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
Jannatul Naim, Shaira Ahmed (Friendship NGO) The river islands of the Brahmaputra, particularly in the Gaibandha and Kurigram districts of Bangladesh, are heavily impacted by climate change, experiencing increasing river erosion, flooding, and frequent cyclones. One effective adaptation measure in these regions is the construction of plinths- elevated clusters of villages designed to provide a safe refuge from rising floodwaters. These plinths are built on oval-shaped mounds, raised above known flood levels, and serve as a critical shelter during extreme weather events. Each plinth can permanently house 25 to 30 displaced families and accommodate up to 100 to 150 families, along with their livestock and personal belongings, during emergencies. Every year, these plinths serve as designated flood shelters for local communities, with a pre-selected list of families that will take refuge during floods. In these plinths, an average of 25 pre-selected landless, marginalized families take permanent shelter. However, during emergencies, around 150 flood-affected households can temporarily seek shelter, depending on… Continued
posted by Rozemarijn ter Hoorst October 29, 2012 Groundwater in the West Bank is much more than just H20. It … Continued
posted by Frank van Steenbergen October 22, 2012 It is fair to say that basin management has been the celebrity … Continued
{jcomments on}posted by Francesco Sambalino October 15, 2012 The volcanic islands of Azores are incredibly beautiful and unspoilt. People there … Continued
{jcomments on}posted by Frank van Steenbergen October 08, 2012 A common sight in rural areas is long lines of jerry … Continued
posted by Seifu Kebede, Taye Alemayehu, Asefa Kumsa and Frank van Steenbergen October 01, 2012 In the last five years, … Continued
Image Courtsey: Hydro Flask’s Hydration Nation The term ‘land grabbing’ has now become common use. It concerns dubious land acquisitions … Continued
posted by Frank van Steenbergen September 24, 2012 In recent times of crisis, the economic performance of US has been … Continued
posted by Marta Agujetas Frank van Steenbergen September 17, 2012 An amazing trend is the increased use of herbicides in … Continued
posted by Taha Alwashali and Frank van SteenbergenSeptember 03, 2012 The ancient name of Yemen is ‘Arabia Felix’ – the … Continued
posted by Frank van Steenbergen August 27, 2012 Much hope is pinned on the development of small-holder irrigation in Africa. … Continued
posted by Frank van Steenbergen August 21, 2012 Over the past three-four years, the financial crisis has dominated the headlines– … Continued
posted by Frank van Steenbergen August 13, 2012 What is more important – public health, or security and deterrence? … Continued
Bihar in eastern India is the country’s most flood-prone state. Every year, about 76% of the population and 73% of … Continued
Posted by Frank van Steenbergen August 06, 2012 One of the most beautiful objects in the National Museum of the … Continued
posted by Frank van Steenbergen July 30, 2012 In the Habala district of Southern Ethiopia, fluoride levels are high – … Continued
posted by Frank van Steenbergen July 24, 2012 Imagine water being so scarce that you have to compete with bees … Continued
posted by Frank van Steenbergen July 16, 2012 The dramatic story of Al Mujelis goes like this: In the past, … Continued
Geographical Incidence of Floods, 1985-2010 As this map suggests, floods are possibly the most common form of natural disaster. If … Continued
posted by Frank van Steenbergen July 9, 2012 We are always in search of the ‘essence.’ Even though we do … Continued