Climate variability could alter water availability. Using forecasts from three global climate models, the potential change in water availability and water requirements were studied for scenarios where global average temperatures increase by 1.5 °C and 3 °C. The study concluded that up to 35% of arable land that has previously relied on rainwater might require irrigation to adapt to climate variability without negatively impacting freshwater resources. The study helps identify those regions on Earth where investment in the development of sustainable agriculture is necessary, while simultaneously considering the irrigation of agricultural land.
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In recent weeks, both in the Saeima and the Cabinet of Ministers, the thesis has been heard once again: “We must act this way, otherwise there will be penalties, infringement procedures, etc.” Often, such a pseudo-argument completely excludes reasonable disputes, discussions, or alternatives, forcing those responsible to make decisions hastily and not always in the interests of Latvia. Why is that?
Old habits are hardening - someone somewhere knows better, let us rely on them
Lack of sufficient capacity or laziness to defend a different point of view
A generation of cabinet officials has been created who are accustomed to accepting rather than delving into matters
This is a serious problem for Latvia for which no solution is being sought. It will probably be all right somehow...
Sustainable water availability as average temperatures rise
