inter-Regional Technical Platform on Water Scarcity (iRTP-WS)
inter-Regional Technical Platform – Water Scarcity (iRTP-WS)
Delivering on SDG 6 and SDG 2 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is considered a cornerstone towards achieving the global goal of "Leaving
No One Behind". Yet, despite continuous global and national efforts, it remains a challenge. Various regional and global reports indicate deficiencies threatening the achievement of the objectives of the water-related targets in the 2030 Agenda.
According to the 2020 FAO State of food and agriculture report, water scarcity currently affects 3.2 billion people, of whom 1.4 billion live in rural areas, and 60% of irrigated lands are highly water-stressed. In the absence of urgent action, the situation will deteriorate, under the combined effects of a growing population, economic development, and climate change.
News
📖📱A Training Workshop on WaPOR Data Utilization Organized in Bogotá, Colombia by FAO and IHE Delft!
29/03/2024
The collaborative effort between FAO and IHE Delft underscores the commitment to supporting Countries in harnessing the benefits of cutting-edge technology...
FAO Office for Latin America (FAO-RLC) Contributes to UNESCO's World Water Day 2024" Seminar: "Water for Peace"!
28/03/2024
The seminar, organized by UNESCO, brought together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders from around the globe to deliberate on the theme of water...
Blogs
Blog-Integrated Water Resources Management
In Occasion of the World Water Day: Harnessing Water as a Catalyst for Peace and Prosperity!
by - 30/03/2024
Water is not just a vital resource; it's a fundamental element that sustains life, fosters development, and promotes peace. As we commemorate World Water Day, it's crucial to reflect on the significant role of water in building bridges, fostering cooperation, and mitigating conflicts.
Blog- Resilience and Climate Change Adaptation
Bridging Water and Climate Agendas
by - 14/12/2023
Recent IPCC reports confirm that climate change has altered freshwater ecosystems, causing diverse human system impacts. This blog explores new initiatives for bridging climate priorities, water-sanitation adaptation and mitigation priorities, and climate financing.
Blog- Resilience and Climate Change Adaptation
From the UN 2023 Water Conference to COP28 – a “watershed moment” to Bridge the Divide between Food and Water Systems Resilience!
by - 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.
Events
E-learnings
Best Practices
Water sharing: From underground to common ground
16/11/2023
Funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, FAO’s Water efficiency, productivity and sustainability in the NENA regions project...
Finding greener, more climate-resilient ways of producing our food
11/02/2021
When we see the news reports on climate change, it often includes footage of factory chimneys and traffic jams. We may or may not realize that agriculture...
Tackling climate change head-on
22/04/2022
If we want to tackle climate change, our agri-food systems are one of the key places to start. We need to look at the way we farm, the way we eat and...
What Water Means for One Farmer, Once a Migrant Now a Returnee, in Kenya
22/03/2021
Water. For all people, it means health, hygiene and hydration. For the spiritual, it can mean a connection with creation, community or oneself. For...
Sharing Water in Rwanda’s Breadbasket
27/08/2020
Water. For all people, it means health, hygiene and hydration. For the spiritual, it can mean a connection with creation, community or oneself. For...
Rainwater Harvesting and Agroecological Irrigation Make Farmers More Resilient in Senegal
23/03/2020
Last September in Senegal, more rain fell in a single day than in the usual 3-month rainy season. Intense rain in shorter periods of time followed by...
Water Catchment, Reserve and Promotion of Rational Use of Water in San Andres and Providencia, Colombia
01/10/2013
The increase in population in the Colombian archipelago increased the demand for water for human consumption and food production, which could not be...
Combination of Practices to Improve Environmental Protection and Production in Las Piedras River Basin in Colombia
31/07/2011
Las Piedras river basin that originates in the Colombian Massif is of great importance for Colombian hydrology, it is a tributary of the Cauca River...
Linking Water, Food, and Gender Equality for Sustainability: Learnings from Myanmar
31/12/2019
This study is a part of a three-year project which was initiated in 2019. It is proposed to be conducted in three phases and is now in its final phase....
Modernizing Irrigated Agriculture to Protect and Restore Aquatic Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in South-East Asia
31/12/2021
The project is under implementation. It is being implemented in three phases between 2019 to 2021: each phase is approximately a year long. Asia contains...
Irrigation Performance Assessment Project Cambodia
31/12/2020
The yearlong project was implemented between Oct 2019 to Dec 2020. This project is part of the Next Generation Irrigation and Water Management for the...
Resilience Stories from Africa
31/12/2016
Today, 100 million people in Africa face acute hunger, and the continent’s population is expected to increase from 1.2 billion to 2.5 billion in 2050,...
Mobilising Commercial Finance to Scale up Investment Towards Sustainable and Resilient Agricultural Water Management
28/01/2020
Sustainable water use in agriculture has a key role to play in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Paris Agreement and other policy...
Maghreb- A Pole of Excellence for Unconventional Waters Utilization
26/11/2021
While Maghreb countries are committed for the implementation of the SDGs, water remains a key factor of sustainable development for the region. The...
Farmers Field Schools For Improved Water Productivity
30/11/2021
The Near East and North Africa (NENA) region has the lowest per-capita fresh water resource availability among all regions of the world and in the coming...
Crop-Growth Models Supporting Optimal Solutions For Climate Change Adaptation
19/01/2022
The Near East and North Africa (NENA) region has the lowest per-capita fresh water resource availability among all regions of the world and in the coming...
Key databases and software models
- AQUASTAT: FAO’s global water information system
- AQUACROP: The industry-leading crop–water productivity software model
- AQUAMAPS: Global spatial database on water and agriculture
- CROPWAT: A decision support tool developed by the Land and Water Development.
- CLIMWAT: A climatic database.
Contacts
- Mohamed AlHamdi Senior Land And Water Officer
- Heba AlHariry Land and Water Officer