inter-Regional Technical Platform on Water Scarcity (iRTP-WS)
ASIA PACIFIC iRTP-WS Page
Knowledge products
Water scarcity poses a significant challenge to agriculture and food security in Asia and the Pacific. Addressing these challenges requires innovative, evidence-based approaches to managing water resources productively. The Asia-Pacific WSP (Water Scarcity Programme) has developed a range of publications to support policymakers and practitioners in implementing effective water management strategies. These publications include the "Next Generation Water Management Policy Brief Series," which highlights emerging approaches and practical solutions, as well as in-depth resources focused on improving water productivity and managing water scarcity. Together, these materials provide a comprehensive toolkit for addressing the region’s pressing water challenges.
Next Generation Water Management Policy Brief Series: This series has been developed to inform policymakers of new and improved approaches to different aspects of water resources management for agriculture and food security across Asia and the Pacific. Each brief promotes cutting-edge approaches in water management that are being developed and implemented by FAO and its key technical partners.
- Brief 1 - Real water savings in agriculture
- Brief 2 - Irrigation performance benchmarking
- Brief 3 - Consumption-based water management
- Brief 4 - Understanding water modelling capacity and use in Asia and the Pacific region
- Brief 5 - Modernizing irrigation for fisheries biodiversity and ecosystem services
- Brief 6 - Mapping river infrastructure for improved water resource management
- Brief 7 - Applying gender equality, disability, and social inclusion principles in agricultural water resources management
Publications: The WSP's publications include comprehensive resources on water scarcity management and strategies for improving water productivity. These publications offer guidance and insights into effective water management approaches and aim to support policymakers and practitioners in enhancing water resource management for agriculture and food security in Asia and the Pacific.
Asia and Pacific
Modernizing Irrigation for Fisheries Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
15/10/2023
Water Productivity Tools and Analytics
Applying Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion Principles in Agricultural Water Resources Management
18/09/2023
Water Modelling
Understanding Water Modelling Capacity and Use in Asia and the Pacific Region
08/09/2023
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