News and views from the 3rd International Forum on Wanter and Food - Issue 1

This publication was produced by IFWF-sponsored reporters from Limpopo, Andes, Mekong, Nile and Ganges river basin (CPWF).

The following articles are part of this:

• Can Africa feed the world in 2050? River basin have enough water if they are managed well
• No development without women's decisions in water. Call for more girls and women to participate in and influence the water and food sectors
• A sexier research revolution. Reflections on the relevance of research for development
• Telling a story of change and emotion
• Research for food security. R&D vital for people of Limpopo basin
• Myths, doubts and certainties. Climate change in the Andes is shrouded in myths that risk concealing the real issues
• Can we build a better dam? Interview with Mr. Pech Sokhem, representative to Cambodia for CPWF-Mekong
• Less water - more fish? Project improves access to income and nutritious food
• Are we too late? Interview to climate change expert Belynda Petrie
• Silver pellets in shotgun of African agriculture. Governments should enact policies to support livestock production
• Harnessing the Water Tower of the Nile. Coordinated rainwater management exploits the major source of water in the Nile Basin
• Wetland wonder and water for life. Rehabilitation boost to city drinking water
• Everybody's basin. Mining and poor farming practices in Peru's river basins need to be halted to ensure security of water supply
• Killing a farm in Africa. Acid mine drainage impacting on local food production in South Africa
• Human activities impact on availability of water. Interview with a Vietnamese water policy expert
• Going global
• New media revolution. Innovative research needs innovative communication