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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Case study
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Adaptation
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Community based
Disaster risk reduction
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CTCN publications
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Capacity building and training
Communication and awareness
Economics and financial decision-making
Governance and planning
Innovation & RDD
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