groundwater irrigation

Climate adaptation and mitigation
In the media

Source: Tech and Science Post (15 Dec 2022)

The seemingly small shift in the planting season had a cascading effect that delayed the fire season by about two weeks and exacerbated air pollution.

Innovations
News

Successful testing of phone-based groundwater monitoring in the Nepal Terai was described at World Water Week in Stockholm.

Innovations
Features

Researchers explore how coupling automation with drip irrigation can enhance water use efficiency and productivity, especially in South Asia’s cereal-based systems.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
Blogs

A new initiative will monitor groundwater and will provide a framework for sustainable irrigation practices.

Environmental health and biodiversity
In the media

Source: Green Queen (11 Aug 2021)

A recent study of the groundwater in India revealed that, by 2025, large areas of the north-western and southern parts of the country will have “critically low groundwater availability”.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
In the media

Source: Rural 21 (1 Apr 2021)

Providing canal irrigation as a substitute irrigation source will likely not be enough to maintain current production levels.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
Press releases

Switch to irrigation canals will not fully compensate for the expected loss of groundwater in Indian agriculture, new study concludes.

Innovations
Blogs

New pilot in Nepal kicks off with a multi-stakeholder dialogue.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
Blogs

CSISA project suggests pathways to remove barriers inhibiting full use of groundwater irrigation infrastructure in Nepal’s Terai region.