Productivity and Efficiency
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, water efficiency is the smart use of our water resources through water-saving technologies and simple steps. Using water efficiently will help ensure reliable water supplies today and for future generations. Topics addressed in this theme provide insights, lessons, and guidance on how diverse stakeholders are working to improve water management and reduce water use.
Productivity and Efficiency Resources
Program Assistance Initial Proposal (PAIP) for the South Pacific Fisheries Access Support Program
U.S. Agency for International Development
A program assistance initial proposal for the South Pacific Fisheries Access Support Program, a program with objectives to secure fishing rights for U.S. boats and by providing additional resources to the South Pacific region for non-military uses.Read more
Regional focus:
United StatesNorth AmericaDoes Micro-Irrigation Matter? a Quasi-Experimental Impact Evaluation in Zambia
iDE
This study is an evaluation of the impact of micro-irrigation technology investment, farmer-group membership, and agricultural training on various measures of household income, crop production, crop diversification, and value added for an innovative project conduced by iDE with smallholder farmers...Read more
Regional focus:
ZambiaSub-Saharan AfricaEnvironmental Impact Assessment Technical Review Guidelines for the Energy Sector
U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyU.S. Agency for International Development
The guidelines for energy aim to strengthen Environmental Impact Assessment of proposed projects. The guidelines help users identify, avoid and mitigate potential adverse impacts and increase potential benefits.Read more
Regional focus:
Latin America and the CaribbeanWebinar on "Water, Energy, and Climate Change"
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
This webcast will explore major opportunities to save water and energy together, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions and limiting climate change. Watershed practitioners, utilities, community leaders, and agency officials can all benefit from hearing about the profound implications of climate...Read more
Colorado State University Beverage Business Institute
Colorado State University
Delivers education, training, and research that focus upon business operations, production, and distribution in all of the related beverage industries.Read more
Colorado State University Energy Institute
Colorado State University
Increases collaboration with industry and governmental partners to solve real-world energy problems and create new research and educational opportunities for Colorado State University faculty and students.Read more
Colorado State University Agricultural Experiment Station
Colorado State University
Conducts research that addresses the economic viability, environmental sustainability, and social acceptability of activities impacting agriculture, natural resources, and consumers in Colorado.Read more
Bio Energy At Colorado State University
Colorado State University
Supports Colorado State University bioenergy researchers through research initiation grants, initial financial support of new bioenergy faculty positions, student and postdoctoral fellowships, equipment purchases, and travel grants.Read more
iDE's Product Specifications - Solar-Powered Individual-Use Irrigation Pump for Smallholder Farmers
iDE
This paper summarizes iDE's findings on the customer context, financial viability, and pump requirements for solar powered pumping for smallholder farmers.Read more
Water Conservation in Urban Households
Published:
April 1, 2014Alliance for Water Efficiency
Conservation of water resources is one of the important aspects of ensuring sustainable development of cities and should incorporate environmental, social and economic dimensions. This book highlights the importance of using water efficiently in urban households, in both developed and developing...Read more
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