Publications
Consumption-based water management
2025
This brief provides policy-makers and experts with an understanding of consumption-based water management (CBWM) so that they can consider whether it may – or may not – be possible to apply it in irrigation- dependent parts of Asia that are currently experiencing, or are expected to experience, overextraction of water resources, in particular groundwater.
Simulation exercise for drought anticipatory action in Pakistan
2025
In April 2023, FAORAP conducted a drought simulation exercise in Sindh Province, Pakistan to ensure the preparedness of the anticipatory action protocol for drought. This report documents key learnings from the exercise which informs future activations and improvement of the protocol.
Irrigation performance benchmarking
2025
To better understand the process of monitoring irrigation performance, this brief examines a pilot study in Cambodia, which developed a benchmarking methodology to undertake ongoing performance assessment of irrigation schemes for strategic investments in increasing water productivity.
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Guidelines for managing livestock in flood emergencies
2025
In March 2024, FAORAP conducted a livestock management and evacuation simulation in Lao People's Democratic Republic, and developed these guidelines to provide a stepwise approach for provincial and district-level officials who are the forefront of managing livestock in emergency situations in their area of responsibility.
Applying gender equality, disability, and social inclusion principles in agricultural water resources management
2025
By weaving together empirical case studies, best practices, and strategic insights, the brief aims to guide practitioners toward creating agricultural water resource initiatives that not only stand resilient in the face of challenges but also honor the rights and needs of every stakeholder.
Real water savings in agriculture
2025
Based on extensive work carried out by FAO and FutureWater under the Asia Pacific Water Scarcity Programme (WSP), this brief examines the complexities associated with efforts to increase water use efficiency and the importance of utilising water accounting and consistent use of terminology in developing water management interventions.
Follow the Water
2025
This publication is the starting point for using the Follow the Water (FtW) tool, which seeks to help users understand water flows in irrigation systems and detect the impacts of changes in irrigations systems' allocations, consumptions and return flows.
Agrifood systems in nationally determined contributions in Asia and the Pacific
2025
The publication examines the role of agrifood systems in the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) of countries in the Asia and the Pacific region, highlighting key trends, gaps, and opportunities for climate action.
