Research in the Samburu and Maasai communities in Northern Kenya reveals some surprising perspectives on water security and women’s empowerment.
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Life on the banks of a polluted river
The Turag River so polluted that it jeopardises the water security and health of workers and communities living on the riverbanks in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Modelling toxic chemicals in Dhaka’s Turag-Balu River
A new study of this highly polluted river system in Bangladesh models the flow and levels of nitrate and ammonia in the river.
The urban future: it’s a lot about water
A snapshot of the water–related discussions at Habitat III, the United Nations conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development
Why there’s a handpump in an Oxford car park
The so-called ‘Smart Handpump’ is part of a bold research initiative that connects novel technology, computational informatics, institutional design, sustainable finance and policy reform, to improve poor people’s access to safe, reliable water.
Connecting the Sustainable Development Goals to improve water security for the poor
With new students about to commence the MSc in Water Science, Policy and Management at Oxford, we reflect on global developments in water security over the past year.
Where will you get your water today?
Back from a trip to the small town of Wukro in Ethiopia, Katrina Charles reflects on the changes in the way people access and use water, from dry to wet season.
Quenching thirst for data in rural Kenya
Decision-makers responsible for water provision in rural Kenya are in dire need of information about existing infrastructure. A Water Audit methodology is piloted in Kitui County.
Data farming – how Ethiopian farmers harvest data to help their crops
Citizen science empowers local communities to better understand and manage their water resources.
Water-related extremes and economic shocks in Ethiopia
A new study explores the influence of water-related extreme events on the economy in the Awash basin.
