The lack of effective floodwater harvesting systems in the Middle Draa Valley

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Sourced from the stated research gap and stated challenges of the source papers, classified as general, all from Water. Those papers have been cited 47 times in total.

Supporting evidence — 4 representative gaps

• Integrating GIS, Remote Sensing, and Machine Learning to Optimize Sustainable Groundwater Recharge in Arid Mediterranean Landscapes: A Case Study from the Middle Draa Valley, Morocco (2025) · Water · cited 14× · doi

  The lack of effective floodwater harvesting systems in the Middle Draa Valley. The need for a robust and transferable approach for mapping groundwater recharge zones in arid and semi-arid regions. The importance of considering local environmental and hydrogeological conditions in groundwater recharge mapping.

  generalstated research gap
  Keywords: lack effective floodwater harvesting systems middle draa valley
• Hydrology and Climate Change in Africa: Contemporary Challenges, and Future Resilience Pathways (2025) · Water · cited 22× · doi

  The paper identifies the challenge of escalating aridity and significant reductions in surface runoff and groundwater recharge. It also highlights the challenge of inadequate and aging water infrastructure, which limits the ability to capture, store, distribute, and manage available resources effectively. The paper notes the challenge of competing demands on water resources, including the need for freshwater, food security, and ecosystem services.

  generalstated challenges
  Keywords: paper identifies challenge escalating aridity significant reductions surface
• Seasonally Contrasting Sensitivity of Minimal River Runoff to Future Climate Change in Western Kazakhstan: A CMIP6 Scenario Analysis (2025) · Water · cited 4× · doi

  The study identifies the challenge of uncertainty regarding the evolution of natural and climatic conditions. The study notes the challenge of developing effective adaptation measures to address the impacts of climate change on freshwater systems. The study highlights the challenge of ensuring water security under future climate conditions in arid and semi-arid regions.

  generalstated challenges
  Keywords: study identifies challenge uncertainty regarding evolution natural climatic
• The Environmental Kuznets Curve, Water Stress, and Tourism: A European Analysis (2025) · Water · cited 7× · doi

  The paper identifies the challenge of increased water consumption and pressure on water resources due to population growth and climate change. It highlights the challenge of water stress representing one of the main challenges to the sustainability of urban centers and communities. The study notes the challenge of needing adaptive and region-specific strategies for water resource management.

  generalstated challengesevidence 5/5
  Keywords: paper identifies challenge increased water consumption pressure resources

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