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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 ICID Monthly News-Update July 2021 • Saturday, 2021-September-04 
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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 b/w 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.
World antimicrobial awareness week 2021 - spread awareness, stop resistance 26 August 2021 AMR is a complex problem affecting human, animal, plant and environmental health. Delevering a new future for rural Scotland 25 August 2021 It will help to develop new proposals for sustainable farming support by considering the Climate Change Plan Update and the Farmer-led Groups recommendations, alongside industry reports. These techniques are helping prairie farmers grow crops despite drought 25 August 2021 Satellite images of Kernaleguen's farm in 2013 and 2019. Kernaleguen began cover cropping in 2014, and he says it has significantly improved his soil quality and crop yields over the years.
IPCC report and India’s opportunity to lead the world on climate change 28 August 2021 The report findings should concern us all. Our planet’s global surface temperature has already risen by 1.1°C from what it was between 1850 and 1900. How national security is being redefined by climate change 28 August 2021 The Pentagon is understandably one of the greatest users of energy in the world, requiring power for bases, jet fuel for planes, and energy for ships on a global scale. Control methane to global warming - fast 25 August 2021 Carbon dioxide reductions are key, but the IPCC’s latest report highlights the benefits of making cuts to other greenhouse gases, too.
Canada’s crop production marred by drought, Brazil’s next crop outlook improves, as transportation costs rise 27 August 2021 Canada, the world’s biggest canola grower and a major wheat producer, forecasts a 26% drop in supplies of its main crops as drought ravages output and inventories shrink. 'Southern Blob' of hot ocean is causing a megadrought thousands of miles away in Chile 27 August 2021 Several thousand miles away, the South American nation of Chile has been experiencing a megadrought for more than a decade, with dwindling rain and water supplies. The plains and upper midwest are growing drier as drought deepens in the west. 25 August 2021 Nearly half of the land mass of the contiguous United States — 47 percent — is experiencing drought conditions, according to the latest report from the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Hurricane Ida intensifies 29 August 2021 The storm was centered about 65 miles (100 kilometers) south of the mouth of the Mississippi River, and 80 miles (130 kilometers) south-southeast of costal Grand Isle, Louisiana. It was traveling northwest at 15 mph (24 kph). T o escape floodwaters, Kaziranga’s large herbivores risk moving through human-dominated spaces: study 27 August 2021 A new study finds that as the annual floods push wildlife out of submerged habitats within the park on the Brahmaputra river’s floodplains. Climate change implicated in Germany’s deadly floods 26 August 2021 Attribution study suggests extreme flood events will become more common in Western Europe as the world warms.
Creating a “profound transformation” of Africa’s landscapes 27 August 2021 The places that are called ‘arid’ and ‘semi-arid’ – areas where famine is most often reported and most of the big challenges of land degradation exist – are where 70 percent of Africa’s agricultural landscapes are found. Geopolitics and food security: Why China goes fishing 27 August 2021 China consumes the largest quantity of fish in the world: 65 million tonnes in 2018, which accounts for 45% of the global volume. It means that on average Chinese consumption per capita is more than double compared to the rest of the world. Indigenous food security at risk following push for conservation plan 25 August 2021 According to a protected planet report, more than 16 percent of land and 7 percent of coastal waters are recognized as protected areas.
Progress on change in water use efficiency - Global status and acceleration 27 August 2021 This report shows the progress in the monitoring of indicator 6.4.1 ”Change in water-use efficiency over time” for which FAO is custodian, in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) global report. New vegetable irrigation methods for a new world 25 August 2021 As water scarcity increases, scientists around the world are looking at growers’ options for irrigation methods.. “Running Dry”: unprecedented scale and impact of water scarcity in the Middle East and North Africa 22 August 2021 As we mark world water week, 90% of children MENA lives in areas of high water stress with serious healt consequence with their health, nutrition and health.
Turkish, South Korean cooperation to ensure efficiency in water resources 27 August 2021 As more than 55 million people are negatively affected by draughts every year, almost half of the natural disasters between the years 1995-2021 comprised of floods upsetting 2,3 billion people. Managing risk: It’s time to talk about water 26 August 2021 It is becoming more salient as we’re consuming more water, due to population growth and economic development, and this in turn is driving awareness of the impact of distributional differences. New Mexico: An opportunity to lead freshwater conservation 25 August 2021 Freshwater is a crucial resource for all life on Earth. Healthy rivers, riparian areas, and wetlands support ~10% of all species despite covering less than 1% of the Earth’s surface. ICID e-Bulletin Your Weekly News Wrap 23 August 2021 • Tuesday, 2021-August-24 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 b/w 23-30 November 2021, Marrakech, Morocco. ----------------------------------------------  Agriculture
Land of opportunity: More sustainable Australian farming would protect our lucrative exports 23 August 2021 Agriculture accounts for about 13% of Australia’s total greenhouse gas emissions. The main source of emissions is methane from cattle and sheep. click here Canadian farmers are already familiar with many climate solutions 23 August 2021 The most potential for mitigating emissions from agriculture can be found in soil carbon sequestration (or carbon sinks). The IPCC estimates about 89 percent of mitigation potential can be achieved through this. click here Toxic blaze: the true cost of crop burning 19 August 2021 Some farmers believe burning is the most effective and cost-efficient way to clear land and fertilize the soil. click here  Climate change
Scientists turn to risky plan B as the world fails on climate change 22 August 2021 Some fear a future world addicted to an unnatural method of regulating the climate and the potential of terrible unintended consequences. click here One billion children at ‘extremely high risk’ of the impacts of the climate crisis - UNICEF 20 August 2021 Children in the Central African Republic, Chad, and Nigeria are among the most at risk of climate change, according to UNICEF’s first child-focused climate risk index. click here CFC ban bought us time to fight climate change, say scientists 17 August 2021 A worldwide ban on ozone-depleting chemicals in 1987 has averted a climate catastrophe today, scientists say. click here  Drought
Madagascar population facing a severe humanitarian crisis due to drought: UN resident coordinator 22 August 2021 Thousands of people are suffering from one of the worst droughts in the south of Madagascar in 40 years. click here Record temperatures, fire clouds, and drought ravage Earth in scorching-hot 2021+ 19 August 2021 NOAA (the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), three climate scientists dove into the most up-to-date numbers and predictions surrounding Earth's changing climate. click here Colorado River: First-ever shortage declared amid record US drought 17 August 2021 For the first time ever, the US government has declared a water shortage on the Colorado River, a life source to millions in the southwest. click here  Floods
Greece faces flood risk in wake of destructive wildfires 22 August 2021 Greece faces imminent flood risk in the areas afflicted by devastating wildfires this summer, a geomorphology expert has warned, calling on residents to improve awareness and their ability to deal with natural disasters. click here The lesson from German floods: prepare for the unimaginable 20 August 2021 A month after fatal floods swept through western Germany, survivors are still in shock and experts warn such disasters are becoming more common. click here Turkey floods: Death toll near the Black Sea rises to at least 70 17 August 2021 A huge search-and-rescue operation is underway in northern Turkey after flash floods along the Black Sea coast killed at least 70 people. click here  Food security
Growing beyond food security 22 August 2021 The largest city in the Philippines, Quezon City was hit particularly hard. During a high-level discussion on policies and strategies for Covid-19 recovery organized by the United Nations (UN) Philippines. click here What is a healthy diet and how can it help end world hunger? 19 August 2021 Local food systems can ensure healthy diets everywhere by growing nutritious and diverse crops. click here Food security is a right, not a privilege 17 August 2021 Food insecurity and poverty work like a positive feedback loop, we must decide to tackle both to increase the prevalence of well-fed individuals and communities around the world. click here  Irrigation
The Middle East is running out of water, and parts of it are becoming uninhabitable 22 August 2021 In Iran, Urmia has shrunk largely because so many people have exploited it, and some of the dams built in its basin mainly for irrigation have reduced the flow of water into the lake. click here India’s looming water crisis and urgent measures to address it 20 August 2021 Water tables have fallen drastically and we need paradigmatic changes in agricultural practices for resource conservation. click here The global water crisis will intensify with climate breakdown, says the report 17 August 2021 Changes to the planet’s natural rainfall patterns are one of the biggest impacts of the climate crisis, and the landmark IPCC report. click here  Water resource management
The crucial role of equines highlighted at World Water Week 19 August 2021 The international event to tackle global water challenges starts on Monday, August 23. Organized by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI). click here As populations grow, how will thirsty cities survive their drier futures? 18 August 2021 Over the coming decades, climate change will bring unexpected changes in the temporal and spatial distribution of water resources. click here How water shortages are brewing wars 17 August 2021 Unprecedented levels of dam building and water extraction by nations on great rivers are leaving countries further downstream increasingly thirsty, increasing the risk of conflicts. click here Upcoming EVENTS 39th IAHR World Congress, 19 - 24 June 2022 - From Snow to Sea, Granda, Spain <<< Previous page | Next page >>>
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