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Did you know that water use efficiency in Uganda is as low as 50 USD/Cubic meters? Improving Water use efficiency in agriculture is essential for sustainable food production, especially as water resources become increasingly scarce. Implementing practices like drip irrigation, soil moisture sensors, and crop rotation can greatly improve how water is utilized. Additionally, selecting drought-resistant crops and using mulching can reduce evaporation and help retain moisture in the soil. By optimizing water use, farmers can increase yields while conserving water, reducing costs, and minimizing environmental impact. Advancing water-efficient technologies in agriculture is key to feeding a growing population while protecting our planet's water resources. #SustainableFarming #WaterEfficiency #SmartAgriculture UNDP Africa United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)

Sri Lanka is facing a challenge: land and water resources are under pressure from climate change and unsustainable agricultural practices. This can lead to problems with water flow, impacting everything from hydropower generation to drinking water supplies. An ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) initiative by Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Irrigation and CIFOR-ICRAF, supported by the Green Climate Fund, is looking to address these challenges through integrated solutions. The project uses payment for ecosystem services (PES) to incentivize farmers to adopt practices that conserve soil and water. This will not only improve water flow but also contribute to increased electricity generation. The project is designed to be equitable and inclusive, ensuring that smallholder farmers can participate and benefit. Learn more: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dS_UzZfY #TreesPeoplePlanet

🌞💧 Harness the Power of the Sun for Sustainable Agriculture! 💧🌞 Water is vital for agriculture, from irrigation to livestock hydration and processing. Investing in borehole solarization offers incredible benefits: 💲 Cost-Effective: While the initial investment in solar may be high, the lower operation and maintenance costs compared to diesel generators lead to significant long-term savings. 💚 Sustainability: Solar energy reduces reliance on fossil fuels, cutting down on greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impact. 💧 Reliable Water Supply: Solar-powered boreholes ensure a consistent water supply, giving farmers control without depending on unreliable grid power or fluctuating fuel costs. This boosts productivity and improves livelihoods in the long run. Join us in making the agriculture in Kenya more sustainable and efficient! 🌱☀️ #SustainableFarming #SolarEnergy #AgricultureInnovation #GreenFuture #solaragri #wgiertsen #wgiertsenenergy #wges #kenya #africa #agriculture | W. Giertsen AS

Nurturing Sustainable Ecosystems for the Future of Sub-Saharan Africa begins with a love for Water, Energy, and Food (WEF) Resources. We demonstrate our love for WEF resources when we: 1. Harvest rainwater and use it for irrigation and domestic purposes. 2. Addressing leaks and advocating for water-saving technologies in both agricultural practices and households. #waterconservation #sustainability #subsaharanafrica

#casestudy 707 Kenya Solar Water Pumps for Agriculture Background: In Kenya, solar-powered water pumps are being used to support agriculture, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. Impact: Improved Agricultural #Productivity Solar pumps provide a reliable and #costeffective way to irrigate crops, increasing yields and food security. Economic Benefits: Farmers save money on fuel and electricity costs, leading to higher incomes and improved livelihoods. Environmental Sustainability: Solar pumps reduce the reliance on diesel-powered pumps, decreasing pollution and #greenhouse gas #emissions.

🌾 Promoting Sustainable Agriculture in South Sudan 🌾 At Help - Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe, South Sudan, we are dedicated to supporting sustainable agriculture as a cornerstone for community resilience and food security. Here’s how we’re making a difference: 1. Supporting Farmers: We provide resources, training, and technical assistance to help farmers adopt sustainable practices. This includes crop diversification, soil conservation techniques, and access to quality seeds and tools. Ensuring Reliable Water Supply: Water is essential for agriculture. We are committed to ensuring that farmers have access to reliable and clean water sources by drilling boreholes, constructing wells, installing irrigation systems, and implementing rainwater harvesting techniques. 2. Enhancing Agricultural Productivity: By promoting modern farming methods and the use of environmentally friendly inputs, we aim to increase agricultural productivity while protecting the environment. 3. Building Strong Communities: We work with local communities to create cooperatives and support networks that empower farmers, enabling them to share knowledge and resources, and to market their products more effectively. 4. Climate Resilience: Addressing the impacts of climate change is crucial. We assist farmers in adopting practices that increase their resilience to climate-related challenges, such as drought-resistant crops and efficient water management techniques. By focusing on these areas, we are helping to build a sustainable future for South Sudan, ensuring that communities can thrive and become self-sufficient. Together, we can achieve lasting change! #SustainableAgriculture #HelpSouthSudan #CommunityEmpowerment #FoodSecurity #WaterAccess #ClimateResilience Help – Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe e. V. Help - Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe South Sudan

💧 Did you know that #SriLanka consumes 90.8% of its total available renewable freshwater resources? This #WorldWaterDay we look at how UNDP #lka's CRIWMP is reshaping #communities through innovative solutions that transform farming, enhance resilience and secure water for the future. Click on the link to read more!👉🏼 https://bit.ly/4a3qclf

A person in the US uses 8x more water than in Subsaharian Africa Already half of the world’s population experiences severe water scarcity for at least part of the year and by 2050 an additional billion people will be living in arid areas and regions with high water stress This is a topic that is not getting enough attention, especially given climate change, and requires efforts across the board including better water infrastructure and for water use especially in global food production The circular economy has a large role to play. How can we better capture, treat and reuse water and improve on the natural water cycle? Reuse can be very powerful: once the water is treated and purified to a high standard it can be used for drinking water and cascaded for other processes such as irrigation in agriculture and industrial processes. We should be using water as a precious resource! #regeneration #circulareconomy #water

Take aways from first keynote at the Uganda Water & Environment Week Dr. Mark Smith Rethinking collective action - Transforming future water security: The five wicked water problems that need collective action: Hunger, climate beyond 2 degrees Celsius, poverty and exclusion, deep uncertainty and ecosystem breakdown. 8 priorities for collective action according to International Water Management Institute (IWMI)? - Build farmers' resilience to climate change and water risks - Deliver sustainable stakeholder driven WASH services - increase Fresh water availability - Make water infrastructure future ready - overcome data and info barriers - Make water decisions fit for the future - Deliver good water governance and transboundary cooperation - Adapt to future water regimes and risks. Activities supporting the priorities at IWMI: - Farmer-led irrigation to increase water productivity - Catalyzing partnerships mobilize funding - WEFE nexus research and development - Enabling multisector infrastructure portofoliis - Linking research-practice/policy divide for collective action - Drought and flood risk monitoring - Crop insurance solutions for resilience - Digital platforms that link to early warning systems for multisector ministries News - DIWASA: providing data for continentwide water accounts per 1 square kilometer grid - New IMWI strategy coming up to feed to the above #Pref4Wash Sandec-Eawag #water

Fascinating visual representation of water usage habits across different regions worldwide. It's eye-opening to see how our daily choices impact water consumption globally. A reminder that small changes can lead to big differences in preserving our planet’s most precious resource. #Sustainability #WaterConservation #LiveResponsibly