Search for dissertations about: "Participatory GIS PGIS"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Participatory GIS PGIS.

2. 1. Arsenic in tubewell water of Bangladesh and approaches for sustainable mitigation

   Author : Md. Jakariya; Prosun Bhattacharya; Jan Hoinkis; KTH; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Tubewell; Arsenic; field test kit; groundwater; sediment colour; local drillers; safe aquifer; people’s initiatives; Participatory GIS PGIS ; Water in nature and society; Vatten i natur och samhälle;

   Abstract : There is an urgent need for Bangladesh to identify the arsenic (As) contaminated tubewells (TWs) in order to assess the health risks and initiate appropriate mitigation measures. This involves testing water in millions of TWs and raising community awareness about the health problems related to chronic As exposure from drinking water, and providing alternative safe water option for the exposed population of the country. READ MORE