All the latest sustainability news for the water, sanitation and drainage sector
In the heart of Kwa-Zulu-Natal, South Africa, the Fairview community grapples with a perennial challenge: water scarcity. Yet, a recent study published in ‘Frontiers in Water’ (translated as ‘Frontiers in Water’) reveals that this challenge also pres
Fairview’s Water Scarcity Sparks Innovation and Community Action Read More »
In the heart of Burkina Faso, where the sun beats down relentlessly and rains are increasingly unpredictable, farmers are feeling the heat—literally and figuratively. A recent study published in *VertigO*—which translates to “Vertigo”—sheds light on
In the sun-scorched landscapes of Burkina Faso, a silent revolution is taking root, quite literally. Researchers have discovered that simple soil and water conservation (SWC) techniques are breathing new life into degraded lands, offering a beacon of
Burkina Faso’s Soil Revolution: Simple Techniques Revive Lands, Boost Energy Hopes Read More »
In the heart of Senegal, a quiet revolution is brewing, one that could reshape the country’s approach to waste management, resource extraction, and even agriculture. This shift is not driven by a grand, overarching strategy, but rather by a patchwork
Senegal’s Circular Economy Revolution: Community-Led Waste and Water Innovations Read More »
In the heart of Ethiopia’s Gambela region, a silent transformation is unfolding, one that could hold vital lessons for sustainable land management and agricultural productivity. A recent study, led by Shimeles Damene from the School of Development St
Ethiopia’s Soil Study Unveils Land Use Impact on Agricultural and Energy Futures Read More »
In the sprawling metropolitan areas of Africa, peri-urbanization is a phenomenon that’s as complex as it is rapid. This unplanned urban growth presents significant challenges for land management and sustainable territorial planning. Now, a groundbrea
Moroccan Study Maps Peri-Urban Growth for Sustainable Land Planning Read More »
In the heart of Florence, Italy, at the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies within the European University Institute, a team led by Maria Salvetti has been quietly revolutionizing the way we assess water governance. Their work, published in th
Florence’s Water Governance Revolution: A Tool for Sustainable Energy Future Read More »
In the heart of Morocco, where water scarcity is a pressing challenge, a groundbreaking study is making waves in the industrial sector. Ali Benmoussa, a researcher from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at ENSAM Moulay Ismail University in Mek
Morocco’s Industrial Air Compressors Yield Hidden Water Treasure Read More »
In a significant stride towards a circular economy, researchers have developed a novel method to transform the organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW) into high-value composite panels suitable for construction and furniture. This innovation
Waste to Wealth: German Innovation Turns Trash into Eco-Friendly Panels Read More »
In the heart of Kazakhstan, researchers are tackling a pressing global challenge: how to sustainably produce durum wheat in the face of water scarcity and climate stress. Led by G. Saspugayeva from the Department of Environmental Engineering and Mana
Kazakhstan Researchers Pioneer Sustainable Durum Wheat in Water-Scarce Regions Read More »
