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FAO Water
July 8, 2011
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Publication: Climate Change, Water and Food Security

The report summarizes and analyses current knowledge and expected impact of climate change on water availability for agriculture. It also makes the case for immediate implementation of 'no-regrets' strategies which have both positive development outcomes and make agricultural systems resilient.

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SOLAW - The State of the World's Land and Water Resources for Food and Agriculture
FAO's Assistant Director-General, Alexander Müller gave a presentation to FAO's Delegates during the 37th FAO Conference, on the State of the World's Land and Water Resources for Food and Agriculture. This new Report, produced by the Land and Water Division will be available in the last quarter of 2011. SOLAW aims at building awareness of the status of land and water resources, and inform on related opportunities and challenges.

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Video:
Morocco's solution to water scarcity
Water is getting scarce. Agriculture is the number one user of water worldwide. If dry areas of the world aren't careful, their agriculture will soon be in big trouble. Morocco is a good example of a country that has woken up to its water problems.

The video is availiable in English, French and Spanish.
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