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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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Canada’s crop production marred by drought, Brazil’s next crop outlook improves, as transportation costs rise
27 August 2021
Canada, the world’s biggest canola grower and a major wheat producer, forecasts a 26% drop in supplies of its main crops as drought ravages output and inventories shrink.
'Southern Blob' of hot ocean is causing a megadrought thousands of miles away in Chile
27 August 2021
Several thousand miles away, the South American nation of Chile has been experiencing a megadrought for more than a decade, with dwindling rain and water supplies.
The plains and upper midwest are growing drier as drought deepens in the west.
25 August 2021
Nearly half of the land mass of the contiguous United States — 47 percent — is experiencing drought conditions, according to the latest report from the U.S. Drought Monitor.
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Hurricane Ida intensifies
29 August 2021
The storm was centered about 65 miles (100 kilometers) south of the mouth of the Mississippi River, and 80 miles (130 kilometers) south-southeast of costal Grand Isle, Louisiana. It was traveling northwest at 15 mph (24 kph).
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o escape floodwaters, Kaziranga’s large herbivores risk moving through human-dominated spaces: study
27 August 2021
A new study finds that as the annual floods push wildlife out of submerged habitats within the park on the Brahmaputra river’s floodplains.
Climate change implicated in Germany’s deadly floods
26 August 2021
Attribution study suggests extreme flood events will become more common in Western Europe as the world warms.
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Creating a “profound transformation” of Africa’s landscapes
27 August 2021
The places that are called ‘arid’ and ‘semi-arid’ – areas where famine is most often reported and most of the big challenges of land degradation exist – are where 70 percent of Africa’s agricultural landscapes are found.
Geopolitics and food security: Why China goes fishing
27 August 2021
China consumes the largest quantity of fish in the world: 65 million tonnes in 2018, which accounts for 45% of the global volume. It means that on average Chinese consumption per capita is more than double compared to the rest of the world.
Indigenous food security at risk following push for conservation plan
25 August 2021
According to a protected planet report, more than 16 percent of land and 7 percent of coastal waters are recognized as protected areas.
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Progress on change in water use efficiency - Global status and acceleration
27 August 2021
This report shows the progress in the monitoring of indicator 6.4.1 ”Change in water-use efficiency over time” for which FAO is custodian, in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) global report.
New vegetable irrigation methods for a new world
25 August 2021
As water scarcity increases, scientists around the world are looking at growers’ options for irrigation methods..
“Running Dry”: unprecedented scale and impact of water scarcity in the Middle East and North Africa
22 August 2021
As we mark world water week, 90% of children MENA lives in areas of high water stress with serious healt consequence with their health, nutrition and health.
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Turkish, South Korean cooperation to ensure efficiency in water resources
27 August 2021
As more than 55 million people are negatively affected by draughts every year, almost half of the natural disasters between the years 1995-2021 comprised of floods upsetting 2,3 billion people.
Managing risk: It’s time to talk about water
26 August 2021
It is becoming more salient as we’re consuming more water, due to population growth and economic development, and this in turn is driving awareness of the impact of distributional differences.
New Mexico: An opportunity to lead freshwater conservation
25 August 2021
Freshwater is a crucial resource for all life on Earth. Healthy rivers, riparian areas, and wetlands support ~10% of all species despite covering less than 1% of the Earth’s surface.
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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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