ICID e-learning Programmes
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.

 Global Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture Market Research Report to 2030
18 August 2020
The revenue generated in the global AI in agriculture market share is expected to increase to $11,200.1 million in 2030 from $671.6 million in 2019, at a 30.5% CAGR during 2020-2030.
https://www.oaoa.com/news/business/global-artificial-intelligence-in-agriculture-market-research-report-to-2030---growth-opportunities-from/article_cb9ce5d0-7a05-5970-a3d2-c047f11c3f48.html

Spotlight on Economics: Economic lessons from precision agriculture in N.D.
20 August 2020
Agricultural technology has been evolving for centuries.
https://www.jamestownsun.com/business/agriculture/6626240-Spotlight-on-Economics-Economic-less ons-from-precision-agriculture-in-N.D.

Farmers have a massive role to play in solving climate change
21 August 2020
Healthy soil is critical in mitigating climate change. Yet, our soil is not healthy.
https://www.agriculture.com/news/crops/general-mills-believes-farmers-have-a-massive-role-to-play-in-solving-climate-change
 

CLIMATE CHANGE 







Bugs, Bills, and Poison Ivy - How Climate Change Makes Them Worse
20 August 2020
Global ocean and atmospheric temperature data shows the heat increasing at a rate faster than anytime in the known paleoclimate history.
https://cbs6albany.com/weather/weather-extra/bugs-bills-and-poison-ivy-how-climate-change-makes-them-worse

Thistlethwaite: Got climate change?
22 August 2020
The scientific consensus is that “Climate change increases the risk of wildfires.
https://www.vaildaily.com/opinion/thistlethwaite-got-climate-change/

Science says: Climate change, people stoke California fires
22 August 2020
Dozens of studies in recent years have linked bigger wildfires in America to global warming from the burning of coal, oil and gas, especially because it dries plants and makes them more flammable.
https://www.salemnews.com/news/lifestyles/science-says-climate-change-people-stoke-california-fires/article_d0c1ea3a-f3d6-56a1-9892-29e83d9617b9.html
 

DROUGHTS 






Indiana County enters moderate drought
21 August 2020
Most of Indiana County has moved from being considered “abnormally dry” to a “moderate drought,” according to the United States Drought Monitor.
https://www.indianagazette.com/news/indiana-county-enters-moderate-drought/article_6541c37a-e3b4-11ea-87a8-27b840ec5f00.html

Sixteen Pennsylvania counties put under drought watch, asked to reduce water use
22 August 2020
Under the watch, people in those counties are being asked to limit their water use to 60 gallons a day.
https ://www.post-gazette.com/news/environment/2020/08/21/Sixteen-counties-under-drought-watch/stories/202008210132

Nebraska experiencing drought conditions
24 August 2020
According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, the western half of the United States is experiencing various levels of drought.
https://theindependent.com/news/local/nebraska-experiencing-drought-conditions/article_466a660e-e4f5-11ea-968f-474f366d0ad1.html
 

 FLOODS






Floods test limits of Three Gorges Dam
22 August 2020
Chinese reservoir close to overflowing after weeks of heavy rain
https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/1972727/floods-test-limits-of-three-gorges-dam

Staunton floods: Heavy rain and thunderstorms bring more damage Saturday
22 August 2020
Staunton is experiencing more flooding this weekend as thunderstorms continue to bring heavy rain to the area.
https://www.newsleader.com/story/news/2020/08/22/heavy-rain-floods-bring-more-damage-staunton/3422624001/

Brief Spin Up Tornadoes In Johnstown, Saratoga Springs and Windham
21 August 2020
An active day of convection culminated during the afternoon and early evening with numerous severe thunderstorms that produced wind damage, hail, flooding rainfall (severe flooding in the city of Troy,) and three brief spin up tornadoes, one in Johnstown, NY.
https://cbs6albany.com/weather/weather-extra/a-year-ago-today-tornadoes-and-flash-floods 

FOOD SECURITY 








Canadian Funding will Improve Food Security and Boost Revenues for over 12,000 Households in Ethiopia and Ghana
21 August 2020
Over 12,000 rural households in Ethiopia and Ghana will benefit from Canadian support to address the impact of COVID-19 on livelihoods and economic activity.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/canadian-funding-will-improve-food-security-and-boost-revenues-for-over-12-000-households-in-ethiopia-and-ghana-301116424.html

Burkina Faso Faces ‘Alarming Deterioration’ in Food Security as It Grapples with COVID-19
21 August 2020
Two United Nations agencies have warned that about 3.3 million people in Burkina Faso are facing acute food insecurity.
https://www.indepthnews.net/index.php/the-world/africa/3787-burkina-faso-faces-alarming-deterioration-in-food-security-as-it-grapples-with-covid-19

As China Looks to Improve Food Security, Wheat Imports More Than Double
22 August 2020
Data showed China's wheat imports more than doubled in the first seven months of this year versus last year. 
https://www.caixinglobal.com/2020-08-22/as-china-looks-to-improve-food-security-wheat-imports-more-than-double-101595918.html
 

IRRIGATION






Conservation at Work: Benefits of Irrigation Water Management
19 August 2020

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) can provide valuable assistance for producers looking to improve irrigation water management.
http://agnetwest.com/conservation-at-work-benefits-of-irrigation-water-management/

Low Flows Due to Irrigation Destroying Deschutes River
22 August 2020
The recent article “Low Flows On Deschutes” highlights why irrigation is a significant threat to our river’s ecological integrity.
http://www.thewildlifenews.com/2020/08/22/35294/

PARC Signs MoU for sustainable irrigation
22 August 2020
The Pakistan Agriculture Research Council (Parc) and International Water Management Institute (IWMI) agreed to conduct joint research and implement the Solar Irrigation for Agricultural Resilience in South Asia (SOLAR-SA) project.
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2260626/parc-signs-mou-for-sustainable-irrigation 

WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 







Farmer study provides water use lessons
18 August 2020
The heavily agricultural La Vi River Basin in Vietnam was the focus of the study, forming part of a five-year project funded by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR).
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/the-country/news/article.cfm?c_id=16&objectid=12357611

Smart Water Management Market Emerging Trends, Technology and Growth 2019 to 2025
20 August 2020
A new research document is added in HTF MI database of 98 pages, titled as ‘Global Smart Water Management Market Insights 2020.
https://scientect.com/news/262296/smart-water-management-market-emerging-trends-technology-and-growth-2019-to-2025/

UP Israel ink deal for water management in parched Bundelkhand region: Officials
23 August 2020
The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday inked an agreement with the water resources ministry of Israel for the management of water resources in Bundelkhand.
https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/up-israel-ink-deal-for-water-management-in-parched-bundelkhand-region-officials/1919730
 

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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