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

Water 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

Acacia Water colleagues conducting field work.

Waterwerk: Research on Water-Saving Irrigation Techniques

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Climate change is causing extreme weather conditions to occur more frequently. This poses challenges for agriculture: both flooding and water shortages lead to complications in the Netherlands. The Waterwerk project is conducting research into water-saving irrigation techniques.

Hydrological Modelling for Informed Water Resource Planning and Investments

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Yemen faces declining agricultural productivity and rising malnutrition of people due to an extreme pressure on water resources. A basin-wide SWAT model (Soil Water Assessment Tool) was developed and provides a first estimate of the water balance and key hydrological processes.

Reducing CO2 Emissions: Model Study of Innovative Peatland Rewetting

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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.