Multiple Use Water Services Group - MUS
The MUS Group is a network of institutional partners and individuals aiming at sharing knowledge and raising awareness on the advantages that Multiple Uses of water can bring to rural users and in particular rural poor in addressing several key SDGs.
FAO is investing in MUS to:
- raise general awareness of MUS by networking with key UN partners, key groups and water professionals;
- develop tools and methodologies for auditing and modernizing MUS in irrigation systems;
- obtain full recognition in the policy arena of the multi-benefits of MUS and the necessity to develop new investments with more multi-sectoral approaches.
Region: Global
POLICY THEME: Sustainable Food and Agriculture, Sustainable Livestock
KEYWORDS: Extension services, Family farmers & smallholders, Investment & finance, Laws & regulations, Multi-stakeholder partnerships, Natural resources, Policy analysis, Poverty, Sustainable development, Water
FAO ROLE: Strategic Partner