ICID Watsave Awards and Recognition of World Heritage Irrigation Structures (WHIS)
WatSave Awards: For details, please visit: https://www.icid.org/awards_ws.html
WHIS Recognition: For details regarding nomination and criterion for the recognition, please visit: http://www.icid.org/awards_icid.html
From this year onwards, ONLY ONLINE NOMINATION FORM SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED at  https://icidevents.org/awards
The deadline for receipt of the entries for WatSave awards and WHIS from the National Committees along with the completed ‘Nomination Form’ and related details to the ICID Central Office, New Delhi (India) is 31 July 2020. 
For queries, please contact Dr. Sahdev Singh, Director (Knowledge Management) at icid@icid.org
 

Mode of Application

As informed, the nominations for the awards were to be accepted only via online submissions. However, given the technical limitations imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are accepting the nominations via email as well.

If possible, we encourage you to submit your applications online. In case you face any difficulty, kindly inform us at icid@icid.org

Kindly email us your applications with all relevant documents at icid@icid.org

ICID's Important Events Postponed
The 24th ICID Congress and 72nd IEC Meeting: The 24th ICID Congress has been rescheduled to 6-12 July 2021 in Sydney, Australia, on the recommendation of Irrigation Australia Ltd., & Irrigation Australia's Committee on Irrigation and Drainage (IACID) because of COVID-19. The 72nd IEC will be held with the Sydney Congress in July 2021 instead of 71st IEC. For more information, please contact: Mr. Bryan Ward, Chief Executive Officer, Irrigation's Australia Limited (IAL) (Incorporating IACID); Email: bryan.ward@irrigation.org.au, info@irrigation.org.au; Website: http://www.icid2021.com.au/
 

The 71st IEC Meeting and the 5th ARC: The 71st International Executive Council (IEC) Meeting will be held along with the 5th African Regional Conference (ARC) and the Young Professional's Training Program (YP-TP) in 2020. Tentatively, the 5th ARC and 71st IEC as decided in consultation with the Moroccan National Committee (ANAFIDE) are to be held in the first week of December 2020. Further updates will follow upon receipt of definitive information. 

The 10th International Micro Irrigation Conference (10MIC): 10th International Micro Irrigation Conference (10MIC) in Agadir, Morocco, will be a standalone event in 2021. Dates to be announced later.

Sustainable Agriculture: CSIRO and Goanna Agriculture bring smart sensors to help farmers improve crop water usage
16 June 2020
The analytics will help farmers measure the water stress of their crops in real-time.
https://thewaternetwork.com/_/sustainable-agriculture/article-FfV/csiro-and-goanna-ag-bring-smart-sensors-to-help-farmers-improve-crop-water-usage-XeaYtx_fWX4glWhCMtPNvw
 

Global Precision Agriculture Market to 2025 - Impact of 3D Printing on Farming Presents Opportunities
18 June 2020
According to this report the precision agriculture market is expected to reach $11,106.7 million by 2025, rising at a CAGR of 13.97% from 2019 to 2025.
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200618005685/en/Global-Precision-Agriculture-Market-2025---Impact

Agriculture Will Keep Moving Digital
19 June 2020
The mechanics of agriculture has transitioned from planting corn row by row with a hand seeder to flying a drone over 200 acres to identify areas of crop damage without ever examining individual stalks.
https://www.lancasterfarming.com/unpublished/agriculture-will-keep-moving-digital/article_2cda93fe-73c1-54e8-88c9-7124465396a7.html
 

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CLIMATE CHANGE 







Michigan dam break shows how climate change strains infrastructure
17 June 2020
Heavy rainfall events are increasing in the north-central and northeastern U.S. Many dams, homes, and streets across the country aren't ready.
https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/2020/06/michigan-dam-break-shows-how-climate-change-strains-infrastructure/

In Europe, Climate Change Brings New Crops and Ideas
18 June 2020
With hotter summers, severe storms and prolonged dry spells in the forecast, the outlook for Europe's farmers is daunting.
https://www.ecowatch.com/climate-change-europe-2646198120.html?rebelltitem=1#rebelltitem1

How much can financiers do about climate change?
20 June 2020
The role that green investing can play must not be misunderstood or overstated
https://www.economist.com/briefing/2020/06/20/how-much-can-financiers-do-about-climate-change
 

DROUGHTS 





 

China allocates disaster relief funds for drought-hit Yunnan
1 7 June 2020
China has allocated 60 million yuan (about 8.47 million U.S. dollars) in disaster relief funds for the southwestern Yunnan Province that was hit by droughts, the Ministry of Finance (MOF)
http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-06/17/c_139146585.htm

Colorado Drought Worsens, One-Third Of State Now Reporting Extreme Conditions
18 June 2020
The weekly report from the U.S. Drought Monitor was released Thursday morning and it showed extreme drought conditions continue to expand across Colorado. Last week 25.49% of the state was in D3 (extreme drought) and that number jumped to 32.96% this week.
https://denver.cbslocal.com/2020/06/18/extreme-drought-colorado/

How A Historic Drought Led to Higher Power Costs and Emissions
18 June 2020
Drought can mean restrictions for watering the lawn, crop losses for farmers and an increased risk of wildfires
https://news.ncsu.edu/2020/06/historic-drought-led-to-higher-power-costs-and-emissions/

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 FLOODS







Heavy rains, floods damage buildings in Ivory Coast
17 June 2020
Torrential rain over the last few days has caused flooding in parts of southern Côte d’Ivoire, including the country’s economic capital Abidjan.
http://floodlist.com/africa/cote-divoire-floods-abidjan-june-2020
 

BMKG warns of high tides, tidal floods along coasts of Java, Bali and Nusa Tenggara
18 June 2020
Floods, which caused the prayer house to flood.  The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has warned of potential tidal flooding along the northern and southern coasts of the islands of Java, Bali and Nusa Tenggara over the next few days.
https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/06/18/bmkg-warns-of-high-tides-tidal-floods-along-coasts-of-java-bali-and-nusa-tenggara.html
 

Effects Of 2019 Floods Are Still With Us
19 June 2020
In a year that has been packed with unwelcome news, it’s worth taking a moment to pause and remember what was happening a year ago.
https://www.waterwaysjournal.net/2020/06/19/effects-of-2019-floods-are-still-with-us/
 

FOOD SECURITY 









Saving corn to increase local indigenous food security
17 June 2020
The rush of the first planting has come to a close for many indigenous families across the Turtle Island.
https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2020/06/17/saving-corn-to-increase-local-indigenous-food-security/

COVID-19 – A triple threat to food security
18 June 2020
Food insecurity in Sub-Saharan Africa is not news – the region is widely recognised as the world’s most food insecure. And, as participants to last week’s webinar highlighted, the COVID-19 pandemic is just the latest of three threats in as many years to the region’s food systems, following as it does the devastating fall armyworm and desert locust invasions in 2018 and 2019.
https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20200618092015175
 

USask Global Institute for Food Security sets new strategy
20 June 2020
Increased collaboration with partners to advance sustainable global access to safe and nutritious food is the focus of a new strategy by the Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
https://www.yorktonthisweek.com/regional-news/usask-global-institute-for-food-security-sets-new-strategy-1.24153992

IRRIGATION







Irrigation Association celebrates efficient irrigation during July’s Smart Irrigation Month
19 June 2020
The Irrigation Association, Fairfax, Virginia, announced that July 2020 has once again been designated as Smart Irrigation Month. This month-long initiative is an opportunity for the irrigation industry to promote the importance and value of smart irrigation practices.
https://igin.com/article-8151-IA-celebrates-efficient-irrigation-during-July%E2%80%99s-Smart-Irrigation-Month.html

HPWD new sponsor of “Water My Yard” irrigation scheduling program
20 June 2020
To eliminate some of the guesswork, High Plains Underground Water Conservation District (HPWD) is sponsoring the “Water My Yard” program, phone app, and website for use by Lubbock County residents.
https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/local-news/hpwd-new-sponsor-of-water-my-yard-irrigation-scheduling-program/
 

Environmental impact statement not required for irrigation project
22 June 2020
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced Thursday, June 18, that the Nolte Family Irrigation Project east of Sebeka does not require preparation of an environmental impact statement (EIS).
https://www.aberdeennews.com/farm_forum/environmental-impact-statement-not-required-for-irrigation-project/article_16ddb7bc-b370-11ea-98e4-6bdee8939f89.html
 

WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 






 

Aqua4d sees huge potential in Chile to improve water efficiency and sustainability
18 June 2020
Aqua4D says there is “huge potential” to improve water sustainability in drought-ridden Chile- one of the world’s biggest fruit exporters-using innovative technologies.
https://www.freshfruitportal.com/news/2020/06/18/aqua4d-sees-huge-potential-in-chile-to-improve-water-efficiency-and-sustainability/
 

Ontario Proposes to Further Protect Water Resources: Government Consults on Enhancements to its Water Quantity Management Program
18 June 2020
The Ontario government is seeking public input on its water quantity management proposal. The proposal aims to protect the long-term sustainability. 
https://www.news.ontario.ca/ene/en/2020/06/ontario-proposes-to-further-protect-water-resources.html

Agriculture among priority issues for next water management plan
20 June 2020
The Department of Housing's public consultation on water quality issues is open until 26 June.
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/agriculture-among-priority-issues-for-next-water-management-plan-553067
 

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Course | The Paris Agreement on Climate Change as a Development Agenda- 15 June – 24 July 2020
Online Course- This joint UN Climate Change – UNSSC online course offers a holistic and integrated approach to climate change and demonstrates the interlinkages and interdependencies between sustainable development and climate change to make informed policy choices towards low-carbon and climate-resilient sustainable development.
https://www.developmentaid.org/#!/news-stream/post/66799/course-the-paris-agreement-on-climate-change-as-a-development-agenda?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=NewsDigest&token=d135b62f-06e8-11ea-8cc5-52540068df95

IWMI Launches Webinar Series on Farmer-Led Irrigation Development
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is launching a collaborative webinar mini-series on Farmer-Led Irrigation Management in collaboration with the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute, the World Bank, and the Global Water Partnership.

Session I: Accelerating inclusive FLI and reaching scale:
Key things to consider, Thursday, June 11, 2020, 8-9 a.m. CST (13:00-14:00 UTC)
Session II: Accelerating inclusive FLI sustainably: A systems approach to reaching scale, Thursday, July 9, 2020

https://www.iwmi.cgiar.org/events/farmer-led-irrigation-development-fli-webinar-series/

MinWat 2020 3rd International Multidisciplinary Conference on Mineral Waters: Genesis, Exploitation, Protection, and Valorisation. Postponed, owing to the international health situation concerning the epidemy of COVID-19, from May 2020, to 11-15 October 2020. For more details, please visit: https://iah.org/events/minwat-2020; Email: segratario@iahitaly.it

Irrigation Association cancels Irrigation Show and Education Week for 2020
The 2020 Irrigation Show and Education Week, scheduled for Nov. 30-Dec. 4 in San Antonio, has been canceled.
https://www.irrigazette.com/en/news/ia-cancels-irrigation-show-and-education-week-2020

6th IWA International Symposium on Water, Wastewater and Environment in Ancient Civilizations: Traditions and Cultures 8-10 September 2020
The 6th IWA International Symposium which will be Co-organized by the Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey and the Hellenic Open University, Patra, Greece. It will take place at the Bogazici University (8 & 9 September) and in the Conference Hall of the Theological School of Halki in the island of Heybeliada, Istanbul, Turkey (10 September).
https://iwa-network.org/events/iwa-regional-symposium-on-water-wastewater-and-environment-traditions-and-cultures/
 

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.
http://unfccc.int/meetings/unfccc_calendar/items/2655.php?year=2022

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New series of FAO Policy and Field Guides to improve water productivity and water use efficiency in small-scale agriculture
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS Rome, 2020
http://www.fao.org/3/ca8443en/ca8443en.pdf

Water and Climate Change
The 2020 edition of the World Water Development Report (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. 
https://www.unwater.org/publications/world-water-development-report-2020/
 

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