Researchers from South Africa scooped at least five awards at this week’s International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID) conference held in Marseille, France.
The ICID awards recognise innovative work aimed at promoting efficient utilisation of water in agriculture.
Dr Zanele Ntshidi, South African, Arid Land Node Manager) at the Environmental Observation Network (NRF-SAEON) and an Executive member of the South African National Committee on Irrigation and Drainage (SANCID), received the five awards.
Four awards are for World Heritage Irrigation structures to the global register. SANCID also won the best-performing National Committee, beating contenders -Iran, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.
Says Dr Ntshidi said “this achievement is a testament to the power of collaboration and strong partnerships. By bringing together diverse stakeholders, expertise, and resources around a shared vision, we were able to maximise our collective impact and achieve this desirable result.”
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