| 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: https://www.icid.org/join_nc.html |
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Eastern Europe to Central Asia (ECA) agriculture digital system 13 March 2021 The primary outcome expected is the convergence of data to assist farmers to make on-farm decisions to increase productivity, profitability, and resilience in their agricultural operations. |
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How dirt could help save the planet 14 March 2021 Decades of farming practices had stripped the Great Plains of their fertile heritage, making them vulnerable to severe drought. Toward a more comprehensive understanding of aridity changes over global drylands 11 March 2021 Global drylands are experiencing faster-than-average warming and are also among the most vulnerable regions to climate change. Drought likely to persist or worsen for North Dakota says National Weather Service 9 March 2021 Nearly three-quarters of North Dakota is considered to be in severe drought according to the Drought Monitor, with moderate drought or abnormally dry conditions over the rest of the state, primarily in the southeast. |
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How flood-flash are bringing parametric insurance into the mainstream 13 March 2021 Flood-Flash is an insurance company that is working to make event-based insurance cover available to all, ensuring everyone is able to recover from catastrophe fast. Deltares takes part in the rhine sediment testing initiative 12 March 2021 Sediment, or sand and silt, is vital for delta regions. The Rhine-Meuse estuary is home to a complex interplay between the sea, river, and sediment. How one farmer is introducing Americans to sea beans 11 March 2021 In Charleston, South Carolina, Heron Farms is attempting to grow a gangly, salt-tolerant plant in the face of sea-level rise. |
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Stockholm’s indoor farms boost food security 14 March 2021 Stockholm’s modern indoor farming methods provide some answers on how to overcome global food shortages. The city is revolutionizing its food sector by showing results in eco-friendly urban farming. 19 Organizations celebrating the role of forests in the food system 12 March 2021 Over 1.5 billion people worldwide depend directly on forests for food, shelter, and livelihoods. Food security and Covid-19: Recognising women’s leadership 8 March 2021 Over half the world’s farmers and food producers are women. A study will look at their experiences in the covid crisis. |
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Study finds link between climate change and river flow worldwide 13 March 2021 River flow is an important indicator of water availability. It depends on many factors related to land and water management such as the diversion of water for irrigation or the clearing of forests. Director-General highlights valuing water as a “game-changer" in Near East 13 March 2021 At Baghdad First International Water Conference, FAO outlines the importance of sustainable allocation policies. World Bank helps Bangladesh improve irrigation-based agricultural productivity 9 March 2021 In Bangladesh, more than 70 percent of the population is dependent on agriculture for their livelihood but their exposure to climate and natural disasters makes them vulnerable. |
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World Water Day 2021: Cleaner rivers for Massachusetts 14 March 2021 On this year’s World Water Day, Massachusetts Rivers Alliance, the Voice of Massachusetts Rivers, is celebrating a major step the state has taken toward ensuring safer rivers. Large-scale energy crop farms may increase water scarcity 10 March 2021 The institute said sustainable water management was needed, including improved political regulation – such as pricing or water allocation schemes – to reduce the amounts of water taken from rivers. Africa likely to be most affected by looming water shortage, UN warns 9 March 2021 The UN warns that the world could face a 40 percent water shortage by 2030, with Africa – which already suffers from greater levels of water stress than other regions – likely to bear the brunt. |
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IUCN World Conservation Congress Conference IUCN World Conservation Congress Conference schedule 3 – 11 September 2021 in Marseille, France 9th World Water Forum March 21 - 26, 2022, Diamniadio (Dakar) – Senegal with the theme "Water security for peace and development." International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the French government have agreed to hold the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2020 from 3 to 11 September 2021 in Marseille. IWRA World Water Congress 13 SEPTEMBER 2021 - 17 SEPTEMBER 2021, DAEGU, KOREA Hellenic Open University presents meeting on Sustainable Waste Technology Management Patras Greece, March 2021 2022 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 28) The 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 28) to the UNFCCC is expected to take place from 7-18 November 2022, at a location to be determined. |
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Wastewater and Biosolids Management - 2nd Edition (IWA) Increasing the benefits and sustainability of irrigation through the integration of fisheries FAO, WorldFish, and IWMI This guide jointly published by FAO, the International Water Management Institute, and WorldFish, focuses on how to sustainably optimize and broaden the range of benefits from irrigation development - not only economic but also social and environmental benefits. http://www.fao.org/documents/card/en/c/cb2025en Status of environmental surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 virus World Health Organisation Environmental surveillance by testing of wastewater for evidence of pathogens has a long history of use in public health, particularly for poliovirus1 and more recently antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Engineers use electricity to clean up toxic water The powerful electrochemical process destroys water contaminants, such as pesticides. Wastewater is a significant environmental issue. Researchers say the technology could be readily applied to the wine industry, paper processing, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. New series of FAO & UN Policy and Field Guides to improve water productivity in small scale agriculture The case of Burkina Faso, Morocco & Uganda UN World Water Development Report Water & Climate Change The 2020 edition of the United Nations World Water Development Report (UN WWDR 2020) entitled ‘Water and Climate Change’ aims at helping the water community to tackle the challenges of climate change and informing the climate change community about the opportunities that improved water management offers in terms of adaptation and mitigation. |
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ICID e-Bulletin is a weekly compilation of news items on ICID-related issues in the domain of Agriculture, Climate Change, Droughts, Floods, Food Security, Irrigation and Water Resources Management that might be of interest to the ICID fraternity. The information contained in the BULLETIN does not purport to be exhaustive and is taken ''as it is'' from external sources and is freely available on the internet. No evaluation on the part of the ICID Central Office is being made in terms of the authenticity of the information that it may contain. ICID Central Office makes no guarantee, either express or implied, as to the accuracy of the information published. Your valuable feedback on the usefulness of the bulletin is solicited at icid@icid.org. {Compiled and Edited by Dr. Sahdev Singh, Ms. Prachi Sharma and Mr. Anurag Mamgain} **SAVE PAPER, SAVE TREES..!! Please do not print this e-mail unless necessary** |
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