Comprehensive Assessment of Water Management in Agriculture
CAWMA
Geographical coverage
| Geographical scale of the assessment | Global,National |
|---|---|
| Country or countries covered | |
| Any other necessary information or explanation for identifying the location of the assessment, including site or region name |
While the assessment is global in scope, it focuses on developing countries where water for food is critical for supporting livelihoods and ensuring the survival of societies and individuals. |
Geographical scale of the assessment
Global,National
Country or countries covered
Any other necessary information or explanation for identifying the location of the assessment, including site or region name
While the assessment is global in scope, it focuses on developing countries where water for food is critical for supporting livelihoods and ensuring the survival of societies and individuals.
Conceptual framework, methodology and scope
Assessment objectives
To address how water for food can be developed and managed to:
Help end poverty and hunger.
Ensure environmentally sustainable water-agriculture practices.
Find the balance between food and environmental security.
Mandate for the assessment
Conceptual framework and/or methodology used for the assessment
Other (please specify)
Combination of MA, IPCC, IAASTD
URL or copy of conceptual framework developed or adapted
The Assessment synthesis report is developed along the lines of the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change assessment reports, and has formal linkages with the International Assessment of Agricultural Science and Technology for Development.
System(s) assessed
- Inland water
- Cultivated/Agricultural land
Species groups assessed
Ecosystem services/functions assessed
Provisioning
- Food
- Water
- Timber/fibres
- Energy/fuel
Regulating
- Climate regulation
- Regulation of water flows
- Regulation of water quality
- Pest and disease control
Supporting Services/Functions
- Nutrient cycling
- Soil formation and fertility
Cultural Services
- Recreation and tourism
Scope of assessment includes
Drivers of change in systems and services
No
Impacts of change in services on human well-being
No
Options for responding/interventions to the trends observed
No
Explicit consideration of the role of biodiversity in the systems and services covered by the assessment
No
Timing of the assessment
Year assessment started
2001
Year assessment finished
2006
If ongoing, year assessment is anticipated to finish
Periodicity of assessment
One off
Assessment outputs
Website(s)
Report(s)
Communication materials (e.g. brochure, presentations, posters, audio-visual media)
Journal publications
Training materials
Other documents/outputs
Tools and processes
Tools and approaches used in the assessment
Process used for stakeholder engagement in the assessment process and which component
Key stakeholder groups engaged
The number of people directly involved in the assessment process
100-1000
Incorporation of scientific and other types of knowledge
Supporting documentation for specific approaches, methodology or criteria developed and/or used to integrate knowledge systems into the assessment
Assessment reports peer reviewed
No
Data
Accessibility of data used in assessment
Policy impact
Impacts the assessment has had on policy and/or decision making, as evidenced through policy references and actions
Independent or other review on policy impact of the assessment
No
Lessons learnt for future assessments from these reviews
Capacity building
Capacity building needs identified during the assessment
The CAWMA supports capacity building of all involved in the process through hands-on experience and knowledge sharing. Additionally, the CAWMA has supported 11 Ph.D., 16 M.Sc. students and 4 intern students focusing on water, food, and environment issues.
