Episode 11: Managed Aquifer Recharge: Securing Water for a Resilient Future
As water scarcity intensifies and communities around the world search for sustainable solutions, Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) is gaining attention as innovative approach to safeguard our most precious resource.
What does it take to turn a depleted aquifer into a water bank for the future? Which traditional techniques have inspired MAR and how is it implemented today? And how can this approach empower smallholder farmers and support food security in vulnerable regions?
In this episode Dr. Karen Villholth shares practical insights and stories from the field, highlighting both the opportunities and limitations of MAR as strategic tool for sustainable water management. Discover how MAR can pave the way for a more secure and equitable water future.
Dr. Karen Villholth has a background in engineering and over 25 years of practical experience dedicated to advancing knowledge and practices around groundwater. Currently, she is the director of the consultancy company Water Cycle Innovation (WCI) and works as a consultant for UNESCO and the World Bank. With SDC, Dr. Karen Villholth looks back on a long-standing, primarily project-based relationship. Most recently, she participated as keynote speaker at the launch event of SDC’s Learning Journey on Groundwater.
If you are interested to learn more you can consult the following publications:
Zheng, Y., A. Ross, K.G. Villholth, and P. Dillon (Eds.) 2021. Managing aquifer recharge: A showcase for resilience and sustainability. Paris, France: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). ISBN: 978-92-3-100488-9 .
Saha, D., K.G. Villholth, and M. Shamrukh (Eds.) 2024. Managed Groundwater Recharge and Rainwater Harvesting - Outlook from Developing Countries. Springer Nature, Singapore. ISBN978-981-99-8756-6.
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