No matter how efficiently our crops are watered, sooner or later we need to have a well-functioning drainage system for complete in-field water management. Damaging impacts of drainage water disposal resulting in pollution of water sources have always been of great concern. ICID has been organizing International Drainage Workshops since 1983 with the main emphasis on ‘Land Drainage’ design and construction. Over the years, the focus shifted further to ‘Modern Drainage’ where the concerns about the disposal of the drainage water and the methods to reduce environmental adverse impacts were given a priority.

The latest, the 14th International Drainage Workshop was held from 30 May 2024 - 1 June 2024 in Dushanbe, Tajikistan on the main theme "Modernization of Irrigation and Drainage Systems to Adapt to Climate Change and Sustainable Development" and sub-topics as:

• Modernization of irrigation and drainage systems to adapt to climate change: current state of management, science, technology, and successful international, regional, national practices
• Harmonizing Sustainability: Empowering Young Professionals and Gender Inclusivity in Integrated Water Resources Management”.
• Nexus Approach: Strengthening the “water-energy-food” interactions.

Proceedings of the 14th International Drainage Workshop, 30 May – 1 June 2024, Dushanbe, Tajikistan