Buffer storage water tanks in developed countries

Is water storage a key to resilient development?

This paper outlines a new and integrated water storage agenda for resilient development in a world increasingly characterised by water stress and climate uncertainty and variability. Storing water has long been a cornerstone of socio-economic development, particularly for societies exposed to large climatic variability.

What are some uses of a water buffer?

By integrating WH and storage structures in landscapes in a planned and systematic manner, it is possible to create a “water buffer” that helps reduce vulnerability to drought and seasonal variations in rainfall. it can be used for multiple purposes, such as agriculture, livestock watering and domestic use.

Why do we need more water storage types?

Today, numerous countries suffer from water storage gaps and increasingly variable precipitation, threatening sustainable development and even societal stability. There is a growing need to develop more storage types and manage existing storage better.

Where is strategic water stored?

Strategically significant water is also stored in or behind structures such as dams, tanks, retention ponds, farm fields, or paddies. Storage may also be a combination of natural and built (sometimes also called green and gray solutions). For example, built structures are used to accelerate the recharge of natural underground storage.

How can a water buffer be used in a landscape?

By integrating water harvesting (WH) and storage structures in landscapes, it is possible to create a 'water buffer' that helps reduce vulnerability to drought and seasonal variations in rainfall. This water buffer can be used for multiple purposes, such as agriculture, livestock watering, and domestic use.

Why is integrated water storage important?

Both the 2020–2025 GWP strategy (Mobilising for a Water Secure World) and the 2019–2023 IWMI strategy (Innovative Water Solutions for Sustainable Development) recognise the importance of water in adapting and building resilience to climate change. Urgent action on integrated water storage will be essential to supporting these aims.