The expansion of reservoirs to cope with droughts and water shortages is hotly debated in
many places around the world. We argue that there are two counterintuitive dynamics that …

The demand for fresh water is on the increase, and the irrigation industry in Australia is
looking to a future with less water. Irrigation consumes the bulk of the water extracted from …

Using the water footprint concept, this impactful book aids our understanding of how we can
reduce water consumption and pollution to sustainable levels. Since the publication of the …

Rebound effects have been historically studied through narrow framings which may
overlook the complexity of sustainability challenges, sometimes leading to badly informed …

Around 90% of fresh renewable water is being used in Iran, indicating high water stress
conditions across the country. Given that agricultural irrigation accounts for the majority of …

Increasing the efficiency of production is the basis for decoupling economic growth from
resource consumption. In agriculture, more efficient use of natural resources is at the heart of …

In Spain, farmers and water user authorities have applied a variety of approaches in
modernizing irrigation systems to address the delicate balance between water and energy …

The circular economy has emerged as an important approach in addressing how society
can use its resources more efficiently. Theoretical advancements in the circular economy …

The irrigation efficiency paradox says that raising the efficiency of irrigation systems, thereby
reducing return flows, either gives no change in water depletion or it raises depletion via …

Regions and basins suffering from water scarcity have promoted the modernization of
irrigation systems, defined as irrigation efficiency enhancement as a measure for the …