Much of the country is arid and semi-arid; hence 90 percent of agricultural production comes from irrigated lands. Low growth in the sector coupled with rapid population expansion is contributing to increasing levels of food insecurity. Besides, Pakistan is also a water stressed country with inadequate water storage facilities and
Much of the country is arid and semi-arid; hence 90 percent of agricultural production comes from irrigated lands. Low growth in the sector coupled with rapid population expansion is contributing to increasing levels of food insecurity. Besides, Pakistan is also a water stressed country with inadequate water storage facilities and an aging water infrastructure, including the country’s vast irrigation network.
Harnessing the power of nature and expand water infrastructure
PK
Adaptation Commitments
GCA_subsector
GCA_subsector
Adapt Now subsector
Agriculture
Irrigation
PK
Adaptation Commitments
GCA_Subsector_2
GCA_Subsector_2
Adapt Now subsector (2)
Water
Water management
PK
Adaptation Commitments
GCA_Subsector_2
GCA_Subsector_2
Adapt Now subsector (2)
Water
Water efficiency