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Rainwater harvesting, a sustainable solution for urban climate adaptation?
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authors Dr.ir. J.A.M.H. Hofman, Dr.ir. M. Paalman
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| Author(s) | Hofman, J.A.M.H. ; Paalman, M. | |
| Nieuwegein : KWR Watercycle Research Institute | ||
| 1 online resource (PDF, 64 pagina's) illustraties | ||
| This research project (KfC 142/2014 Rainwater harvesting, a sustainable solution for urban climate adaptation?) was carried out in the framework of the Collaborative Research Programme of the Dutch drinking water companies (BTO) and the Dutch National Research Programme Knowledge for Climate (www.knowledgeforclimate.org). The latter research programme is co-financed by the Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment show all notes KfC report number KfC 142/2014. - KWR Report number BTO 2014.042. - Thema 4 |
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| Keyword(s) (cab) | water harvesting / urban areas / feasibility studies / inventories / netherlands | |
| Hydrology | ||
| Monograph | ||
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| About | Rainwater harvesting (RWH) is a climate adaptation strategy of all times and was applied by many civilisations in history of mankind. The system is especially found during eras with long dry periods. Rainwater harvesting is gaining interest again worldwide, not only to store water for dry periods, but also as a measure to cope with extreme rainfall. This report has evaluated recent literature on rainwater harvesting. Traditionally rainwater harvesting (RWH) has been used on small scale | |
| KfC/CcSP | program Knowledge for Climate (KfC) theme HS2 Hotspotoverstijgende thema's project (Thema 4) Klimaatbestendige steden |
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