Thanks for your comments and for highlighting the challenges that Myanmar faces with the sustainable development of its water and land resources.
The challenges of land and water degradation are significant and will if we do not pay attention to it, compromise the ability of our food systems to meet future demand. It will also be critical for Myanmar as it enters a phase of significant growth in which its agricultural sector will be important in both meeting national food demand, but more importantly, its role in meeting future global food demand. As I am sure you can appreciate there is significant potential to move the country towards becoming a net exporter of grains (i.e. rice). The sustainable management of land and water resources will be important if we are not to repeat the mistakes we have made in the past. IWMI will be contacting you separately to discuss further possible engagement.
Thanks for your comments and for highlighting the challenges that Myanmar faces with the sustainable development of its water and land resources.
The challenges of land and water degradation are significant and will if we do not pay attention to it, compromise the ability of our food systems to meet future demand. It will also be critical for Myanmar as it enters a phase of significant growth in which its agricultural sector will be important in both meeting national food demand, but more importantly, its role in meeting future global food demand. As I am sure you can appreciate there is significant potential to move the country towards becoming a net exporter of grains (i.e. rice). The sustainable management of land and water resources will be important if we are not to repeat the mistakes we have made in the past. IWMI will be contacting you separately to discuss further possible engagement.