In this episode of Let’s Talk Trees, World Agroforestry (ICRAF) bioenergy research scientist Mary Njenga, and Associate Director for Gender Initiatives at Pennsylvania State University Ruth Mendum discuss their experiences working with such communities in Uganda, Kenya and Ethiopia.
Agriculture is the backbone of Ethiopia’s economy and offers two-thirds of employment opportunities to its citizens. The post Agri Links: Solar-Powered Irrigation – Climate-Friendly, Reliable and Affordable first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). [...]
Water is part of every step in the food value chain, from food production to processing and consumption. This dependency is hampering food security in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The post Nature Middle East: Securing MENA’s water supply first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). [...]
Water is part of every step in the food value chain, from food production to processing and consumption. The post H2O Global News: How the MENA region can secure a sustainable water supply first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). [...]
Comprising 11 of the 17 most water-stressed countries in the world, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is considered the most water-scarce region in the world, according to UNICEF. The post Ahram Online: Egypt and Middle East: Reusing water urgently needed first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). [...]
IWMI in the news The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is the driest region in the world and home to 12 of the world’s most water-scarce countries, with water availability per person roughly six times less than the global average. Rising temperatures and evaporation rates, combined with reductions in precipitation across the region, are […] The post Nature Asia: Forecasting a hot, dry future first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). [...]
