Biologist, Professor Emeritus of the University of Le Mans - Researcher in the Joint Research Unit "Space and Society" of the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) - France
The upper basin of the Guayllabamba River is one of the most populated areas in Ecuador, mainly due to the presence of the capital Quito. In this region water demand is growing exponentially and comes mainly from irrigation for agriculture, drinking...
In Madagascar, the main crop is irrigated rice grown in many low-lying areas. This agricultural practice creates a strong dependence on access to water. The presence of these many irrigated areas has led farmers to practice rice and fish farming for...