Excessive groundwater extraction has led to saline water intrusion in the Maldives, threatening the sustainability of water resources crucial for agriculture and tourism. This project establishes a skimming well gallery system, which provides a sustainable method for groundwater extraction, ensuring a reliable water supply for farming while protecting the island's aquifers.

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Type of publication
Case study
Objective
Adaptation
Approach
Community based
Disaster risk reduction
Collection
CTCN publications
Cross-sectoral enabler
Capacity building and training
Communication and awareness
Economics and financial decision-making
Governance and planning
Innovation & RDD