How the British did it better
by Usman Qazi In a relentless pursuit of growth and development, the Pakistani state has ignored colonial-era strategies—that took natural risks, … Continued
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Controlling the micro-environment
posted by Frank van Steenbergen December 13, 2012 Whereas pressurized irrigation systems- such as drip and sprinklers- are widely promoted … Continued
A Shuimu, or How A River Came About
posted by Frank van Steenbergen December 03, 2012 In the Jinci temple near Taiyuan (China), amid an amazing variety of … Continued
Eye on the Nile
posted by Frank van Steenbergen November 28, 2012 Early 2011, the late Prime Minister Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia surprised everybody … Continued
Cold weather irrigation
{jcomments on}posted by Frank van Steenbergen November 22, 2012 With demand for fruit and vegetables increasing all over China, greenhouses … Continued
Prosopis: The Green Scourge
posted by Frank van Steenbergen, Abraham Mehari Haile, Abebe Demissie and Francesco Sambalino November 12, 2012 It has turned large … Continued
Himalayan Glaciers: Transboundary tensions set to rise even as climate fears dial down
{jcomments on} Himalayas as seen from Garhwal, northern India. (Image courtesy: GoGarhwal) The Himalayan mountain range is also referred to … Continued
Groundwater under the West Bank: more than H2O
posted by Rozemarijn ter Hoorst October 29, 2012 Groundwater in the West Bank is much more than just H20. It … Continued
Does basin management make sense?
posted by Frank van Steenbergen October 22, 2012 It is fair to say that basin management has been the celebrity … Continued
Azores: A World Heritage of Creative Water Use
{jcomments on}posted by Francesco Sambalino October 15, 2012 The volcanic islands of Azores are incredibly beautiful and unspoilt. People there … Continued
For a lighter burden
{jcomments on}posted by Frank van Steenbergen October 08, 2012 A common sight in rural areas is long lines of jerry … Continued
Multiple-use Water Conflicts
posted by Seifu Kebede, Taye Alemayehu, Asefa Kumsa and Frank van Steenbergen October 01, 2012 In the last five years, … Continued
Grabbing the water when you can
Image Courtsey: Hydro Flask’s Hydration Nation The term ‘land grabbing’ has now become common use. It concerns dubious land acquisitions … Continued
Water: The New Gold Standard?
posted by Frank van Steenbergen September 24, 2012 In recent times of crisis, the economic performance of US has been … Continued
Herbicides: are they good for you?
posted by Marta Agujetas Frank van Steenbergen September 17, 2012 An amazing trend is the increased use of herbicides in … Continued
Yemen’s ‘Magic Soil’
posted by Taha Alwashali and Frank van SteenbergenSeptember 03, 2012 The ancient name of Yemen is ‘Arabia Felix’ – the … Continued
Changemakers: Future of Irrigation in Africa
posted by Frank van Steenbergen August 27, 2012 Much hope is pinned on the development of small-holder irrigation in Africa. … Continued
Financial Crisis and Water Utilities
posted by Frank van Steenbergen August 21, 2012 Over the past three-four years, the financial crisis has dominated the headlines– … Continued
Weapons of Mass Destruction
posted by Frank van Steenbergen August 13, 2012 What is more important – public health, or security and deterrence? … Continued
Dossiers
- Managing Desert Locusts
- Green Roads for Water
- Dryland Development
- Green Transformation
- Regenerative Agriculture
- Water and Development Partnership
- Preserving Assets - Operation and Maintenance in Delta’s
- Locally-Led Adaptation in Practice
- None left behind
- Stories from the Arab World
- Water in the newsroom
- The underground drought
- Is the world getting saltier?
- Mega Irrigation
- Water integrity
- Livelihoods from Floods
- Water Productivity
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