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An environmental approach for the management and protextion of heavily irrigated regions

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: In this paper the results of a preliminary study that investigates water footprint (WF) concept, as a useful tool to address water management problems in cultivated areas are presented. The two basic methodologies reported in the literature, their applicability, benefits and challenges were previously analyzed and evaluated by Tsoukala et al. (2011). A WF calculation for the crops of Messara valley in Crete is presented, so as to examine its contribution to achieving effective agricultural policies. Messara is one of the most important agricultural regions in Greece that faces serious problems in order to meet crop irrigation demand. The conclusions drawn from this analysis showed that WF can provide a transparent framework for the identification of potentially optimal alternatives for efficient water use at river basin catchment level.

Source: Global NEST Journal

DOI: 10.30955/gnj.000880

Authors: Vasiliki K. Tsoukala, A. Stamou, N. Spiliotopoulou, S. Papagrigoriou

Institution: Technical Chamber of Greece

Language: English

Topic: Environmental Impact and Sustainability

Subfield: Environmental Engineering

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Clean water and sanitation, Zero hunger, Climate action

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4235894675