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Europe/Paris
Rainwater harvesting
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Rainfall can provide some of the cleanest naturally occurring water that is available. There is considerable scope for the collection of rainwater when it falls, before huge losses occur due to evaporation, transpiration, and runoff and drainage - before it becomes contaminated by natural means or man-made activities. Rainwater harvesting is a particularly suitable technology for areas where there is no surface water, or where groundwater is deep or inaccessible due to hard ground conditions, or where it is too salty or acidic.
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This paper examines the contribution of rain-water harvesting (RWH) technologies to rural livelihoods in Zimbabwe and consequently to the sustainability of agriculture and rural livelihoods thereof. Benefits and major constraints of RWH technologies are explored and dscussed. It was concluded that RWH technologies are suitable for smallholder farmers in semi-arid areas if they are properly tailored to the conditions of the locality where they are promoted.
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Publication dateObjectiveSectorsAdapting water management and agricultural practices to climate variability is essential and requires integrated responses. This brief explores how countries can harness south-south and triangular cooperation for accelerating the exchange of adaptation technologies, knowledge and practices in the water and agriculture sectors. It also highlights challenges, best practices, lessons learned, and the roles of stakeholders in replicating and transferring such technologies.
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Este documento descreve a utilização de contornos de nível morto e o processo de construção da instalação de armazenamento e recolha de água da chuva no terreno, em Manama.
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This brief describes the use of contours and shows how to construct the Manama in-field rainwater harvesting storage facility.
