RAINWATER
LAB
Learning and Training
Technical Glossary
Rainwater harvesting, ecosystem restoration, and nature-based solutions involve a wide range of technical concepts and local practices. This glossary defines the key terms used across IRHA’s programs and publications — from field techniques to policy frameworks — to support practitioners, partners, and learners working toward water-resilient communities and landscapes.
PLUIË Activities
PLUIË is an IRHA project based in Switzerland, offering creative and educational activities to raise awareness about rainwater management. Through interactive workshops combining art, science and culture, it engages all audiences to better understand and value rainwater resources.
Contact: communication@irha-h2o.org
Documents de référence
Livres
CIRAD 1994 – Patrick Dugué, Luc Rodriguez, Bernard Ouoba, Issa Sawadogo : Techniques d’amélioration de la production agricole en zone soudano-sahélienne
Hugues Dupriez & Philippe De Leener : Arbres et agricultures multiétagées d’Afrique
Jean-Louis Chleq & Hugues Dupriez : Métiers de l’eau du Sahel, eau et terres en fuite
Books
Danida – Erik Nissen-Petersen : Technical handbooks series (8 livrets au total)
Chris Reij, Ian Scoones, Camilla Toulmin : Sustaining the Soil, Indigenous Soil and Water conservation in africa
IRC 2002 – Smet, Jo; van Wijk, Christine : Small Community Water Supplies : Technology, People and Partnershift
IUCN 2017 : Buyck, Camille; Miththapala, Sriyanie; Monty, Fabiola; Murti, Radhika : Ecosystems protecting infrastructure and communities