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ICID e-Bulletin 27 September • Tuesday, 2021-September-28  McGill's Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is pleased to host Mitigating Agricultural Greenhouse Gases and Increasing Carbon Sequestration in a Circular Economy- An International Symposium held under the auspices of the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Agricultural Greenhouse Gases Program II. click here INVITATION TO JOIN THE MEMBERSHIP OF ICID International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID), established in 1950 is the leading scientific, technical and professional international organization, which focuses on irrigation, drainage, and flood management. Click the link for more information: click here A New Alliance of ICID with Arab Water Council (AWB) Arab Water Council, announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the International Committee for Irrigation and Drainage (ICID), on the sidelines of the Fifth Arab Water Forum, 21 - 23 September 2021, click here 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. click here 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. click here  Collaborative farmer research networks can help us fix global food systems 24 September 2021 This week, the United Nations will convene its first-ever Food Systems Summit, where everyone from farmers to policymakers will take action to transform the way we grow good food click here Rice feeds half the world. Climate change’s droughts and floods put it at risk 24 September 2021 The world’s top rice producer is China, at 214 million metric tons. India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Vietnam are next. click here Global success in plant breeding celebrated with new achievement awards 20 September 2021 The IAEA, in cooperation with FAO, assists experts worldwide in using nuclear techniques in agriculture, including support with irradiating seeds or other plant material in order to develop plant varieties with superior characteristics, such as drought tolerance or increased yields. click here  Climate change is harming children’s mental health – and this is just the start 23 September 2021 In August, the United Nations Children’s Fund reported that half the world’s 2.2 billion children are at “extremely high risk” from the impacts of climate change. click here New WHO global air quality guidelines aim to save millions of lives from air pollution 22 September 2021 Air pollution is one of the biggest environmental threats to human health, alongside climate change. click here A low-carbon economy is cheaper than the costs of climate change, a report says 22 September 2021 The European Central Bank used data from 2.3 million companies and 1,600 banks in the eurozone to analyze the impact of three outcomes on the economy. click here  Sad images show the drying of a Turkish lake and the wildlife threatened by drought 24 September 2021 A paper published by the UN Environment Program more than a decade ago called the loss of the Mesopotamian marshes due to dams and drainage schemes. click here La Niña is about to take the Southwest drought from bad to worse 24 September 2021 Global scientists reported in August that due to the climate crisis, droughts that may have occurred only once every decade or so now happen 70% more frequently. click here Severe Brazil drought reignites debate over daylight saving 24 September 2021 Reservoir levels in the southeast and center-west regions are lower than in 2001 when the country last experienced an electricity crisis; power was rationed for eight months. click here  Research shows more people living in floodplains 27 September 2021 The proportion of the world’s population exposed to floods grew by 20 to 24 percent—ten times greater than what previous models had predicted. click here The 10 Asian cities most threatened by climate change flooding 23 September 2021 Cities with the worst exposure to coastal flooding in the coming decades are overwhelmingly located in Asia, according to a comprehensive analysis by leading climate scientists, with port cities in India and China particularly vulnerable. click here Germany’s flood disaster prompts new research on rivers 21 September 2021 Ahr River in Germany began to rise as the unprecedented rain continued to fall. It didn’t stop rising until nearly 200 people were dead, in flash floods that reached seven meters high and caused an estimated $10 billion in damages. click here  Record agriculture production in India is helping the world to ensure food security: Agriculture Minister 25 September 2021 India is also assisting third-world countries by giving technical and scientific assistance to increase productivity in their countries to ensure global food security. click here Rerouting billions in agriculture subsidies could boost global food security 23 September 2021 Almost 90 percent of the $540 billion of annual global government support to agricultural producers includes measures that distort prices and hurt human health and the environment, the report found. click here 11 innovations shaping global food systems from the water 23 September 2021 The UN Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) calls for global action on food system transformation and blue foods are an avenue for this transformation. click here  A tiny piece of plastic is helping farmers use far less water 23 September 2021 An Israeli company’s modest innovation in drip irrigation could forever change agriculture, especially in resource-starved environments. click here Collaborative management of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam increases economic benefits and resilience 23 September 2021 The framework is used to demonstrate that a coordinated operating strategy could allow the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam to help meet water demands in Egypt during periods of water scarcity and increase hydropower generation. click here Global food security at risk from growing threats to rivers 21 September 2021 New analysis finds that irrigation with river water accounts for 25% of all food, while 40% of global fish consumption depends on rivers. click here  Right to life – Right to drink clean water 27 September 2021 Water is an essential material for the maintenance of global ecosystems; it is required in the right quality and quantity for each purpose that it is used for. click here Why the Middle East and North Africa must switch to sustainable water management 26 September 2021 Low rainfall, limited freshwater from rivers and lakes, and dwindling non-renewable groundwater reserves make the Middle East the most water-stressed region on earth. click here This is how Saudi Arabia’s NEOM is working towards sustainable water management and treatment 24 September 2021 NEOM is part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 plan for the future of the Kingdom. It is planning to build a sustainable water ecosystem founded on the principles of the circular economy and smart connected infrastructure. click here  26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow on 31 October – 12 November 2021: The COP26 summit will bring parties together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. click here 9th World Water Forum March 21 - 26, 2022, Diamniadio (Dakar) – Senegal with the theme "Water security for peace and development." click here 39th IAHR World Congress, 19 - 24 June 2022 - From Snow to Sea, Granda, Spain click here 17 IWRA World Water Congress, 29 November - 3 December 2021, Daegu, Republic of KOREA click here IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition, September 2022 The IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition is a global event for water professionals covering the full water cycle. Join over 10,000 leading water professionals and companies convened by the International Water Association. click here  Value Engineering for Savings in Irrigation, Drainage, and Flood Management Projects Water, as the main input for food production, has played the most significant role in societal evolution over much of the recorded human history. Numerous civilizations flourished and vanished over a period of time because of the way they managed their agricultural water. click here World Food Safety Day 2021: Overview of festivity and creativity With a theme of ‘Safe food now for a healthy tomorrow’, World Food Safety Day (7 June 2021) focused on the immediate and long-term benefits of producing and consuming safe food. click here 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. click here 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 click here Irrigation & Drainage in Republic of Uzbekistan History & Modern State: Towards the 70th anniversary of the International Commission on Irrigation & Drainage (ICID) click here 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 ICID e-Bulletin 20 September 2021 • Monday, 2021-September-20 McGill's Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is pleased to host Mitigating Agricultural Greenhouse Gases and Increasing Carbon Sequestration in a Circular Economy- An International Symposium held under the auspices of the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Agricultural Greenhouse Gases Program II. click here INVITATION TO JOIN THE MEMBERSHIP OF ICID International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID), established in 1950 is the leading scientific, technical and professional international organization, which focuses on irrigation, drainage, and flood management. Click the link for more information: click here A New Alliance of ICID with Arab Water Council (AWB) Arab Water Council, announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the International Committee for Irrigation and Drainage (ICID), on the sidelines of the Fifth Arab Water Forum, 21 - 23 September 2021, click here 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. click here 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. click here 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" Please register at click here Science can rescue farming. Relaxing gene-editing rules should be the start 19 September 2021 The rice blast fungus, my main obsession, destroys enough rice each year to feed 60 million people. click here Digital data drives better soil management 18 September 2021 In Austria, for example, there is a wealth of research on conservation agriculture, a farming system that causes minimal disturbance to the soil (i.e., no ploughing), and boosts the natural biological processes below ground.click here Stepping up phosphorus research 18 September 2021 Long-term field experiments provide tremendous insights into the dynamics of phosphorus fertilization of soils and provide a guideline on the actions we can take in the future. click here Study: Climate change could impact algae in global ocean 19 September 2021 Accountable for at least 20 percent of annual global carbon fixation, temperature changes could have a significant impact upon the algae that our marine systems, fisheries, and ocean biodiversity depend upon. click here Major UN report concludes world is off-track to fight climate change 16 September 2021 The United in Science 2021 report shows climate change drivers and impacts are accelerating and not enough is being done to meet emissions targets. click here Climate change can push over 200 mn people out of their homes by 2050: World Bank Report 13 September 2021 The World Bank's report shows how the impacts of slow-onset climate change such as water scarcity, decreasing crop productivity, and rising sea levels could lead to millions of 'climate migrants’ by 2050. click here  Crops affected by western droughts 20 September 2021 The frequency and severity of droughts in recent years have scientists concerned about the prospect of the West, where reservoirs and water systems were constructed based on a climate that no longer exists, entering into a state of permanent drought. click here Drought could hurt meat production in North America for years 19 September 2021 They are having trouble finding enough food for their animals because of very dry conditions known as drought. click here Drought puts 2.1 million Kenyans at risk of starvation 15 September 2021 Production of maize, Kenya’s staple food, is projected to decline by 50% in the affected regions due to low acreage under cultivation, while some areas will see total crop failure. click here Devastating floods spur new debate on how best to warn people 16 September 2021 Weather and climate researchers, with expertise in risk communication, are exploring ways to raise public awareness for the direst situations, drawing from lessons of the past. click here Research suggests flood-tolerant crops are a better choice for farmed potholes in modeled weather scenarios 16 September 2021 Farmers who want to increase the productivity and economic performance of their farmed potholes should consider more flood-tolerant crops, such as miscanthus. click here Bureau of Meteorology warns of floods with the double likelihood of La Niña predicted for Australia 15 September 2021 Climatologist says northern and eastern states face an increased risk of severe weather events, with a 70% chance of higher rainfall. click here The time to reinstate food systems in the pantheon of economic policies is now 19 September 2021 Greening food production and managing food demand to ensure it is safe and nutritious are crucial for meeting the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. click here 5 Insights about the hunger crisis and how we can end it 18 September 2021 Investing in the global food system and smallholder farmers is a direct way to alleviate poverty, empower communities, and set the foundation for broad economic growth, according to the report. click here Harness the world’s aquatic ‘blue’ food systems to help end hunger 15 September 2021 One of these goals is to end hunger by 2030. Nearly 700 million people (almost 9% of the world’s population) go hungry; of those, 250 million are potentially on the brink of starvation, according to the World Food Programme. click here Optimizing liquid fertilizers: New tool aids in mixing for irrigation systems 20 September 2021 Farmers using the Clemson University Center Pivot and Drip Fertigation web-based calculators now have another tool to help them optimize liquid fertilizers used to feed crops through irrigation systems. click here Drought haves, have-nots test how to share water in the West 16 September 2021 The idea is part of a discussion about letting the free market play a bigger role in water conservation as human-caused climate change fuels drought and farmers run out of options. click here Thailand: Government urged to tackle northeast's water supply issue 14 September 2021 The government is being urged to tackle water supplies to the farm sector in the northeastern region if it wants to go ahead with bio-economy development in the planned Northeastern Economic Corridor (NEEC) Decentralized treatment solutions to water challenges 19 September 2021 To meet the growing needs of the MENA region’s population with regards to water treatment and recycling, and food security, there are a number of issues that need to be immediately addressed. click here Egypt calls for securing water resources in Africa 19 September 2021 Egypt has taken many steps to prepare a framework for a green recovery strategy. click here Hydro project awarded $5M to model national water resources using machine learning 16 September 2021 Resource and landscape managers, policymakers and the public will be able to use these models to predict streamflow, soil moisture, and groundwater on seasonal to annual time scales. click here Call for papers_24th ICID Congress, 03-10 October 2022, Adelaide, Australia • Monday, 2021-September-20  Call for Papers
03-10 October 2022, Adelaide, Australia The International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID) was established on 24 June 1950 at New Delhi, India. ICID is a leading scientific, technical, and professional international not-for-profit network of experts from the fields of irrigation, drainage, and flood management working together with the mission ‘Sustainable agriculture water management’. ICID is a knowledge sharing platform dedicated to issues related to entire spectrum of agricultural water management practices ranging from rain-fed agriculture to supplemental irrigation, land drainage, deficit irrigation to full irrigation, etc. In addition, drainage of agricultural lands forms the core theme of our activities. Floods and drought; the two extremes of increasingly variable climate as a result of potential climate change, also form the focus of activities click here CONGRESS THEME: Innovation and Research in Agricultural Water Management to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals CONGRESS QUESTIONS (TOPICS / SUB-TOPICS) QUESTION 62: What role can information and communication technology play in travelling the last mile (i.e. the greater adoption of research outputs)? QUESTION 63: What role is played by multi-disciplinary dialogue to achieve sustainable development goals? SPECIAL SESSION THEME: Developing the future tools for managing uncertainty in irrigation water supply SCHEDULE OF SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS/FULL PAPERS ONLINE PAPER SUBMISSION CONTACT COORDINATES 24rd ICID Congress Secretariat: Mr. Momir Vranes Chair, Irrigation Australia’s Committee on Irrigation and Drainage (IACID) Mr. Bryan Ward, Chief Executive Officer Irrigation Australia Limited Ms. Christine Delphine, Business Administration Manager Irrigation Australia Limited CONTACT: Irrigation Australia Ltd Secretariat, Irrigation Australia's Committee onIrrigation and Drainage (IACID) 11/58 Metroplex Ave.,Murarrie, QLD 4172PO Box 13, Cannon Hill, 4170, Email : icid2022@irrigation.org.au, Fax : (07) 3517 4010, Tel: (07) 3517 4000, (07) 3517 4002 Mob: 0417 304 347 Website: https://www.icid2022.com.au/icid-home/ ICID e-Bulletin 13 September 2021 • Wednesday, 2021-September-15
INVITATION TO JOIN THE MEMBERSHIP OF ICID International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID), established in 1950 is the leading scientific, technical and professional international organization, which focuses on irrigation, drainage, and flood management. Click the link for more information: 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. 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. 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". --------------------------------------
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. click here 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. click here 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. click here
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. click here 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. click here 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. click here
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. click here 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. click here 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. click here
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. click here 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. click here 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. click here
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. click here 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. click here 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. click here
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. click here 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. click here 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. click here
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. click here 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. click here 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. click here
XV World Aqua Congress - 2021, International Conference & Exhibition Schedule 14 - 17 September 2021 click here 5th Arab Water Forum - 21 - 23 September 2021 click here IUCN World Conservation Congress Conference schedule 3 – 11 September 2021 in Marseille, France click here 9th World Water Forum March 21 - 26, 2022, Diamniadio (Dakar) click here 39th IAHR World Congress, 19 - 24 June 2022 - From Snow to Sea, Granda, Spain click here 17 IWRA World Water Congress, 29 November - 3 December 2021, Daegu, Republic of KOREA click here
World Food Safety Day 2021: Overview of festivity and creativity click here FAO-UN WASAG STRATEGY for 2021-2024: The Global Framework on Water Scarcity in Agriculture click here Irrigation & Drainage in Republic of Uzbekistan History & Modern State click here Hydrological Aspects of Climate Change click here 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 ICID e-Bulletin 6 September 2021 • Monday, 2021-September-06 INVITATION TO JOIN THE MEMBERSHIP OF ICID
International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID), established in 1950 is the leading scientific, technical and professional international organization, which focuses on irrigation, drainage, and flood management. Click the link for more information: 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. 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. Millets could help India mitigate malnutrition and climate change 6 September 2021 Millets possess immense potential in our battles against climate change and poverty and provide food, nutrition, fodder, and livelihood security. Being hardy crops, they can withstand extreme temperatures, floods, and droughts. click here The new coating could help seeds survive in drought conditions 2 September 2021 Water is the limiting factor for agriculture in many of the world’s semiarid regions, where crops are lost to drought in their early stages of life, during germination, and as young seedlings. click here Agriculture, logging, and livestock farming top threats to world’s trees – report 1 September 2021 The landmark report – State of the World’s Trees – is the culmination of five years’ research by the Global Tree Assessment (GTA) to identify major gaps in tree conservation efforts. click here Almost half of the world’s children live in dangerous climate conditions 4 September 2021 A new UNICEF report shows how important climate mitigation is to protect the world's youth. click here Climate change: Arctic warming linked to colder winters 3 September 2021 A new study shows that increases in extreme winter weather in parts of the US are linked to accelerated warming of the Arctic. click here 4 reasons why blended finance is our best bet in adapting to climate change 1 September 2021 The new Landscape Resilience Fund with the South Pole, WWF, GEF, and Chanel uses blended finance to help the communities that are most vulnerable to climate risks. click here From nanotechnology to solar power: solutions to drought 5 September 2021 While the drought has intensified in Iran and the country is facing water stress, various solutions from the use of solar power plants to the expansion of watershed management and nanotechnology are offered by experts . click here Droughts have killed the most people in the world's worst natural disasters over the last 50 years 2 September 2021 Droughts are the leading cause of death from the world's worst disasters in the last 50 years, according to a report the World Meteorological Organization released on Tuesday. click here South America's drought-hit Paraná river at a 77-year low 2 September 2021 The water levels of the Paraná River, the second-longest in South America after the Amazon, are at their lowest since 1944. click here New York declares a state of emergency as the northeast is slammed by flooding from Ida's remnants 2 September 2021 Following reports of an uncontrolled release from Pennsylvania's Wilmore Dam, causing flash flooding downstream of the dam, the National Weather Service issued a flash flood emergency, the highest level of threat. click here Flooding patterns expected to change with future warming 1 September 2021 Major deluges, such as the torrential rains that caused devastating flooding in western Europe this summer, have heightened concerns about the impacts of a changing climate. click here Flood prevention: Swansea University study reveals the role of wetlands 31 August 2021 The study warned wetlands were facing growing threats from continued urban development, with 22 of the largest 32 cities in the world - including London, New York, and Tokyo. click here
Sri Lanka and IFAD partner to reduce poverty and food insecurity 4 September 2021 Sri Lanka and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) are working together to promote the island’s agriculture-based economy. click here Improving food security through capacity building 2 September 2021 The United Nations’ 2021 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report, released in July, paints a grim picture of this reality: in 2020, nearly 1 in 3 people globally did not have enough to eat, up by more than 300 million people from the previous year. click here Do we need an IPCC for food? 2 September 2021 The first United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS), scheduled for September, could be as historic to food system transformation as the Rio Earth Summit of 1992 was to climate change. click here
Watering the weeds 5 September 2021 Water gives us life. A life with controlling how we use our water will keep our plants and ourselves well hydrated. Small adjustments today will give us large benefits in the future. click here Smart irrigation system ‘listens’ to plants cries to reduce water use up to 50% 3 September 2021 An irrigation system in North Africa designed a watering system that allows them to 'listen' to plants' cries for water when they get thirsty and was proved to reduce water use by 30-50%. click here Algae-based irrigation system to be the first of a new generation of "Living Architecture" 31 August 2021 Researchers at the Egypt-based British University and Cosign Group have 3D printed an algae-loaded filament into an eco-friendly rooftop-mountable water irrigation system. click here
Reallocation of water resources according to social, economic, and environmental parameters 1 September 2021 The allocation of water resources among different sectors has been an important management issue. Many studies have been conducted to maximize the profit of water allocations. click here Public participation in the management of China's waterways improves their water quality 1 September 2021 China has taken steps to reduce the amount of pollution that ends up in its waterways, starting in 2001 with a suite of environmental measures that included reducing the amount of pollution discharged into the air and water. click here CDP water watch impact index pinpoints worst industries for water consumption 31 August 2021 According to the World Resources Institute, 25% of the world’s population is currently experiencing “extremely high” water stress. click here |
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