The WaterBlog

Restoring Small Water Cycles: local climate action with measurable results

Posted by Frank van SteenbergenSeptember 10, 2012 Whereas we may be familiar with the iconic mermaid in the harbor of … 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 SteenbergenAugust 27, 2012 Much hope is pinned on the development of small-holder irrigation in Africa. In … Continued

Posted by Frank van SteenbergenAugust 21, 2012 Over the past three to four years, the financial crisis has dominated the … Continued

Posted by Frank van SteenbergenAugust 13, 2012 What is more important – public health, or security and deterrence? To answer … 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 SteenbergenAugust 06, 2012 One of the most beautiful objects in the National Museum of the American … Continued

Posted by Frank van SteenbergenJuly 30, 2012 In the Habala district of Southern Ethiopia, fluoride levels are high – significantly … Continued

Posted by Frank van SteenbergenJuly 24, 2012 Imagine water being so scarce that you have to compete with bees to … Continued

by Frank van Steenbergen The dramatic story of Al Mujelis goes like this: In the past, the area used to … 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 SteenbergenJuly 9, 2012 We are always in search of the ‘essence.’ Even though we do not … Continued