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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 from 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/
Announcement of TeaTime Talk Presented by Irrigation Water Forum (IWF/ICID.UK) On "Introduction to Concrete Canvas and GCCMs – A New Lining Technology for Reducing Water Seepage Losses in Canal Infrastructure Around the World"
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Crop residue management: Innovative solutions can douse farm fires
13 September 2021
Biofuel production: As done in countries such as China, the Philippines, Malaysia and Japan, crop stubble could be used to produce bioenergy.
Fundamental transformations in global economy: The case of the international agricultural sector
10 September 2021
In terms of production, China has become the world’s leading producer of agricultural goods, having 7% of the arable land, feeding at least 22% of the world’s population.
Avocados and vanilla among dozens of wild crop relatives facing extinction
7 September 2021
Study finds agriculture and pesticide use threaten relatives of world’s most important crops, considered crucial to food security.
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Climate change: Fossil fuels must stay underground, scientists say
9 September 2021
Almost 60% of oil and gas reserves and 90% of coal must remain in the ground to keep global warming below 1.5C, scientists say.
Time to utilise the full power of AI to accelerate our fight against climate change
9 September 2021
AI can measure and reduce emissions at scale for any given institution; enable innovative business models to help the climate; improve resilience of societies to climate hazards.
Saving the Ozone in the '80s slowed unchecked climate change
7 September 2021
The Montreal Protocol treaty, which phased out the production of ozone-depleting chemicals, has prevented between 1.1 degrees Fahrenheit (0.65 degrees Celsius) and 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit (1 degree Celsius) of global warming, according to research.
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A world with less water: Idaho (U.S.A) farmers sound off on drought impacts
8 September 2021
Farmers are skilled at adapting to adverse conditions. But the adaptations they have to make are already costing them time and money, and those measures may need to be more drastic in the future to avoid potential food shortages.
Drought in Iraq and Syria could totally collapse food system for millions, aid groups warn
10 September 2021
Unprecedented drought — driven by climate change and exacerbated by upstream irrigation — is wreaking havoc on some of the world’s oldest river-fed farmlands in Iraq and Syria.
Climate change could DOUBLE the frequency of extreme regional summer droughts in Europe by 2099
7 September 2021
The World Health Organization (WHO) says droughts are the most serious hazard to crops and livestock in every part of the world, affecting 55 million people every year.
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World’s most northern island and climate change’s role in floods
8 September 2021
Extraordinary downpours such as those responsible for this year’s deadly flooding in Western Europe are becoming more frequent, and more intense, as a result of climate change.
To avoid river flooding, go with the flow, the Dutch Say
7 September 2021
Extreme rainfall is causing deadly and destructive floods globally. The Netherlands averted disaster this summer by creating flood plains.
Conserving and restoring wetlands could avoid millions of dollars in storm losses
7 September 2021
Wetlands can reduce flood levels from storms by up to two meters (six feet) and avoid $38 million in flooding damages per estuary, according to a new study published in the journal Environmental Research Letters.
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Rice crop: A vital cog in ensuring food security
8 September 2021
Rice is one of the major staples and is considered the primary nutrient source for more than 3 billion people.
Is food security a basic human right or something only the fortunate few can access?
8 September 2021
According to the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) of the UN, the number of food-insecure people categorised as crisis level or worse nearly doubled in 2020.
Global relationships between crop diversity and nutritional stability
7 September 2021
Quantifying nutritional stability—which we define as the capacity of a food system to provide nutrients despite disturbance—can aid effective coordination and implementation of resilience planning for nutrition-sensitive agriculture.
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Towards a model for road runoff infiltration management
10 September 2021
One way to manage the collected water is infiltration, which allows groundwater recharge and reduces peak flows and volumes when the collected water is infiltrated near its collection point.
UNDP applying new renewable-energy solutions in water management of Turkmenistan's region
9 September 2021
UNDP is applying new renewable-energy solutions in water management of Turkmenistan's regions in order to avoid GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions and for greater water availability.
IFC, Ukraine sign memorandum to develop irrigation infrastructure
8 September 2021
The Memorandum defines fundamental principles of structuring the national water operator with corporate governance to the highest international standards.
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A sinking, thirsty city: The water crisis in Mexico city
11 September 2021
Mexico continues to experience one of the most widespread droughts in decades. Unusually low rainfall has already reduced access to water in the capital.
New estimate makes groundwater, not ice sheets, largest water reservoir on land
9 September 2021
Around 24 million cubic kilometers of groundwater reside within the top two kilometers of Earth's crust. This shallow groundwater is what we use for drinking and irrigation, and it's mostly freshwater.
Google pledges stronger stewardship of water resources
9 September 2021
The company unveils plans to replenish more water than it consumes by 2030, among other goals.
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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. https://arabwaterforum.org/
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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World Food Safety Day 2021: Overview of festivity and creativity
With a theme of ‘Safe food now for a heathy tomorrow’, World Food Safety Day (7 June 2021) focused on the immediate and long-term benefits of producing and consuming safe food. http://www.fao.org/publications/card/en/c/CB6125EN
IPCC Sixth Assessment Report 2021: The Working Group I Contribution to the Sixth Assessment Report, Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis is now out. https://www.ipcc.ch/assessment-report/ar6/
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
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