Considering resources beyond water: irrigation and drainage management in the context of the water-energy-food nexus

Avellán, Tamara; Ardakanian, Reza; Perret, Sylvain R.; Ragab, Ragab ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2887-7616; Vlotman, Willem; Zainal, Hayati; Im, Sangjun; Gany, Hafied A.. 2018 Considering resources beyond water: irrigation and drainage management in the context of the water-energy-food nexus [in special issue: Selected papers of the 2nd World Irrigation Forum] Irrigation and Drainage, 67 (1). 12-21. https://doi.org/10.1002/ird.2154

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Abstract/Summary

While the world is facing unprecedented transitions and threats we need to deeply rethink the relationships between water and energy use, food production, and ecosystem protection. This includes the development and deployment of ambitious, out-of-the-box solutions towards sustainable development. This paper is based upon recent discussions before and during the 2nd World Irrigation Forum in Chiang Mai, Thailand. This paper takes stock of current knowledge and analyses the most recent trends in water, irrigation and the environment. It discusses the requirements for strategic approaches and the contributions of irrigation and drainage to Sustainable Development Goals. Firstly, we concentrated on renewed and more balanced relationships between water, energy, food and ecosystems in the context of irrigation and drainage management. Secondly, we assessed the positive and negative impact of agricultural water use in order to demonstrate and improve its performance. Given exacerbated competition and water resource scarcity, a better understanding of the positive effects and valuable ecosystem services provided by irrigation and drainage systems could pave the way to maximizing benefits and safeguarding the environment. Lastly, we tried to address the role of stakeholders in irrigation governance. This includes active contribution to policy-making and planning, incentives, and most importantly, capacity development.

Item Type:	Publication - Article
Digital Object Identifier (DOI):	https://doi.org/10.1002/ird.2154
UKCEH and CEH Sections/Science Areas:	Rees (from October 2014)
ISSN:	1531-0353
Additional Keywords:	water–energy–food nexus, water management, water resources, water security, food security, sustainable energy, agriculture management, SDG
NORA Subject Terms:	Hydrology Agriculture and Soil Science
Date made live:	30 Oct 2017 11:54 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/518158

Item Type:

Publication - Article

Digital Object Identifier (DOI):

https://doi.org/10.1002/ird.2154

UKCEH and CEH Sections/Science Areas:

Rees (from October 2014)

ISSN:

1531-0353

Additional Keywords:

water–energy–food nexus, water management, water resources, water security, food security, sustainable energy, agriculture management, SDG

NORA Subject Terms:

Hydrology
Agriculture and Soil Science