737 research outputs found

    Assessment of environmental flows for river health

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    Reducing soil degradation to increase resilience to climate change and strengthen livelihoods in Ethiopia.

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    Soil degradation is a major problem in Ethiopia. Depletion of soil organic matter is a cause of low agricultural productivity, as soils become less fertile and less resilient to extreme weather events, which are expected to increase with climate change. Further, this could increase the risk of crop failure and soil erosion, and soil carbon and nutrient losses. Low soil fertility is linked to poverty. Therefore, farmers need support to invest in soil conservation measures and to more effectively use organic resources, such as dung, to restore soils. If used effectively, such measures could be successful in addressing soil degradation

    State-of-the-art approaches for evidence-based springshed management to increase resilience to climate change in Nepal

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    • A thorough understanding of spring systems is essential to design evidence-based springshed interventions. The necessary information can be collected by conducting hydrometeorological monitoring, hydrogeological assessments and isotope analysis. • Springs are recharged by a combination of both surface water and groundwater sources that may extend beyond administrative and surface water boundaries. Identification of the nature and seasonality of springs provides a basis for prioritization of springs and design of interventions. • Considering a broader landscape approach, integrating the management of forests, agricultural fields, soils and water systems over larger areas, is recommended for longterm springshed management and to ensure adequate water supplies under conditions of climate change

    IWMI Strategic plan 2009-2013: water for a food-secure world

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    Strategy planning / Research institutes / Institutional development / Research priorities / Water resource management / Water governance

    The food and water crisis

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    Food production, Food supply, Urban agriculture, Water use

    Improving soils and boosting yields in Thailand

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    Soil improvement / Clay / Bentonite / Crop production / Vegetable growing / Yields / Thailand

    Improving performance and financial viability of irrigation systems in India and China

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    Irrigation systems / Groundwater irrigation / Energy / Cost recovery / India / China

    Irrigation management transfer: how to make it work for Africa’s smallholders?

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    Water management / Privatization / Small scale systems / Small holders / Africa
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