Abstract Study region Robit Bata and Dengeshita watersheds, Upper Blue Nile basin,
Ethiopia Study focus Sustainable development of groundwater in the Ethiopian Highlands …

The reliable estimation of groundwater recharge is fundamental to the appropriate use of
groundwater resources. Shallow groundwater resource quantification for irrigation in …

Feeding 9 billion people in 2050 will require sustainable development of all water
resources, both surface and subsurface. Yet, little is known about the irrigation potential of …

Abstract A nine-year (2010–2018) field study in the Debre Mawi watershed was conducted
to understand the effect of governmentally-imposed and farmer-initiated conservation …

The Ethiopian highlands suffer from severe land degradation, including erosion. In
response, the Ethiopian government has implemented soil and water conservation practices …

Poverty is multi-dimensional global challenge that impedes individual and community
capacities to satisfy basic needs. These capacities are shaped by locally configured …

Accurate and effective assessment of groundwater potential in aquifers hundreds of meters
deep remains a major challenge in mining and environmental protection. We analyzed the …

Volcanic highlands supply water to 40% of the world's population. Soil degradation
threatens this water supply. Studies on geohydrology that affect the effectiveness of land and …

Ongoing water-resource depletion is a common trend in southeastern Kazakhstan and in
most of Central Asia, making the use of drainage water for freshwater preservation and …

As in many regions across the world, southeastern Kazakhstan is subjected to ongoing
water-resource depletion. The livestock sector is already a major natural water resource …