We explore processes that enable effective policies and practices for managing the links between water, energy, and food. Three case studies are assessed at different scales in the Mekong River basin, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. We find that there are considerable opportunities for improving outcomes...
Pittock, J.
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Or, S.
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Stevens, L.
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Aheeyar, Mohamed M.M.
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Smith, M.
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[Tackling trade-offs in the nexus of water, energy and food]
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Tackling trade-offs in the nexus of water, energy and food
Farmers in Minor Irrigation Systems (MIS) experience many difficulties due to severe seasonal or year-round absolute water scarcity that affects their livelihoods. In order to address this problem, the resilience of the vulnerable communities needs to be enhanced through smart investments and app...
Wijekoon, W.M.S.M.
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Gunawardena, E.R.N.
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Aheeyar, Mohamed M.M.
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[Resilience of farmers at water shortage situations in minor irrigation systems: a case study in Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka]
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Resilience of farmers at water shortage situations in minor irrigation systems: a case study in Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka
A reliable supply of water is critical for agricultural intensification and yield improvement. Technological devices that lift, transport and apply water contribute to increased yield from improved crop varieties and high input cultivation. The increasing use of motor pumps is a significant contr...
Aheeyar, Mohamed M.M.
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Manthrithilake, Herath
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Ranasinghe, Chathuranga
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Rengaraj, Manooj
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Gamagedara, Yasas
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Barron, Jennie
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[Mechanizing water lifting through pumps: a case study in Sri Lanka]
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Mechanizing water lifting through pumps: a case study in Sri Lanka
Groundwater governance has become an intractable policy issue, which has many implications for the living standards and well-being of millions of rural poor in South Asia. Groundwater governance is complex as it is influenced by various hydrogeological, sociopolitical and socioeconomic factors. U...
Ananda, J.
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Aheeyar, Mohamed M.M.
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[An evaluation of groundwater institutions in India: a property rights perspective]
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An evaluation of groundwater institutions in India: a property rights perspective
The overuse and misuse of chemical pesticides has widely been reported in vegetable cultivation in Sri Lanka. While safer and environmental friendly pest and disease management methods such as Integrated Pest Management (IPM) are popular around the world, only little effort has been taken to prom...
Jayasooriya, H.J.C.
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Aheeyar, Mohamed M.M.
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[Adoption and factors affecting on adoption of integrated pest management among vegetable farmers in Sri Lanka]
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Adoption and factors affecting on adoption of integrated pest management among vegetable farmers in Sri Lanka
The lack of accessibility to safe drinking water is one of the primary constraints affecting rural livelihoods, especially in the Dry Zone of Sri Lanka. This situation affects the poor more than the rich people in the community. Rainwater harvesting systems (RWHS) were implemented using the roof ...
Aheeyar, Mohamed M.M.
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Ariyananda, T.
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[Domestic rainwater harvesting interventions in Sri Lanka: some lessons learnt]
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Domestic rainwater harvesting interventions in Sri Lanka: some lessons learnt