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 include Frank van Steenbergen, MetaMeta; Stefan Strohmeier, BOKU; and Simon Tanios, FAO. Follow the webinars series here: https://www.fao.org/in-action/water-efficiency-nena/webinars/rainwaterharvesting/en/

This webinar is implemented under the regional project “Implementing the 2030 Agenda for water efficiency/productivity and water sustainability in NENA countries” under the water scarcity initiative. This project is funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency.  

Date: 5 October 2022

Time: 1 PM GMT+2

Registration link: https://fao.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p7YtBnFURky91Vi4TK_onQ