ICID e-learning Programmes
1.Online International Certificate Course on Micro-Irrigation Systems - Expression of interest invited
  For more details, kindly visit:  http://www.icid-ciid.org/icid_data_web/nup2020_7.pdf#page=8
2. Certificate course on Dam and Network Assurance and Safety- Registrations are open
 For more details, kindly visit:  https://www.damsafety.co/

ICID Watsave Awards and Recognition of World Heritage Irrigation Structures (WHIS)
WatSave Awards: For details, please visit: http://icid-ciid.org/award/watsave/43
WHIS Recognition: For details regarding nomination and criterion for the recognition, please visit: http://icid-ciid.org/award/his/44
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 August 2020. 
For queries, please contact Dr. Sahdev Singh, Director (Knowledge Management) at icid@icid.org or visit ICID website at http://icid-ciid.org/
 

Kindly email us your nominations 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 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.

Agriculture Has Replaced Fossil Fuels as the Environment's Biggest Human Source of Sulfur
11 August 2020
A new paper out today in Nature Geoscience identifies fertilizer and pesticide applications to croplands as the largest source of sulfur in the environment.
https://www.technologynetworks.com/tn/news/agriculture-has-replaced-fossil-fuels-as-the-environments-biggest-human-source-of-sulfur-338432
Hydroponic agriculture trending upward
11 August 2020
Hydroponic production of leafy green vegetables is trending upward in the U.S. But the closed, recirculating water systems can develop food and plant pathogens.
https://talkbusiness.net/2020/08/hydroponic-agriculture-trending-upward/

The one-two punch at modern agriculture
14 August 2020
Upper Midwest farmers are doing their best to keep pace with current events, but recent years have made it difficult
https://www.grandforksherald.com/prairie-business/6617698-The-one-two-punch-at-modern-agriculture
 

CLIMATE CHANGE 







Missing the point on cities’ efforts to go all-electric to fight climate change
13 August 2020
Cities have begun to adopt policies to address the problems with burning fossil fuels in our homes that would protect our children’s health now.
https://calmatters.org/commentary/reader-reactions/2020/08/missing-the-point-on-cities-efforts-to-go-all-electric-to-fight-climate-change/

KSAT Explains: The science and impact of climate change
13 August 2020
KSAT Explains covers what the future climate of Texas will look like, why you should care and what made the issue so polarizing.
https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2020/08/13/ksat-explains-the-science-and-impact-of-climate-change/

Humans off the hook? Climate change killed woolly rhinos, says study
15 August 2020
Was its demise caused by humans, or the warming climate of the time?
https://www.thejakartapost.com/life/2020/08/14/humans-off-the-hook-climate-change-killed-woolly-rhinos-says-study.html
 

DROUGHTS 






Three out of the past five Julys were the hottest on record
14 August 2020
The July just gone was the third-hottest ever recorded, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service.
https://europeansting.com/2020/08/14/three-out-of-the-past-five-julys-were-the-hottest-on-record/

Isaias Tree Damage Had Several Factors: Analysis
15 August 2020
Droughts, moths and high leaf area were other factors in why Tropical Storm Isaias caused so much tree damage, according to a new analysis.
https://patch.com/connecticut/across-ct/isaias-tree-damage-had-several-factors-analysis

Striving for Resilience: Lessons Learned from Experiences of Drought and Cyclone Idai in Zimbabwe
16 August 2020
Achieving a positive impact while working in the field of resilience is a challenge faced by practitioners across the globe.
https://reliefweb.int/report/zimbabwe/striving-resilience-lessons-learned-experiences-drought-and-cyclone-idai-zimbabwe

 

 FLOODS






Yemen floods death toll rises to 174
12 August 2020
Majority of fatalities recorded in eastern Marib province, according to official sources.
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/yemen-floods-death-toll-rises-to-174/1939603

Heavy Rain Floods Streets in Northern Virginia
13 August 2020
Downpours forced the closure of dozens of roads in Northern Virginia.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/weather/weather-stories/heavy-rain-floods-streets-in-northern-virginia/2390502/

Saturday Flash Flooding in Chesterfield County
15 August 2020
5-9″ of rain has fallen in parts of Chesterfield county, with more to come as large portions of the county.
https://www.nbc12.com/2020/08/15/saturday-morning-flash-flooding-chesterfield-county/
 

FOOD SECURITY 








Africa strives to tackle food security challenges brought by COVID-19 pandemic, locust invasion
14 August 2020
As African countries continue to battle the unrelenting COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.independent.co.ug/africa-strives-to-tackle-food-security-challenges-brought-by-covid-19-pandemic-locust-invasion/

Nonprofits awarded $200K to support food security efforts
15 August 2020
Ten Maui County nonprofits have been awarded nearly $200,000 in grants to continue distributing locally grown food to residents in need during the pandemic.
https://www.mauinews.com/news/local-news/2020/08/nonprofits-awarded-200k-to-support-food-security-efforts/

What’s the Emergency Food Security Program?
16 August 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing ripples across the global economy. One such ripple is disrupting food availability and transportation.
https://www.borgenmagazine.com/what-is-the-emergency-food-security-program/ 

IRRIGATION






Global Center Pivot Irrigation Systems Industry
12 August 2020
Global Center Pivot Irrigation Systems Market to Reach $3. 9 Billion by 2027.
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2020/08/12/2077367/0/en/Global-Center-Pivot-Irrigation-Systems-Industry.html

Global Irrigation Automation Market Insights and Forecast 2020-2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
14 August 2020
According to the study, the global market was valued at US$ 2.47 billion in 2019 and is projected to reach US$ 9.63 billion by 2027. 
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/global-irrigation-automation-market-insights-173900680.html

Netafim Secures USD 85 Million Deal to Execute Three New Irrigation Projects 
14 August 2020
Israel-headquartered irrigation equipment maker Netafim has clinched an $85 million deal that will involve three new community irrigation projects.
https://www.agribusinessglobal.com/markets/asia/india-netafim-secures-usd-85-million-deal-to-execute-three-new-irrigation-projects-in-karnataka/ 

WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 







Community Agriculture Alliance: Water management planning in the Yampa Valley
12 August 2020
The history of irrigation in the Yampa basin dates back to the 1880s, continues today and is a necessary part of successful and profitable agriculture.
https://www.steamboatpilot.com/news/community-agriculture-alliance-water-management-planning-in-the-yampa-valley/

Water management in Java adds to burden on women and reduces their incomes
14 August 2020
The 2020 Global Gender Gap Index shows Indonesian women earn only half of men's estimated income.
https://menafn.com/1100635152/Water-management-in-Java-adds-to-burden-on-women-and-reduces-their-incomes

Tucumcari researchers make the most of limited water
15 August 2020
In the semiarid climate of northeastern New Mexico, farmers and ranchers have no guarantee of water for their crops or livestock.
https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/education/nmsu/2020/08/15/tucumcari-researchers-make-most-limited-water/5589915002/
 

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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Status of environmental surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 virus
World Health Organisation
Environmental surveillance by testing wastewater for evidence of pathogens has a long history of use in public health, particularly for poliovirus1 and more recently antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
https://www.who.int/news-room/commentaries/detail/status-of-environmental-surveillance-for-sars-cov-2-virus


Engineers use electricity to clean up toxic water
The powerful electrochemical process destroys water contaminants, such as pesticides. Researchers say the technology could be readily applied to the wine industry, paper processing and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Sydney, July 2020
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/07/200707113206.htm

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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