This technical report, produced by FAO in collaboration with Texas A&M University and Oxford University, advocates for reintegrating multiple-use water services (MUS) into modern water management strategies. The report critiques the shift from traditional multi-use water systems to single-use infrastructure and presents new frameworks for integrating water security with food production and nutrition security. It highlights policy opportunities for improving water governance in rural communities, targeting investments in smallholder irrigation, and leveraging technology to enhance water efficiency. The document aligns MUS with climate resilience and sustainable development goals (SDGs), emphasizing the role of decentralized water solutions in food security.
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