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Global Land Outlook

… the near-surface sedimentary layers and associated groundwater reserve, the plant and animal populations … in gold extraction69 leads to the pollution of surface and groundwater.70 Renewable energy production also impacts land … 70 Ezeh, H.N. 2010. Assessment of Cu, Pb, Zn, and Cd in groundwater in areas around the derelict Enyigba Mines, south …
20 Jun 2026 Literature

FAO's work on Climate Change

… the amount of rainfall, and variations in river runoff and groundwater recharge. Irrigated agriculture provides … water sources or evacuate early when disaster looms. Most groundwater sources in the country have salinity levels above … use as low energy costs have led to overabstraction of groundwater and low efficiency. These knock-on effects should …
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Pastoralism and the Green Economy - a natural nexus?

… growth and a decline in mobile herding strategies causing groundwater depletion, land degradation and inequity in water … areas of Kenya 58% of water demand is met by utilizing groundwater in districts where only about 20% of the area has good groundwater potential57. During droughts this means there is …
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The human right to water and sanitation

… of water (mismanagement and/or depletion of surface and groundwater resources); OBSERVING that agriculture and …
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The impact of disasters and crises on agriculture and food security

… such as community forests, pasture, ponds, riverbanks and groundwater, with negative medium- and long-term consequences … These might include, among others, surface and groundwater depletion and contamination, increased soil … in storage facilities, combined with increased salinity of groundwater to unsafe levels (Government of Marshall Islands, …
20 Jun 2026 Literature

Legal and institutional aspects of urban and peri-urban foresty and greening

… soil erosion, the conservation of soil, improvement of the groundwater situation and the restoration of watercourses. …
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The economic lives of smallholder farmers - An analysis based on household data from nine countries

… has polluted waterways. Irrigation practices have reduced groundwater levels, and the focus on staples has led to soil …
20 Jun 2026 Literature

Sustainably Investing in Rangelands - Jordan

… in section 4.3 the benefit of SRM in terms of increased groundwater recharge is valued at 7.8 Million JD/year for …
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The environmental impact of economic incentives for agricultural production: a comparative law study

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Promoting responsible investment in agriculture and food systems - Guide to assess national regulatory frameworks affecting larger-scale private investments

groundwater, water runoff and water quality.   Sanctions  …
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