| 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 |
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