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Fall armyworm (FAW) is a major threat to crop production. It has a direct effect on the socio-economic level by negatively impacting food and income. It increases global food insecurity, malnutrition, and poverty among smallholder farmers. In the last five years, FAW had spread across almost all of sub-Saharan Africa,...

This module explores the role of RWH in controlling flood risks and using floods productively in rural areas. Several approaches are presented (e.g. road water harvesting, flood spreading) and their effectiveness to control floods is further discussed. Case study elements in the MENA region are included in the presentations. Speakers...

Climate change is already affecting the function and composition of ecosystems. At the same time, forest and landscape restoration can support climate change mitigation and adaptation action. Ecosystem restoration can provide natural protection against climate extremes, reduce vulnerability by providing livelihoods, and improve health by regenerating ecosystem services. Under the umbrella...

This module covers the operation and maintenance challenges of rainwater harvesting systems. It will discuss the approaches to O&M in the context of RWH systems and explore the extent to which O&M influences the sustainability of rainwater harvesting systems. Speakers include: Abdoulrahman Maki, FAO; Theib T. Oweis, Consultant; and Han...

This module will mainly address the technical, socio-economic and environmental considerations that should be taken into account while designing RWH systems. It aims to shed the light on several participatory approaches and guidelines that can facilitate and advance the implementation of RWH projects. This webinar series is implemented under the...