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Strategies to reduce the risk of landslides
11th February 2019
I spotted this tweet from Erick Solheim pointing to the example of farmers in who Kenya have found innovative solution to stop frequent landslides.
Farmers in Kenya have found innovative solution to stop the frequent landslides. They plant bamboo on dangerous hillsides.
— Erik Solheim (@ErikSolheim) February 10, 2019
It prevents soil erosion, keep the farmers safe and boost their profits. Nature based solutions are good!
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Smallholder farmers along the Upper Tana River basin are investing in bamboo trees to curb floods. Not only does this help bind the soil together and provide a natural barrier, fast-growing bamboo also opens up commercial revenues smallholder communities. More here.
Geoff Riley
Geoff Riley FRSA has been teaching Economics for over thirty years. He has over twenty years experience as Head of Economics at leading schools. He writes extensively and is a contributor and presenter on CPD conferences in the UK and overseas.
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