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Media tipsPublished on 31 July 2025

Trend Observatory on Water - New Podcast Episode on Managed Aquifer Recharge now available online!

What does it take to turn a depleted aquifer into a water bank for the future? Which traditional techniques have inspired managed aquifer recharge (MAR) and how is it implemented today? And how can this approach empower smallholder farmers and support food security in vulnerable regions?

Discover in the Trend Observatory's latest episode how MAR secures water resources, supports climate resilience, and empowers communities worldwide Our expert, Dr. Karen Villholth, director of the consultancy company Water Cycle Innovation (WCI) and consultant for UNESCO and the World Bank, shares  practical insights on the potential but also on limitations  of MAR, with a special focus on smallholders and how it can support them in the fight for food security.

Listen-in now: Episode 11: Managed Aquifer Recharge: Securing Water for a Resilient Future