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1 Hoornweg, D.; Freire, M.; Lee, M. J.; Bhada-Tata, P.; Yuen, B. (Eds.) 2011. Cities and climate change: responding to an urgent agenda. Washington, DC, USA: World Bank. 306p. (Urban Development Series)
Climate change ; Towns ; Urban areas ; Urban planning ; Greenhouse gases ; Institutions ; Temperature ; Adaptation ; Governance ; Policy ; Emission ; Morphology ; Transport ; Models ; Case studies ; Economic aspects ; Social aspects / Europe / USA / Singapore / India / Thailand / London / New York / Milan / Mexico / Bangkok / Mumbai
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: 307.7622 G000 HOO Record No: H044077)
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2 Jackson, T. M.; Hanjra, M. A.; Khan, C.; Hafeez, M. M. 2011. Building a climate resilient farm: a risk based approach for understanding water, energy and emissions in irrigated agriculture. Agricultural Systems, 104(9):729-745.
Climate change ; Uncertainty ; Sensitivity analysis ; Irrigation methods ; Irrigation requirements ; Emission ; Irrigated farming ; Risks ; Groundwater irrigation ; Models ; Carbon ; Energy consumption ; Water management ; Surface water ; Crop production / Australia
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H045612)
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The links between water application, energy consumption and emissions are complex in irrigated agriculture. There is a need to ensure that water and energy use is closely considered in future industry planning and development to provide practical options for adaptation and to build resilience at the farm level. There is currently limited data available regarding the uncertainty and sensitivity associated with water application and energy consumption in irrigated crop production in Australia. This paper examines water application and energy consumption relationships for different irrigation systems, and the ways in which the uncertainty of different parameters impacts on these relationships and associated emissions for actual farms. This analysis was undertaken by examining the current water and energy patterns of crop production at actual farms in two irrigated areas of Australia (one using surface water and the other groundwater), and then modelling the risk/uncertainty and sensitivity associated with the link between water and energy consumption at the farm scale. Results showed that conversions from gravity to pressurised irrigation methods reduced water application, but there was a simultaneous increase in energy consumption in surface irrigation areas. In groundwater irrigated areas, the opposite is true; the use of pressurised irrigation methods can reduce water application and energy consumption by enhancing water use efficiency. Risk and uncertainty analysis quantified the range of water and energy use that might be expected for a given irrigation method for each farm. Sensitivity analysis revealed the contribution of climatic (evapotranspiration and rainfall) and technical factors (irrigation system efficiency, pump efficiency, suction and discharge head) impacting the uncertainty and the model output and waterenergy system performance in general. Flood irrigation systems were generally associated with greater uncertainty than pressurised systems. To enhance resilience at the farm level, the optimum situation envisaged an irrigation system that minimises water and energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Where surface water is used, well designed and managed flood irrigation systems will minimise the operating energy and carbon equivalent emissions. Where groundwater is the dominant use, the optimum system is a well designed and managed pressurised system operating at the lowest discharge pressure possible that will still allow for efficient irrigation. The findings might be useful for farm level risk mitigation strategies in surface and groundwater systems, and for aiding adaptation to climate change.
3 Lloyd, C. R.; Rebelo, Lisa-Maria; Finlayson, C. M. 2013. Providing low-budget estimations of carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emissions in agricultural wetlands. Environmental Research Letters, 8(1):1-13. [doi: https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/8/1/015010]
Carbon sequestration ; Greenhouse gases ; Emission ; Agriculture ; Wetlands ; Remote sensing ; Models ; Measurement ; Budgets ; Biomass
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H045706)
http://iopscience.iop.org/1748-9326/8/1/015010/pdf/1748-9326_8_1_015010.pdf
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H045706.pdf
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H045706.pdf
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The conversion of wetlands to agriculture through drainage and flooding, and the burning of wetland areas for agriculture have important implications for greenhouse gas (GHG) production and changing carbon stocks. However, the estimation of net GHG changes from mitigation practices in agricultural wetlands is complex compared to dryland crops. Agricultural wetlands have more complicated carbon and nitrogen cycles with both above- and below-ground processes and export of carbon via vertical and horizontal movement of water through the wetland. This letter reviews current research methodologies in estimating greenhouse gas production and provides guidance on the provision of robust estimates of carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emissions in agricultural wetlands through the use of low cost reliable and sustainable measurement, modelling and remote sensing applications. The guidance is highly applicable to, and aimed at, wetlands such as those in the tropics and sub-tropics, where complex research infrastructure may not exist, or agricultural wetlands located in remote regions, where frequent visits by monitoring scientists prove difficult. In conclusion, the proposed measurement-modelling approach provides guidance on an affordable solution for mitigation and for investigating the consequences of wetland agricultural practice on GHG production, ecological resilience and possible changes to agricultural yields, variety choice and farming practice.
4 Liden, R. 2013. Greenhouse gases from reservoirs caused by biochemical processes: interim technical note. Washington, DC, USA: World Bank. 50p. (World Bank Water Papers 77173)
Greenhouse gases ; Emission ; Reservoirs ; Biochemical processes ; Carbon ; Anoxia ; River basins ; Dams ; Fresh water ; Aerobiosis ; Qualitative assessment ; Flooding ; Vegetation
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H045826)
http://www-wds.worldbank.org/external/default/WDSContentServer/WDSP/IB/2013/05/02/000333037_20130502130045/Rendered/PDF/771730WP0Water00Box377289B00PUBLIC0.pdf
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H045826.pdf
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H045826.pdf
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5 Bastola, S.; Kumar, S.; Murphy, C.; Sweeney, J. 2011. Climate change and soil hydrology: European perspectives. In Shukla, M. K. (Ed.) Soil hydrology, land use and agriculture: measurement and modelling. Wallingford, UK: CABI. pp.350-365.
Climate change ; Soil moisture ; Soil organic matter ; Hydrology ; Erosion ; Land use ; Greenhouse gases ; Emission ; Sediment ; Models ; Rain / Europe / Ireland
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy SF Record No: H045788)
6 Schmugge, T. 2011. Microwave remote sensing of soil hydraulic properties. In Shukla, M. K. (Ed.) Soil hydrology, land use and agriculture: measurement and modelling. Wallingford, UK: CABI. pp.415-426.
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy SF Record No: H045791)
7 Hussain, M.Z.; Kalra, N.; Chander, S.; Sehgal, M.; Kumar, P. R.; Sharma, A. 2005. Impact of climate change and its variability on agriculture. SAARC Journal of Agriculture, 3:129-149.
Climate change ; Agricultural production ; Soil fertility ; Soil moisture ; Crop yield ; Insecta ; Pests ; Food production ; Food security ; Land use ; Social aspects ; Economic aspects ; Greenhouse gases ; Emission ; Carbon dioxide / India
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H045907)
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Global climate is changing and it can have serious implicationsfor our food security through its direct and indirect effects on crops, soils, livestock, .fisheries, and pests. At the same time, this is an issue with several socio-economic-policy-political implications. In the developing countries including india, there has been relativezv less attention paid to this topic in an integrated mannel: Uncertainties and error association with the climate change models. impacts on soil and crop productivity by using crop growth models need to be minimized. The impact on agriculture has heen worked out through soil .fertility. soil moisture availahility, soil biological health, growth and yield of various crops, insects and pests of crops. The interaction among various climatic parameters, mainly temperature, rainfall, radiation and carbon dioxide concentration has been evaluated through growth and yield oj' crops by using simulation models. Vulnerable regions and options to adapt agricultural production under changing climate have been identified. General Circulation lv/odels .for climate change scenarios give quite contrasting results, with poor resolution on temporal and spatial scales. so the uncertainties in climate change scenes remains. Non-availability of suitable socio-economic scenarios for contrasting agro-ecologies adds to the chance q{ error propagation. Extrapolation of the point results ofthe impacts to a larger scale may bring in more errors, ifthe spatial and temporal variability in the socio-economic and biophysical aspects are not included. The ejfixtiveness of this kind of study is possible only ifinter-disciplinary team ofresearchers work together on a common mission ofclimate change related studies.
8 Froggatt, A. 2013. The water-energy nexus: meeting growing demand in a resource constrained world. In Lankford, B.; Bakker, K.; Zeitoun, M.; Conway, D. (Eds.). Water security: principles, perspectives and practices. Oxon, UK: Routledge. pp.115-129. (Earthscan Water Text Series)
Energy generation ; Energy consumption ; Water use ; Carbon dioxide ; Greenhouse gases ; Emission ; Biofuels
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: 333.91 G000 LAN Record No: H046271)
9 Kogan, F.; Powell, A. M. Jr.; Fedorov, O. (Eds.) 2009. Use of satellite and In-Situ data to improve sustainability: Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Using Satellite Data and In-Situ Data to Improve Sustainability, Kiev, Ukraine, 9-12 June 2009. 313p. (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series - C: Environmental Security)
Meteorological satellites ; Satellite surveys ; Data collection ; Sustainability ; Agrometeorology ; Monitoring ; Environmental effects ; Climate change ; Natural disasters ; Drought ; Flooding ; Rain ; Temperature ; Glaciers ; Snow cover ; Earthquakes ; Ecosystems ; Magnetic field ; Land cover ; Pastures ; Crop production ; Grain crops ; Food security ; Health ; Vegetation ; Remote sensing ; GIS ; Models ; Energy balance ; Biomass ; Precipitation ; Evapotranspiration ; Coastal area ; Air pollution ; Nitrogen oxides ; Emission / Ukraine / Russia / Mongolia / Africa South of Sahara
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: 384.51 G000 KOG Record No: H046311)
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10 Kondo, M. 2012. Water and resource management coping with climate change in rice culture. Taipei, Taiwan: Food and Fertilizer Technology Center (FFTC). 4p. (FFTC Extension Bulletin 652)
Water resources ; Water management ; Climate change ; Rice ; Water use efficiency ; Emission ; Crop management / Japan
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: P 8146 Record No: H046450)
11 Hoff, P. 2009. CO2: a gift from heaven: the blue CO2 booklet. Delft, Netherlands: Eburon Academic Publishers. 144p.
Carbon dioxide ; Emission ; Climate change ; Greenhouse gases ; Air pollution ; Energy generation ; Climate change ; Environmental effects ; Planting ; Treaties ; Population growth ; Investment
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: 363.7392 G000 HOF Record No: H046474)
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12 Lebel, L.; Hoanh, Chu Thai; Krittasudthacheewa, C.; Daniel, R. (Eds.) 2014. Climate risks, regional integration and sustainability in the Mekong region. Petaling Jaya, Malaysia: Strategic Information and Research Development Centre (SIRDC); Stockholm, Sweden: Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI). 405p.
Climate change ; Risks ; Sustainable development ; Ecosystem services ; Policy making ; Urbanization ; Living standards ; Rural areas ; Households ; Economic development ; Investment ; Poverty ; Energy consumption ; Carbon dioxide ; Greenhouse gases ; Emission ; International waters ; Fish industry ; Employment ; Stakeholders ; Food security ; Tourism ; Forest management ; Environmental services ; Costs ; Satellites ; Remote sensing ; GIS ; Flooding ; Farming ; Rice ; Sugar ; Farmers ; Case studies / Southeast Asia / Thailand / Cambodia / Lao People's Democratic Republic / Vietnam / Khon Kaen / Vang Vieng / Chiang Mai / Hue / Lam Dong / Mekong Region
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: IWMI Record No: H046894)
http://www.sei-international.org/mediamanager/documents/Publications/sumernet_book_climate_risks_regional_integration_sustainability_mekong_region.pdf
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H046894.pdf
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H046894.pdf
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13 Li, L.; Vijitpan, T. 2014. Energy, economy, and climate change in the Mekong region. In Lebel, L.; Hoanh, Chu Thai; Krittasudthacheewa, C.; Daniel, R. (Eds.). Climate risks, regional integration and sustainability in the Mekong region. Petaling Jaya, Malaysia: Strategic Information and Research Development Centre (SIRDC); Stockholm, Sweden: Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI). pp.9-28.
Climate change ; Economic growth ; Renewable energy ; Sustainable development ; Poverty ; Population ; Carbon dioxide ; Emission / Southeast Asia / Cambodia / Lao People's Democratic Republic / Myanmar / Thailand / Vietnam / China / Mekong Region / Yunnan
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: IWMI, e-copy SF Record No: H046910)
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14 Tao, H.; Chunmiao, C. 2014. Quantifying carbon emissions derived from China’s investment and trade in the lower Mekong countries. In Lebel, L.; Hoanh, Chu Thai; Krittasudthacheewa, C.; Daniel, R. (Eds.). Climate risks, regional integration and sustainability in the Mekong region. Petaling Jaya, Malaysia: Strategic Information and Research Development Centre (SIRDC); Stockholm, Sweden: Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI). pp.146-164.
Carbon dioxide ; Emission ; Foreign investment ; Trade ; Environmental effects / China / Cambodia / Lao People s Democratic Republic / Myanmar / Thailand / Vietnam
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: IWMI, e-copy SF Record No: H046915)
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15 Lebel, L.; Hoanh, Chu Thai; Krittasudthacheewa, C. 2014. Place-based lessons for regional economic development and sustainability. In Lebel, L.; Hoanh, Chu Thai; Krittasudthacheewa, C.; Daniel, R. (Eds.). Climate risks, regional integration and sustainability in the Mekong region. Petaling Jaya, Malaysia: Strategic Information and Research Development Centre (SIRDC); Stockholm, Sweden: Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI). pp.335-349.
Economic development ; Sustainability ; Living standards ; Urbanization ; Natural resources management ; Ecosystem services ; Energy conservation ; Emission ; Climate change ; Risks ; Farmers ; Case studies / Southeast Asia / Thailand / Cambodia / Lao People's Democratic Republic / Mekong Region
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: IWMI Record No: H046901)
http://www.sei-international.org/mediamanager/documents/Publications/sumernet_book_climate_risks_regional_integration_sustainability_mekong_region.pdf
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H046901.pdf
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H046901.pdf
16 Kumar, S. N.; Aggarwal, Pramod Kumar; Rani, D. N. S.; Saxena, R.; Chauhan, N.; Jain, S. 2014. Vulnerability of wheat production to climate change in India. Climate Research, 59(3):173-187. [doi: https://doi.org/10.3354/cr01212]
Climate change ; Adaptation ; Temperature ; Agricultural production ; Crop production ; Wheat ; Models ; Carbon dioxide ; Fertilization ; Emission ; Soils / India
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H046905)
The production of wheat, a crop sensitive to weather, may be influenced by climate change. The regional vulnerability of wheat production to climate change in India was assessed by quantifying the impacts and adaptation gains in a simulation analysis using the InfoCrop-WHEAT model. This study projects that climate change will reduce the wheat yield in India in the range of 6 to 23% by 2050 and 15 to 25% by 2080. Even though the magnitude of the projected impacts is variable, the direction is similar in the climate scenarios of both a global (GCMMIROC3.2.HI) and a regional climate model (RCM-PRECIS). Negative impacts of climate change are projected to be less severe in low-emission scenarios than in high-emission scenarios. The magnitude of uncertainty varies spatially and increases with time. Differences in sowing time is one of the major reasons for variable impacts on yield. Late-sown areas are projected to suffer more than the timely-sown ones. Considerable spatial variation in impacts is projected. Warmer central and south-central regions of India may be more affected. Despite CO2 fertilization benefits in future climate, wheat yield is projected to be reduced in areas with mean seasonal maximum and minimum temperatures in excess of 27 and 13°C, respectively. However, simple adaptation options, such as change in sowing times, and increased and efficient use of inputs, could not only offset yield reduction, but could also improve yields until the middle of the century. Converting late-sown areas into timely-sown regions could further significantly improve yield even with the existing varieties in the near future. However, some regions may still remain vulnerable despite the adaptation interventions considered. Therefore, this study emphasises the need for intensive, innovative and location-specific adaptations to improve wheat productivity in the future climate.
17 Ran, Y.; Lannerstad, M.; Barron, Jennie; Fraval, S.; Paul, B.; Notenbaert, A.; Mugatha, S.; Herrero, M. 2015. A review of environmental impact assessment frameworks for livestock production systems. Stockholm, Sweden: Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI). 56p. (SEI Project Report 2015-03)
Environmental impact assessment ; Indicators ; Livestock production ; Greenhouse gases ; Emission ; Energy consumption ; Biodiversity ; Land use ; Soil organic matter ; Nutrients ; Farmers ; Waste management
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H046998)
http://sei-international.org/mediamanager/documents/Publications/Air-land-water-resources/CLEANED/sei-pr-2015-03-ran-cleaned-1411l.pdf
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H046998.pdf
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H046998.pdf
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18 Chartres, C. J.; Noble, Andrew. 2015. Sustainable intensification: overcoming land and water constraints on food production. Food Security, 7:235-245. [doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12571-015-0425-1]
Food production ; Sustainability ; Land productivity ; Water productivity ; Water resources ; Water availability ; Water governance ; Ecosystem services ; Environmental flows ; Agricultural production ; Climate change ; Greenhouse gases ; Emission ; Soils ; Natural resources ; Salinity
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H047006)
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Feeding over 9 billion people by the second half of this century will require a major paradigm shift in agricultural systems. Agriculture uses approximately 40 % of the terrestrial surface, is the major user of fresh water resources and contributes 17%of greenhouse gas emissions. In turn, agriculture will be detrimentally affected by climate change in many climatic regions. Impacts of agriculture on ecosystem services include land clearing, loss of forest cover and biodiversity, significant soil degradation and water quality decline. Agricultural production will have to increase, even if we can reduce the rate of increase in demand for food. Given the current pressures on natural resources, this will have to be achieved by some form of agricultural intensification that causes less environmental impact. Therefore, it is not just intensification of agriculture, but ‘sustainable intensification’ that must be at the forefront of the paradigmshift. There is also a need to assess the situation holistically, taking into account population growth and resource intensive consumption patterns, improved systems of governance, changing diets and reducing waste. We review how and where natural resources are being placed under increasing pressure and examine the Becological footprint^ of agriculture. Suggested solutions include the application of existing scientific knowledge, implementation of emerging principles for sustainable land and water management and reclamation of salinized land. Encouragement of community action and private sector supply chain and production codes, backed up by improved national and regional governance and regulation also need to be encouraged if we are to see agricultural production become truly sustainable.
19 Aye, L.; Nawarathna, B.; George, B.; Nair, S.; Malano, H. 2014. Greenhouse gas emissions of decentralised water supply strategies in peri-urban areas of Sydney. In Maheshwari, B.; Purohit, R.; Malano, H.; Singh, V. P.; Amerasinghe, Priyanie. (Eds.). The security of water, food, energy and liveability of cities: challenges and opportunities for peri-urban futures. Dordrecht, Netherlands: Springer. pp.355-363. (Water Science and Technology Library Volume 71)
Greenhouse gases ; Emission ; Water supply ; Decentralization ; Periurban areas ; Effluents ; Wastewater treatment ; Water reuse ; Rainwater ; Water harvesting ; Drinking water / Australia / Sydney
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: IWMI Record No: H047046)
Quantification of greenhouse gas emissions for decentralised water supply systems is essential for water policy development, decision making and implementation of these systems. Two potential water supply strategies ‘Effluent Reuse’ and ‘Stormwater Harvesting’ applicable for the planned growth centre development of Western Sydney were developed. The associated energy intensities and operational greenhouse gas emissions of these two strategies were quantified by using the factors and methods prescribed by the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency National Greenhouse Accounts Factors, 2011. It was found that in terms of operational greenhouse gas emissions, stormwater harvesting performs marginally better than effluent reuse while the cost of stormwater harvesting is expected to be about four times cheaper than effluent reuse in Australia.
20 Forrister, D.; Mansell, A. 2013. Taking action: around the world in carbon markets. In Brittlebank, W.; Saunders, J. (Eds.). Climate action 2013-2014. [Produced for COP19 - United Nations Climate Change Conference, Warsaw, Poland, 11-22 November 2013]. London, UK: Climate Action; Nairobi, Kenya: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). pp.77-80.
Carbon markets ; Climate change ; Greenhouse gases ; Emission ; Partnerships ; Policy ; International organizations ; Economic aspects / USA / China / California
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: 577.22 G000 BRI Record No: H047245)
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