Increasing Land and Water Productivity at Community-Level Using Remote Sensing Read more about Increasing Land and Water Productivity at Community-Level Using Remote Sensing This presentation introduces the Surface Energy Balance Algorithm for Land (SEBAL) as a remote-sensing model for evapotranspiration. Through SEBAL, crop production and irrigation information can be sent to farmers through the use of technology. To be able to fully utilize this model, however, would require the establishment of public-private partnerships.
Case Studies of Solar Pumping in the Philippines Read more about Case Studies of Solar Pumping in the Philippines This presentation explains the concept of solar pumping. The use of solar pump for irrigation in the Philippines is featured as a case study. LORENTZ, a German manufacturer of solar pumps, is also introduced.
Asia Water Week 2013: Securing Water for All (Pre-Event) Read more about Asia Water Week 2013: Securing Water for All (Pre-Event) The Asia Water Week 2013 aimed to deepen and expand analytical work in Asia's water sector to advance inclusive policy reforms and strengthen support to priority programs and projects. The analytical work provided basis for sustained public investment and increased mobilization of private sector investment and expertise.
Citarum Cascade Reservoirs Operation in Support of Water Supply for Drinking Water, Irrigation, and Domestic Municipal and Industry Read more about Citarum Cascade Reservoirs Operation in Support of Water Supply for Drinking Water, Irrigation, and Domestic Municipal and Industry With more than 20 million people who depend on the three reservoirs of Citarum River Basin (CRB) for various purposes, this water body is considered a vital national asset of Indonesia. Stakeholder participation is essential in the preservation of CRB, especially in provision of water and infrastructure services to users.
Water Resources Management in Mahaweli and Adjoining River Basins in Sri Lanka Read more about Water Resources Management in Mahaweli and Adjoining River Basins in Sri Lanka Water users from different sectors in Sri Lanka face challenges as demand for water has continuously increased in the last few decades. Getting user involvement in water allocation and water resources planning is essential to meet demand in the country.
Enumerate the Jiamakou Read more about Enumerate the Jiamakou This presentation discusses the system and mechanism of management, including the development vision of Jiamakou Yellow River Diversion Administration Bureau, in the People's Republic of China. The different activities undertaken by the Bureau is enumerated. The situation of learning exchange on irrigation systems is also presented.
Impacts of Competing Water Demands on Irrigation Districts in California, USA Read more about Impacts of Competing Water Demands on Irrigation Districts in California, USA This presentation describes the situation of competing interests for water in the State of California, USA. The impacts of competing interests to irrigation districts and the corresponding responses of districts to the demand drivers are tackled. The government's responses to resolving the conflicts are also discussed.
Modernization of Management, Operation, and Maintenance of Large Irrigation Systems Read more about Modernization of Management, Operation, and Maintenance of Large Irrigation Systems As irrigation performance is often lower than expected, there is a critical need to bring about improvements. The Mapping System and Services for Canal Operation Techniques approach is explained based on the Food and Agriculture Organization's experiences on the modernization of canal operation in Asia.
Development of Regional Initiative to Revitalize Irrigation and Agricultural Water Governance in Asia Pacific Read more about Development of Regional Initiative to Revitalize Irrigation and Agricultural Water Governance in Asia Pacific Irrigated agriculture is essential to achieve human development and environmental targets in Asia Pacific. Targets, however, will not be met unless the sector adopts innovative, forward-looking, and effective strategies. There is a need to prod and enable actors at all levels in the region to take effective action.
Asia Water Week 2013: Securing Water for All Read more about Asia Water Week 2013: Securing Water for All The Asia Water Week 2013 was organized to deepen and expand analytical work in Asia's water sector to advance inclusive policy reforms and strengthen support to priority programs and projects. The analytical work provided basis for sustained public investment and increased mobilization of private sector investment and expertise. The conference has for its overarching theme "Securing Water for All".