As climate change intensifies and water scarcity becomes a growing global concern, it is crucial to assess how we use water in agriculture. FAO's WaPOR datasets provide open-access, remote-sensing data designed to monitor water productivity, helping to optimize water usage in agricultural systems. This data is vital for ensuring the sustainability of our water resources in the face of increasing demand.
In this workshop, we will explore how WaPOR offers an accessible solution for assessing water use efficiency, and how WaPLUGIN simplifies this process. By streamlining the download of WaPOR datasets and enabling the easy computation of key irrigation and water productivity indicators directly within QGIS, WaPLUGIN makes water management analysis more efficient and user-friendly. Participants will gain hands-on experience using these tools to support informed decision-making in agricultural water use.