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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Upcoming Events
FAO World Water Week! Online! 23 - 27 August 2021.
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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
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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
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