WSTA 15th Gulf Water Conference

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Navigating water scarcity and supporting food security: market-based development of sustainable irrigation

Youssef Brouziyne, Nafn Amdar, Makram Belhaj Fraj

http://doi.org/10.5004/700096

Navigating water scarcity and supporting food security: market-based development of sustainable irrigation

Youssef Brouziyne*, Nafn Amdar, Makram Belhaj Fraj

International Water Management Institute (IWMI), MENA Office, Giza, Egypt

https://doi.org/10.5004/700096

ABSTRACT

Water scarcity in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is a complex issue influenced by various factors such as climate change, population growth, urbanization, inefficient water management practices, and geopolitical tensions. This situation has significant implications for the irrigation sector in the MENA region, impacting agricultural productivity, food security, and socio-economic development.Some key implications are:

  1. Decreased Agricultural Productivity
  2. Crop Losses and Economic Impact
  3. Increased Water Stress
  4. Salinization and Soil Degradation
  5. Shift in Irrigation Practices
  6. Impact on Agricultural Diversity
  7. Dependency on Non-renewable Water Sources

Interventions in the irrigation market ecosystem and innovations are crucial for empowering irrigation as an effective adaptation tool in the MENA region. By promoting water-use efficiency, sustainable resource management, resilience to climate change, economic development, environmental sustainability, and adaptation and mitigation, policymakers can help ensure the long-term viability of agriculture in water-stressed environments. The International Water Management institute (IWMI) and its various partners worked with farmers and other stakeholders in the agricultural water value chain to mainstream inclusive irrigation innovation in the global south, including in MENA.

Keywords: Market-systems; Modern irrigation; Farmer behavior; Irrigation technology

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