An irrigation sustainability assessment framework for reporting across the environmental-economic-social spectrum
Date
2007-10
Authors
Christen, Evan W., author
Jayawardane, Nihal S., author
Shepheard, Mark, author
Maheshwari, Basant, author
Atkins, Debbie, author
Davidson, Penny, author
Mitchell, Michael, author
Simmons, Bruce, author
U.S. Committee on Irrigation and Drainage, publisher
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Abstract
A In order to promote irrigation sustainability through reporting by irrigation water managers around Australia, we have developed an adaptive framework and methodology for improved triple-bottom-line reporting. The Irrigation Sustainability Assessment Framework (ISAF) was developed to provide a comprehensive framework for irrigation sustainability assessment and integrated triple-bottom-line reporting, and is structured to promote voluntary application of this framework across the irrigation industry, with monitoring, assessment and feedback into future planning, in a continual learning process. Used in this manner the framework serves not only as a "reporting tool", but also as a "planning tool" for introducing innovative technology and as a "processes implementation tool" for enhanced adoption of new scientific research findings across the irrigation industry. The ISAF was applied in case studies to selected rural irrigation sector organisations, with modifications to meet their specific interests and future planning.
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Presented at the Role of irrigation and drainage in a sustainable future: USCID fourth international conference on irrigation and drainage on October 3-6, 2007 in Sacramento, California.