Making more with the same floods: water management improvements in Gash river basin, Eastern Sudan
By Abraham Mehari Haile and Frank van Steenbergen Eastern Sudan where the Gash River Basin runs is characterized by extreme … Continued
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Flood Resilience and Spatial Planning in Pakistan: Where are we two years after the devastating flood?
by Frank van Steenbergen and Mohammed Ehsan Leghari Flood resilience and the management of land and water resources The floods of 2022 of Pakistan were episodical in their devastation – covering one third of the country. They were caused by unusual high rainfall, but in an equal measure they were the result of a distorted land management system that was unable to evacuate the high volumes of water. The flood – following on flood events in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2016 and 2020 - triggered a highly needed discussion – how do we make sure that another undue water event does not create the same deep effect and lasting impact? What changes are required? Do we need to change the system? Where do conventional flood embankments fit in, not always liked, not always well-constructed, and sometimes unnecessary? Instead, what is the alternative approach of avoiding that floods built up vehemently and become devastating? And: can we turn the floods in… Continued
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Local bounty
By Frank van Steenbergen August 20, 2021 Postcard from Sicily Mediterranean, volcanic, with millennia of cultivation, Sicily is a haven … 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
Substitution: Preserving Coastal Aquifers in Korba (Tunisia)
By Frank van Steenbergen and Nadim Farajalla August 18, 2021 Agriculture is the biggest user of water in Tunisia, consuming … Continued
Obituary: Saying goodbye to the celebrated Water Resource scholar Dr. Shahid Ahmad
By Ashfaque Soomro July 30, 2021 A celebrated water resource planning and development scholar, Dr. Shahid Ahmad has died of … Continued
The road map for Asset Management tools development
The user-centered approach for tools’ development by Aldo Zamarroni Peralta and Judith de Bruijne, Practica Foundation July 29, 2021 Under … Continued
On storage
by Bantamlak Wondmnow, Getachew Engdayehu, Meheretu Yonas and Frank van Steenbergen July 28, 2021 Post harvest losses are genuine losses: … Continued
TBS: an Ecologically-based Rodent Management technique that can work for Ugandan Farmers
Hilary Galiwango July 8, 2021 Farmers in Uganda have always faced several problems on their fields that affect production, one … Continued
Creating new land: bench terraces up in the mountains
by Kifle Woldearegay, Frank van Steenbergen and Mulugeta Berihu July 08, 2021 In the news for a cruel war being … Continued
Improving capacities for dry valley management through tailored training and education – Experience from Ethiopia
By Long Hoang Dry valleys in the Ethiopian lowlands represent a hot spot for development especially regarding land and water … Continued
Just another toolbox? How user-centered design and locally led IT development keep water flowing
The WASH Alliance International value proposition for tools supporting sustainable water systems’ maintenance in rural settings by Aldo Zamarroni Peralta … Continued
Building a Tool for Microclimate Management
By Femke van Woesik June 21, 2021 Climate change threats and fragile ecosystems are threatening agricultural production and resulting in … Continued
What does Asset Management entail?
The definition, advantages and main steps to apply water systems’ asset management by Aldo Zamarroni Peralta and Judith de Bruijne … Continued
Podcast: The women, the land, and the virus
Stories of impacts of Covid-19 on smallholder farmers and emerging new perspectives In this first episode of TheWaterChannel podcast, we … Continued
The women, the land, and the virus
Stories of impacts of Covid-19 on smallholder farmers and emerging new perspectives By Long Hoang and Abraham Abhishek, with inputs … Continued
Signature trees in cities: the Amsterdam elm
By Frank van Steenbergen, Nancy Kadenyi and Luwieke Bosma Resistant to both waterlogged and dry conditions, not sensitive to salty … Continued
Stakeholders: don’t ignore the little ones
By Taye Alemayehu May 18, 2021 Who are our stakeholders that we are discussing with when we are implementing projects … Continued
A small monument of cooperation
Postcard from Koepel Zeeburg, Oostvoorne, Zuid Holland, the Netherlands. It is a small monument of the cooperation among people, cooperation … Continued
Why the Government’s Roadside Tree Plantations programme is important for Bangladesh
Andrew Zakharenka, World Bank, Environment, Natural Resources and Blue Economy Global Practice April 22, 2021 Bangladesh Forest Department, recognizing the … Continued