Shubham Kushwaha

Shubham Kushwaha, a civil engineer, joined the development sector with WaterAid India and worked on a WASH project. Currently, he is based in the Mohgaon block of Mandla District in Madhya Pradesh and working as a technical expert in the RAIN team with AidEnvironment. His work involved planning and executing INRM work.
March 7, 2023

Ponds as an asset for agriculture: how to keep them full

It is well known that large water bodies such as oceans and rivers affect the climate. Although to a smaller extent, ponds also impact the surrounding climate; the ‘local climate’. The opportunity here lies in the fact that, unlike large oceans and lakes, ponds are easier to create and to manage. With good management and design choices, ponds can be significant assets in creating conducive local climates in (agro)ecosystems.