Abstract
Original language | English |
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Place of Publication | Wageningen |
Publisher | Alterra |
Number of pages | 90 |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |
Publication series
Name | Alterra-report |
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Publisher | Alterra |
No. | 2076 |
ISSN (Print) | 1566-7197 |
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Keywords
- food security
- water management
- agricultural development
- africa
- sustainable development
- integrated water management
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How to implement the CSD-17 message on water and agriculture. / van 't Klooster, C.E.; Schrevel, A.; Jansen, P.C.; Froebrich, J.
Wageningen : Alterra, 2010. 90 p. (Alterra-report; No. 2076).Research output: Book/Report › Report › Professional
TY - BOOK
T1 - How to implement the CSD-17 message on water and agriculture
AU - van 't Klooster, C.E.
AU - Schrevel, A.
AU - Jansen, P.C.
AU - Froebrich, J.
PY - 2010
Y1 - 2010
N2 - In the 21st century, agriculture and water are crucial for poverty alleviation, economic growth and sustainable development. Water is endangered as a natural resource base in both quantitative and in qualitative ways, water is crucial in assuring food supply and hydrological extremes create direct threats to human life. Agriculture is a major user of water withdrawals. Integrated land and water resource management is needed in Africa, the continent with the lowest food security. This report describes the CSD-17 messages on this topic, the discussion following the CSD-17, activities underway and recommendations for further implementation.
AB - In the 21st century, agriculture and water are crucial for poverty alleviation, economic growth and sustainable development. Water is endangered as a natural resource base in both quantitative and in qualitative ways, water is crucial in assuring food supply and hydrological extremes create direct threats to human life. Agriculture is a major user of water withdrawals. Integrated land and water resource management is needed in Africa, the continent with the lowest food security. This report describes the CSD-17 messages on this topic, the discussion following the CSD-17, activities underway and recommendations for further implementation.
KW - voedselzekerheid
KW - waterbeheer
KW - landbouwontwikkeling
KW - afrika
KW - duurzame ontwikkeling
KW - integraal waterbeheer
KW - food security
KW - water management
KW - agricultural development
KW - africa
KW - sustainable development
KW - integrated water management
M3 - Report
T3 - Alterra-report
BT - How to implement the CSD-17 message on water and agriculture
PB - Alterra
CY - Wageningen
ER -