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Toolbox // Global Water Partnership Toolbox
The Global Water Partnership Toolbox is a free and open database with a library of background papers, policy briefs, technical briefs, perspective…
Nexus Blog // Outcomes of the Sixth Nexus Virtual Forum "Diagnosis and Proposal for irrigation development in Central America under the Nexus Approach"
The Sixth Nexus Virtual Forum for Latin America and the Caribbean, titled "Diagnosis and Proposal for irrigation development in Central America under…
Project // Kök Projekt
Kök Projekt is an agri-food startup accelerator from Istanbul, Turkey and an innovation partner for food, agriculture and water sector companies…
Climate Action // Solar Irrigation Can Improve Food Security and Prosperity, Says UN Agency
New research from the the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has shown the significant potential for solar powered…
Nexus Blog // Reaping the Rewards of Agricultural Electrification
A study by Power Africa and USAID shows win-win opportunities for rural communities and electricity companies in Nigeria. They conducted a…
Report // Climate Resilience in Cities of the EU’s Southern Neighbourhood: Opportunities for the EU Green Deal
By Hannah Abdullah, Karim Elgendy, and Hanne Knaepen. This CASCADES Spotlight Study examines climate vulnerabilities in urban areas in countries to…
SPIS // Kickstarting India’s Multi-billion Dollar Solar Irrigation Scheme
By Shehnab Sahin, CCAFS South Asia. A multi-stakeholder policy consultation assesses the best way forward for implementing a scheme to promote solar…
Aquaponics in Small-Scale Farming // Effishent - The Social Startup Using 90% Less Water
The Nexus Resource Platform is widening its scope to include a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship. In this regard, NRP spoke with the social…
Research article // Irrigation of biomass plantations may globally increase water stress more than climate change
By Fabian Stenzel, Peter Greve, Wolfgang Lucht, Sylvia Tramberend, Yoshihide Wada and Dieter Gerten. To corroborate findings from one earlier…
Nationwide Implementation of Solar Farming Planned // Climate-Smart Agriculture Made in India
By Tushaar Shah. The Indian government recently announced a new multi-billion dollar scheme to implement solarisation of farm irrigation on a…
Fact sheet // Decentralized Renewables: Boosting Agriculture and Improving Nutrition
This fact sheet shows up ways, solutions and examples how decentralized use of renewable energy sources can enhance food security.
Nexus Blog // Food Security and Women Empowerment Through Solar-Powered Irrigation in Niger
By Apolline Rolland and WE4F team in Abidjan. Thirty kilometres from the capital of Niger, in the region of Kollo recently marked by terrorism, a…
Publication // Accounting for livestock water productivity: How and why?
This Discussion Paper is the result of a renewed collaboration between the Land and Water Division and the Animal Production and Health Division of…
Report // Sustainable Agriculture in India 2021: What we know and how to scale up
By Niti Gupta, Shanal Pradhan, Abhishek Jain and Nayha Patel. Published in April 2021. This report explores the current state of sustainable…
Video // Solar-powered Irrigation Pumps Hold Promise to Boost Productivity for Poor Indian Farmers
By IFPRI. Solar panels provide a cleaner, cheaper energy source for pumping groundwater than traditional diesel-based pumps, but implementing them…