| Sumario: | Water, Soil and Resilience presents an integrated, water-centered approach to strengthening agricultural resilience and food security in the face of climate change, land degradation, and growing water scarcity. Drawing on CGIAR and partner research, the report highlights how pressures on water and soil systems—when combined with climate variability and governance challenges—are undermining agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods, particularly in water-stressed and fragile contexts.
The report emphasizes the critical role of sustainable water management in addressing soil degradation and building resilience at scale. It demonstrates how integrated solutions—linking irrigation performance, drainage, soil health management, and climate-smart practices—can deliver multiple benefits for productivity, water efficiency, and ecosystem sustainability. Evidence from field studies, spatial analysis, and socio-economic assessments is used to inform practical pathways for action.
A key focus is translating science into impact. The report identifies institutional, financial, and policy constraints that limit the uptake and scaling of proven innovations, and highlights the importance of cost-effectiveness, return on investment, and inclusive governance in guiding public and development finance.
By connecting research, policy, and investment planning, Water, Soil and Resilience provides decision-makers with actionable insights to support the sustainable management of water and soil resources and accelerate climate-resilient agricultural transformation.
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