A Brave New Groundwater World
posted by Frank van Steenbergen Since Lester Brown’s seminal book “Who will feed China?” many eyes have been watching the … Continued
We invite to join the webinar on the "One Health Approach: Going beyond the basics in the WASH Sector. Time: March 28th 2024, 10:00-11:00 AM Amsterdam (CET/Europe) Format: Online via Zoom. The webinar is open to all, you will receive an invitation and zoom link in due time. Registration: via this registration form About the webinar The “One Hygiene Approach” extends beyond traditional WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) principles to encompass broader aspects of hygiene, including laundry, bathroom hygiene, and waste management, particularly addressing the challenges posed by rodents. Water plays a pivotal role in this approach as a critical resource for maintaining hygiene standards. However, current practices often fall short, posing significant threats to community hygiene, with women bearing a disproportionate burden. Inadequate water access and sanitation facilities can exacerbate hygiene challenges, especially for women who often bear the responsibility for household cleanliness. Insufficient access to clean water for laundry and bathing compromises personal hygiene, leading to health risks. Moreover,… Continued
posted by Frank van Steenbergen Since Lester Brown’s seminal book “Who will feed China?” many eyes have been watching the … Continued
More crop per drop: Farmer-learning and the promise of improved water use in agriculture By Frank van Steenbergen and Petra … Continued
By Frank van Steenbergen St. Bishoy Monastries – Dug out shallow water source (own image) The oases of Wadi … Continued
by Abraham Abhishek, Luwieke Bosma August 26, 2021 Globally, up to 15% of standing crops or stored harvest is damaged … Continued
By Abraham Mehari Haile and Frank van Steenbergen Eastern Sudan where the Gash River Basin runs is characterized by extreme … Continued
By Frank van Steenbergen August 20, 2021 Postcard from Sicily Mediterranean, volcanic, with millennia of cultivation, Sicily is a haven … Continued
By Frank van Steenbergen August 20, 2021 Postcard from Palazzolo Acreide in Southeast Sicily This beautiful town has a history … Continued
By Frank van Steenbergen and Nadim Farajalla August 18, 2021 Agriculture is the biggest user of water in Tunisia, consuming … Continued
By Ashfaque Soomro July 30, 2021 A celebrated water resource planning and development scholar, Dr. Shahid Ahmad has died of … Continued
The user-centered approach for tools’ development by Aldo Zamarroni Peralta and Judith de Bruijne, Practica Foundation July 29, 2021 Under … Continued
by Bantamlak Wondmnow, Getachew Engdayehu, Meheretu Yonas and Frank van Steenbergen July 28, 2021 Post harvest losses are genuine losses: … Continued
Hilary Galiwango July 8, 2021 Farmers in Uganda have always faced several problems on their fields that affect production, one … Continued
by Kifle Woldearegay, Frank van Steenbergen and Mulugeta Berihu July 08, 2021 In the news for a cruel war being … Continued
By Long Hoang Dry valleys in the Ethiopian lowlands represent a hot spot for development especially regarding land and water … Continued
The WASH Alliance International value proposition for tools supporting sustainable water systems’ maintenance in rural settings by Aldo Zamarroni Peralta … Continued
By Femke van Woesik June 21, 2021 Climate change threats and fragile ecosystems are threatening agricultural production and resulting in … Continued
The definition, advantages and main steps to apply water systems’ asset management by Aldo Zamarroni Peralta and Judith de Bruijne … Continued
Stories of impacts of Covid-19 on smallholder farmers and emerging new perspectives In this first episode of TheWaterChannel podcast, we … Continued
Stories of impacts of Covid-19 on smallholder farmers and emerging new perspectives By Long Hoang and Abraham Abhishek, with inputs … Continued