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This article presents the finding of a study undertaken to assess the status-quo and significant environmental impacts of two selected large-scale irrigation on natural resources in Ethiopia. Main focus is on the environmental impacts of irrigation on natural resources with special emphasis on so...


Ruffeis, D.Loiskandl, W.Spendlingwimmer, R.Schonerklee, M.Awulachew, Seleshi BekeleBoelee, ElineWallner, K.[Environmental impact analysis of two large scale irrigation schemes in Ethiopia]Environmental impact analysis of two large scale irrigation schemes in Ethiopia
Loiskandl, W.Ruffeis, D.Schonerklee, M.Spendlingwimmer, R.Awulachew, Seleshi BekeleBoelee, Eline[Case study review of investigated irrigation projects in Ethiopia]Case study review of investigated irrigation projects in Ethiopia
Awulachew, Seleshi BekeleMerrey, Douglas J.Koppen, Barbara C.M. vanKamara, AbdulPenning de Vries, Frits W.T.Boelee, Eline[Roles, constraints and opportunities of small scale irrigation and water harvesting in Ethiopian agricultural development: Assessment of existing situation]Roles, constraints and opportunities of small scale irrigation and water harvesting in Ethiopian agricultural development: Assessment of existing situation

Development of irrigation can result in negative environmental and human health impacts. Irrigation undertaken without full consideration of these impacts can have serious adverse repercussions, not only undermining the investment but also worsening poverty and contributing considerably to people...


McCartney, Matthew P.Boelee, ElineCofie, Olufunke O.Mutero, Clifford M.[Planning and management of irrigation in Sub-Saharan Africa: reducing the environmental and health costs]Planning and management of irrigation in Sub-Saharan Africa: reducing the environmental and health costs
Mapedza, EveristoAmede, TilahunGeheb, KimPeden, Donald G.Boelee, ElineDemissie, T.S.Hoeve, E. vanKoppen, Barbara C.M. van[Why gender matters: reflections from the Livestock-Water Productivity Research Project]Why gender matters: reflections from the Livestock-Water Productivity Research Project
McCartney, Matthew P.Boelee, ElineCofie, Olufunke O.Mutero, Clifford M.[Minimizing the negative environmental and health impacts of agricultural water resources development in Sub-Saharan Africa]Minimizing the negative environmental and health impacts of agricultural water resources development in Sub-Saharan Africa

West and East Africa experience high vari- ability of rainfall that is expected to increase with climate change. This results in fluctuations in water availability for food production and other socioeconomic activities. Water harvesting and storage can mitigate the adverse effects of rainfall var...


Boelee, ElineYohannes, MekonnenPoda, Jean-NoelMcCartney, Matthew P.Cecchi, PhilippeKibret, SolomonHagos, FitsumLaamrani, Hammou[Options for water storage and rainwater harvesting to improve health and resilience against climate change in Africa]Options for water storage and rainwater harvesting to improve health and resilience against climate change in Africa
Rajasooriyar, L. D.Hiscock, K. M.Boelee, Eline[Vulnerability of regional crystalline rock aquifers to fluoride contaminaton: a case study from southern Sri Lanka]Vulnerability of regional crystalline rock aquifers to fluoride contaminaton: a case study from southern Sri Lanka

The extension of the Uda Walawe irrigation scheme in southern Sri Lanka may have a significant ecological impact on the development area and its downstream wetlands. The evaluation of this impact is the subject for a long-term study that is presently being carried out by the International Water M...


Stanzel, P.Oze, A.Smakhtin, Vladimir U.Boelee, ElineDroogers, Peter[Simulating impacts of irrigation on the hydrology of the Karagan Lagoon in Sri Lanka]Simulating impacts of irrigation on the hydrology of the Karagan Lagoon in Sri Lanka

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