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Book (stand-alone)Methodological guide to reduce carbon and water footprints in banana plantations 2018
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The World Banana Forum (WBF) publication developed a methodological guide to reduce water and carbon footprints in banana plantations worldwide. Members of the Working Group (WG) on Sustainable Production Systems and Environmental Impact acknowledged the contribution of banana production in the total global GHG emissions and the consumption of freshwater in the economic activity, both stressed in the 2015 Paris Climate Conference (COP21), having the agricultural sector a high mitigation potential. Therefore, the WG wishes to contribute to the global fight against climate change and promote the sustainable use of natural resources, developing practical tools to strengthen the efforts of the global banana industry to reduce its carbon and water footprint (CWF). Since banana farmers are struggling to adapt to climate change, the project aims to mainstream and support the adoption of best climate-smart practices and efficient water management in the banana value chain as part of the environmental strategy of organizations. Efforts to promote CWF reduction programs in the banana industry are still incipient and carried out mostly by multinationals, due in part to the implementation costs, the complexity of the topic for farmers, the lack of user-friendly tools to measure them efficiently, and that is still a B2B-driven strategy not yet recognized by consumers. Even though the need for supporting carbon and water footprint analysis (CWF) in the banana industry remains strong, there is still an apparent lack of sufficient financial incentives by both the governments and the global market. -
Book (series)Modern water control and management practices in irrigation
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No results found.Increased food production, including staple food, is needed to overcome the present and future threats to food security. This should happen within a framework of sustainable management of natural resources, elimination of unsustainable methods of production, poverty reduction and early stabilization of the world population. Water plays a critical role in food production. It is estimated that 80% of the additional production required to meet the demands of the future will have to come from intens ification and yield increase. Improved moisture control and irrigation are, essential to achieve these. A two-pronged strategy is needed to increase food production through irrigation, namely: (a) increasing water productivity in existing irrigation schemes through modernization of such schemes; and (b) increasing the area under irrigation, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Irrigation modernization is a process of change from supply-oriented to service-oriented irrigation. It involves institut ional, organizational and technological changes. It transforms a traditional irrigation scheme from protective to productive irrigation. The modernization process is now accepted as a strategic option to increase water productivity, total production and increase economic output of large gravity irrigation schemes. -
ProjectEnhancing Land and Water Productivity in Africa and the Near East through Remote Sensing Technology - GCP/INT/229/NET 2021
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All countries in North Africa and the Near East suffer from severe water scarcity. In this region, irrigated agriculture accounts for a large proportion of the water demand and is often the first sector affected by water shortages and scarcity. Notably, when water is in short supply, there are additional challenges for sustaining per capita food production and meeting domestic, industrial and environmental water needs. Further complicating matters, the total area suffering from severe water scarcity is expected to increase as a result of changing climatic conditions. Increasing water scarcity and competition for water resources also pose major threats to food security and poverty alleviation. If the effects of climate change are not managed effectively, more frequent and extensive periods of drought are expected, creating additional challenges for maintaining the balance between water demand and sustainable development. Despite the agriculture sector being a primary consumer of water, irrigation services and scheme performances have not been fully optimized in the region and best management practices and technologies have not been widely deployed. As such, this project was designed to support countries in monitoring land and water productivity, identifying productivity gaps and developing suitable solutions.
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