Water Conservation

Water conservation includes all the policies, strategies and activities to sustainably manage the natural resource of fresh water, to protect the hydrosphere, and to meet the current and future human demand. Population, household size and growth and affluence all affect how much water is used. Factors such as climate change have increased pressures on natural water resources especially in manufacturing and agricultural irrigation. Many countries have already implemented policies aimed at water conservation, with much success.The goals of water conservation efforts include: Ensuring the availability of water for future generations where the withdrawal of freshwater from an ecosystem does not …

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ADB: Asian Development Bank · 31 October 2024 English

The inaugural Asia-Pacific Climate Report offers an overview of the region’s evolving climate landscape, up-to-date public perceptions, and key areas for policy responses.

offers tax rebates for enterprises involved in water conservation and management, particularly in water-stressed


World Bank Group · 29 October 2024 English

public participation related to soil and water conservation Source DLI# Responsibility Timing Timing


IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 29 October 2024 English

Least developed countries (LDCs) need more investment in agriculture to increase their agricultural productivity and promote their food security. Existing World Trade Organization (WTO) rules and flexibilities on agricultural domestic …

farmers and new technologies for soil and water conservation (Argaw et al., 2023). From a trade policy


IUCN: International Union for Conservation of Nature · 25 October 2024 English

Inland waters – such as rivers, lakes and other wetlands – are among the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet. They are also the most threatened; almost one in three …

financing 110 6.4.1 Budgeting for inland water conservation and management within protected areas 110 Checklist of management actions to support inland water conservation in PCAs 97 6.3 Example monitoring plan indicators attributes are critical to achieving inland water conservation objectives? And, of those, which are or provide the opportunity to align inland water conservation needs with suitable policy tools at the areas. To achieve lasting, effective inland water conservation, complementary management and sustainable


Grid-Arendal · 25 October 2024 English

Two economic analysis termed Targeted Scenario Analysis (TSA), commissioned by UNEP’s Vanishing Treasures programme, compared the economic impact of two agricultural scenarios: the ongoing ‘Business-as-Usual’ dominant farming methods which are …

pest management, seed banks, shade trees, water conservation, and household farming finance education


World Bank Group · 24 October 2024 English

technologies for governance, waste management, water conservation, and energy efficiency. Amaravati's zoning standards, thereby reducing freshwater demand. Water conservation measures such as rainwater harvesting are


IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 24 October 2024 English

This policy report addresses the critical issue of soil acidity in the East African Community (EAC) and provides actionable recommendations for EAC partner states, the EAC Secretariat, and other relevant …

effectiveness. These can include soil and water conservation measures, such as the use of cover crops


WFP: World Food Programme · 24 October 2024 English

This regional case study examines the development and dissemination of LMEWM during the El Niño events in Southern Africa.

Red Cross Society, Department of Soil and Water Conservation and Department of Nutrition. Recognizing


World Bank Group · 23 October 2024 English

The Central African Republic (CAR) Climate Change and Development Report (CCDR) provides an in-depth analysis of the country’s vulnerability to climate change and its implications for sustainable development. The report …

management reforms Directly impacts water conservation and management of aquatic systems Enhances Involves infrastructure development for water conservation and management Reforms policies related


World Bank Group · 23 October 2024 English

The Central African Republic (CAR) Climate Change and Development Report (CCDR) provides an indepth analysis of the country's vulnerability to climate change and its implications for sustainable development. The report …

management reforms Directly impacts water conservation and management of aquatic systems Enhances Involves infrastructure development for water conservation and management Reforms policies related


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