Integrated approaches for a water-secure future

Either too little or too much water poses threats to the livelihoods, ecosystems, agriculture, and consequently, the well-being and prosperity of local communities

Water Security

IWater is being extracted faster than it can be replenished, while climate change and a growing demand put additional pressure on available resources. We constantly address this increasingly critical issue. By looking at the interplay between water, soil and vegetation, we aim to ensure a water-secure future for all: from villagers to community leaders, from citizens to government, from water authority to farmer.

To improve water security, we base analysis and recommendations on water availability, quality, and demand assessments. Our approach starts from the scientific perspective, beginning with the facts and adopting a holistic view. The solutions we suggest, are more than theoretical; they focus on practical applications. We develop strategies that enhance groundwater recharge, increase land productivity, and buffer water during rainy periods for use in times of shortage.

Projects

Reducing CO2 Emissions: Model Study of Innovative Peatland Rewetting

In a feasibility study, Acacia Water surveyed the extent to which a drip infiltration system (DIS) can contribute to the rewetting of peat soils and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. This modeling study shows the effect of different DIS variants on groundwater levels, soil moisture, temperature, and emissions.

Nature-based Solutions for a Climate-Resilient Geul River Valley

Acacia Water, Belgium, Bureau Stroming, H+N+S, Business unit, Country, Germany, Natuurkracht, Netherlands, Water security

Nature-based solutions (NbS) can reduce the likelihood of droughts and floods. For the river basin of the Geul in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany, the effects of 10 landscape interventions were modeled using the SWAT+ model (Soil and Water Assessment Tool Plus).

Enhancing Flood Resilience in South Sudan

International Organization for Migration (IOM), South Sudan, Water security

South Sudan has faced prolonged and severe flooding for over many years, To strengthen the communities’ resilience to climate-related disasters, a feasibility assessment was conducted, identifying robust, evidence-based, and community-informed investments.

Integrated approaches for a water-secure future

Water Security

Projects

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