How to harvest water from clouds of fog

IWMI’s Deputy Director General, Rachael McDonnell, spoke to NPR’s Goats and Soda about fog harvesting, a traditional technique that is now being expanded.

October 13, 2023 | By Sandaruwan Wickrama

The story in which McDonnell is featured is about farmers in central Kenya collecting water from trees by capturing condensing fog. The country is facing a severe drought, making fog harvesting crucial. This traditional method has been used for generations, but scientists and entrepreneurs are developing new techniques.

Fog harvesting projects have emerged worldwide, while technology can extract atmospheric water from various environments, offering a reliable source of drinking water. Despite challenges, these methods provide eco-friendly solutions to water scarcity in the face of climate change.

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How to harvest water from clouds of fog

People
Rachael McDonnell

Research
Water, climate change and resilience > Climate mitigation and adaptation pathways
Water, food and ecosystems > Sustainable water infrastructure and ecosystems

Locations
Africa > Kenya

Tags
atmospheric water, fog harvesting, water scarcity