Co-creating a vision for a nature-based future for Bangladesh
Author: Harm ten Napel (Wageningen University & Research) Students from all over the world are competing in the Nature-based Future … Continued
By Frank van Steenbergen & Femke van Woesik In the field of development, communication is often viewed as a means for promotion or public relations. Its potential is far greater. Strategic communication can be a strategic tool that fosters ownership, builds coalitions, and drives change. Strategic communication brings together stakeholders, allowing them to craft stronger messages collectively. This enhances the ownership and commitment of each individual and organization, fostering a powerful, unified voice. A collective force becomes a strong platform for shared ideas. It creates a sense of community and pride, energizing people to share their stories more effectively. One-way communication, even with the best intentions, misses this opportunity of using communication to build coalitions. Many organizations do not get around individually to formulate their statements, though they have a lot of learning. Here, communication through coalitions is a powerful approach. By pooling resources and expertise, organizations can overcome individual limitations and achieve a greater collective impact. This strategic alliance also… Continued
Author: Harm ten Napel (Wageningen University & Research) Students from all over the world are competing in the Nature-based Future … Continued
By Redeat Daneil The Biskilo-Wererso Watershed in Oromia, Ethiopia, is not only a place of stunning natural beauty but also … Continued
By Guta Eshatu Vermiculture (stemming from the Latin word ‘vermis’, meaning worms) uses earthworms to transform organic waste into high-quality … Continued
Frank van Steenbergen, Emad Karablieh and Mohammed Ahamdan Postcard from Arda. Meet Hadi, growing tissue culture bananas in the Southern … Continued
Globally, a lack of operation and maintenance and the absence of asset management have been seen as major obstacles to … Continued
By Jolanda Theeuwen We are currently in the UN decade on ecosystem restoration, which means ecosystem restoration is promoted to … Continued
By Ashraf Ghanem and Frank van Steenbergen Important to improved water management in large irrigation systems is how water is … Continued
By Arpan Mondal, Anushree Mitra This blog discusses something that might be very commonly available to us but has impacted … Continued
Contributing authors: Prof. Mashfiqus Salehin (IWFM BUET), Prof. Anisul Haque (IWFM BUET), Associate Prof. Ahmed Ishtiaque Amin Chowdhury (IWFM BUET), … Continued
By Frank van Steenbergen According to many stories of the beginning of the world, water existed before creation. Genesis … Continued
By: Shubham Jain,Pratik Ranjan, & Ranjit Mohanty Forests hold a fundamental place in the traditional way of life for tribal … Continued
By Sukru Esin City life has unique challenges and delights – a vibrant atmosphere, diverse cultures, and bustling streets. Amidst … Continued
By Femke van Woesik, Redeat Daneil, and Meghna Mukherjee Hedges, integral to agricultural landscapes for centuries, were primarily planted as … Continued
By Sumendera and Shubham Jain In Madhya Pradesh, India, the Sanjha Manch serves as a pivotal gathering where government officials, … Continued
By Md. Saif Uddin, Lutfor Rahman and Frank van Steenbergen It is river but without water. Instead of water there … Continued
By Pratik Ranjan In the rural villages of Peterbar Block in Jharkhand, India, a significant problem persists due to limited … Continued
Frank van Steenbergen, Nizar Zaied and Femke van Woesik In the Middle East, North Africa (MENA), and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), … Continued
Authors: Dr. Dung Duc Tran (Centre of Water Management and Climate Change, Vietnam), Prof. Mashfiqus Salehin (Institute of Water and … Continued
Ascetism became a mystical lifestyle in what is now Egypt, Syria and Turkey in the fourth century, giving rise to … Continued