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  • Publication | 2019
Addressing water scarcity and community vulnerability
Global Food and Nutrition Security

"Addressing water scarcity and community vulnerability" is an inspirational examples highlighting transformations towards greater environmental and climate sustainability. Sand dams have multiple benefits. They provide water for domestic use, for livestock and small-scale irrigation, including horticulture, tree nurseries and fruit orchards. Sand dams also increase resilience and the adaptive capacity of local communities.