Climate actions
Improvement of irrigation efficiency
Objective
To optimise irrigation systems.Description
Improve more robust water management and policies in order to manage the competing demand between agriculture and other sectors (energy, conservation and human settlements). A shift from the gravity irrigation to modern pressurised systems (e.g. drip and sprinkler irrigation) and improved conveyance efficiency provide an opportunity for reduced water demand in irrigation. Promote irrigation below the full water needs of crops (evapotranspiration) aiming for maximum production per unit of water consumed. This technique requires adjustments in the agricultural systems, imposing changes at different levels.
Expected results
Improve adaptation techniques to dry periods.Result indicators
Water availability [L]Involved actors
Actors of the agricultural sectors, but also those of the sectors competing with agriculture for the same water resources.Expected timeline for action
- Short term (1-4 years)
Best practices
Criticalities
Cost and possible negative side effects (impacts on soil quality).
Scope of the action
- Adaptation
Type of proposed actions
- Grey
Sector of action
- Agriculture / Forests / Land use
- Water resource management
Climate impacts
- Drought
- Other
Implementation scale
- Association of municipalities
- Municipality
- Region / Country