Glossary
Biobased Nets
Biobased nets are eco-friendly, biodegradable mesh-like structures made from natural or bio-derived materials. They’re designed to be buried underground to improve soil structure and prevent the erosion of soil by…
Biocomposites
Biocomposites based on biodegradable formulations of cellulose polymers or agar agar, containing >90% water, to be applied directly around the roots to maximize available water to reduce agricultural water demand.…
Drought
Drought is a prolonged dry period in the natural climate cycle that can occur anywhere globally. It is a slow-onset disaster characterised by lack of precipitation, resulting in water shortage.…
European Green Deal
The European Green Deal is a new growth strategy that aims to transform the EU into a fair and prosperous society, with a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy where there…
Fog Collector
A fog collector (or fog harvesting system) is a device that captures water from fog in the air and collects it as liquid water for human use, irrigation, or environmental…
Land Degradation
Land degradation is caused by multiple forces, including extreme weather conditions, particularly drought. It is also caused by human activities that pollute or degrade the quality of soils and land…
Optifangs-IA v1.0
Optifangs-IA v1.0 is a smart, automated system that uses near-infrared (NIR) technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse sewage sludge without needing to take physical samples. It combines hardware and…
Reclaimed Wastewater
Reclaimed wastewater (also called recycled water or treated effluent) has been collected, treated, and purified so it can be reused safely for specific purposes rather than discharged into the environment.
Sewage Sludge
Sewage sludge is a mud-like residue resulting from wastewater treatment. It can contain contaminants such as heavy metals, chemicals, or pathogens. It also contains valuable organic matter and nutrients such…
Water Scarcity
Water scarcity occurs when there are not enough freshwater resources to meet the needs of people and the environment in a given area. It is closely tied to human rights,…
WaterIQ
WaterIQ is an advanced water management system built around a user-friendly digital platform that supports smarter irrigation decisions. It helps farmers by: Determining crop water needs and calculating soil water…
