He is a designer of puzzles, a writer of books and the founder of MetaMeta (www.metameta.nl), a company devoted to making a change in the management of our water resources
Tackling ‘hidden hunger’: Strategies to combat micronutrient deficiencies
In the face of the global hidden hunger crisis, it is imperative that we address the micronutrient deficiencies that silently erode our health
Making life lighter: How improving rural laundry can be key to better hygiene, dignity
This critical issue deserves more attention and action to help lift the burden of domestic work on women and girls and improve the quality of …
Managing microclimates — a ‘third way’ to combat climate change
Effective microclimate management has the potential to reduce temperatures by 1.5-2 degrees Celsius
Yemen's irrigation system: invisible victim of the war
Water infrastructure has been hit by war in Yemen's food-basket, affecting farmer income and food security
On road to resilience
Systematically improving micro-climate at a local level and not depending on global processes could help create a climate-resilient society
Yemen: Water and energy in times of war
Water production has been seriously hampered as fewer public wells are operational due to war damage, lack of maintenance and unavailability of fuel
Lollipops, fizz, chips
Twenty-five years ago, small shops would sell foods produced by local home-food processors, but that important part of the informal economy seems …
Time, whose side are you on?
As Texaco-Chevron drags its feet over remedial measures in Ecuador's once-pristine Amazon forest, those affected endure a difficult …
Microclimates unattended
Weather scientists must develop a better understanding of microclimates to protect agricultural ecosystems against climate change
Managing the mega irrigation beast
With better management, mega irrigation schemes can fulfil their large purpose
