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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 ... -
Designing of a rainwater harvesting system to foster the utilization of rainwater as an alternative water source and address the obstacles preventing its adoption: A case study of Westwood International School, Gaborone, Botswana.
(Tebogo Vivian Siphambe, 2024-04-22)Rainwater harvesting (RWH) stands as a versatile solution in regions with water scarcity, offering an additional and self-sufficient water source while safeguarding existing resources. The need for sustainable water ... -
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. ... -
Developing a Technique for Rainwater Collection from Rooftops to Alleviate the Water Shortages in Nyala City, Sudan
(Seifeldin Ahmed Mohamed Abdalla, 2024-04)Water scarcity and access to safe drinking water are pressing global challenges aggravated by climate change. This research addressed the specific case of Nyala City in West Sudan, where water shortages occur during ... -
Assessing the Impact of Climate Change on Hydrological Responses and Sediment Budget in the Ruzizi River Basin
(AHANA BAYONGWA Samuel, 2024-04-20)Evaluating the effects of climate change on water resources is crucial for their sustainable management, particularly in hydrologically sensitive regions like the Ruzizi River Basin (RRB) in the Great Lakes area of ... -
DETERMINANTS OF ACCESS TO IMPROVED WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE IN UGANDA. CASE STUDY: NAMATALA URBAN INFORMAL SETTLEMENT.
(OTIM Sam Kizito, 2024-04-23)Water, sanitation and hygiene facilities play a vital role in promoting sustainable development, improving public health, and enhancing community well-being. In developing countries including Uganda, a rapid urbanization ... -
POTABLE WATER ACCESSIBILITY AND ITS IMPLICATIONS ON THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC WELL BEING OF THE PEOPLE OF BUSHROD ISLAND, LIBERIA
(Oscar Weah TOGBA, 2024-04-23)Clean drinking water and sanitation are essential for well-being. There are international agreements that indicate that all people have the right to obtain water in quantities and of a quality that satisfies their ... -
ASSESSING THE EFFECTS OF URBANIZATION ON WATER SUPPLY IN SOMALILAND: A CASE STUDY OF HARGEISA CITY
(MAWLIID MUSTAFE AHMED, 2024-03)The rapid urbanization is taking place across many developing countries, including Somaliland, which creates major difficulties in terms of ensuring sufficient water supplies to meet the parallel increasing demand. ... -
A MULTI-CRITERIA DECISION SUPPORT FRAMEWORK FOR SUSTAINABLE WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT: A CASE STUDY OF SOUK-AHRAS REGION - ALGERIA.
(IBTISSEM DERDOUS, 2024-04-27)This study assesses the sustainability of current water resources management practices in the region of Souk-Ahras in northeastern Algeria through an integrated approach. This approach combines survey investigation, ... -
ASSESSING COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE WATER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT IN RURAL AREAS: A CASE STUDY OF GAIRO DISTRICT COUNCIL, TANZANIA
(GIDION RICHARD MDUMA, 2024-03)Globally, community participation and sustainability of rural water supply projects have been major concerns. This study looked at the assessment of community involvement for sustainable water supply management in Gairo ... -
ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACTS OF GROUNDWATER ABSTRACTION ON WATER QUALITY AND QUANTITY IN MAGHRIB B DISTRICT IN ZANZIBAR (UNGUJA) ISLAND
(HIDAYAT AME VUAI, 2024-04-20)Zanzibar Island is experiencing a shortage in its water supply, primarily relying on groundwater sources such as shallow wells, boreholes, and cave wells situated on coastal aquifers. The surge in population and the ... -
ANALYSING THE ADOPTION OF A DIGITAL APPROACH FOR NON-REVENUE WATER MANAGEMENT IN AFRICAN WATER UTILITIES: A CASE STUDY FOR BURKINA FASO, MALAWI AND ETHIOPIA WATER UTILITIES
(Ciniso Sizwe GINA, 2024-04-20)Non-Revenue Water (NRW) remains a great threat to African water utility operations and sustenance, stalled by outdated infrastructure, rapid urbanisation and climate change. As such, this study investigated NRW management ... -
HISTORICAL WETLAND CHANGE DETECTION FOR SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT: A CASE OF LUKANGA SWAMP, ZAMBIA
(LUNGOMESHA STEPHEN, 2024-04-22)Lukanga is one of the listed Ramsar Sites in Zambia, which contains a rich biodiversity and a highly productive ecosystem. However, the valuable landscape has undergone a radical change in its form over the decades. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
Modeling Biological Nutrients Removal for Waste Water Treatment Plant Management: Case Study Ain El Houtz WWTP
(Abdurrahman Abdulkareem Aliyu, 2024-04-22)In recent years, it has become more important for wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) to monitor nutrient concentrations in their effluents in order to protect the environment and human health. This study focuses on ... -
Photocatalytic degradation of pharmaceutical contaminants in wastewater assisted by ecofriendly synthesized ZnO nanoparticles
(Abdelhak TAICHA, 2024-04)In this study, the photocatalytic degradation of cefotaxime (CFM), ciprofloxacin (CIP), and vancomycin (VAN) in aqueous solution was investigated using the green nanophotocatalyst ZnONPs, synthesized from banana peels. ... -
THE ROLE OF INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE IN CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION: A STUDY OF CHONGWE DISTRICT, ZAMBIA
(MAVIS SIAME NAKAMBA, 2025-04)Climate change is a complex challenge affecting the entire globe, in developing nations, Small scale farmers and rural communities in developing countries, particularly Zambia, are increasingly experiencing challenges ...
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