
Locust in Yemen: a plague or an opportunity?
Locust in Yemen: a plague or an opportunity? Yemen, war, Cholera outbreaks, malnutrition, poverty, secession and locust outbreaks, these are … Continued
by Frank van Steenbergen January 19, 2021 Salt water intrusion Salt water intrusion in coastal areas is a serious global concern – driven by climate change (rising sea water levels and sea floods) and increased use of freshwater anywhere upstream of the coastal areas (particularly heavy groundwater pumping close to the shorelines). It is not irreversible and there are solutions that can be applied. Water scarcity as well as water pollution are rampant in the northern part of China and the area is considered one of the groundwater crisis hotspots. Sea water intrusion has created local drinking water crises and led to the abandoning of wells and farmland, which has increased hardship for those living there. Also facing severe amounts of salt water intrusion from the sea is the fast-developing coastal province of Shandong, located in East China region’s economic powerhouse (Monninkhoff et al. 2010). Shandong boasts of a dynamic horticultural sector catering to the national and regional markets. Water… Continued
Locust in Yemen: a plague or an opportunity? Yemen, war, Cholera outbreaks, malnutrition, poverty, secession and locust outbreaks, these are … Continued
By Theophilus Kioko, Nancy Kadenyi & Luwieke Bosma Climate variability and change comes with its bowl of impacts, especially on … Continued
Post Card from Sponge Town KwaVonza KwaVonza residents in the driver seat by Luwieke Bosma, Nancy Kadenyi & Theophilus Kioko October … Continued
Yemen: poor sanitation infrastructure in times of war by Nada al Dahmashi :: August 09, 2019 It is well-known that … Continued
Spirulina: Opportunities for nutrition and livelihoods in Ethiopia by Jean Marc Pace Ricci July 23, 2019 Spirulina has been used … Continued
By Sharafaddin Saleh, Adel Zolail and Frank van Steenbergen July 16, 2019 Sad message from the Tihama, the coastal lowland … Continued
The Power of Peers: Community Certification by Frank van Steenbergen :: June 14, 2019 We have written earlier on the … Continued
Deforestation in Yemen’s Urban Areas – Sana’a University Campus as an example By Nada al-Dahmashi , Water and Environment Centre (WEC), … Continued
Man and ecology Postcard from Awezet, Farta (Amhara, Ethiopia) Posted by Frank van Steenbergen, Getachew Engdayehu, and Bantamlak Wondmnow June 05, … Continued
By a Glass of Water Posted by Frank van Steenbergen May 08, 2019 Remains of Queen of Sheba’s palace in … Continued
Vermiculture: Turkey’s new booming agro-business Posted by Sukru Esin April 16, 2019 A culture of dynamism and a entrepreneurship is … Continued
Small Blessings By Frank van Steenbergen, March 26, 2019 On 22 March 2019 at the Sumatrakade in Amsterdam a delicate … Continued
Safe house. Postcard from Boschplaat, Terschelling. By Frank van Steenbergen, March 19, 2019 The Safe house at Terschelling. (Credit … Continued
The winter riddle Frank van Steenbergen | March 8, 2019 Here is the winter riddle. If one flies over a … Continued
Health gardens by Letty Fajardo Vera and Frank van Steenbergen January 15, 2019 Whatever progress happens on the surface, statistics … Continued
Cherry trees, food, landscape by Frank van Steenbergen January 15, 2019 Postcard from Koblenz. Known for its mild climate and … Continued
Weapons against domestic violence by Frank van Steenbergen January 4, 2018 Asked recently what good, improved agriculture brought to farming … Continued
Last day, Last drop Posted by Frank van Steenbergen December 31, 2018 A woman in Bagh collecting water from a … Continued