| Section 3 Chapter 7: Water for Food Agriculture and Rural Livelihoods | |
| The 2nd United Nations World Water Development Report: 'Water a shared responsibility' |
| The demand for food is not negotiable. As the largest consumer of freshwater the agriculture sector faces a critical challenge: producing more food of better quality while using less water per unit of output and reducing its negative impacts on the complex aquatic ecosystems on which our survival depends. Better water management leads to more stable production and increased productivity which in turn enhance the livelihoods and reduce the vulnerability of rural populations. This chapter examines the challenges of feeding a growing population and balancing its water needs with other uses while contributing to sustainable development in rural areas. |
Auteur: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
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Publisher: UNESCO Année: 2006
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| Mot clef: Policy , Analyse situationnelle . |
| Catégorie de document: Rapports | Langue: Anglais |