Advanced Research on the Balance and Conflict between Water Protection and Agricultural Development

Dear Colleagues,

The UN Sustainable Development Goals for 2030 include among their targets food security, water management efficiency and protection, as well as economic growth and poverty reduction. Water is a key input for agricultural production and plays an important role in the economic growth of many regions. Due to population growth, climate change, and demands for quality protection, competition for water resources is expected to increase, with a particular impact on agriculture. Many decisions that farmers make on their farms have a relevant impact on the state of the resource, so water governance must carefully consider all these aspects to guide policies that achieve the right balance between water protection and the sustainable development of the activity.

The objective of this Special Issue is to contribute to the literature with innovative analyses focused on the interaction between agricultural activity and the necessary protection of water quantity and quality (including the ecosystems it supports). Proposals for improving water governance are also welcome.

Dr. Yolanda Martínez Martínez
Guest Editor

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