NatureDelta
Team information
Monica Bonu
Master
Wageningen University & Research
Judd Kevin Maza Quio
fresh graduate
Wageningen University and Research
Marleen Peeters
Master
Wageningen Univerisity & Research
Diana Mosquera
Master
Wageningen university and research
Iris van Dongen
Master
Wageningen University & Research
Muyun Zhu
Master
Wageningen University & Research
Fuyuki Wakayama
Master
Wageningen University and Research
Maria Julia Romani Moron
Master
Wageningen University & Research
Glenn Ortiz
Master
Wageningen University & Research
Franck Gustavo Neyra Jimenez
Master
Wageningen University & Research
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About the team
NatureDelta is an innovative multidisciplinary team aiming nature-positive impact in Bangladesh delta.
Our vision for nature-positive future for Bangladesh
By 2120, Khulna district emerges as a pioneering stronghold against climate change, showcasing symbiosis between humans and nature in Bangladesh. Khulna District will have undergone a profound transformation in its water distribution across seasons, thus embracing water as the lifeblood of a nature-based future. Water will serve as a vital force, circulating throughout the region over both monsoon and dry seasons, and acts as a catalyst for rejuvenating life and generating an increase in the district food security. Vast water bodies and a double dike system as a sponge and resilient absorbers nurturing thriving human communities, food production fields and ecosystems. Guiding principles for Khulna vision 2120: 1) Connectivity, 2) Recharge and renew, 3) Symbiosis, 4) Complementarity, 5) Diversification of incomes, 6) Capacity building.
Our choices for a specific region
Khulna faces water challenges, from floods to salinization. This plan tackles them with nature-based solutions: • Double dyke system: These act like sponges, absorbing floodwaters and creating space for farms and aquaculture after floods recede. • Rain water harvesting: This captures monsoon rain for year-round irrigation, reducing reliance on groundwater. Urban green spaces also absorb floodwater and promote biodiversity. • Climate smart agriculture: This approach uses floodwater for farming and promotes resilient crops like salt-tolerant vegetables. Techniques include rice paddy dams, floating farms, and saline-resistant crops. • Resilient aquaculture systems: Multifunctional ponds will raise fish, shrimp, and oysters while providing irrigation water. This reduces pressure on freshwater sources and boosts food security. • Mangrove restoration: Protecting and restoring the Sundarbans is crucial for Khulna's future. This includes planting native trees, introducing pollinators, and involving local communities in sustainable management. • Floatvoltaic island: Contaminated ponds will be turned into floating solar farms, generating clean energy while plants purify the water. These solutions combine traditional knowledge with modern technology to ensure Khulna's water and food security in a changing climate.