Strategies for Enhancing Water Security in Iran's Agricultural Sector under Climate Change | ||
| Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology | ||
| Article 9, Volume 27, Issue 6, November and December 2025, Pages 1351-1369 PDF (5.47 M) | ||
| Document Type: Original Research | ||
| DOI: 10.48311/jast.2025.16835 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Majid Gholami1; Bahareh Heidary* 1; Maryam Afkhami1; Mohammad Ali Kiani2 | ||
| 1Faculty of Governance, University of Tehran, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran. | ||
| 2Faculty of Geography, University of Tehran, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran. | ||
| Abstract | ||
| The issue of climate change and its associated water security challenges has become a growing concern for Iran, particularly in its agricultural sector. Increasing population, rising demand for agricultural products, and the need for food security exacerbate these challenges. This study highlights the risks posed by reduced precipitation, rising temperatures, and inefficient water management practices, including heavy reliance on groundwater and outdated irrigation systems. It emphasizes the urgent need for modern irrigation technologies, such as water recycling (NEWater), and robust governance reforms to improve water use efficiency, analyzed through the HES framework. The study concludes that adopting a comprehensive, long-term strategy, incorporating technological innovations, localized water management practices, and enhanced governance can mitigate the impacts of climate change and ensure the sustainable use of water resources in Iran's agricultural sector. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Agriculture; Climate change; HES analysis; Iran; NEWater; Water security | ||
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