A ‘Third Way’ to Combat Climate Change: Microclimates
By Femke van Woesik As the most recent IPCC report on climate change was released last month, daunting headlines stating … Continued
By Frank van Steenbergen & Femke van Woesik In the field of development, communication is often viewed as a means for promotion or public relations. Its potential is far greater. Strategic communication can be a strategic tool that fosters ownership, builds coalitions, and drives change. Strategic communication brings together stakeholders, allowing them to craft stronger messages collectively. This enhances the ownership and commitment of each individual and organization, fostering a powerful, unified voice. A collective force becomes a strong platform for shared ideas. It creates a sense of community and pride, energizing people to share their stories more effectively. One-way communication, even with the best intentions, misses this opportunity of using communication to build coalitions. Many organizations do not get around individually to formulate their statements, though they have a lot of learning. Here, communication through coalitions is a powerful approach. By pooling resources and expertise, organizations can overcome individual limitations and achieve a greater collective impact. This strategic alliance also… Continued
By Femke van Woesik As the most recent IPCC report on climate change was released last month, daunting headlines stating … Continued
by Francesco Sambalino, Eefje Visser, Kim de Groot September 8, 2021 Using a drone, we mapped ±4000 hectares of farmland … Continued
By Frank van Steenbergen Post card from Riga, Latvia. It is the blessing of seasonality – the need to preserve … Continued
By Allah Bakhsh, project coordinator FBLN SPO. Introduction The entire Kachi Plain in Balochistan, Pakistan, is devoid of fresh groundwater … Continued
By Meheretu Yonas, Luwieke Bosma and Frank van Steenbergen Village-level Ecologically based Rodent Management is promoted by Rodent Green and … Continued
By Marina Vara Gutiérrez and Simon Chevalking The Salt Challenge Are there options to make the best of these increasing saline … 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