Managed Aquifer Recharge in Mongolia: Policy Recommendations and Lessons Learned from Pilot Applications

Publication | October 2023
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This brief shares lessons from pilot projects to replenish Mongolia’s aquifers to help offset rising demand for water as climate change threatens to worsen shortages.

It notes that Mongolia relies on groundwater for 90% of its water supplies and assesses three managed aquifer recharge (MAR) projects. These rely either on injection wells, surface water spreading, or enhancing natural recharge processes. It recommends Mongolia continues researching managed aquifer recharge, and shows how technical, institutional, and financial support could help harness MAR’s potential to provide vital solutions for water-scarce areas.

Additional Details

Author
Type
Series
Subjects
  • Water
  • Basin Water
  • Water sector development
Countries
  • Mongolia
Pages
  • 8
Dimensions
  • 8.5 x 11
SKU
  • BRF230405-2
ISBN
  • 978-92-9270-372-1 (print)
  • 978-92-9270-373-8 (electronic)
ISSN
  • 2071-7202 (print)
  • 2218-2675 (electronic)

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