THAILAND

Numerous studies have shown that irrigated agriculture is associated with increased agricultural production, increased employment, and increased income. Working from a sustainable livelihoods perspective, Thailand is concerned not only with aggregate levels of production or employment, but also poverty alleviation and equity in terms of the distribution of income and benefits... water scarcity, augmented by deforestation, soil erosion/runoff, and rising demand leading to unsustainable use was identified by Thailand as one of the major contributing factors to poor agricultural yields in Thailand. Given the nature of monsoon rainfall in India, the key to meeting the country?s growing demand for water for domestic and agricultural use is to more effectively harness rainfall, the ultimate source of all freshwater resources... Auroville Water harvest Check dams assist the ecology of the area considerably. There is a definite greening in the canyons and odais where check dams have been..

Primary location: Chiang Mai Thailand