Productivity and Efficiency

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, water efficiency is the smart use of our water resources through water-saving technologies and simple steps. Using water efficiently will help ensure reliable water supplies today and for future generations. Topics addressed in this theme provide insights, lessons, and guidance on how diverse stakeholders are working to improve water management and reduce water use.

Productivity and Efficiency Resources

Does Micro-Irrigation Matter? a Quasi-Experimental Impact Evaluation in Zambia

iDE
This study is an evaluation of the impact of micro-irrigation technology investment, farmer-group membership, and agricultural training on various measures of household income, crop production, crop diversification, and value added for an innovative project conduced by iDE with smallholder farmers...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Zambia
Sub-Saharan Africa

Webinar on "Water, Energy, and Climate Change"

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
This webcast will explore major opportunities to save water and energy together, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions and limiting climate change. Watershed practitioners, utilities, community leaders, and agency officials can all benefit from hearing about the profound implications of climate...Read more

Colorado State University Energy Institute

Colorado State University
Increases collaboration with industry and governmental partners to solve real-world energy problems and create new research and educational opportunities for Colorado State University faculty and students.Read more

Bio Energy At Colorado State University

Colorado State University
Supports Colorado State University bioenergy researchers through research initiation grants, initial financial support of new bioenergy faculty positions, student and postdoctoral fellowships, equipment purchases, and travel grants.Read more

Water Conservation in Urban Households

Publication date:
April 1, 2014
Alliance for Water Efficiency
Conservation of water resources is one of the important aspects of ensuring sustainable development of cities and should incorporate environmental, social and economic dimensions. This book highlights the importance of using water efficiently in urban households, in both developed and developing...Read more

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