Presentation given to the 8TH Asian Regional Conference (8ARC):
Irrigation in Support of Evergreen Revolution
June 2018, Kathmandu, Nepal.
The Role of Irrigation Efficiency as a Tool for Mitigating the Impacts of Climate-change
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| With Dr Zuhair from Afghanistan |
1Climate change is here and the Least-developed countries are the most vulnerable.
2Agricultural systems are the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions and agricultural water consumption accounts for 70% of all accessible freshwater.
3Water is the KEY
4Sufficient water for all can be ensured when the principles of irrigation science are implemented
5The key is irrigation efficiency
6The cost-benefit analysis showed investments in irrigation efficiency are positive when adopted in a low-cost manner or in a broad, wholesale manner.
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| Market in Kathmandu |
