Contribute to food security by optimal use of water

FAO and ICID are coordinating the preparation of the theme “Contribute to food security by optimal use of water” Consultations on theme 2.2and its targets is ongoing both online and taking advantage of international and regional and thematic events to discuss related issues and move from targets to solutions

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This Thematic Priority, in fact, has identified specific targets that address this continuum. Improvement of the cultivated areas, in particular those without a water management system, is required. These measures may improve the livelihood of smallholder farmers, and their food security but will only marginally contribute to the required increase in production (5 – 10%).

As far as water management is concerned the real contribution to the required increase would have to come in particular from the promotion of agricultural water management systems – from storage to management- in the production areas most vulnerable to climate variability, the modernisation, upgrading or complement of existingirrigation and drainage systems. Special attention is also given to the governance of groundwater, to the use of non-conventional waters, and to the small-holders. Finally, the post-harvest losses are dealt with in order to reduce unnecessary waste, as well as the sustainability of the diets.

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