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Transforming agriculture in the Indus Basin by increasing agriculture resilience and water management among the most vulnerable farmers and strengthening government capacity to support communities to adapt.

Benefits

Benefits of the ACWA Portal

Government institutions: The ACWA Portal will provide government institutions with the information and tools they need to develop and implement effective climate change adaptation strategies and water resource management policies.
Policymakers: The ACWA Portal will provide policymakers with the evidence base they need to make informed decisions about climate change adaptation and water resource management.
Irrigation scheme managers: The ACWA Portal will provide irrigation scheme managers with the tools and information they need to improve water use efficiency and mitigate the risks of climate change.
Water user associations: The ACWA Portal will provide water user associations with the information and tools they need to manage water resources sustainably and equitably.
Farmers: The ACWA Portal will provide farmers with the information and tools they need to adapt to climate change and improve their agricultural productivity.

Overview of the ACWA Project

The ACWA (Agriculture, Climate, Water) Portal is a web-based information system that aims to provide institutional stakeholders with reliable and up-to-date information of the Indus Basin to support decisions to mitigate the negative impacts of climate change on agriculture, food security, and rural livelihoods.

Goals of the ACWA Project

Improve access to reliable and up-to-date information on water resources, climate change, and agriculture in the Indus Basin.
Enhance the capacity of institutional stakeholders to make informed decisions about water allocation, irrigation management, and agricultural practices.
Promote knowledge sharing and collaboration among stakeholders in the agriculture and water sectors.

Vision Behind ACWA
Empowering the Indus Basin with Sustainable Agriculture, Water Stewardship, and Climate Resilience
Mission Statement
To catalyze positive change, ACWA strives to provide cutting-edge solutions, data-driven insights, and collaborative platforms that transform agriculture, safeguard water resources, and enhance climate resilience in the Indus Basin.

Expected Lifespan of Project

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Number of targeted districts

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Number of Stakeholders

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Project Scaling Up Potential

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Number of farming households impacted

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History

Project Timeline

Explore the timeline that showcases the evolution of innovative strategies, collaborations, and impactful achievements that have shaped the project’s commitment to sustainability and resilience in the agricultural sector.

Strategic Context

Pakistan’s Vulnerability to Climate Change

Pakistan, ranked 7th on the 2017 Global Long-Term Climate Risk Index, is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts. This vulnerability is linked to its arid to semi-arid climate, heavy reliance on a single river system and snow and glacial meltwater for agriculture, and the significant contribution of agriculture to the national economy.

Arid climate dependency

Pakistan’s vulnerability is linked to its arid to semi-arid climate, which is heavily dependent on a single river system and snow and glacial meltwater for agriculture.

Indus Basin dominance

About 90% of Pakistan’s agriculture takes place in the Indus River Basin, covering the world’s largest irrigated area.

Changing hydrology

Rising temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns will impact the basin’s hydrology, leading to changes in water availability.

Agriculture's critical role

Agriculture consumes 90% of the country’s fresh water, contributes 19.5% to the GDP, generates 75% of export revenues, and employs over 40% of the labor force.

Socio-economic issues

Smallholder farmers, predominantly women, managing less than one hectare of land, are most vulnerable

Crop impact

Climate change will affect crop yields, water requirements, and crop tolerance to high temperatures.

FAQs

Frequent Queries

The ACWA Portal is a web-based information system designed to provide reliable and up-to-date information about the Indus Basin to support decisions related to climate change impacts on agriculture, food security, and rural livelihoods.

The ACWA Portal is owned and managed by provincial and federal organizations or a consortium of government and academic organizations in Pakistan, ensuring local expertise and collaboration.

ACWA facilitates sustainable water management by providing data on water availability, allocation, and trends. It supports data-driven decisions and monitors water quality to ensure responsible use.

ACWA enhances agriculture by providing real-time climate data and risk assessments, promoting precision farming techniques, and empowering farmers with data-driven decision-making.

Yes, the data on the ACWA Portal is kept up-to-date. It is updated either by connecting to data providers or creating data upload facilities. The availability of data in the public download area depends on the data policy specified by the owners, but efforts are made to ensure data remains current and accessible.

ACWA strengthens agriculture by providing real-time climate data and risk assessments, promoting precision farming techniques, and empowering farmers with data-driven decision-making.

ACWA provides a comprehensive range of information, including climate data, water resource availability, agricultural production data, and socio-economic data, crucial for informed decision-making.

ACWA facilitates sustainable water management by offering real-time data on water availability, supporting data-driven allocation decisions, and monitoring water quality.

ACWA is a transformative initiative for Inus Basin, dedicated to advancing sustainable farming and effective water management practices in the face of climate change.

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