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Can Groundwater Use for Irrigation Increase in Response to Climate‐Change?

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT Using more groundwater for irrigated agriculture is a logical response to the stress imposed by climate change. However, the scope for this in many arid regions may be less than expected because of the high (and often unsustainable) level of current groundwater resource exploitation. The extent to which further expansion is possible and managing groundwater use to avoid negative impacts are major issues for world water policy. Where opportunities do exist, water resource regulatory agencies need to be aware of the potential associated risks of groundwater salinization and pollution, if waterwell use is not properly managed, and these risks are thus discussed in some detail.

Source: World Water Policy

DOI: 10.1002/wwp2.70001

Authors: Stephen Foster, Bartolome Andreo‐Navarro

Institutions: International Water Association, University College London, Universidad de Málaga

Language: English

Topic: Water resources management and optimization

Subfield: Ocean Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Clean water and sanitation, Climate action

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4409401110

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