Climate-Smart Irrigation – Tahb Engineering

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Irrigation & Water Harvesting System

project Description

As the demand for sustainable agriculture grows, innovative irrigation systems and water infrastructure are transforming Ethiopia’s Somali Region. Climate-smart solutions including solar-powered technologies are reshaping the future of water management and helping local farmers adapt to changing environmental challenges and improve productivity.

LOCATION

Godey and Easi Imey Woreda, Somali Region, Ethiopia

SERVICES

Design Services, Construction Supervision and Quality Control

Work in teams

Engineers, Architects, Environmental Specialists, Quantity Surveyors, Topographic Surveyors, Socio Economists and Agronomists

Employer

World Food Programme

STATUS

Services Provided

Challenges

The primary challenge for this project is mitigating the environmental impacts of irrigation system construction in an arid region. Additionally, ensuring community involvement and aligning the project with local agricultural practices and water-sharing regulations presents further challenges.

● Water conservation is critical due to the region’s water scarcity and climate vulnerability.

● Planning must be sensitive to the local community’s needs and cultural factors related to land and water use.

● The design must adapt to the changing climate conditions in the region.

Solution

TAHB Consultants adopted a climate-smart approach for the irrigation and water management systems. We employed water-efficient designs and solar-powered pumping systems to ensure minimal water loss. Additionally, the systems were designed to be robust and resilient to climate change, which is essential in an area with scarce rainfall.