Although several institutional and management approaches that address the degradation of the rangelands have been tested in the dry areas of Central and West Asia and North Africa (CWANA), impact has been limited.

A farmer explains why he has built contour ridges on his land in a hilly area.

A farmer explains his system of using drip irrigation with harvested rainwater to grow vegetable crops

Pans are a simple method of storing water, particularly relevant for livestock farmers in arid areas.

This leaflet describes one method of rainwater harvesting – using hoops. This method is particularly suited to pasture production in dry areas.