inter-Regional Technical Platform on Water Scarcity (iRTP-WS)

Blog- Resilience and Climate Change Adaptation
by Ingrid Timboe - 20/08/2023

The food and water sectors are inseparably linked, however, they are too often governed and managed independently, which can have catastrophic results when combined with increasing water variability due to climate change. On the Occasion of CoP28, this blog examines ways to elevate food and water to the very top of the climate agenda.

Blog-Sustainable Land & Water Management for Food & Agriculture.
by Tedeschi Anna- National Research Council of Italy, Institute of Biosciences and Bioresources, Research Division Portici (CNR-IBBR),Via Università 133, 80055 Portici, Italy - 24/04/2023

There is a growing interest in multipurpose crops that can provide improved biomass usability while also producing non-food oils, biomaterials, nutraceutical products, and other valuable bio-products that benefit society. This article discussed the added value of Industrial Hemp as a multipurpose crop that provides raw materials for various production chains in the food and non-food industries.

Blog- Resilience and Climate Change Adaptation
by Ray-Shyan Wu was born in Taipei, Taiwan. - 09/01/2023

Being an island country located in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, Taiwan is particularly prone to natural disasters related to climate change such as hurricanes, floods, and drought. In this context, a new task group was established by the government of Taiwan to provide ample technical help and knowledge to farmers, using technology to predict and mitigate the effects of climate change.

Blog-Water Productivity Tools and Analytics
by Kaluvai Yella Reddy, Vice President Hon of ICID - 16/01/2023

In India, various studies have indicated that the maximum loss of water in irrigation projects, takes place at farm level during conveyance, distribution, and application due to inefficient methods and tools. This article examines some important means to address this issue in India by empowering the stakeholders through capacity-building activities and placing proper infrastructure in place.