Taking the Bull by the Horns: Community-Led Flood Mitigation in Merti, Isiolo County
The Ewaso Nyiro River, flowing from the central highlands of Kenya from Mount Kenya, and the Aberdare Ranges, breathes life … Continued
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Plant Ash, Honey Locust Tree, and Rice Water: Ancient Chinese Practice for Washing Clothes
by CongCong Li In ancient Chinese times “dǎoliàn”(捣练) – a special type of laundry – was one of the most … Continued
No stings attached: bee biodiversity in the Amazon
by Pablo Fajardo and Frank van Steenbergen The biodiversity epicenter that is the Amazon is reflected in the almost endless … Continued
Food Preservation – the Blessing of Seasonality
By Frank van Steenbergen Post card from Riga, Latvia. It is the blessing of seasonality – the need to preserve … Continued
A Small Water History
By Frank van Steenbergen August 20, 2021 Postcard from Palazzolo Acreide in Southeast Sicily This beautiful town has a history … Continued
Rice growing in the water
by Palal Moet Moet Do you know how to sow rice in deep water? In the soil – of course: … Continued
From heaven to earth, via the rooftop: young solutions to closing the water cycle in Old Sana’a
by Martin van Beusekom and Cecilia Borgia December 20, 2013 Meandering through the narrow streets of Sana’a Al Kadima in … Continued
What is this?
posted by Lenneke KnoopMay 25, 2012 This stone is used by the community in Witu, Kenya to clean their drinking … Continued
Groundwater Security in Yemen: The Critical Role of Local Communities
Water-wise, Yemen is most commonly identified with scarce resources and arid landscapes. Less known are its longstanding, users-led groundwater management … Continued