Approach

1. Training

Training on-the-job and in courses (locally and abroad) and provision of modern equipment enhance the qualification of specialists from ACSAD and participating institutions. The know-how transfer provides the basis for the application and adoption of modern techniques and methodologies which proved effective in arid and semi-arid regions. >more...

2. Pilot areas

Pilot Areas serve as a training field and allow for the synthesis of experience gathered by the German side in Western Asia, Africa and South America with ACSAD's knowledge about local conditions. >more...

3. Guidelines & Recommendations

Adequate guidelines are developed for the assessment, monitoring and protection of groundwater and soil resources under conditions encountered in the Arab region. They are based on results from the pilot areas, experience of local experts and proven international standards and methodologies. >go to Guidelines...

4. Dissemination

• Regional workshops in countries of the Arab League contribute to the dissemination of project outputs, methodologies and guidelines. (>more..)

• Local information days promote the awareness of communities for the risks of contamination and overexploitation of natural resources. (>more...)

Studies
in pilot areas provide valuable information for concerned authorities:

• current status of soil and groundwater quality and quantity
• sources of contamination
• vulnerability mapping
• groundwater and transport modelling
• groundwater and soil information systems/GIS
• pathway-related risk assessment

Recommendations
for preventive and corrective measures will be developed, i.e.

• groundwater monitoring networks
• delineation of groundwater protection areas
• use of treated waste water for irrigation
• appropriate use of fertilizers
• control of saltwater intrusion