Consultant, WAC
I am passionate about water issues and where they intersect with human lives. I've strong skills in communication, networking and advocacy.
Stormwater management in the desert southwest USA
In southwestern desert area of the United States, water management has not received much attention despite several decades of experience. The region has high rainfall intensity even though the annual precipitation is very low. Runoff is high making stormwater management essential for protecting the quality and quantity of rainfall.
Searching for water to mitigate conflicts
In northern Mali, a dry area of 827,000 square kilometres, water has been a source of strife. As the Sahara desert expands southwards, finding water is becoming increasingly urgent, and harder. Communities, supported by NGOs are digging small shallow wells to provide water.
Integrated water resources management in Africa: Issues and Options
The authors of this article say the Economic Commission for Africa recognises water and it’s prudent management as a key to reversing the downward spiral in human welfare resulting from a combination of rapid population growth, stagnating per capita food production and accelerating environmental degradation.
Mapping and assessing fresh-food markets in the Dhaka metropolitan area
Dhaka's fresh food markets cater to over 20 million citizens. They sell a variety of fresh produce, some sourced from within the city but mostly from outside. But poor public services and water supply are challenges to hygiene.
Improving water sources and use in urban agriculture in Beijing
Beijing is facing a shortage of water. Because of a downward trend in rainfall, surface water is gradually drying up and the level of groundwater is declining. This decline in availability of water is affecting urban agriculture in the city. Innovations are being sought by both the government and farmers focusing on the use of new water sources, like reuse of wastewater and rainwater harvesting, and improved water management.
Improving Decision-making on Interventions in the Urban Water System of Accra
Management of water in an urban context has an important effect on the general health status of the city’s population. Accra is one of these cities where the urban water system is far from optimal, and therefore a number of projects are underway to improve the situation. In the current situation, only a part of the expanding city has reliable access to drinking water.
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