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ICID e-Bulletin 2 August 2021

• Wednesday, 2021-August-04

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Agriculture

How agriculture could fuel Ireland's journey towards energy independence
1 August 2021
Ireland can play to its strengths as a country that has large potential to produce renewable gas from grass and agricultural wastes. click here
Agricultural problems of India and its effect on import
1 August 2021
While India is the second-largest irrigated country in the world after China, only one-third of its cropped area is irrigated. click here
NASA at your table: The space agency’s surprising role in agriculture
26 July 2021
By 2050, the global population is estimated to grow to 10 billion people. As the population—and the demand for food—continues to expand, we need innovative ways to feed the world. click here

Climate change

Nature is healing? Not really. The pandemic has provided only temporary climate relief
30 July 2021
Tragically, the Brazilian Amazon's annual forest loss rates increased in both 2019 and 2020. It reached a 12-year high of 1.11 million hectares deforested in 2020. click here
Around the world, climate change committees are steering government action
30 July 2021
This was the first and clearest example of how an independent group of experts, granted official status, can push governments to go further and faster on climate change. click here
Climate change is a global threat demanding national solutions
29 July 2021
The lofty hopes of the COP26 process will have meaning only if they connect with local politics. click here

Drought

Homes lose water as wells run dry in the drought-ravaged basin
30 July 2021
The couple's well is among potentially hundreds that have dried up in recent weeks in an area near the Oregon-California border suffering through a historic drought. click here
Severe drought in Western Canada will pressure food industry, raise prices: Expert
29 July 2021
The statistics agency cited several reports from across Western Canada, detailing declining crop conditions and yields amid the record drought. click here
UN climate science talks open amid heatwaves, floods, and drought
26 July 2021
Some 234 authors have contributed to the assessment, which will provide the latest detailed assessment on past warming and future warming projections. click here

Floods

Refugees hit hardest as deadly floods sweep across continents
31 July 2021
Death toll rises as storms continue to rip through communities, destroying homes and livelihoods. click here
What the Dutch can teach the world about flood preparedness
30 July 2021
The Netherlands’ unique approach to water management can provide some key flood preparedness lessons for countries around the world. click here
Strengthening climate resilience through better flood management
30 July 2021
Floods in the Asia-Pacific region have been frequent and devastating both in terms of fatalities and economic losses. click here

Food security

Food security will be key to two of the UN's 2030 goals
2 August 2021
Between 720 million and 811 million people faced severe food shortages last year-an increase of 161 million over 2019. click here
UN warns hunger is expected to rise in 23 global hotspots
31 July 2021
FAO and WFP said South Sudan, Yemen and Nigeria remain at the highest alert level, joined for the first time by Ethiopia because of Tigray and southern Madagascar. click here
UN food systems summit 2021
28 July 2021
Serve as a pledging moment for governments, businesses, civil society, and other players to announce new commitments to support food systems transformation and advance game-changing solutions through multi-stakeholder collaboration. click here

Irrigation

Overpopulation, limited availability of water resources are Egypt’s main water challenges: Irrigation minister
1 August 2021
Egypt reuses 42% of its renewable water, imports 54% of virtual. click here
Water: Our most precious resource
31 July 2021
Climate change affects the world’s water supply and the delicate balance found in the water cycle. click here
Nigeria: Abuja provides 3,000 hectares of irrigated land to farmers in Jigawa
30 July 2021
The Federal Government of Nigeria recently handed over 3,000 hectares of irrigated land to the authorities of Jigawa State in the north of the country. click here

Water resources management

NASA releases photos from space which shows a big problem
1 August 2021
The Sierra Nevada has seen less snow accumulation in recent years, a decline that plays a role in water management and response to drought. click here
Finding answers to the world's drinking water crisis
1 August 2021
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than two billion people only have access to water that is contaminated with faeces. click here
Water wars are here
31 July 2021
The demand for freshwater resources has risen considerably in recent years, owing to fast population expansion and increasing urbanization around the world. click here

Upcoming EVENTS

FAO World Water Week! Online! 23 - 27 August 2021. click here
XV World Aqua Congress - 2021, International Conference & Exhibition Schedule 14 - 17 September 2021
5th Arab Water Forum - Arab Water Security for Peace & Sustainable Development Schedule from 21 - 23 September 2021, Abu Dhabi, UAE
IUCN World Conservation Congress Conference
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) – Senegal with the theme "Water security for peace and development." click here
Granda, Spain 39th IAHR World Congress, 19 - 24 June 2022 - From Snow to Sea click here
17 IWRA World Water Congress, 29 November - 3 December 2021, Daegu, Republic of KOREA click here

Publications

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) 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
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. click here

ICID Monthly News-Update June 2021

• Saturday, 2021-July-31

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New Update June 2021

ICID e-Bulletin Your Weekly News Wrap 26 July

• Saturday, 2021-July-31

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The nomination submission deadline of the 2021 ICID WatSave Awards and the Recognition of World Heritage Irrigation Structures (WHIS) has been extended to 31 July 2021.

New PlantwisePlus program launched to help farmers produce more and higher quality food
21 July 2021
PlantwisePlus will help reduce crop losses and empower farmers to increase incomes, food security, and food safety by producing more and higher quality food. click here
Biotechnology aiding the fight against cowpea pest damage in Africa 20 July 2021
In December 2019, a significant milestone was achieved in Nigeria when the world’s first genetically modified cowpea variety was registered for commercial application. click here
Sustainable agriculture: Why it is more imp now than ever
19 July 2021
Modern agri-tech firms can be instrumental in empowering farmers, promote sustainable agricultural practices, reduce crop wastages, deepen domestic and international market linkages along improving farmer income. click here

Climate chnage and toxic pollution: Which countries are more at risk
22 July 2021
The present study shows a “strong correlation” between toxic and nontoxic pollution in specific countries. click here
What to expect from the next major global climate report
22 July 2021
Next month the IPCC will begin releasing its periodic assessment of the state of climate science.click here
‘India, China most vulnerable to joint risks of climate change, air pollution’
22 July 2021
The world’s two fastest developing economies with 2.5 billion plus people have witnessed a spurt in particulate matter induced air pollution levels in the past two decades.click here

World's food supplies hit hard by floods, frost, and drought
25 July 2021
Extreme weather is slamming crops across the globe, bringing with it the threat of further food inflation at a time costs are already hovering near the highest in a decade and hunger is on the rise. click here
2.5 billion trees and vines killed in epicenter of major Amazon droughts and fires
24 July 2021
A major drought and forest fires in the Amazon rainforest killed billions of trees and plants and turned one of the world’s largest carbon sinks into one of its biggest polluters. click here
Scientists are worried by how fast the climate crisis has amplified extreme weather
20 July 2021
Sea level rise and extreme drought was a problem for the developing world. click here

Heavy rain in India triggers floods, landslides; at least 125 dead
24 July 2021
Parts of India's west coast have received up to 594 mm of rain, forcing authorities to move people out of vulnerable areas as they released water from dams about to overflow. click here
China braces for typhoon In-Fa as it cleans up flood damage
24 July 2021
Typhoon In-Fa is forecast to make landfall late Sunday in the eastern coastal province of Zhejiang near Shanghai. click here
Deadly floods inundated parts of Europe, but the Netherlands avoided fatalities. Here's why
20 July 2021
Europe has a world-leading warning system that issued regular alerts for days before floods engulfed entire villages. click here

Data: Food Security affected 30% of the World Population in 2020
24 July 2021
The ‘2021 State of Food Security & Nutrition in the World’ report’ estimates that around 2.37 billion people did not have access to adequate food during 2020. click here
FAO and the Republic of Korea to reduce foodborne antimicrobial resistance
23 July 2021
Korea will provide US$10mn to help implement and monitor Codex Alimentarius international food standards, with the goal of containing and reducing foodborne antimicrobial resistance (AMR). click here
FAO head urges G20 to invest in a healthy planet for healthy food
22 July 2021
The head of the UN food relief agency called on the world’s richest nations on Thursday to invest more in sustainable living, to feed the world’s growing population.click here

Micro-zone irrigation aims to save in-demand water
24 July 2021
U.N. report that says world food production must double by 2050 to continue to feed a growing human population. click here
One-Fifth of Italy at risk of desertification, irrigation experts warn
23 July 2021
The low water levels of some lakes and rivers worry the local communities while the consequences of the water crisis increasingly affect agriculture. click here
India: Ramappa, Pedda Cheruvu vie for heritage tag
22 July 2021
The International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID), a global network of irrigation, drainage, and flood management experts, annually recognizes irrigation structures of international significance similarly on the lines of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. click here

Deadly water conflict a warning for the world
26 July 2021
One of Khuzestan's most critical water sources is the River Karun, the longest and largest river (by discharge) in Iran, and the lifeline of the local people. click here
Should rivers have the same rights as people?
25 July 2021
Around the world, activists are pushing to protect their rivers by giving them legal personhood. click here
Solving water the Singaporean way
22 July 2021
The story of how Singapore achieved this is one of top-down decision-making, long-term planning, and holistic management of supply and demand. click here

Upcoming Events

FAO World Water Week! Online! 23 - 27 August 2021. click here
XV World Aqua Congress - 2021, International Conference & Exhibition Schedule 14 - 17 September 2021
5th Arab Water Forum - Arab Water Security for Peace & Sustainable Development Schedule from 21 - 23 September 2021, Abu Dhabi, UAE
IUCN World Conservation Congress Conference
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) – Senegal with the theme "Water security for peace and development."click here
Granda, Spain 39th IAHR World Congress, 19 - 24 June 2022 - From Snow to Sea click here
17 IWRA World Water Congress, 29 November - 3 December 2021, Daegu, Republic of KOREA click here

PUBLICATIONS

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
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.click here

14th THAICID NATIONAL e-SYMPOSIUM 2021

• Friday, 2021-April-30

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ICID e-Bulletin 20 October 2020

• Wednesday, 2020-October-21

Upcoming Webinar Irrigation Australia Limited and ICID presents webinar on "Addressing the Global Water Challenge through Autonomous Irrigation" on 29 October 2020 at 1:30 PM IST i.e. 18h00 AEST; Register at: https://lnkd.in/dMP4rp4

ICID e-learning Programmes Certificate course on Dam and Network Assurance and Safety- Registrations are open For more details, kindly visit: https://www.damsafety.co/

ICID's Important Events Postponed

The 24th ICID Congress and 72nd IEC Meeting click here

The 71st IEC Meeting

The 5th African Regional Conference (ARC) and the Young Professional's Training Program (YP-TP)

The 10th International Micro Irrigation Conference (10MIC)

Agriculture, Climate Change, Droughts, Floods, Food Security, Irrigation, Water Resources Management, Upcoming Events and Latest Publications

AGRICULTURE

IoT in Agriculture: From Precision Farming to Drone Monitoring click here
Poll: Ag remains driver of economic well-being click here

CLIMATE CHANGE

From worriers to warriors, they’re fighting climate change click here
Fighting Climate Change, One Building At A Time click here
How Should the Media Talk About Climate Change? click here

DROUGHTS

Drought Poses Challenges to Regional Water Watchdogs click here
Drought And Humans Drove The Elephant Bird And The Dodo Extinct click here
Forecasters: Drought is more likely than blizzards this winter click here

FLOODS

Moving? 6 Questions To Ask About Flood Risk In A Changing Climate click here
High tide floods downtown Charleston streets Sunday, with more flooding expected Monday click here
At least 1 killed, 3 injured as Thailand hit by flash floods due to tropical storm Nangka click here

FOOD SECURITY

Food Security in a Pandemic: Lessons From India’s Lockdown click here
Vatican at UN: Agricultural development, food security and nutrition click here
Share the Warmth delivery truck breaks down, endangering food security for hundreds of Montreal families click here

IRRIGATION

Irrigation engineers told to be on their toes for dam, network safety click here
Impact of Covid-19 Global Drip Irrigation Emitter Market click here
Switching to a predictive Wi-Fi enabled irrigation system click here

WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

How fracking plans could affect shared water resources in southern Africa click here
Global Industrial Water Management Market: Introduction & Scope click here
In Uganda, improvements in water management and sanitation services promote sustainability and combat environmental shocks click here

Upcoming Events

XIV World Aqua Congress: Aqua Foundation’s International Conference and Exhibition click here

Irrigation Association cancels Irrigation Show and Education Week for 2020 click here

Hellenic Open University presents meeting on Sustainable Waste Technology Management click here

2022 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 28) click here

Latest Publications

Status of environmental surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 virus click here

The Case for Investing in Water click here

Engineers use electricity to clean up toxic water click here

New series of FAO Policy and Field Guides to improve water productivity and water use efficiency in small-scale agriculture click here

Water and Climate Change click here

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