Expertise

Modeling of rainfall regimes (IDF curves, Gradex method), runoff generation (SCS-CN method, rainfall-runoff models such as GR4J) and network or river hydraulics (HEC-RAS, MIKE 11/21, SWMM) to size hydraulic structures, bridges and drainage networks against standardized return periods (T=10, 50, 100 years). E.g., 100-year flood study for bridge sizing on a West African watercourse.

Design of drinking-water treatment trains (coagulation-flocculation, settling, filtration, disinfection) and wastewater treatment processes (activated sludge, lagooning, constructed wetlands) compliant with WHO guidelines and national standards, including hydraulic sizing and mass-balance calculations. E.g., sizing of a 20,000 population-equivalent activated-sludge plant for a secondary city.

Technical audit of existing networks (topographic surveys, CCTV inspections, flow measurements) combined with hydraulic modeling (SWMM, InfoWorks ICM) to identify capacity bottlenecks and prioritize corrective solutions. E.g., hydraulic diagnosis of a saturated urban drainage network with investment prioritization.

Development of integrated stormwater management strategies combining structural measures (retention basins, source-control storage) and nature-based solutions (bioswales, permeable pavements), supported by flood-hazard mapping from 2D hydraulic modeling. E.g., stormwater management plan for a peri-urban district integrating detention basins and green infrastructure.

Development of water supply master plans and Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) strategies, including supply-demand balances, demand scenarios and cross-sector trade-offs aligned with river-basin planning frameworks. E.g., 2040-horizon drinking-water supply master plan for a regional urban area.

Environmental and social impact assessments compliant with IFC Performance Standards (PS1-8) and the Equator Principles, covering scoping, baseline studies, impact evaluation, an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) and stakeholder consultation. E.g., ESIA of a dam project including a resettlement and compensation plan.

Quantification of environmental impacts per ISO 14040/14044 (life cycle assessment) and greenhouse gas accounting per the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064, covering scopes 1, 2 and 3. E.g., scope 1-3 carbon footprint of a water treatment plant with an associated reduction roadmap.

Implementation of monitoring campaigns following standardized protocols (ISO/EN standards, APHA methods for water, WHO air-quality guidelines), physico-chemical and microbiological laboratory analyses, and interpretation against regulatory thresholds. E.g., quarterly surface-water quality monitoring downstream of an industrial site.

Analysis of historical climate series and regional climate-model projections (CORDEX-Africa) under IPCC scenarios (SSPs), assessing changes in rainfall regimes, droughts and extreme events. E.g., climate projection study to 2050 for a transboundary river basin.

Integration of eco-design principles (ISO 14006) and national environmental regulatory requirements from the preliminary design stage, and support with environmental permitting processes (public inquiry files, environmental permits). E.g., regulatory support for a drinking-water supply project through to environmental permit approval.

Design of irrigated schemes and hydro-agricultural structures incorporating climate projections (rainfall variability, water stress) using crop water-balance tools (FAO's CROPWAT, AquaCrop) to secure yields. E.g., design of a 200-ha drought-resilient irrigated scheme, sized with AquaCrop.

Development of irrigation systems driven by sensors (tensiometers, capacitive probes) and programmable controllers, regulating water supply based on reference evapotranspiration (FAO-56 Penman-Monteith method). E.g., automated drip irrigation controlled by soil-moisture probes and real-time ETo calculation.

Deployment of connected sensor networks (LoRaWAN, NB-IoT protocols) linked to agronomic decision-support platforms to optimize input use (water, fertilizer) at plot scale, based on within-field variability maps. E.g., IoT platform for variable-rate fertilization combining satellite imagery and soil sensors.

Design of closed-loop production systems combining fish farming and soil-less cropping, including sizing of biological filtration loops and nitrogen balance to ensure system equilibrium. E.g., pilot aquaponic unit for urban market gardening integrating a biofilter and a tilapia rearing tank.

Deployment of sensor networks (soil moisture, piezometers, agro-meteorological stations) linked to real-time telemetry and dashboard platforms, enabling data-driven management of water resources and agricultural practices. E.g., soil-moisture and groundwater-level sensor network linked to a continuous monitoring dashboard.

Integration of solar photovoltaic pumping, hybrid mini-grids and by-product valorization (sludge, biomass into biogas or compost) to reduce the energy footprint and operating costs of agricultural and water systems. E.g., sizing of a solar pumping system for an off-grid irrigated scheme.

Development of risk management plans structured around the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, combining vulnerability assessment, structural and non-structural measures, and governance arrangements tailored to urban and rural scales. E.g., Sendai-aligned flood-risk management plan for a coastal municipality.

Multi-temporal satellite image analysis (Sentinel-1/2, Landsat) using supervised classification and change detection to track coastline evolution, mangrove dynamics and land-use change over several decades. E.g., diachronic mapping of coastal erosion over 20 years using Landsat and Sentinel-2 imagery.

Production of hazard, exposure and vulnerability maps by overlaying GIS layers (digital terrain models, land use, population density) to guide territorial planning and resilience investments. E.g., flood-prone zone map for an urban agglomeration combining LiDAR DTM and population data.

Design of early-warning systems coupling real-time hydrological and hydraulic models, rainfall data (radar, satellite, automatic stations) and alert-triggering thresholds, with multi-channel dissemination to exposed populations. E.g., multi-threshold flood early-warning system for a flashy watershed.

Setup of data collection mechanisms (mobile surveys, IoT sensors, remote sensing) and interoperability architectures (APIs, OGC standards) for water governance based on shared, up-to-date data across institutional actors. E.g., interoperable digital platform for sharing hydrological data among government agencies.

Development of rapid post-disaster damage and needs assessment tools following the PDNA (Post-Disaster Needs Assessment) methodology, combining satellite imagery, field data collection and loss-estimation models, to support humanitarian response and reconstruction. E.g., rapid damage-assessment tool following a major flood, aligned with the PDNA methodology.

Development of multi-criteria modeling and simulation platforms (WEAP-based approaches for resource allocation, optimization modules) integrating contrasting scenarios to inform technical and strategic trade-offs between competing water uses. E.g., WEAP-based DSS for allocating water resources across irrigation, drinking water and industry.

Setup of monitoring and evaluation frameworks based on a results chain (inputs-outputs-outcomes-impacts) and SMART indicators, with digitized field data collection and management dashboards. E.g., monitoring and evaluation system for a drinking-water access programme with coverage and service-continuity indicators.

Development of long-term master plans (20-30-year horizon) integrating hydraulic modeling of existing and future networks, investment prioritization and climate-change-adjusted sizing of structures. E.g., stormwater management master plan for a regional capital to the 2050 horizon.

Design and delivery of continuing-education modules combining theory, case studies and hands-on practice with professional software (hydraulic modeling, GIS, project management), aligned with water-sector competency frameworks. E.g., certifying training program on hydraulic modeling applied to infrastructure design.

Organizational diagnosis and support for structuring public institutions (procedures, information systems, human resource management) to strengthen their performance and autonomy in water management. E.g., support to a river-basin agency for its reorganization and the rollout of a performance management system.

Structured support for project holders following an incubation methodology (problem validation, prototyping, business model, scale-up) in the water, environment and climate sectors. E.g., 6-month incubation program for a start-up developing a low-cost water-treatment solution.

Organization of collaborative events (hackathons, innovation competitions) and structured mentoring programs pairing sector experts with project holders, to accelerate the emergence of innovative solutions to water and climate challenges. E.g., regional hackathon on digital solutions for water management, with mentoring from sector experts.