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Impact of Land-Use Change and Climate Variability on Soil Hydrologic Processes in the Upper Oum Er Rabia River Basin, Morocco
(2017)Given Morocco’s per capita water availability, basin hydrologic modelling can sustainably help in: planning for the anthropogenic actions and varying climate effect on scarce water resources; reviving ecologically sensitive ... -
Water Quality Assessment of Irrigation Water Used by Informal Peri Urban Vegetable Irrigation Farmers: The Case of Tamale Metropolis, Ghana
(2018)The study assesses water quality of irrigated water used by urban vegetable farmers in Tamale metropolis. It was not only limited to water quality assessment but also dug-out the perceptions of farmers, vendors, consumers ... -
Assessment of the Suitability of Conservation Agriculture Systems as Adaptation Strategies to Climate Change, a Case of Embu County, Kenya
(PAUWES, 2018-10)Globally countries have been on the struggle to get industrialized, trading in their regional setups and internationally. This in return has led to increase in the release of high quantities of greenhouse gases into the ... -
Assessing the Sustainability of Drainage System in Irrigated Agricultural Land: A Case Study of Kano River Irrigation Scheme in Nigeria
(2019-09-03)Large scale public irrigation schemes in Nigeria are underperforming despite the high investment cost and several institutions managing the projects. In fact, out of about 62 reviewed public irrigation schemes managed by ... -
Water Harvesting Structure Sustainability
(PAUWES, 2019-10)WH comprises all forms of activities where water is collected, stored and used either in the blue or green form. It involves the direct collection of rain that falls onto the roofs, grounds and runs off, as well as ... -
An analysis of the physico-chemical and microbial quality of sachet water in Lilongwe, Malawi: Implication on public health and WASH Policies
(PAUWES, 2020-12)Informally sachet water is an important source of drinking water for the majority of people lacking access to public piped sources. In Malawi, sachet water is popular but not regulated, and information about its quality ... -
Simulation of impacts of land-use and land cover changes on water balance in Oued Fez basin (Morocco)
(PAUWES, 2020-12)Land-use and land cover changes have great impacts on both the hydrology and water balance in a watershed and therefore evaluation of these impacts can greatly help in efficient water resources management. The Oued Fez ... -
RICE PRODUCTION IN CAMEROON: RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES
(PAUWES, 2021-11-17)Cameroon is a country in Africa with a diverse climate and culture. More than 70% of its population is employed in the agricultural sector with rice being the staple food. The aim of this study was to assess the risks ... -
Assessment of Drinking Water Quality for the Case of Hawassa City in Sidama Regional State, Ethiopia
(PAUWES, 2021-11-29)Water quality and the risk of water-related diseases are a serious public health problem in many developing countries like Ethiopia. The aim of the study was to assess the drinking water quality from source to household ... -
Evolution of Macronutrients Content during Thermal Drying of Faecal Sludge
(PAUWES, 2021-11-29)Research has shown that an increase in urbanization is an increase in urban population, which relate to increase in waste production. Sub Saharan African countries are experiencing a lot of urbanization and most of the ... -
ASSESSING THE ADEQUACY OF WATER SUPPLY FOR MEETING IRRIGATION NEEDS. “A CASE STUDY OF THE GEZIRA SCHEME
(Ahmed Bashir Mahmoud Alghali, 2024-04)In light of the escalating challenges posed by water scarcity, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions, the imperative of understanding and effectively managing irrigation needs for the sake of sustainable agriculture ... -
ASSESSING THE ADOPTION OF THE WATER ENERGY FOOD NEXUS APPROACH FOR CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION IN CAMEROON
(Hermann Fomena TCHINDA, 2024-04)The current was done in the context of the prevailing effects of climate change in ensuring security and sustainability in the resource systems of Water, Energy and Food. It explored the level of adoption of the ... -
Option for simple on-farm water treatment: A case study of the Agrivoltaic project in Katibougou, Mali
(Pinisikin Yasmina Banaon, 2024-04)In Katibougou, Mali, the Agrivoltaic project offers a viable path toward sustainable development. Nonetheless, the effectiveness of these programs depends on guaranteeing the purity of the water sources used on farms. ... -
DETERMINANTS OF THE UPTAKE OF AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES BY SMALL-HOLDER FARMERS IN ARID AND SEMI-ARID LANDS OF KENYA: A CASE STUDY OF LAIKIPIA COUNTY
(Susan Njoki Maina, 2024-04-20)The study investigated the determinants of the uptake of agricultural water management techniques by small holder farmers in Laikipia County. A mixed methods research design was used with a sample of 100 farmers. ... -
Assessment the Impacts of Reuse Wastewater for Irrigation on Soil: Case study: Dakar Niayes Zone
(ADJI BILLO NIANG, 2024-04-22)Urban agriculture in Dakar occurs within the Niayes region, which possesses highly conducive climatic and hydrological conditions for this practice. As a result of the gradual increase in salinity in the groundwater, ... -
CONFLICT IN AGRICULTURAL POLICIES IN ACCOMMODATING RECENT ADVANCEMENTS IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR IN AFRICA: A CASE STUDY OF MALAWI
(Chikondi Chizu, 2024-04-24)Malawi, just like many African countries is struggling with inadequate agricultural productivity, making it difficult to meet the food demand of its growing population. This leads to increased demand for water and ... -
Financing of Water Infrastructure in Algeria and sustainability. « Case study of the Wilaya of Tlemcen
(Ayoub BELARBI, 2024-05-30)Between 1990 and 2003, Algeria experienced a major water shortage, mainly due to two factors: the last two decades of drought and the climatic and environmental changes that have affected the country. In 2002, Algeria ... -
EVALUATING DIFFERENT FACTORS THAT AFFECT WATER-ENERGY-FOOD NEXUS IN SENANGA, ZAMBIA
(PETRONELLA CHINGINA, 2025-03)The Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus is a critical framework for analyzing the interdependencies between water, energy, and food systems, particularly in regions vulnerable to climate variability. This study evaluates the ... -
Evaluating And Comparing the Global Warming Potential From Black Soldier Fly Bioconversion of Faecal Matter, Pig Manure and Chicken Manure
(VIRGINIA WAMBOI GACUTHI, 2025-04-15)Global warming, climate change and water pollution have become pressing environmental concerns worldwide. By 2050, the world’s population is expected to grow from 7.8 billion in 2020 to 9.9 billion people, generating ... -
ASSESSING WATER-FOOD CLIMATE NEXUS USING GIS: CASE STUDY OF DARGOL BASIN IN NIGER RIVER MIDSTREAM
(Ismaghil GOUSMANE ANISLOUM, 2025-04-15)The Sahel region is experiencing significant challenges related to water resources due to both natural and anthropogenic factors. This study examines the water resource management challenges in the Dargol Basin of the ...