Eric Zusman Keywords environment IGES Institute for Global Environmental Studies water scarcity air pollution regulation environmental law sustainable development goals SDGs Read more about Eric Zusman Eric Zusman is a senior policy researcher/area leader at the Institute for Global Environmental Studies (IGES) in Hayama, Japan. Dr. Zusman holds a bachelors degree in Mandarin Chinese from Rutgers University, a dual Masters Degree in public policy and Asian studies from the University of Texas at Austin and a Ph.D. in political science from the University of California, Los Angeles. For much of the past two decades he has conducted research on environmental issues in Asia.
Modernizing Irrigation Systems in Drought Affected Provinces of Viet Nam (ADB Response) Read more about Modernizing Irrigation Systems in Drought Affected Provinces of Viet Nam (ADB Response) In 2015, Viet Nam was one of the countries severely affected by El Nino. Many of its provinces experienced droughts that placed many crops and people at risk. To assist the country in addressing this challenge, ADB provided technical assistance and fostered partnerships that improved climate resilience, environmental sustainability, and agricultural water productivity in drought-affected provinces of the country.
Modernizing Irrigation Systems in Drought Affected Provinces of Viet Nam (Goverment's Response) Read more about Modernizing Irrigation Systems in Drought Affected Provinces of Viet Nam (Goverment's Response) The El Nino in 2015 wreaked extensive damage to many areas in Viet Nam. The country experienced a 40% to 70% rainfall deficit which affected over 400,000 hectares of crop land. Two million people were affected and 18 provinces were placed under a state of emergency. Moreover, historcal floods inundated many areas in the country the following year.
Modernizing Irrigation Systems to Adapt to Water Scarcity in Drought Affected Provinces of Viet Nam Read more about Modernizing Irrigation Systems to Adapt to Water Scarcity in Drought Affected Provinces of Viet Nam Extreme weather conditions cause food shortages, floods, diseases, and drought that put millions of people and crops at risk in many countries. One example is the El Nino in 2015 which caused food shortages, diseases, and severe droughts in many countries in Asia, including Viet Nam. This learning event shares several innovative practices and insights gained from an ADB-led project in Viet Nam that can help other countries improve water efficiency and supply in drought-affected provinces.
Australia’s Water Reforms and how they Helped Build Resilience to Water Scarcity Read more about Australia’s Water Reforms and how they Helped Build Resilience to Water Scarcity Gary Jones, Australian Water Partnership’s chief executive, shared Australia’s experience in managing water scarcity and drought. He described the reforms the country implemented to improve supply and demand management while protecting the environment. He also highlighted the role partnerships play in these reforms.
Water Stewardship: What is the Potential in Asia? Read more about Water Stewardship: What is the Potential in Asia? Many companies believe that a water crisis is looming and the risks of water scarcity are equal to those of carbon emissions. Developing a water stewardship strategy is an important step towards increasing private sector engagement with water issues.