Research and developments

Site Suitability Mapping of Road Water Harvesting Implementations Site Suitability Mapping of Road Water Harvesting Implementations

Through the ‘Green Roads for Water’ program Makueni County is at the forefront of utilizing existing and new … Continued

Key findings and methodology “Roads for water: Unused Potential” Key findings and methodology “Roads for water: Unused Potential”

Key findings and methodology “Roads for water: Unused Potential” presented during International Conference on Water, Environment and Climate … Continued

Evaluating the potential of road rain water harvesting in Yemen: A case study of the Maghrabah Manakah Bab Bahil Road, Sana’a Governorate Evaluating the potential of road rain water harvesting in Yemen: A case study of the Maghrabah Manakah Bab Bahil Road, Sana’a Governorate

MSc Theis submitted by Mohammed A. Al–Abyadh. Read the full thesis on this RRWH Master Thesis “M. Abyadh” Abstract … Continued

MSc Thesis: Improving the design of road hydraulic structures for water harvesting: The case of Freweyni – Hawzien – Abraha – We – Atsbeha road, Tigray, Ethiopia MSc Thesis: Improving the design of road hydraulic structures for water harvesting: The case of Freweyni – Hawzien – Abraha – We – Atsbeha road, Tigray, Ethiopia

This study explores the effect of design improvements of road hydraulic structures for water harvesting. The study was … Continued

Poster with key findings and methodology "Roads to the Rescue" Poster with key findings and methodology "Roads to the Rescue"

This poster presents the main findings and conclusions form the project “Roads to the Rescue” in Bangladesh. Check … Continued

Practical Note: Experiences with Road Runoff Harvesting and Agroforestry in Kitui and Machakos county, Kenya Practical Note: Experiences with Road Runoff Harvesting and Agroforestry in Kitui and Machakos county, Kenya

Road runoff harvesting (RRH) is a practice of which its integration is not yet widespread, especially in Kenya. … Continued

Comparative assessment of road runoff harvested water quality and that of other water sources in Kenya Comparative assessment of road runoff harvested water quality and that of other water sources in Kenya

This research was aimed at analyzing the differences in physical-chemical water parameters of road runoff harvested water compared … Continued

Report on the estimation of runoff from roads and groundwater recharge with earth dams in Machakos County Report on the estimation of runoff from roads and groundwater recharge with earth dams in Machakos County

There is a high potential for the application of road water harvesting practices while taking the often limited … Continued

Comparative analysis of lining materials for reduction of seepage in water harvesting structures Comparative analysis of lining materials for reduction of seepage in water harvesting structures

Farm ponds are becoming a popular way of harvesting runoff. This water is later used in exercising supplemental … Continued

Cost-benefit analysis of road water harvesting in Kitui County, Kenya Cost-benefit analysis of road water harvesting in Kitui County, Kenya

This report gives an insight into the construction costs of road water harvesting structures and their return on … Continued

Creating resilience dividends with road water management Creating resilience dividends with road water management

Multi-functional roads can create resilience dividends. Not only by mitigating negative consequence and saving costs, though moreover by … Continued

Simple mechanization for dug-out pond construction – Practical Note Simple mechanization for dug-out pond construction – Practical Note

Ox-drawn plow is used to soften the soil in the excavation area of a dug-out pond

Digging ponds is a labour demanding activity when there is no access to excavators and lorries. Nevertheless, most … Continued

Road Crossings for Water Harvesting in Dry Rivers: Non-Vented Drifts as Sand Dams Road Crossings for Water Harvesting in Dry Rivers: Non-Vented Drifts as Sand Dams

This Practical Note discusses the siting, the design and the construction of road crossings in dry riverbeds to … Continued

Evaporation and water storage in semi-arid region of Kitui, Kenya Evaporation and water storage in semi-arid region of Kitui, Kenya

In the near future climate change is expected to increase the severity of droughts in semi-arid regions. Moreover, … Continued

Inclusive and Green Rural Roads – Beyond Connectivity, Accelerating Green Growth Inclusive and Green Rural Roads – Beyond Connectivity, Accelerating Green Growth

This presentation aims to contribute to the evolving thinking on how in particular rural roads and transport can better … Continued

Road Water Management at 2nd IRF Africa Regional Congress, Namibia Road Water Management at 2nd IRF Africa Regional Congress, Namibia

The Beneficial Use of Road Water for Climate Resilience and Asset Management. Presentation done at 2nd IRF Africa … Continued