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Book (stand-alone)Syrian Arab Republic: Capitalization of the rehabilitation of Al-Rastan irrigation network study
Smallholder support programme
2023Also available in:
No results found.The rehabilitation of the northern part of Homs-Hama irrigation network under the European Union-funded smallholder support programme in the Syrian Arab Republic was designed within the context of supporting agricultural productivity and sustainable use of water resources. The comprehensive multidimensional capitalization study led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) aimed at reviewing the intervention’s achievements at different levels, comparing these achievements against plans, and assessing the impacts of the rehabilitation of the irrigation network in Al-Rastan on agriculture, natural resources, and socioeconomic status of the targeted communities. This is to identify further pathways for improving the performance of irrigation management and sustaining natural resources while strengthening the resilience of smallholder farmers. -
Book (stand-alone)Rapid geospatial assessment after the earthquake in Syrian Arab Republic in 2023
Impacts on infrastructure and farming community during the period February–March 2023
2023Also available in:
No results found.In February 2023, a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 struck northern and western Syria, wreaking havoc on infrastructure, agriculture, and communities. A swift geospatial impact assessment was performed in the hardest-hit region, utilizing satellite imagery, remote sensing, and diverse data sources. By employing the Humanitarian Data Exchange (HDX) and a hexagonal grid system for enhanced analysis, the study meticulously evaluated the earthquake's effects on people, infrastructure, and cropland. The assessment revealed that approximately 942,262 individuals, constituting 7% of the population, were likely impacted by the disaster. Particularly affected were districts like Elbistan, Battalgazi, Yesilyurt, Pozanti, and Golbasi. The research identified 110 km² of damaged built-up areas, with Jebel Saman, Al Ma'ra, Menbij, Al Bab, and A'zaz among the most affected districts. Moreover, irrigated cropland in districts such as Afrin, Ain Al Arab, A’zaz, As-Salamiyeh, and Al Ma’ra suffered considerable exposure. Notably, the study highlighted the dire effects on irrigation infrastructures, particularly wells in districts like Tartous, Lattakia, and As-Salamiyeh, waterways in As-Suqaylabiyah and Jisr-Ash-Shugur, and dams in Bahlolieh, Mzair'a, and Safita. The assessment’s findings underscore the need for field data collection, agronomic advice, and robust response planning. Looking ahead, enhancing spatial information for assessing natural resources, irrigation infrastructure, and agriculture, through methods like high-resolution satellite imagery and accuracy assessment, could yield significant benefits. The assessment's results also emphasize the importance of establishing a national geospatial database and monitoring platform for irrigated land, thereby fostering more effective disaster preparedness and response strategies. -
BookletSyrian Arab Republic: Precipitation analysis
1980‒2021
2021Also available in:
No results found.This technical paper provides an analysis of the spatio-temporal trends of precipitation in the Syrian Arab Republic from 1980–2021, an analysis of precipitation during the 2020/21 agricultural season by governorate, and the implications for agricultural production. It also provides key recommendations to address the impact of erratic rainfall and water scarcity in order to make food production systems more productive and resilient to current and future climate-induced shocks. The recommendations also seek to prevent most crisis-affected farmers from sliding into food insecurity.
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