From Secretary General's Desk ... “Water secure world free
of poverty and hunger through sustainable
rural development“ ...
Opening Ceremony
The Second World Water Forum (WIF2)
was held at Chiang Mai International
Convention and Exhibition Center, Chiang
Mai, Thailand from 6-8 November 2016
on the theme “Water management in
a changing World: Role of Irrigation
for Sustainable Food Production”.
Highlights of 67th IEC Meeting, Chaing Mai, 2016
Newly Elected Vice Presidents (2016-2019) Dr. (Mrs.) Irena G. Bondarik (Russia) Mr. Waseem Nazir (Pakistan) Er. Madhav Belbase (Nepal)
High Level Advisory Group on Partnership for Agriculture Water Management
Hearty welcome to Somalia
13th International Drainage Workshop:
Drainage and Environmental
Sustainability
Awards
World Irrigation and Drainage Prize, 2016
WatSave Awards
ICID Young Professions’ e-Forum
International Research Program for Irrigation and Drainage (IRPID) Scheme
Africa Food Prize
World Sustainable Development Summit 2016
5th Asia-Pacific Climate Change Adaptation Forum
Rural Development Report 2016 Released
ICID e-Bulletin, 21 November 2016
• Monday, 2016-November-28
AGRICULTURE
World Bank support for Nigeria’s agriculture development hits $600m
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Planting the seeds of growth in African agriculture
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Regenerative agriculture will feed the world and cool the planet
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USA: High-tech agriculture continues to reap rewards for farmers and society
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CLIMATE CHANGE
U.N. Climate Change Conference turns to implementing Paris agreement
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DROUGHTS
El Nino 'has affected 400m' as a result of global drought crisis
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Zimbabwe needs US$352 million for drought mitigation
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World Bank provides hope to drought stricken Malawi
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South Africa: North West government on current State of drought
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FLOODS
Indonesia: Over 6,000 people displaced as floods hit Java province
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India: Central team inspects damage caused by floods in Bihar
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FOOD SECURITY
Ethiopia: Rehabilitating dry lands ensures global food security - IFAD
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Chile: Strike affects agricultural sector and food security
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Future of food security depends on irrigation methods that adapt to climate change – UN agency
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Making every drop count: Rethinking irrigation for global food security
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Hunger expert discusses USDA report on U.S. household food insecurity
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IRRIGATION
World Vision Malawi urges famers to adopt irrigation farming amidst climate change
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Thailand: More than 1,200 participants join in remembrance of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej at WIF2
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Rwanda: Regional Agric experts root for irrigation
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WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Thailand: Expert speaks in remembrance of His Majesty the King’s initiative on water resources management click here
