Regulation on water audit and water losses control in irrigation systems. Country/Territory Türkiye Document type Regulation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette No. 29981, 16 February 2017. Subject Water Keyword Irrigation Precautionary principle Sustainable use Inspection Monitoring Data collection/reporting Geographical area Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Regulation enters into force on the day it is published in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Regulation aims at efficient use of irrigation water, water saving, reduction of water losses and prevention of unauthorized use of water. This Regulation sets forth provisions on (i) development of irrigation systems, (ii) operation, maintenance and management activities to be carried out in irrigation facilities, (iii) appropriate irrigation methods, (iv) monitoring and evaluation, (v) responsibilities, (vi) obligation to provide information, and (vii) inspection and administrative sanction. The Provisional Clause 1 states that “Responsible institutions shall take the necessary measures to raise the irrigation efficiency to 55% within seven years from the effective date of this Regulation”. Full text Turkish Website www.resmigazete.gov.tr References - Legislation Implements Decree Law No. 639 on the establishment and functions of the Ministry of Food Agriculture and Livestock. Legislation | Türkiye | 2011 Keyword: Institution, Agricultural development, Policy/planning, Financial agricultural measures, Biodiversity, Capacity building, Certification, Food security, Inspection, Pastoralism, Protection of environment, Agricultural land, Aquaculture, Fishery management and conservation, Artisanal fishing, Non-commercial fishing, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Food quality control/food safety, Data collection/reporting, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Drugs, Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree-Law No. 645 on the establishment and duties of the Ministry of Forestry and Water Management. Legislation | Türkiye | 2011 Keyword: Institution, Policy/planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Afforestation/reforestation, Cultural heritage, Erosion, Financing, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Governance, National parks, Public forest, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Sustainable use, Wetlands, Protected area, Sustainable development, Drainage/land reclamation, Water shortage/drought, Ecosystem preservation, Freshwater resources management, Inland waters, Potable water Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law No. 6172 on irrigation unions. Legislation | Türkiye | 2011 Keyword: Irrigation, Water users' associations, Procedural matters, Sustainable use Source: FAO, FAOLEX