Building Agricultural Water Resilience in Georgia with EO
GDA Water Resources and the World Bank are supporting Georgia in using Earth Observation technologies to strengthen climate-resilient water management and boost sustainable agriculture.
Description
Georgia faces a range of water related changes due to varying amounts of rainfall. The wetter west risks flooding, while the drier east struggles with water supply.
To help address these water challenges, the GDA Water Resources activity are deploying Earth Observation (EO) technologies in support of the World Bank’s Georgia Resilient Agriculture, Irrigation, and Land Project (GRAIL). GRAIL aims to enhance irrigation and drainage services, boost agricultural production in targeted areas, and fortify national institutions for climate-resilient irrigation and land management. This aligns with Georgia’s 2021–2027 Agriculture and Rural Development Strategy, which seeks to boost rural economies, safeguard natural resources, and improve food safety systems.
EO tools, such as water accounting, crop monitoring, flood and drought tracking, and sediment analysis, are helping manage reservoirs like Sioni, reduce energy use in farming, and identify flood-prone areas. Plans include a new Hydro-Agro Informatics Center to integrate water, land, and agriculture data for better decision-making.
Read more about this Case Study here: Supporting Georgia to improve climate resilient water management for agriculture