PrintIntegrated watershed management
Integrated watershed management requires a strong multidisciplinary
approach. Our specialists have expertise in both natural and social
sciences, including geography, agronomy, biology/biodiversity, forestry,
engineering, sociology, anthropology, economics and institutional
development.
NIRAS has expertise within the fields of:
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Watershed management planning and training
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Land suitability analysis
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Participatory and rapid rural appraisals of farming systems
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Structured socio-economic surveys and economic evaluations
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Land consolidation and small-scale irrigation systems
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Soil and water conservation
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Water resources development
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Community development
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Institutional capacity building for watershed management
Assignments are carried out globally with Southern Africa and Central and
South East Asia as the core geographical areas. Our clients are mainly
bilateral and multilateral donor organisations.