Project summary
¹úÃñ²ÊƱ academics and students research how to sustainably produce agricultural products and improve irrigation infrastructure in Nepal.
Project outcomes
¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Engineering in partnership withÌýÌýare researching how to sustainably produce the agricultural productÌýbiochar, a charcoal soil additive used in farming. Research has shown that the weed commonly known as ‘mile-a-minute vine’ can be converted into biochar.
The second element of the project is focused on improving irrigation with solar-powered equipment.
In May 2017, a new irrigation scheme was installed in a local community and ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ students are now modelling future design projects.
Make an impact
°ä´Ç²Ô³Ù²¹³¦³ÙÌýA/Prof.ÌýFiona JohnsonÌýfor more information on this project.
Location
Chitwan National Park,ÌýNepal
PopulationÌýof 28 million
14.5 hour journeyÌýfrom ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ, Sydney
United Nations Development Goals
ÌýAffordable and Clean Energy
ÌýIndustry, Innovation and Infrastructure
ÌýSustainable Cities and Communities
ÌýResponsible Consumption and Production
