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It’s incredible to see this regreening impact over just 6 years from Justdiggit’s 'half-moon bunds' in Tanzania 🇹🇿. What’s even more amazing is that they harness a water conservation technique that has been used for centuries by various indigenous communities around the world. Evidence suggests that half-moon bunds were used by ancient civilisations across North Africa, the Middle East and parts of Asia, where water management was critical for their survival. Examples include: 🇪🇬 Egypt: Where they were constructed to manage floodwaters from the Nile and Tigris-Euphrates rivers, the bunds helping to create fertile agricultural lands. 🇮🇳 India: In arid regions like Rajasthan, similar techniques have been used for centuries to capture monsoon rains and reduce soil erosion. Key Benefits: 💧 Water Conservation: The excavated bund soil is placed on the downhill side to form a barrier, with the open end facing uphill to capture runoff water. This method significantly improves soil moisture by efficiently capturing and storing rainwater. 🌱 Erosion Control: The bund structures also reduces soil erosion by slowing down water flow and encouraging sediment deposition. 🌾 Food Security: Often food crops that can survive in poor soils (and can grow quickly) are cultivated in or by the bunds, including Pigeon Pea, Lablab, Sweet Potato, Moringa and Sorghum 🌳 Environmental Restoration: This increased vegetation cover helps restore degraded lands (60% of land is degrading in sub-Saharan Africa), promotes biodiversity and sequesters carbon Other organisations using half-moon bunds around the world include: CIFOR-ICRAF / International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) / Oxfam / FAO / United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) / World Vision / African Development Bank Group / LEAD Foundation Tanzania (the partner for the project pictured) This is another great example that often traditional wisdom can address our modern challenges…we don’t need to over-engineer solutions! (📷 Credit: Justdiggit) #NatureBasedSolutions #Biodiversity #ReGreening

It’s incredible to see this regreening impact over just 6 years from Justdiggit’s 'half-moon bunds' in Tanzania 🇹🇿. What’s even more amazing is that they harness a water conservation technique that has been used for centuries by various indigenous communities around the world. Evidence suggests that half-moon bunds were used by ancient civilisations across North Africa, the Middle East and parts of Asia, where water management was critical for their survival. Examples include: 🇪🇬 Egypt: Where they were constructed to manage floodwaters from the Nile and Tigris-Euphrates rivers, the bunds helping to create fertile agricultural lands. 🇮🇳 India: In arid regions like Rajasthan, similar techniques have been used for centuries to capture monsoon rains and reduce soil erosion. Key Benefits: 💧 Water Conservation: The excavated bund soil is placed on the downhill side to form a barrier, with the open end facing uphill to capture runoff water. This method significantly improves soil moisture by efficiently capturing and storing rainwater. 🌱 Erosion Control: The bund structures also reduces soil erosion by slowing down water flow and encouraging sediment deposition. 🌾 Food Security: Often food crops that can survive in poor soils (and can grow quickly) are cultivated in or by the bunds, including Pigeon Pea, Lablab, Sweet Potato, Moringa and Sorghum 🌳 Environmental Restoration: This increased vegetation cover helps restore degraded lands (60% of land is degrading in sub-Saharan Africa), promotes biodiversity and sequesters carbon Other organisations using half-moon bunds around the world include: CIFOR-ICRAF / International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) / Oxfam / FAO / United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) / World Vision / African Development Bank Group / LEAD Foundation Tanzania (the partner for the project pictured) This is another great example that often traditional wisdom can address our modern challenges…we don’t need to over-engineer solutions! (📷 Credit: Justdiggit) #NatureBasedSolutions #Biodiversity #ReGreening

It’s incredible to see this regreening impact over just 6 years from Justdiggit’s 'half-moon bunds' in Tanzania 🇹🇿. What’s even more amazing is that they harness a water conservation technique that has been used for centuries by various indigenous communities around the world. Evidence suggests that half-moon bunds were used by ancient civilisations across North Africa, the Middle East and parts of Asia, where water management was critical for their survival. Examples include: 🇪🇬 Egypt: Where they were constructed to manage floodwaters from the Nile and Tigris-Euphrates rivers, the bunds helping to create fertile agricultural lands. 🇮🇳 India: In arid regions like Rajasthan, similar techniques have been used for centuries to capture monsoon rains and reduce soil erosion. Key Benefits: 💧 Water Conservation: The excavated bund soil is placed on the downhill side to form a barrier, with the open end facing uphill to capture runoff water. This method significantly improves soil moisture by efficiently capturing and storing rainwater. 🌱 Erosion Control: The bund structures also reduces soil erosion by slowing down water flow and encouraging sediment deposition. 🌾 Food Security: Often food crops that can survive in poor soils (and can grow quickly) are cultivated in or by the bunds, including Pigeon Pea, Lablab, Sweet Potato, Moringa and Sorghum 🌳 Environmental Restoration: This increased vegetation cover helps restore degraded lands (60% of land is degrading in sub-Saharan Africa), promotes biodiversity and sequesters carbon Other organisations using half-moon bunds around the world include: CIFOR-ICRAF / International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) / Oxfam / FAO / United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) / World Vision / African Development Bank Group / LEAD Foundation Tanzania (the partner for the project pictured) This is another great example that often traditional wisdom can address our modern challenges…we don’t need to over-engineer solutions! (📷 Credit: Justdiggit) #NatureBasedSolutions #Biodiversity #ReGreening

It’s incredible to see this regreening impact over just 6 years from Justdiggit’s 'half-moon bunds' in Tanzania 🇹🇿. What’s even more amazing is that they harness a water conservation technique that has been used for centuries by various indigenous communities around the world. Evidence suggests that half-moon bunds were used by ancient civilisations across North Africa, the Middle East and parts of Asia, where water management was critical for their survival. Examples include: 🇪🇬 Egypt: Where they were constructed to manage floodwaters from the Nile and Tigris-Euphrates rivers, the bunds helping to create fertile agricultural lands. 🇮🇳 India: In arid regions like Rajasthan, similar techniques have been used for centuries to capture monsoon rains and reduce soil erosion. Key Benefits: 💧 Water Conservation: The excavated bund soil is placed on the downhill side to form a barrier, with the open end facing uphill to capture runoff water. This method significantly improves soil moisture by efficiently capturing and storing rainwater. 🌱 Erosion Control: The bund structures also reduces soil erosion by slowing down water flow and encouraging sediment deposition. 🌾 Food Security: Often food crops that can survive in poor soils (and can grow quickly) are cultivated in or by the bunds, including Pigeon Pea, Lablab, Sweet Potato, Moringa and Sorghum 🌳 Environmental Restoration: This increased vegetation cover helps restore degraded lands (60% of land is degrading in sub-Saharan Africa), promotes biodiversity and sequesters carbon Other organisations using half-moon bunds around the world include: CIFOR-ICRAF / International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) / Oxfam / FAO / United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) / World Vision / African Development Bank Group / LEAD Foundation Tanzania (the partner for the project pictured) This is another great example that often traditional wisdom can address our modern challenges…we don’t need to over-engineer solutions! (📷 Credit: Justdiggit) #NatureBasedSolutions #Biodiversity #ReGreening

It’s incredible to see this regreening impact over just 6 years from Justdiggit’s 'half-moon bunds' in Tanzania 🇹🇿. What’s even more amazing is that they harness a water conservation technique that has been used for centuries by various indigenous communities around the world. Evidence suggests that half-moon bunds were used by ancient civilisations across North Africa, the Middle East and parts of Asia, where water management was critical for their survival. Examples include: 🇪🇬 Egypt: Where they were constructed to manage floodwaters from the Nile and Tigris-Euphrates rivers, the bunds helping to create fertile agricultural lands. 🇮🇳 India: In arid regions like Rajasthan, similar techniques have been used for centuries to capture monsoon rains and reduce soil erosion. Key Benefits: 💧 Water Conservation: The excavated bund soil is placed on the downhill side to form a barrier, with the open end facing uphill to capture runoff water. This method significantly improves soil moisture by efficiently capturing and storing rainwater. 🌱 Erosion Control: The bund structures also reduces soil erosion by slowing down water flow and encouraging sediment deposition. 🌾 Food Security: Often food crops that can survive in poor soils (and can grow quickly) are cultivated in or by the bunds, including Pigeon Pea, Lablab, Sweet Potato, Moringa and Sorghum 🌳 Environmental Restoration: This increased vegetation cover helps restore degraded lands (60% of land is degrading in sub-Saharan Africa), promotes biodiversity and sequesters carbon Other organisations using half-moon bunds around the world include: CIFOR-ICRAF / International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) / Oxfam / FAO / United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) / World Vision / African Development Bank Group / LEAD Foundation Tanzania (the partner for the project pictured) This is another great example that often traditional wisdom can address our modern challenges…we don’t need to over-engineer solutions! (📷 Credit: Justdiggit) #NatureBasedSolutions #Biodiversity #ReGreening

It’s incredible to see this regreening impact over just 6 years from Justdiggit’s 'half-moon bunds' in Tanzania 🇹🇿. What’s even more amazing is that they harness a water conservation technique that has been used for centuries by various indigenous communities around the world. Evidence suggests that half-moon bunds were used by ancient civilisations across North Africa, the Middle East and parts of Asia, where water management was critical for their survival. Examples include: 🇪🇬 Egypt: Where they were constructed to manage floodwaters from the Nile and Tigris-Euphrates rivers, the bunds helping to create fertile agricultural lands. 🇮🇳 India: In arid regions like Rajasthan, similar techniques have been used for centuries to capture monsoon rains and reduce soil erosion. Key Benefits: 💧 Water Conservation: The excavated bund soil is placed on the downhill side to form a barrier, with the open end facing uphill to capture runoff water. This method significantly improves soil moisture by efficiently capturing and storing rainwater. 🌱 Erosion Control: The bund structures also reduces soil erosion by slowing down water flow and encouraging sediment deposition. 🌾 Food Security: Often food crops that can survive in poor soils (and can grow quickly) are cultivated in or by the bunds, including Pigeon Pea, Lablab, Sweet Potato, Moringa and Sorghum 🌳 Environmental Restoration: This increased vegetation cover helps restore degraded lands (60% of land is degrading in sub-Saharan Africa), promotes biodiversity and sequesters carbon Other organisations using half-moon bunds around the world include: CIFOR-ICRAF / International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) / Oxfam / FAO / United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) / World Vision / African Development Bank Group / LEAD Foundation Tanzania (the partner for the project pictured) This is another great example that often traditional wisdom can address our modern challenges…we don’t need to over-engineer solutions! (📷 Credit: Justdiggit) #NatureBasedSolutions #Biodiversity #ReGreening

It’s incredible to see this regreening impact over just 6 years from Justdiggit’s 'half-moon bunds' in Tanzania 🇹🇿. What’s even more amazing is that they harness a water conservation technique that has been used for centuries by various indigenous communities around the world. Evidence suggests that half-moon bunds were used by ancient civilisations across North Africa, the Middle East and parts of Asia, where water management was critical for their survival. Examples include: 🇪🇬 Egypt: Where they were constructed to manage floodwaters from the Nile and Tigris-Euphrates rivers, the bunds helping to create fertile agricultural lands. 🇮🇳 India: In arid regions like Rajasthan, similar techniques have been used for centuries to capture monsoon rains and reduce soil erosion. Key Benefits: 💧 Water Conservation: The excavated bund soil is placed on the downhill side to form a barrier, with the open end facing uphill to capture runoff water. This method significantly improves soil moisture by efficiently capturing and storing rainwater. 🌱 Erosion Control: The bund structures also reduces soil erosion by slowing down water flow and encouraging sediment deposition. 🌾 Food Security: Often food crops that can survive in poor soils (and can grow quickly) are cultivated in or by the bunds, including Pigeon Pea, Lablab, Sweet Potato, Moringa and Sorghum 🌳 Environmental Restoration: This increased vegetation cover helps restore degraded lands (60% of land is degrading in sub-Saharan Africa), promotes biodiversity and sequesters carbon Other organisations using half-moon bunds around the world include: CIFOR-ICRAF / International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) / Oxfam / FAO / United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) / World Vision / African Development Bank Group / LEAD Foundation Tanzania (the partner for the project pictured) This is another great example that often traditional wisdom can address our modern challenges…we don’t need to over-engineer solutions! (📷 Credit: Justdiggit) #NatureBasedSolutions #Biodiversity #ReGreening

It’s incredible to see this regreening impact over just 6 years from Justdiggit’s 'half-moon bunds' in Tanzania 🇹🇿. What’s even more amazing is that they harness a water conservation technique that has been used for centuries by various indigenous communities around the world. Evidence suggests that half-moon bunds were used by ancient civilisations across North Africa, the Middle East and parts of Asia, where water management was critical for their survival. Examples include: 🇪🇬 Egypt: Where they were constructed to manage floodwaters from the Nile and Tigris-Euphrates rivers, the bunds helping to create fertile agricultural lands. 🇮🇳 India: In arid regions like Rajasthan, similar techniques have been used for centuries to capture monsoon rains and reduce soil erosion. Key Benefits: 💧 Water Conservation: The excavated bund soil is placed on the downhill side to form a barrier, with the open end facing uphill to capture runoff water. This method significantly improves soil moisture by efficiently capturing and storing rainwater. 🌱 Erosion Control: The bund structures also reduces soil erosion by slowing down water flow and encouraging sediment deposition. 🌾 Food Security: Often food crops that can survive in poor soils (and can grow quickly) are cultivated in or by the bunds, including Pigeon Pea, Lablab, Sweet Potato, Moringa and Sorghum 🌳 Environmental Restoration: This increased vegetation cover helps restore degraded lands (60% of land is degrading in sub-Saharan Africa), promotes biodiversity and sequesters carbon Other organisations using half-moon bunds around the world include: CIFOR-ICRAF / International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) / Oxfam / FAO / United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) / World Vision / African Development Bank Group / LEAD Foundation Tanzania (the partner for the project pictured) This is another great example that often traditional wisdom can address our modern challenges…we don’t need to over-engineer solutions! (📷 Credit: Justdiggit) #NatureBasedSolutions #Biodiversity #ReGreening

It’s incredible to see this regreening impact over just 6 years from Justdiggit’s 'half-moon bunds' in Tanzania 🇹🇿. What’s even more amazing is that they harness a water conservation technique that has been used for centuries by various indigenous communities around the world. Evidence suggests that half-moon bunds were used by ancient civilisations across North Africa, the Middle East and parts of Asia, where water management was critical for their survival. Examples include: 🇪🇬 Egypt: Where they were constructed to manage floodwaters from the Nile and Tigris-Euphrates rivers, the bunds helping to create fertile agricultural lands. 🇮🇳 India: In arid regions like Rajasthan, similar techniques have been used for centuries to capture monsoon rains and reduce soil erosion. Key Benefits: 💧 Water Conservation: The excavated bund soil is placed on the downhill side to form a barrier, with the open end facing uphill to capture runoff water. This method significantly improves soil moisture by efficiently capturing and storing rainwater. 🌱 Erosion Control: The bund structures also reduces soil erosion by slowing down water flow and encouraging sediment deposition. 🌾 Food Security: Often food crops that can survive in poor soils (and can grow quickly) are cultivated in or by the bunds, including Pigeon Pea, Lablab, Sweet Potato, Moringa and Sorghum 🌳 Environmental Restoration: This increased vegetation cover helps restore degraded lands (60% of land is degrading in sub-Saharan Africa), promotes biodiversity and sequesters carbon Other organisations using half-moon bunds around the world include: CIFOR-ICRAF / International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) / Oxfam / FAO / United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) / World Vision / African Development Bank Group / LEAD Foundation Tanzania (the partner for the project pictured) This is another great example that often traditional wisdom can address our modern challenges…we don’t need to over-engineer solutions! (📷 Credit: Justdiggit) #NatureBasedSolutions #Biodiversity #ReGreening