Case Studies

The West Nile delta is an important region for agriculture, tourism and industry. Sea-level rise is expected to exacerbate existing problems of coastal erosion and salt-water intrusion.

Burkina Faso is likely to experience an increase of 1.7 degrees centigrade in average temperatures by 2050. This case study from IRC and Water for People highlights the impact on water, sanitation and hygiene.

The Mekong Delta is the world’s third-largest, accounting for 18 percent of Vietnam’s GDP and population. This case study describes the shifts in approach of its development especially in agriculture, and engineering projects to manage water flows. 

Bangladesh occupies the world’s largest delta, making it highly vulnerable to recurrent natural disasters. However, the delta, if properly managed, could also be an engine of economic growth. The country recently adopted the Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100.

The final update from Al Baydha Project Co-founder Neal Spackman, 9 years in. How desertification resulted from the loss of an indigenous land management system, and how the land has changed since all inputs to the project were ceased in 2016.