water crisis will intensify with climate breakdown, says the report
17 August 2021
Changes to the planet’s natural rainfall patterns are one of the biggest impacts of the climate crisis, and the landmark IPCC report.
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The crucial role of equines highlighted at World Water Week
19 August 2021
The international event to tackle global water challenges starts on Monday, August 23. Organized by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI).
As populations grow, how will thirsty cities survive their drier futures?
18 August 2021
Over the coming decades, climate change will bring unexpected changes in the temporal and spatial distribution of water resources.
How water shortages are brewing wars
17 August 2021
Unprecedented levels of dam building and water extraction by nations on great rivers are leaving countries further downstream increasingly thirsty, increasing the risk of conflicts.
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FAO World Water Week! Online! 23 - 27 August 2021.
XV World Aqua Congress - 2021, International Conference & Exhibition Schedule 14 - 17 September 2021
5th Arab Water Forum - 21 - 23 September 2021 in Grand Hyatt, Dubai under the patronage of the United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure and supported by the League of Arab States (LAS) and the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of Egypt (MWRI), in collaboration with national, regional and international partners.
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."
39th IAHR World Congress, 19 - 24 June 2022 - From Snow to Sea, Granda, Spain
17 IWRA World Water Congress, 29 November - 3 December 2021, Daegu, Republic of KOREA
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FAO-UN WASAG STRATEGY for 2021-2024: The Global Framework on Water Scarcity in Agriculture
Turning water scarcity into opportunities for sustainable agriculture, food security & nutrition
http://www.fao.org/3/cb5448en/cb5448en.pdf
Irrigation & Drainage in Republic of Uzbekistan History & Modern State: Towards the 70th anniversary of the International Commission on Irrigation & Drainage (ICID)
https://icid-ciid.org/icid_data_web/UzNCID_book_web_en.pdf
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 centered on themes such as climate change and water security, water resources management, and adaptation to climate change.
Contemporary Environmental Problems In Nepal
This book will utilize many empirical examples of environmental cases spanning the diverse landscapes of Nepal to demonstrate how useful information GIS tools can be ineffective decision making and record keeping in such a problematic South Asian ‘developing country’, ISBN 978-3-030-50168-6
Linking food, nutrition and the environment in Indonesia: A perspective on sustainable food systems
This brief reviews the interlinkages between food, nutrition, and the environment in Indonesia, and the role of national food policies in addressing the challenges in these sectors. While Indonesia is a mega-biodiverse country, nationally supported agricultural production programs tend to focus on a few high-value commodities, contributing to low dietary diversity.
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
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ICID e-Bulletin is a weekly compilation of news items on ICID-related issues in the domain of Agriculture, Climate Change, Droughts, Floods, Food Security, Irrigation and Water Resources Management that might be of interest to the ICID fraternity. The information contained in the BULLETIN does not purport to be exhaustive and is taken ''as it is'' from external sources and is freely available on the internet. No evaluation on the part of the ICID Central Office is being made in terms of the authenticity of the information that it may contain. ICID Central Office makes no guarantee, either express or implied, as to the accuracy of the information published. Your valuable feedback on the usefulness of the bulletin is solicited at icid@icid.org.
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