Variability, Risks and Competing Uses blog posts

Climate change, increasing demand and over usage is taxing our water resources more than ever. Smallholder farmers will be the worst affected and the most vulnerable. A new report from the Global Commission on Adaptation (GCA) shows us how to rethink about our water usage, our food systems, and our diets.

A new study shows how integrating fisheries into irrigation modernization can help meet the various needs of communities and nations, and help achieve the SDGs.

Groundwater, a vital resource for farmers in sub-Saharan Africa, is impacted by climate change in ways we haven't yet studied in depth. 

Practical suggestions for preserving the environment—and with it, public health and well-being—by strengthening sustainable agricultural and food system practices. Originally published on IFPRI blog. 

When farmers invest in irrigation, improved productivity, income and nutrition usually follow. How can we ensure that women and less privileged farmers don't miss out?

Can changing our diets really save the planet? Steps forward mean changing not just what we eat. It's equally about how we produce our food. 

It’s time to double down on smart technology, so we can double the incomes of Indian farmers – and be doubly ready for climate challenges.

Can sub-Saharan Africa feed itself: This is a question that has been asked for decades, but no satisfying answer has been found up to now - and is unlikely to be found in the near to medium term future. Why? 

There are benefits and downsides to damming rivers. How can we strike a balance between the two?

A study fusing ancient technology and modern science shows that it's a matter of finding the right balance of both large and small when storing water.