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KnoWat project results and activities

Rwanda, Senegal and Sri Lanka

Year of publication 2023

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 44 p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Booklet

Synopsis (short abstract) The project “Knowing water better: towards a more equitable and sustainable access to natural resources” (KnoWat) has built stronger water governance processes in Rwanda, Senegal and Sri Lanka. KnoWat has strengthened national capacities in water accounting and water productivity in agriculture, using the latest remote sensing technologies and training hundreds of water experts. This short publication summarizes the key accomplishments of the project, which was implemented by FAO in close cooperation with partners at global, country and local levels, and funded by the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture of Germany (BMEL). KnoWat has also developed and tested a methodology for assessing water tenure to shed light on the rules and regulations governing access and allocation of water resources. This information is crucial for improving water use, ensuring the equitable allocation of water resources and increasing the resilience of societies to climate change. Our capacity to manage and use water resources efficiently and equitably requires us to understand the quantity and quality of water that is available and the rules that govern access to water. Around the world, countries struggle to adapt agricultural and food systems to conditions of water scarcity, climate change and increased competition between resource users. A greater focus on water accounting and water governance is crucial for addressing water scarcity in a changing climate to ensure food and water security for all. It is hoped that the project will improve our understanding of water and will strengthen the institutions and people responsible for managing a resource that is critical to the livelihoods and food security of all people and a foundation of natural ecosystems.

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FAO. 2023. KnoWat project results and activities. Rwanda, Senegal and Sri Lanka. Rome.


https://doi.org/10.4060/cc5864en

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