[1] Johann Gnadlinger,. Rainwater harvesting in the challenge of droughtsand climate change in semi-arid Brazil [J]. Journal of Southeast University (English Edition), 2014, 30 (2): 164-168. [doi:10.3969/j.issn.1003-7985.2014.02.005]
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Rainwater harvesting in the challenge of droughtsand climate change in semi-arid Brazil(
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)Journal of Southeast University (English Edition)[ISSN:1003-7985/CN:32-1325/N]
- Volumn:
- 30
- Issue:
- 2014 2
- Page:
- 164-168
- Research Field:
- Civil Engineering
- Publishing date:
- 2014-06-20
Info
- Title:
- Rainwater harvesting in the challenge of droughtsand climate change in semi-arid Brazil
- Author(s):
- Johann Gnadlinger
- Regional Institute for Appropriate Small-Scale Agriculture, Juazeiro 48907-200, Brazil
- PACS:
- TU992
- DOI:
- 10.3969/j.issn.1003-7985.2014.02.005
- Abstract:
- Some successful experiences of rainwater harvesting in Brazil’s semi-arid region are shown: how rural communities are living during the severe drought from 2011 to 2013, using technologies of rainwater harvesting for the household, in agriculture, livestock raising and the environment. Starting from the positive experiences, principles of living in the challenge of droughts and climate change are elaborated and summarized into different guidelines for sustainable livelihood and production: access to water and sufficient land area; rainwater harvesting to provide water security to households and communities; preservation, recovering and management of drought-resistant vegetation; emphases on raising of small and medium sized livestock and water and forage storage; appropriate crop selection and sustainable extraction, processing and marketing of crop products; capacity building of the people. These principles contribute to preparing a national policy on living in harmony with the semi-arid climate. Rainwater harvesting is an important part of a package of measures which enables a sustainable livelihood in such a difficult environment.
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Memo
- Memo:
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Biography: Johann Gnadlinger(1948—), male, environmental and water manager, johanng@terra.com.br.
Citation: Johann Gnadlinger.Rainwater harvesting in the challenge of droughts and climate change in semi-arid Brazil[J].Journal of Southeast University(English Edition), 2014, 30(2):164-168.[doi:10.3969/j.issn.1003-7985.2014.02.005]