Saline water and food systems

26 October 2021

Eline Anvik

Many areas in the world are experiencing high levels of soil salinity and brackish water conditions along coastal zones, for different reasons. Dealing with salinisation therefore does not consist of a one-size-fits-all strategy. Local contexts must be considered since different levels of salinity will lead to different response strategies. Attention should be paid to both mitigation and adaptation. Integrated solutions ranging from adaptation, combing and innovation such as adapting to changes in salt-fresh water systems, applying combinations of farming systems, innovation in crops and animal farming, and high-tech solutions. A background paper describes the main issues and presents some illustrative cases.

Objectives

Presenting a general overview of the trends in Saline Water & Food Systems and the need for an integrated approach. Sharing Dutch knowledge and expertise in international perspective by means of global inspiring cases from private sector, knowledge institutions and NGOs on technology, innovation, research, and advisory servies.