Water Management in Agriculture and Industry: Challenges, Trends, and Opportunities

Abstract

This Special Issue aims to explore current challenges and trends, as well as opportunities for sustainability and innovation, in the fields of agricultural and industrial water management [...]

Content Analysis of the Problems and Challenges of Agricultural Water Use: A Case Study of Lake Urmia Basin at Miandoab, Iran

“…Furthermore, Haryani (2021) pointed to the challenge of simplifying the adoption of conservation and sustainable use approaches to promoting the implementation of practices in local communities. Aivazidou (2022), Aivazidou andTsolakis (2021), andBenabderrazik et al (2021) have stated that we need novel solutions for effective water and stewardship that could act toward three main pillars: (i) reducing freshwater consumption and pollution, (ii) eliminating water scarcity risks for both society and industry, and (iii) supporting corporations in obtaining a water-friendly competitive profile.…”

Water Management and Environmental Engineering: Current Practices and Opportunities

“…In this light, the United Nations [3] have introduced the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to set unequivocal eco-friendly targets by 2030, aiming indicatively at the universal and equitable clean water access (SDG#6) and the responsible use of natural resources, including freshwater (SDG#12). Notably, as freshwater preservation constitutes a major challenge from the perspectives of environment, society, and economy [4], the implementation of water management interventions, based on environmental engineering principles, has become more imperative than ever.…”