Project summary
UNSW academics and students research how to sustainably produce agricultural products and improve irrigation infrastructure in Nepal.
Project outcomes
UNSW 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 UNSW 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 UNSW, Sydney
United Nations Development Goals
ÌýAffordable and Clean Energy
ÌýIndustry, Innovation and Infrastructure
ÌýSustainable Cities and Communities
ÌýResponsible Consumption and Production
