Project Portfolio 2003-4

Controlling malaria through water management

Impacts of climate variability on malaria transmission and the development of an early warning system
A program to incorporate climate variability and forecast information into malaria risk maps for the malaria-endemic Uva Province in Sri Lanka.
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Malaria risk mapping, Volta Region
To develop a Decision Support System (DSS) for policy makers in both Ghana and Burkina Faso to optimize water allocation within the Volta basin.
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Urban malaria, West Africa
Investigating if urban (irrigated) agriculture increases the risk for malaria in Ghana.
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Malaria risk mapping, Sri Lanka
Developing a malaria risk map for Sri Lanka; exploring the utility of IWMI-developed information technologies and products in malaria risk mapping and epidemic forecasting.
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Water management for malaria control in tank cascade systems, Sri Lanka
Understanding the links between vector breeding and tank cascade irrigation systems and identifying options for control.
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Alternate wet and dry irrigation of rice for malaria control
Evaluating wet and dry irrigation practices to determine their impact on mosquito breeding and agricultural productivity - in India, Kenya and Sri Lanka.
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Large-scale irrigation systems and malaria, Pakistan
Identifying water management options for controlling malaria in canal irrigation systems in South Asia.
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Environmental control of malaria vector in paddy rice
To develop and test and operational routine for alternate wet and dry irrigation in paddy rice that improves agricultural production and reduces vector breeding.
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Managing irrigation for drinking water and domestic use

Agro-Ecosystem Management for Human Health, Sri Lanka
Determining the impact of different water management regimes, rehabilitation of canals, and cropping patterns on: vector breeding, availability of water for domestic purposes, and requirements for agrochemical inputs in the Uda Walawe Irrigation scheme. more information >>

Irrigation and Domestic Water Supply and Sanitation, Pakistan
Identifying and testing community-based methods to improve water supply and sanitation and reduce diarrheal disease.
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Health Impacts of Small Dams in Africa
Participatory assessment of health impacts of small community dams in dry areas in Morocco, Zimbabwe and the Horn of Africa.


Reuse of wastewater for agriculture

Improving the Performance of Wastewater Irrigation in Peri-Urban Areas, Pakistan
Evaluating the health and economic impacts of using wastewater from the town of Faisalabad for irrigation; identifying opportunities for increasing the productivity of wastewater irrigation. more information >>

Solid and liquid waste recycling for (peri-)urban agriculture, Ghana Analyzing options on co-composting of solid waste with faecal sludge and of safe wastewater reuse for urban and peri-urban agriculture. more information >>

Wastewater Reuse in Agriculture, Vietnam
Examining the water management, environmental, and human health aspects of wastewater irrigation and identifying ways to maximize benefits while reducing risks. more information >>


Wetlands and biodiversity

Irrigation and Wetlands, Sri Lanka
Analyzing data on water flows, water quality, flora, fauna and resources use in the Kirindi Oya Irrigation Scheme and wetlands of the Bundala National Park. more information >>

Predevelopment Biodiversity Assessment of the Uda Walawe Irrigation Extension Project, Sri Lanka
Establishing a biodiversity inventory in the proposed command area of the Uda Walawe Irrigation Extension Project to evaluate changes that occur during the process of development and in the settled irrigation phase of the project. more information >>

Sustainable management of wetlands in southern Africa for poverty alleviation
Examining the long-term sustainability and productivity of low-lying shallow groundwater aquifers in Zimbabwe, Malawi and other southern African countries. more information >>

IWMI-Taiwan Collaborative Research on the Impact of Irrigation on Water Resources Systems
Evaluating irrigation performance and environmental functions of paddy rice cultivation in Sri Lanka, Taiwan and Japan


Health and environmental impacts of urban and peri-urban agriculture

Environmental impact assessment of (peri-)urban agriculture, Ghana
Assessing the biophysical and economic impact of (peri)urban agriculture in Ghana with special focus on pesticide use, malaria, nutrient depletion, biodiversity, etc. more information >>


Heavy metal contamination of irrigation water

Heavy Metals in Irrigation Water
Developing a risk model for heavy metal contamination of irrigation water and accumulation in irrigated crops and soil.

 

 

 


Last updated: 17 April, 2004

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Controlling malaria through water management

Managing irrigation for drinking water and domestic use

Reuse of wastewater for agriculture

Wetlands and biodiversity

Health and environmental impacts of urban and peri-urban agriculture

Heavy metal contamination of irrigation water

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