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| | + | === '''<span style="color: rgb(135, 150, 55);">4. Explore Cooperative Water Governance</span>''' === |
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| | Every irrigation system exists in a hydrological, socioeconomic and cultural environment. Developing solar powered irrigation may affect the interest of other water users. However, good relations to neighboring water users of a common water resource will not only prevent conflicts and competition but also bring opportunities for cooperation and mutual benefits. Regardless of the institutional setting in charge of regulating the access to water, a sustainable operation of irrigation systems requires a high degree of responsibility and compliance with rules and regulations by the farmer. In this context, self-monitoring and self-regulation on the farm and between the water users of a shared water resource may help to effectively implement resource use regulations of the responsible public authorities. Therefore, collective action of water users should be considered in the system design to enable a sustainable operation. The farmer’s knowledge and awareness of the local governance system and the limits and restrictions it sets to his irrigation project is key for its sustainability. | | Every irrigation system exists in a hydrological, socioeconomic and cultural environment. Developing solar powered irrigation may affect the interest of other water users. However, good relations to neighboring water users of a common water resource will not only prevent conflicts and competition but also bring opportunities for cooperation and mutual benefits. Regardless of the institutional setting in charge of regulating the access to water, a sustainable operation of irrigation systems requires a high degree of responsibility and compliance with rules and regulations by the farmer. In this context, self-monitoring and self-regulation on the farm and between the water users of a shared water resource may help to effectively implement resource use regulations of the responsible public authorities. Therefore, collective action of water users should be considered in the system design to enable a sustainable operation. The farmer’s knowledge and awareness of the local governance system and the limits and restrictions it sets to his irrigation project is key for its sustainability. |
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| | #Are there coordination mechanisms or further institutionalized agreements between users? | | #Are there coordination mechanisms or further institutionalized agreements between users? |
| | #Does the agreement reflect basic principles of sustainable water resource management? May these principles be included? | | #Does the agreement reflect basic principles of sustainable water resource management? May these principles be included? |
| − | #Do all neighboring farms/users practice self-monitoring and metering of their water abstraction and utilization? Do groundwater users in the radius of influence dispose of technical means for that? Are monitoring data handled in a transparent way, through which way? (e. g. the association or authority or to the general public) | + | #Do all neighboring farms/users practice self-monitoring and metering of their water abstraction and utilization? Do groundwater users in the radius of influence dispose of technical means for that? Are monitoring data handled in a transparent way, through which way? (e. g. the association or authority or to the general public) |
| | #Do user agreements incorporate a provision for a uniform and transparent adaptation of water abstraction in periods of constrained water availability or other situations (e.g. restrictions due to pollution accidents, establishment of additional points of extraction, etc.) or could this be agreed upon? Are there mechanisms of cooperation in case of droughts? | | #Do user agreements incorporate a provision for a uniform and transparent adaptation of water abstraction in periods of constrained water availability or other situations (e.g. restrictions due to pollution accidents, establishment of additional points of extraction, etc.) or could this be agreed upon? Are there mechanisms of cooperation in case of droughts? |
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| + | '''Recommendation''': Collective action between water users is a very successful approach to help farmers/producers of a shared resource to reach a joint protection of the water source and the adherence to the principles of a sustainable water resource management. Agreements and actions could incorporate important aspects such as the water withdrawal quotas for each farmer, the list of seasonal crops, the utilization of water saving irrigation technologies, the approach and routine for water abstraction and utilization monitoring and the joint information in case of crisis/emergencies. |
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| − | '''Recommendation''': Collective action between water users is a very successful approach to help farmers/producers of a shared resource to reach a joint protection of the water source and the adherence to the principles of a sustainable water resource management. Agreements and actions could incorporate important aspects such as the water withdrawal quotas for each farmer, the list of seasonal crops, the utilization of water saving irrigation technologies, the approach and routine for water abstraction and utilization monitoring and the joint information in case of crisis/emergencies.<br/><br/> | + | |
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| − | '''Important''': Solar powered irrigation may only contribute to good water governance if the irrigation system is sustainably designed and prudently operated. This includes: system design and outlay based on the water quantities allowed and integration of water metering along the production process. Furthermore, collective user action should be informed by scientific advisory that sensitizes the users for aspects of a sustainable water resource management and provides them with information on water saving crops, irrigation technologies and cultivation methods.<span style="color:#A9A9A9"></span> | + | '''Important''': Solar powered irrigation may only contribute to good water governance if the irrigation system is sustainably designed and prudently operated. This includes: system design and outlay based on the water quantities allowed and integration of water metering along the production process. Furthermore, collective user action should be informed by scientific advisory that sensitizes the users for aspects of a sustainable water resource management and provides them with information on water saving crops, irrigation technologies and cultivation methods. |
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| | *Assessment of additional farmers/users in the area of influence; | | *Assessment of additional farmers/users in the area of influence; |
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| − | === '''<span style="color:#879637;">Data Requirements</span>''' === | + | ==== '''<span style="color: rgb(135, 150, 55);">Data Requirements</span>''' ==== |
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| − | *Radius of influence (refer to “Analyze Water Extraction”); | + | *Radius of influence (refer to “[[SPIS Toolbox - Analyze Water Extraction|Analyze Water Extraction]]”); |
| | *Details of user agreements. | | *Details of user agreements. |
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| | *Technical provisions for monitoring of water abstraction and utilization need to be incorporated into system design; | | *Technical provisions for monitoring of water abstraction and utilization need to be incorporated into system design; |
| | *User agreements should be proactively advertised for by advisory services. | | *User agreements should be proactively advertised for by advisory services. |
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| − | === '''<span style="color:#879637;">People/Stakeholders</span>''' === | + | ==== '''<span style="color: rgb(135, 150, 55);">People/Stakeholders</span>''' ==== |
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| | *Farmer and Agricultural Advisor; | | *Farmer and Agricultural Advisor; |
| | *Water Resource Management and Licensing Authorities; | | *Water Resource Management and Licensing Authorities; |
| | *Farmer Organization/Water User Group. | | *Farmer Organization/Water User Group. |
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Every irrigation system exists in a hydrological, socioeconomic and cultural environment. Developing solar powered irrigation may affect the interest of other water users. However, good relations to neighboring water users of a common water resource will not only prevent conflicts and competition but also bring opportunities for cooperation and mutual benefits. Regardless of the institutional setting in charge of regulating the access to water, a sustainable operation of irrigation systems requires a high degree of responsibility and compliance with rules and regulations by the farmer. In this context, self-monitoring and self-regulation on the farm and between the water users of a shared water resource may help to effectively implement resource use regulations of the responsible public authorities. Therefore, collective action of water users should be considered in the system design to enable a sustainable operation. The farmer’s knowledge and awareness of the local governance system and the limits and restrictions it sets to his irrigation project is key for its sustainability.
The process step “Explore cooperative water governance” suggests the consideration of three levels of irrigation water governance relevant for project planning:
