The three blind spots of Afghanistan: water flow, irrigation development, and the impact of climate change

The article discusses the three blind spots of northern Afghanistan: water flow, irrigation development, and the impact of climate change. Consideration is given to the different data sets for the current irrigated areas, water resources, and future potentials according to identified projects in nor...

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Main Authors: Rycroft, David W. (Author), Wegerich, Kai (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2009.
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