How Farmers Deal with Water Scarcity in Community‐Managed Irrigation SYSTEMS: A Case Study in Northern Tunisia
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DOI: 10.1002/ird.2135
Abstract: Operating irrigation systems when water supplies are insecure is a critical challenge for both farmers and managers. The aim of this paper is to analyse how farmers adapt to water scarcity and to investigate to… read more here.
Keywords: water scarcity; irrigation; water; community managed ... See more keywords
Water scarcity, climate adaptation, and armed conflict: insights from Africa
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DOI: 10.1007/s10113-020-01713-7
Abstract: The dynamic relationships between climate change and armed conflict have been discussed at length, but there have been few studies that integrate dimensions of climate adaptation into the processes linking climate change to armed conflict.… read more here.
Keywords: water scarcity; conflict; change; armed conflict ... See more keywords
Overexploitation of karst spring as a measure against water scarcity
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-017-9001-x
Abstract: Water scarcity, especially in the hydrologically critical part of the year, is a problem often present in many cities and regions, particularly in arid and sub-arid areas. Climate change and human water demand compound the… read more here.
Keywords: water scarcity; water; measure; karst spring ... See more keywords
Evaluating mountain water scarcity on the county scale: a case study of Dongchuan District, Kunming, China
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DOI: 10.1007/s11629-018-4964-8
Abstract: Mountain water, which contributes 50% to 90% to the lower reaches of the watershed, has a considerably low utility efficiency. The water accessibility could be a quantitative measure of water scarcity in the mountains. It… read more here.
Keywords: water scarcity; mountain; water; study dongchuan ... See more keywords
High resolution water scarcity analysis for cotton cultivation areas in Punjab, Pakistan
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolind.2019.105852
Abstract: Abstract The Water Scarcity Footprint (WSF) serves as a method to estimate the local impacts associated with water consumption in a certain region by considering the volume of water consumed and local water scarcity. Despite… read more here.
Keywords: water scarcity; resolution; punjab pakistan; water ... See more keywords
Impact of water scarcity on dryland sheep meat production and quality: Key recovery and resilience strategies
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jaridenv.2021.104511
Abstract: Abstract Water scarcity is among key the challenges facing sheep production in the arid and semiarid areas, and is predicted to worsen in future. Despite sheep in dry areas being capable of surviving relatively long… read more here.
Keywords: recovery resilience; water; water scarcity; production ... See more keywords
Sustainable allocation of water resources in water-scarcity conditions using robust fuzzy stochastic programming
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.123812
Abstract: Abstract Economic, social, and demographic development has globally led to an increased demand for water, consequently forcing some countries to face the shortage of water resources. In Iran, the problem of water scarcity is such… read more here.
Keywords: water scarcity; allocation water; water; model ... See more keywords
Potential influence of climate and anthropogenic variables on water security using blue and green water scarcity, Falkenmark index, and freshwater provision indicator.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2018.09.012
Abstract: Land use change and climate variability have significantly altered the regional water cycle over the last century thereby affecting water security at a local to regional scale. Therefore, it is important to investigate how the… read more here.
Keywords: water scarcity; water; water security; climate ... See more keywords
Measuring the impact of water scarcity on agricultural economic development in Saudi Arabia
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DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2020.09.038
Abstract: This research measures the impact of water scarcity on agricultural economic development and economic development indicators in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during 1995–2018. By examining the current status of available water resources and their… read more here.
Keywords: water scarcity; water; economic development; scarcity agricultural ... See more keywords
Using water scarcity footprint to choose the most suitable location for forest carbon sinks: A case study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.spc.2018.06.001
Abstract: Abstract The reduction of greenhouse gas emissions is an urgent and internationally shared target. One of the existing measures to do so is carbon offsetting through afforestation. However, when designing afforestation projects meant to act… read more here.
Keywords: water scarcity; location; carbon; water ... See more keywords
The globalization of virtual water flows: Explaining trade patterns of a scarce resource
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DOI: 10.1016/j.worlddev.2020.104917
Abstract: Abstract Water availability is paramount for security and development, yet many countries suffer from water scarcity. Virtual water trade, or trade in water- embedded agricultural commodities, has been considered a means for countries to overcome… read more here.
Keywords: water; water scarcity; virtual water; trade ... See more keywords