Poor land use and unsustainable practice are degrading watersheds and affecting water availability. However, multiple property rights regimes and institutions responsible for managing critical watershed resources leads to competition for water and conflict among the involved institutions and users. Population growth and economic development have resulted in increased water demand for domestic, agricultural and industrial uses, with agriculture as the highest water consumer of up to 90 percent, particularly for irrigation to produce more food, the Pacific Institute reported in 2009. How is it possible then to produce more food and ensure functional industries with less water Studies say that many areas around the globe have already reached their optimum or “peak water” capacities to absorb the consequences of excessive water use.
Publication year
2022
Authors
Duque-Piñon C; Catacutan D; Leimona, B.; Abasolo E P; Tiongco L; van Noordwijk, M.
Language
English
Geographic
Philippines
