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Book (stand-alone)Integrated methodological framework and assessment of water management infrastructure, crop and water productivity in Libya 2025
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No results found.This report presents a thorough evaluation of two key initiatives, OSRO/LIB/100/AFB and OSRO/LIB/002/ITA, which utilize advanced remote sensing technologies alongside field data collection to enhance water management systems. The primary aim is to assess the infrastructure related to water management, focusing specifically on irrigation systems, crop production, and water productivity across Libya, with particular attention to the regions of Fezzan (Southern), Western, and Eastern Libya. The overarching goal of these projects is to improve sustainable water resource management practices. By leveraging the insights gained from these initiatives, there is potential to apply the knowledge and techniques developed here on a national scale. The expected outcomes include the identification of areas requiring rehabilitation and development, as well as the creation of deep insights into innovative practices and cutting-edge technologies that can significantly enhance water productivity at the micro-farm level. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetImproved agricultural cropland estimation, assessment and monitoring systems through remote sensing for Libya 2023
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In Libya, there is a need to strengthen national capacities to monitor water consumption and productivity through remote sensing and to adopt effective options for increasing water productivity in Fezzan region, as a pilot to be scaled up throughout the country. The impact of this project is that food security in the region is improved through effective use of agricultural water. -
BookletLand cover and crop type mapping of Libya for the period 2022–2023 2025
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No results found.Agriculture in Libya faces significant challenges due to acute water scarcity. The "OSRO/LIB/002/ITA" project aims to enhance the monitoring, evaluation, and rationalization of water usage in the country's agriculture sector. By providing updated information on land cover and crop types, the project supports efficient water management and boosts agricultural productivity. This report presents the results of national land cover and crop type mapping using remote sensing and field data.The land cover map for 2022 classifies Libya into nine categories, including shrubland, grassland, cultivated areas, urban areas, and water bodies, using Sentinel-2 satellite data. Crop type mapping for 2022-2023, based on supervised classification and a field dataset of 750 sampling points, identifies 14 crop types. The analysis reveals natural surfaces dominate Libya, with significant variations in cultivated lands and vegetation across regions. For instance, the West has more cultivated land and tree-dominated areas compared to the East and Fezzan. Fezzan, facing severe arid conditions, has minimal vegetation and water bodies.The crop type mapping results indicate strategic agricultural practices in different regions. In the West, olive trees and vegetable crops are prominent, while the East focuses on cereal cultivation. Fezzan emphasizes water-efficient crops like date palms and barley. The integration of this crop type information with WaPOR (Water Productivity Open-access portal) data can enhance water productivity assessment and optimize irrigation schemes. Recommendations include tailoring water resource allocation to high-productivity areas, optimizing irrigation, encouraging water-efficient crops, investing in water-saving infrastructure, and informing policy with mapped data. Additionally, leveraging Global Agro-Ecological Zones (GAEZ) data can further refine agricultural practices for improved water use efficiency and yield.
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