| 1 |
Rainwater Harvesting |
Collecting and storing rainwater for reuse. |
Collection Method |
Global |
80% |
2000 |
12 |
High |
| 2 |
Desalination Plant |
Converting seawater to freshwater using technology. |
Treatment Technology |
Coastal Areas |
90% |
15000000 |
24 |
Medium |
| 3 |
Water Recycling |
Reusing treated wastewater for non-potable uses. |
Treatment Technology |
Urban Areas |
85% |
5000000 |
18 |
High |
| 4 |
Water Conservation Campaigns |
Educational programs promoting water-saving techniques. |
Public Awareness |
Global |
75% |
100000 |
6 |
High |
| 5 |
Leak Detection Systems |
Technologies to identify and repair leaks in pipelines. |
Infrastructure Improvement |
Urban Areas |
70% |
250000 |
12 |
Medium |
| 6 |
Watershed Management |
Managing and restoring watersheds to enhance water resources. |
Land Management |
Rural Areas |
80% |
300000 |
36 |
High |
| 7 |
Drought Resilience Planning |
Strategies for adapting to periods of low water availability. |
Risk Management |
Arid Regions |
75% |
50000 |
12 |
Medium |
| 8 |
Aquifer Recharge |
Methods to enhance natural and artificial groundwater recharge. |
Groundwater Management |
Global |
85% |
1000000 |
24 |
High |
| 9 |
Green Infrastructure |
Using vegetation and soil to manage stormwater and enhance water quality. |
Infrastructure Improvement |
Urban Areas |
70% |
500000 |
18 |
Medium |
| 10 |
Flood Control Systems |
Engineering solutions designed to manage and mitigate flooding. |
Engineering Solutions |
Flood-Prone Areas |
90% |
2000000 |
30 |
Medium |
| 11 |
Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) |
A comprehensive approach to managing water resources sustainably. |
Management Framework |
Global |
80% |
300000 |
36 |
High |
| 12 |
Smart Water Metering |
Using technology to optimize water use through metering. |
Technology Implementation |
Urban Areas |
75% |
100000 |
12 |
High |
| 13 |
Borehole Drilling |
Accessing underground water through drilling. |
Water Supply |
Remote Areas |
80% |
15000 |
6 |
Medium |
| 14 |
Public Water Supply Systems |
Establishing efficient systems for providing drinking water. |
Infrastructure Development |
Urban Areas |
90% |
5000000 |
24 |
High |
| 15 |
Soil Moisture Management |
Techniques to monitor and manage soil moisture levels effectively. |
Agricultural Practice |
Agricultural Areas |
75% |
10000 |
12 |
Medium |
| 16 |
Water Quality Monitoring |
Regular assessment of water quality and safety. |
Monitoring Program |
Global |
90% |
200000 |
12 |
High |
| 17 |
Sustainable Agriculture Practices |
Methods to reduce water use in agriculture, such as drip irrigation. |
Agricultural Practice |
Global |
80% |
3000 |
12 |
Medium |
| 18 |
Floodplain Restoration |
Restoring natural floodplain functions to improve water security. |
Environmental Restoration |
Flood-Prone Areas |
85% |
500000 |
24 |
High |
| 19 |
Water Pricing Strategies |
Economic approaches to encourage efficient water use. |
Economic Policy |
Global |
70% |
20000 |
12 |
Medium |
| 20 |
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) |
Collaboration between government and private sector to enhance water services. |
Capacity Building |
Global |
75% |
50000 |
24 |
High |
| 21 |
Community Water Points |
Creating accessible water sources within communities. |
Water Supply |
Rural Areas |
90% |
15000 |
6 |
High |
| 22 |
Stormwater Management Practices |
Techniques to manage and utilize stormwater effectively. |
Infrastructure Improvement |
Urban Areas |
80% |
100000 |
18 |
Medium |
| 23 |
Water Footprint Assessment |
Evaluating the total volume of freshwater used to produce goods. |
Assessment Tool |
Global |
75% |
5000 |
12 |
Medium |
| 24 |
Artificial Wetlands |
Creating man-made wetlands for treatment and water retention. |
Treatment Technology |
Urban Areas |
80% |
200000 |
18 |
Medium |
| 25 |
Water Governance Frameworks |
Establishing policies and regulations for water management. |
Policy Development |
Global |
85% |
50000 |
24 |
High |
| 26 |
Climate Adaptation Strategies |
Planning for long-term changes in water availability due to climate change. |
Risk Management |
Global |
70% |
20000 |
12 |
High |
| 27 |
Subsurface Irrigation |
Irrigation technique that delivers water directly to the roots of plants. |
Agricultural Practice |
Agricultural Areas |
75% |
10000 |
12 |
Medium |
| 28 |
Urban Resilience Planning |
Designing cities to withstand water-related challenges and disasters. |
Urban Planning |
Urban Areas |
80% |
300000 |
24 |
High |
| 29 |
Rain Gardens |
Gardens designed to manage stormwater runoff. |
Land Management |
Urban Areas |
70% |
2000 |
12 |
Medium |
| 30 |
Water-Saving Fixtures |
Installing low-flow toilets, showerheads, and faucets to reduce water usage. |
Technology Implementation |
Urban Areas |
75% |
3000 |
6 |
Medium |
| 31 |
Hydrological Modeling |
Using models to simulate water cycle processes for better management. |
Scientific Research |
Global |
85% |
100000 |
24 |
High |
| 32 |
Eco-Friendly Landscaping |
Promoting landscaping that requires less water and supports biodiversity. |
Land Management |
Urban Areas |
70% |
5000 |
12 |
Medium |
| 33 |
Micro-Irrigation Systems |
Efficient irrigation systems that minimize water wastage. |
Agricultural Technology |
Agricultural Areas |
80% |
15000 |
12 |
Medium |
| 34 |
Water-Sensitive Urban Design |
Designing urban areas to integrate water management into the landscape. |
Urban Planning |
Urban Areas |
75% |
200000 |
36 |
High |
| 35 |
Capacity Building for Local Communities |
Training and empowering communities to manage local water resources. |
Community Development |
Rural Areas |
80% |
50000 |
24 |
High |
| 36 |
Pumping Storage Hydropower |
Using water reservoirs to generate energy and manage water flow. |
Energy Management |
Global |
90% |
2000000 |
36 |
Medium |
| 37 |
Wastewater Treatment Plants |
Facilities that treat wastewater for reuse or safe discharge. |
Infrastructure Development |
Urban Areas |
85% |
7000000 |
36 |
High |
| 38 |
Water Use Restrictions |
Policies limiting water usage during droughts or emergencies. |
Regulatory Framework |
Drought-Prone Areas |
80% |
10000 |
12 |
Medium |
| 39 |
Water Quality Improvement Projects |
Initiatives aimed at improving water quality in lakes, rivers, and aquifers. |
Environmental Project |
Global |
75% |
300000 |
18 |
High |
| 40 |
Sustainable Forestry Practices |
Managing forests to enhance watershed health and water flow. |
Land Management |
Forest Areas |
80% |
100000 |
24 |
Medium |
| 41 |
Community-Based Disaster Risk Management |
Engaging communities in disaster risk assessment and planning. |
Risk Management |
Flood-Prone Areas |
85% |
20000 |
12 |
High |
| 42 |
Participatory Water Resource Assessments |
Involving stakeholders in water management planning and assessments. |
Community Development |
Global |
80% |
30000 |
18 |
Medium |
| 43 |
Inter-Basin Water Transfer |
Transferring water from one basin to another to manage shortages. |
Infrastructure Project |
Regions with Water Scarcity |
90% |
25000000 |
48 |
Low |
| 44 |
Watershed Protection Plans |
Strategies to protect water quality and quantity in watersheds. |
Environmental Management |
Global |
85% |
150000 |
36 |
High |
| 45 |
Bioswales |
Landscaped depressions designed to manage stormwater runoff. |
Infrastructure Improvement |
Urban Areas |
70% |
7500 |
12 |
Medium |
| 46 |
Emerging Contaminants Monitoring |
Tracking and managing new pollutants in water sources. |
Monitoring Program |
Global |
75% |
100000 |
12 |
Medium |
| 47 |
Aquaculture Systems |
Sustainable fish farming practices that minimize water use. |
Agricultural Management |
Coastal Areas |
80% |
50000 |
24 |
Medium |
| 48 |
Collaborative Water Governance |
Joint management of water resources by multiple stakeholders. |
Governance |
Global |
85% |
60000 |
24 |
High |
| 49 |
Flood Forecasting Systems |
Technological systems to predict and manage flood events. |
Risk Management |
Flood-Prone Areas |
90% |
300000 |
12 |
Medium |
| 50 |
Desalination Research and Innovation |
Researching new methods to improve desalination efficiency. |
Research Initiative |
Coastal Areas |
80% |
500000 |
36 |
Medium |
| 51 |
Soil Conservation Techniques |
Practices to prevent soil erosion and improve water retention. |
Agricultural Practice |
Rural Areas |
75% |
3000 |
12 |
High |
| 52 |
Water Education Programs |
Informing the public about water issues and conservation methods. |
Public Awareness |
Global |
80% |
50000 |
6 |
High |
| 53 |
Aquifer Management Strategies |
Plans to sustainably manage and utilize aquifers. |
Groundwater Management |
Global |
85% |
200000 |
18 |
High |
| 54 |
Water-Use Audits |
Assessing and optimizing water usage in various sectors. |
Assessment Tool |
Urban Areas |
75% |
10000 |
12 |
Medium |
| 55 |
Community Water Management Boards |
Local governance structures to oversee water resources. |
Governance |
Rural Areas |
80% |
15000 |
24 |
High |
| 56 |
Rainfed Agriculture Enhancement |
Improving agricultural productivity in areas reliant on rainwater. |
Agricultural Development |
Rural Areas |
75% |
15000 |
12 |
Medium |
| 57 |
Urban Watershed Restoration |
Restoring urban watersheds to improve water quality and reduce runoff. |
Environmental Restoration |
Urban Areas |
90% |
200000 |
24 |
High |
| 58 |
Water Footprint Reduction Strategies |
Techniques to minimize the water footprint of products and services. |
Sustainable Practices |
Global |
80% |
25000 |
12 |
Medium |
| 59 |
Resource Efficiency Programs |
Programs to improve efficiency in water usage across sectors. |
Management Initiative |
Global |
85% |
30000 |
24 |
Medium |
| 60 |
Basin-Wide Water Management Plans |
Strategies for managing water resources across an entire basin. |
Management Framework |
Global |
80% |
400000 |
36 |
High |
| 61 |
Nature-Based Solutions for Water Management |
Using natural processes to manage water resources and risks. |
Environmental Management |
Global |
90% |
300000 |
36 |
Medium |
| 62 |
Public Water Utility Reforms |
Improving public water utility operations and management. |
Governance |
Urban Areas |
75% |
150000 |
24 |
High |
| 63 |
Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion |
Encouraging practices that improve sanitation and hygiene related to water. |
Public Health |
Global |
80% |
100000 |
12 |
High |
| 64 |
Hydrovoltaic Systems |
Combining solar power generation with water management. |
Technology Implementation |
Global |
85% |
1000000 |
36 |
Medium |
| 65 |
Environmental Flow Assessments |
Determining water needs for ecosystems to sustain health and function. |
Assessment Tool |
Global |
75% |
50000 |
12 |
Medium |
| 66 |
Water-Resilient Crop Varieties |
Developing crop varieties that require less water and are drought-resistant. |
Agricultural Science |
Global |
80% |
20000 |
24 |
Medium |
| 67 |
Urban Flood Management Plans |
Strategic plans for managing urban flooding risks. |
Risk Management |
Urban Areas |
90% |
50000 |
12 |
Medium |
| 68 |
Trans-boundary Water Management Agreements |
Treaties for managing shared water resources between countries. |
Governance |
International |
85% |
100000 |
24 |
High |
| 69 |
Green Roofs |
Installing vegetation on roofs to manage stormwater and improve air quality. |
Infrastructure Improvement |
Urban Areas |
70% |
25000 |
18 |
Medium |
| 70 |
Carbon Farming Practices |
Practices that sequester carbon while managing water resources efficiently. |
Sustainable Practices |
Global |
80% |
15000 |
24 |
Medium |
| 71 |
Soil Health Promotion |
Improving soil health to enhance water retention and reduce erosion. |
Agricultural Practice |
Rural Areas |
75% |
10000 |
12 |
Medium |
| 72 |
Coastal Zone Management Plans |
Managing coastal areas to protect water resources and ecosystems. |
Management Framework |
Coastal Areas |
80% |
150000 |
24 |
High |
| 73 |
Integrated Coastal Management |
Holistic approach to managing coastal water resources. |
Management Framework |
Coastal Areas |
85% |
200000 |
24 |
High |
| 74 |
Waste Minimization Strategies |
Strategies to reduce waste generation affecting water quality. |
Sustainable Practices |
Global |
80% |
30000 |
12 |
Medium |
| 75 |
Decentralized Water Supply Systems |
Establishing localized sources of water supply. |
Infrastructure Development |
Rural Areas |
85% |
200000 |
24 |
Medium |
| 76 |
Water Rights Programs |
Establishing equitable water rights allocations in vulnerable areas. |
Governance |
Global |
80% |
15000 |
24 |
High |
| 77 |
Aquatic Ecosystem Management |
Management practices to maintain and restore aquatic ecosystems. |
Environmental Management |
Global |
85% |
300000 |
36 |
Medium |
| 78 |
Climate-Smart Water Management |
Enhancing resilience to climate change in water management practices. |
Sustainable Practices |
Global |
90% |
50000 |
12 |
Medium |
| 79 |
Hydrological Data Collection Systems |
Improving the collection of data on water resources availability. |
Monitoring Program |
Global |
85% |
100000 |
24 |
High |
| 80 |
Reforestation Efforts |
Replanting forests to enhance groundwater recharge and reduce runoff. |
Environmental Restoration |
Rural Areas |
80% |
70000 |
36 |
Medium |
| 81 |
Rainwater Infiltration Trenches |
Creating trenches to allow rainwater to seep into the ground. |
Environmental Engineering |
Urban Areas |
75% |
5000 |
12 |
Medium |
| 82 |
Water Quality Regulations |
Regulations to ensure safe drinking water. |
Regulatory Framework |
Global |
90% |
100000 |
12 |
High |
| 83 |
Ecosystem-Based Adaptation Strategies |
Utilizing biodiversity and ecosystems to adapt to climate change. |
Sustainable Practices |
Global |
80% |
25000 |
24 |
Medium |
| 84 |
Water Resource Economics |
Applying economic principles to manage and allocate water efficiently. |
Economic Policy |
Global |
85% |
30000 |
12 |
Medium |
| 85 |
Public Monuments for Water Awareness |
Creating sculptures or installations to promote water conservation. |
Public Awareness |
Urban Areas |
70% |
10000 |
6 |
Medium |
| 86 |
Rainfall Prediction Technologies |
Using technology to predict rainfall for better water management. |
Technology Implementation |
Global |
90% |
150000 |
18 |
Medium |
| 87 |
Local Water Councils |
Establishing local bodies for community-led water resource management. |
Governance |
Rural Areas |
75% |
20000 |
24 |
High |
| 88 |
Rain Gardens with Native Plants |
Creating rain gardens using indigenous plants for better water absorption. |
Land Management |
Urban Areas |
80% |
2500 |
12 |
Medium |
| 89 |
Monitoring of Groundwater Levels |
Regular assessment of groundwater for sustainable management. |
Monitoring Program |
Global |
85% |
50000 |
12 |
High |
| 90 |
Wastewater Reuse for Irrigation |
Using treated wastewater for agricultural irrigation purposes. |
Treatment Technology |
Agricultural Areas |
90% |
300000 |
18 |
Medium |
| 91 |
Community Watershed Groups |
Forming community groups to oversee local watershed health. |
Community Development |
Global |
70% |
15000 |
12 |
High |
| 92 |
Treated Effluent Discharge Management |
Regulating the discharge of treated wastewater to protect water bodies. |
Regulatory Framework |
Global |
80% |
20000 |
12 |
High |
| 93 |
Water Footprint Labeling |
Labeling products based on their water usage impact. |
Public Awareness |
Global |
75% |
10000 |
12 |
Medium |
| 94 |
Smartphone Apps for Water Monitoring |
Developing mobile applications to track personal water use. |
Technology Implementation |
Global |
80% |
30000 |
12 |
High |
| 95 |
Microbial Fuel Cells for Water Treatment |
Using microbial technology to treat water and generate energy. |
Innovative Technology |
Global |
85% |
200000 |
24 |
Medium |
| 96 |
Basin-Wide Conservation Projects |
Projects aimed at conserving water resources across a basin. |
Environmental Project |
Global |
80% |
150000 |
36 |
High |
| 97 |
Hydrological Risk Assessment Tools |
Tools developed to assess risks related to water resources. |
Risk Management |
Global |
85% |
50000 |
12 |
Medium |
| 98 |
Traditional Water Management Practices |
Utilizing local and Indigenous knowledge for water management. |
Cultural Practices |
Rural Areas |
80% |
20000 |
12 |
Medium |
| 99 |
Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Programs |
Programs aimed at improving water sanitation and hygiene practices. |
Public Health |
Global |
90% |
70000 |
12 |
High |
| 100 |
Nutrient Management in Agriculture |
Strategies to manage nutrients in agriculture for better water use. |
Agricultural Practice |
Rural Areas |
80% |
3000 |
12 |
Medium |
| 101 |
Water Audits in Industries |
Assessing and optimizing water use in industrial sectors. |
Industry Initiative |
Global |
75% |
10000 |
12 |
Medium |
| 102 |
Integrated Pest Management for Water Conservation |
Techniques to manage pests without excessive water use. |
Agricultural Practice |
Rural Areas |
80% |
2000 |
12 |
Medium |
| 103 |
Hydrological Connectivity Projects |
Projects aimed at restoring hydrological connections in landscapes. |
Environmental Project |
Global |
90% |
300000 |
36 |
High |
| 104 |
Water Governance Strengthening Initiatives |
Programs aimed at strengthening water governance frameworks. |
Governance |
Global |
80% |
150000 |
24 |
High |
| 105 |
Water Quality Improvement Technology |
Innovative technologies developed to improve water quality. |
Technology Innovation |
Global |
85% |
50000 |
18 |
Medium |
| 106 |
Drought Monitoring Systems |
Technologies to monitor and assess drought conditions. |
Risk Management |
Global |
90% |
250000 |
24 |
Medium |
| 107 |
Pollution Source Control Programs |
Regulating major sources of pollution to preserve water quality. |
Regulatory Framework |
Global |
80% |
30000 |
12 |
High |
| 108 |
Local Climate Adaptive Water Strategies |
Tailoring water management strategies to local climate conditions. |
Adaptation Strategy |
Global |
75% |
25000 |
24 |
Medium |
| 109 |
Soil Erosion Control Projects |
Projects aimed at preventing soil erosion in water catchment areas. |
Environmental Project |
Rural Areas |
85% |
50000 |
24 |
Medium |
| 110 |
Water Coverage Expansion Programs |
Initiatives to expand safe water coverage to underserved regions. |
Infrastructure Development |
Global |
90% |
200000 |
36 |
High |