Rich water, poor people: Potential for transboundary flood management between Nepal and India

Gupta, Nishikant; Dahal, Santosh; Kumar, Anil; Kumar, Chandan; Kumar, Mukul; Maharjan, Anil; Mishra, Dinesh Kumar; Mohanty, Abinash; Navaraj, Allwyn; Pandey, Sanjay Kumar; Prakash, Anjal; Prasad, Eklavya; Shrestha, Kanchan; Shrestha, Mandira Singh; Subedi, Rajan; Subedi, Toya; Tiwary, Rakesh; Tuladhar, Ramesh M.; Unni, Aparna

doi:10.1016/j.crsust.2021.100031

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“…Transformation in FS requiere multifaceted mechanisms (Gupta et al, 2021), particularly those challenging the current state-capital nexus (Tilzey, 2024). We explore six different radical-solutions through the lens of the multi-layered scale (Figure 1).…”

Section: Radical Solutions Neededmentioning

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Transforming food systems in the Global South: a radical approach

Suarez,

Ume

2024

Front. Sustain. Food Syst.

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Sustainability within food systems (FS) transcends approaches that only consider FS transformation via changing agricultural practices or consumption patterns. The essence lies in addressing the root causes of current unsustainable FS and their associated social and environmental ramifications. This paper aims to outline the solutions needed to revamp these challenges, by paying special attention to the state-capital nexus in the context of the FS’global core-periphery dialectics. Thereby, we embrace radical political agroecology as being essential in promoting sustainability within the FS, especially in the Global South. Agroecology is proposed as the strategy to address the food system’s complexity in terms of the social, environmental, and economic embeddedness. We conclude with potential solutions that contribute to the pathway for FS sustainability.

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Section: Radical Solutions Neededmentioning

confidence: 99%

Transforming food systems in the Global South: a radical approach

Suarez,

Ume

2024

Front. Sustain. Food Syst.

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“…Failure in cross‐boundary water‐use coordination leads to flash floods, loss of agricultural lands and fisheries, energy shortfalls and transportation problems which ultimately damage the agricultural productivity and livelihood of the poor (Hussain & Hanjra, 2004; Salmoral et al, 2019; Williams, 2018). Negotiations over transboundary water conflicts and cooperation regarding the management of water resources between stakeholders can result in irrigation development, increase income of farmers through better utilization of water in agriculture, hydropower generation, increase in regional trade and more job creation (Gupta et al, 2021; Salmoral et al, 2019).…”

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Poverty reduction through water interventions: A review of approaches in sub‐Saharan Africa and South Asia

Ahmed

GUI

et al. 2022

Irrigation and Drainage

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Water is a key factor in attaining the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of poverty elimination and hunger eradication. The regions of sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA) and South Asia (SA) are stricken with absolute poverty, with 70% of the world's poor. These regions are mainly dependent on agriculture for their livelihood. Diverse rural livelihoods in SSA and SA demand water interventions with more fruitful and effective outcomes in terms of poverty reduction. Existing water resources are not yet fully exploited in SSA and SA as these regions have a significant potential of 43 and 169 million ha, respectively, for irrigated agriculture through various water interventions. Various water interventions to alleviate poverty through better agricultural productivity across SSA and SA have been identified in this study. Major water intervention options identified include actions to: improve rain water management in rain‐fed agriculture, facilitate community‐based small‐scale irrigation schemes, development and management of groundwater irrigation, interventions to upgrade and modernize existing irrigation systems, facilitate and improve livestock production and promote multiple uses of water. Investment in these water interventions will certainly help to break the poverty trap across diverse rural communities of SSA and SA.

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“…Failing to implement effective management strategies in transboundary rivers not only increases the vulnerability of communities to flood-related disasters but also contributes to the inefficient use of water resources. Addressing these challenges requires improved governance mechanisms and collaborative efforts to ensure the sustainable management of water in transboundary basins [6][7][8].…”

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Surface Water Resources Planning in an Ungauged Transboundary Basin Using Satellite Products and the AHP Method

Gharehtikan,

Gharechelou,

Mahjoobi

et al. 2024

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Global concern over optimizing transboundary water resources for residents is hindered by the lack of observational data, particularly in ungauged basins, mainly due to inaccessibility or security issues. Remote sensing and GIS technology provide a practical solution for monitoring and managing water resources in such basins. This research evaluates surface water resources in the Qaretikan ungauged transboundary basin using satellite products for precipitation, temperature, and evapotranspiration from 2005 to 2014. The accuracy of these datasets was assessed using statistical measures. The water balance components, i.e., precipitation and evaporation, were utilized to calculate runoff over the basin using the Justin method. Downstream environmental flow was estimated using the Lyon method, and available water was determined. This study identified a potential annual storage water of 11.8 MCM in the Qaretikan basin. The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) integrated expert opinions to prioritize water usage decisions based on proposed decision options. The results revealed greenhouse cultivation water allocation as the top priority among the identified options, highlighting its importance in sustainable water resource management within the basin.

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Rich water, poor people: Potential for transboundary flood management between Nepal and India

Cited by 17 publications

References 19 publications

Transforming food systems in the Global South: a radical approach

Transforming food systems in the Global South: a radical approach

Poverty reduction through water interventions: A review of approaches in sub‐Saharan Africa and South Asia

Surface Water Resources Planning in an Ungauged Transboundary Basin Using Satellite Products and the AHP Method

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