BUILDING RESILIENT WATER SYSTEMS. IRRIGATION FOR THE PREVENTION OF NATURAL HAZARDS, COMBATING DESERTIFICATION AND LAND DEGRADATION PUBLISHED

C. REBEDEA Euro-Atlantic Resilience Centre (E-ARC) constantin.rebedea@e-arc.ro
Many natural systems are now affected by climate change. To reduce the negative impact, the international community has adopted several measures to deal with climate change. Adaptation measures can mitigate the negative impact of climate change, but with its intensification. Therefore, to deal with climate change, it is necessary to adopt mitigation and adaptation measures at the same time. Climate change has increased the likelihood and intensity of drought. Thus, proper water management in irrigation systems could increase the resilience of agricultural production to climate change. Due to water resource constraints, water supply for agricultural irrigation cannot be ensured without sustainable management. Studies have shown that increased efficiency in efficient water use holds the key to addressing water scarcity and food security issues. Studies have shown that water consumption can be reduced and grain production can be increased. Saving water in agriculture is a necessary prerequisite for remedying water scarcity problems. Irrigation with treated water is a major contribution to the significant increase in yield and efficiency of water use, treated wastewater can represent an effective alternative to cover the water demand of the agricultural sector. Crop production systems that use treated water and save water on a large scale need to be established in the near future to feed the growing population. Also, to mitigate climate warming, it is necessary to minimize greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the production of energy used in irrigation water pumping stations, by using green energy (solar, wind, geothermal). The measures help combat climate change by providing technical support for appropriate actions, reducing their negative impact on agricultural production and ensuring food security. The use of treated water and sewage sludge can reduce soil salinization and conserve soil to support land productivity and environmental benefits.
climate change, water resource management, infrastructure resilience, integrated planning
environmental engineering
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