#irrigation News
Himalayan ecologies and economies are heavily reliant on winter snowfall, but the necessary weather patterns – western disturbances in particular – are decreasing in frequency and intensity.
Food & Agriculture
Rising tides, ruined fields show how Bangladesh’s farmers grapple with climate change
Farmers and fishers in Bangladesh’s coastal belt report losses as climate-induced disasters and coastline changes threaten livelihoods.
A long-standing plan to shift water between rivers in north-central India powers on, despite new science that casts doubt on its efficacy, and concerns over major ecological impacts.
Tensions caused by a new ethanol plant in the south reveal the social and environmental challenges of India's plan for greener fuel.
Policy & Finance
How do you get climate funding to conflict-hit nations?
Food & Agriculture
Farmers ambivalent over Vietnam’s low-carbon rice programme
Food & Agriculture
China’s eco farmers innovate to cope with extreme weather
#irrigation Opinion
In the World Economic Forum’s 2023 Global Risks Report, nine of the ten biggest risks for the next decade have a water-related component.
Mounting marine pollution is choking the world’s oceans and rivers, especially in Southeast Asia — and it’ll only get worse unless something changes.
In South Asia, where population pressures pose a significant food security challenge, growing at least two crops per year boosts productivity, writes International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre's Julie Mollins.
Water
War and peace and water
Water scarcity can spark bitter conflict, but effective resource management and resilience policies can help countries avoid water scarcity and boost economic growth, says World Bank Group vice president for sustainable development Laura Tuck.
Food & Agriculture
What are the environmental costs of Valentine’s Day flowers?
Food & Agriculture
How to satisfy our appetite for meat without ruining the planet
#irrigation Videos
Regardless of your beliefs, the overarching message of this video on environmental stewardship will likely resonate.
Carbon & Climate
Film captures global citizens innovating for a greener tomorrow
Moving away from narratives that spell fear of climate-related catastrophes, "Tomorrow" tells stories of how ordinary people -- from Icelandic volcanoes to Indian slums -- employ innovative ways to fight the effects of climate change.
Carbon & Climate
Unsung heroines who take action on climate change
Women continue to show results in addressing climate change in urban and rural communities around the world. UN's Momentum for Change celebrates their efforts through this short video.
#irrigation Press Releases
International Finance Corporation
IFC, Singapore’s Agrocorp partner to improve food security in Bangladesh
