Water
Rainwater Harvesting Techniques
Gives participants the knowledge and skills needed to harvest and manage rainwater and floodwater in arid and semi-arid environments.
Overview
About the programme
Gives participants the knowledge and skills needed to harvest and manage rainwater and floodwater in arid and semi-arid environments.
Duration
5 days
Training hours
25 hours
Delivery
Training hall · Virtual · At your premises
Language
Arabic or English
Objectives
What trainees will gain
- Understand the concepts and principles of rainwater and floodwater harvesting and their importance in arid and semi-arid regions.
- Explore rainwater harvesting techniques and their design considerations to suit local conditions.
- Learn the characteristics of floodwater and how to manage and use it sustainably.
- Understand the challenges and opportunities of implementing rainwater and floodwater harvesting in the Kingdom.
- Study successful cases in the region and draw lessons from their application.
Content
What the programme covers
Day 1: Introduction to rainwater and floodwater harvesting
- Defining water harvesting in the context of arid regions, water scarcity and the potential of harvesting as a sustainable solution, and identifying suitable areas and climatic conditions.
Day 2: Rainwater harvesting system techniques and design
- Rooftop, surface runoff and subsurface harvesting, design considerations according to local needs and environmental factors, and practical design exercises for different applications.
Day 3: Floodwater harvesting and management
- Floodwater characteristics and potential, the design of harvesting structures (check dams, detention basins and channels), and integrating floodwater harvesting with rainwater harvesting systems.
Day 4: Implementation and policy framework
- Project planning and implementation strategies, assessment of economic and environmental benefits, and supporting policy and regulatory frameworks in Arab countries.
Day 5: Case studies and field visit
- Successful projects in the region, a field visit where available, and group discussions.
Who for
Target audience
Water resources engineers, hydrologists and planners in government agencies, municipalities, water companies and consultancies.
Method
How it is delivered
Presentations, design exercises, case studies and a field visit, subject to availability.
A programme tailored to your organisation
The duration and topics of the programme are adjusted to the organisation's needs, and it is delivered at its site, in a training hall arranged by the Center, or virtually.