The recently published report entitled "Global Research on the Environmental
and Agricultural Nexus for the 21st Century" prepared by the "Taskforce on
Research Innovations for Productivity and Sustainability" states that
"A better understanding of the stresses within the irrigated agroecosystems
could help in devising strategies for productive agriculture based on
better management of fragile natural resources".
In most developing countries, projects concerning development of infrastructure
(such as river dams, irrigation canals) have largely ignored the
implications of such development on environmental resources. One of the
reasons for this is poor environmental legislation in those countries. In
one of our projects, we wish to conduct an analysis of the issues of
agricultural sustainability in the Middle East, especially in relation to the
existing environmental legislation and irrigation infrastructure development.
We would be very grateful if someone on this list can give citations
of case studies if any, and/or contact information relating to specific
cases. References pertaining to Syria, Jordan, Lebabnon are most welcome.
I would also like to get in touch with researchers and planners in the
Middle East interested in such aspects.
Please send any messages to ancha@vtt.co.jp or to the whole list if
you think that many people would be interested in such information.
Thank you very much.
Ancha Srinivasan
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* Ancha Srinivasan Ph.D. (Cantab.) *
* Senior Researcher, Regional Science Institute *
* 4-13 Kita 24 Nishi 2, Kita-ku, Sapporo 001 JAPAN *
* Tel: +81-11-717-6660 Fax: +81-11-757-3610 *
* E-mail: ancha@vtt.co.jp *
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