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What is sustainable farming and agriculture?
17 February 2023
Sustainable farming is the way of the future for agriculture. Discover what sustainable farming and agriculture are in this detailed guide.
A “Net Zero World” starts with regenerative agriculture
15 February 2023
Depending on who you ask there are several definitions of a “Net Zero World” – the most common is predominantly affiliated with climate change and the preservation of a livable plant.
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China provinces top list of regions at risk from climate change
20 February 2023
Researchers said the findings highlight the massive potential economic fallout from climate change and the need for governments to ramp up efforts to reduce carbon emissions and adapt to extreme weather events.
Climate change is redrawing the coffee growing map. Here's how farmers are clinging on
19 February 2023
Most coffee is produced in highland tropical regions. But researchers have found that rising temperatures could reduce the areas suitable for growing coffee by 50 per cent.
Sea level rise poses ‘unthinkable’ risks for the planet, Security Council hears
14 February 2023
Meanwhile, saltwater intrusion can decimate jobs and entire economies in industries like agriculture, fisheries and tourism, and it can damage or destroy vital infrastructure, such as transportation systems, hospitals and schools.
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In Argentina's drought-hit fields, billion dollar losses and farmers going under
17 February 2023
The impact of the drought, linked to a third straight La Nina weather pattern, could still get worse, he added, which could lead to further cuts to the soy and corn outlook. The wheat harvest was already slashed in half by drought.
Italy faces another year of severe drought after little winter rain or snow
17 February 2023
Italy’s rivers and lakes are facing another year of severe drought after a winter of little rain and snowfall, raising the alarm on the implications for farming, hydropower and access to drinking water.
Renewables growth pushing power emissions towards ‘tipping point’, and the other climate crisis stories you need to read this week
13 February 2023
Millions of people worldwide are at risk of catastrophic flooding from glacial lakes, the BBC reports. A new study has mapped potential flooding hotspots from the lakes, which are formed as glaciers melt due to global warming.
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Brazil: flooding and landslides kill dozens in São Paulo state
20 February 2023
Heavy rains in coastal areas of Brazil’s south-east have caused flooding and landslides that killed 36 people and displaced hundreds of others, São Paulo state authorities said on Sunday.
High-level Symposium on "Integrated Flood Management in the post-COVID-19 era" at the 9th International Conference on Flood Management (ICFM9) in GRIPS, Tokyo, Japan. 1)
17 February 2023
The objective of the High-level Symposium on "Integrated Flood Management in the post-COVID-19 era" is that leaders from politics, governments, academia and CSOs as well as all the other stakeholders would discuss, share experiences and knowledge, and reaffirm the commitment for actions.
Cyclone Gabrielle: fresh storm warnings for New Zealand’s worst-hit regions
16 February 2023
Communication to the worst-affected areas remained difficult, with authorities relying on the Starlink satellite communications service from Elon Musk’s Space X to provide internet in some areas.
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Exhibition showcases millets as ‘smart food’, rich in heritage and full of potential
15 February 2023
Launched by India’s mission to the UN, during the International Year of Millets, the exhibition showcases different kinds of millets grown in India, their nutritional value and various health benefits.
World food prices falling, and other economy stories you need to read this week
10 February 2023
Falls in the prices of vegetable oils, dairy and sugar helped pull down the index, while cereals and meat remained largely stable, the FAO said.
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Identifying links between monsoon variability and rice production in India through machine learning
10 February 2023
Overall, 56% of land area in South Asia is used for agriculture, with over 40% of the population employed in the sector2,3. A large proportion of agricultural production in the region occurs during the southwest summer monsoon season.
Sensing water for smarter agriculture
9 February 2023
Smart electronic soil sensors could enable farmers to deliver tailored doses of water to their crops, maximizing food production while saving water.
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EU at UN Water Conference
18 February 2023
The UN Water Conference on 22-24 March 2023 is an opportunity to put water higher on the global agenda, and to accelerate action to reach the goal of clean water and sanitation for all by 2030.
Scientists brief UNGA on water, climate, and pandemic preparedness
15 February 2023
Scientists warned that the demand for water is expected to exceed supply by 40% at the end of this decade, calling for getting the pricing of water right and making water management and conservation systems sustainable.
Water security is a national security issue: What's needed now
8 February 2023
According to the World Bank, climate change-related disasters could displace up to 216 million people from their countries by 2025
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XVIII World Water Congress on Theme "Water for All: Harmony between Humans and Nature", hosted by International Water Resources Associations (IWRA) and Ministry of the Water Resources of the People's Republic of China, at Beijing, China, 11 - 15 September, 2023.
Eighth International Conference and Exhibition on Water Resources and Renewable Energy Development in Asia, at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Mar 14 - 16, 2023.
UN 2023 Water Conference - Yet, today, 40 per cent of the world’s people are affected by water scarcity; 80 per cent of wastewater is discharged untreated into the environment, and more than 90 per cent of disasters are water-related. https://sdgs.un.org/conferences/water2023
Preparatory meeting for the United Nations Conference
Preparatory meeting for the United Nations Conference on the Midterm Comprehensive Review of the Implementation of the Objectives of the International Decade for Action "Water for Sustainable Development", 2018–2028." https://media.un.org/en/asset/k1z/k1zx4ipa4x
40th International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR), Vienna-Austria, 21 - 25th August 2023, Theme - Rivers Connecting Mountains & Coasts
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