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Solar pumps are empowering women farmers in India
On top of its climate benefits, the technology is boosting women’s income and confidence while challenging traditional gender norms, writes IWMI’s Tanmoy Bhaduri. The post Solar pumps are empowering women farmers in India first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).
The challenges associated with the proliferation of solar irrigation pumps
IWMI’s Marie-Charlotte Buisson spoke to Radio Canada about the particular challenges of solar-powered irrigation. The post The challenges associated with the proliferation of solar irrigation pumps first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).
Upping the yield
IWMI supports the Comprehensive African Agriculture Development Program to transform agriculture into a wealth-creating livelihood. The post Upping the yield first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).
Harnessing the Power of the Sun: Solar Solutions for Sustainable Farming
As agriculture evolves, so does the need for sustainable and energy-efficient solutions. At Irrigation Africa, we believe in the power of the sun to revolutionize farming practices and propel agriculture towards a greener and more economically viable future.
Fate and transport modelling for evaluating antibiotic resistance in aquatic environments: Current knowledge and research priorities
Fate and transport modelling for evaluating antibiotic resistance in aquatic environments: Current knowledge and research priorities Jampani, Mahesh; Mateo-Sagasta, Javier; Chandrasekar, A.; Fatta-Kassinos, D.; Graham, D.W.; Gothwal, R.; Moodley, Arshnee; Mohan, Chadag V.; Wiberg, D.; Langan, Simon Antibiotics have revolutionised medicine in the last century and enabled the prevention of bacterial infections that were previously …
Preparing for, coping with and bouncing back after shocks. A nuanced resilience assessment for smallholder farms and farmers in Northern Ghana
Preparing for, coping with and bouncing back after shocks. A nuanced resilience assessment for smallholder farms and farmers in Northern Ghana Michalscheck, M.; Kizito, F.; Kotu, B.H.; Avornyo, F.K.; Timler, C.; Groot, J.C.J. Smallholder farmers in Northern Ghana regularly face shocks, challenging the sustainability of their farms and livelihoods. Different farm households and household members …
Effective demand for climate-smart adaptation: a case of solar technologies for cocoa irrigation in Ghana
Effective demand for climate-smart adaptation: a case of solar technologies for cocoa irrigation in Ghana Gbodji, Kekeli Kofi; Quarmine, William; Thai Thi Minh Given the generally low adoption of early climate change response technologies among tree crop producers in sub-Saharan Africa, stakeholders interested in the commercialization or scaling of such technologies will require empirical evidence …
Perception of local communities on protected areas: lessons drawn from the Bale Mountains National Park, Ethiopia
Perception of local communities on protected areas: lessons drawn from the Bale Mountains National Park, Ethiopia Gulte, E.; Tadele, H.; Haileslassie, Amare; Mekuria, Wolde A study targeting the Bale Mountains National Park in Ethiopia was conducted to gain a deeper understanding of local communities’ opinion on benefits and disbenefits of protected areas and existing benefit-sharing …
A review of sewerage and drainage systems typologies with case study in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire: failures, policy and management techniques perspectives
A review of sewerage and drainage systems typologies with case study in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire: failures, policy and management techniques perspectives Ouattara, Z. A.; Kabo-Bah, A. T.; Dongo, K.; Akpoti, Komlavi The failure of sewage and drainage systems in SubSaharan African cities is frequent and can be considered as a critical issue, both from an …
Climate Risks Resilience Development: A Bibliometric Analysis of Climate-Related Early Warning Systems in Southern Africa
Climate Risks Resilience Development: A Bibliometric Analysis of Climate-Related Early Warning Systems in Southern Africa Agbehadji, I. E.; Schütte, S.; Masinde, M.; Botai, Joel; Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe Early warning systems (EWS) facilitate societies’ preparedness and effective response capabilities to climate risks. Climate risks embody hazards, exposure, and vulnerability associated with a particular geographical area. Building an …
