Water storage for remote islands

A church on Mejatto now has a new water catchment system thanks to the United Nations Development Program-funded project that is focused on water harvesting and collection systems throughout the RMI.

The first training session for local carpenters and plumbers was successfully completed on Mejatto Island as part of the Addressing Climate Change Vulnerability in the Water Sector (ACWA) project. This project, led by the United Nations Development Program, aims to help the people of the Marshall Islands better cope with the effects of climate change, such as droughts.

During the training, four local builders learned the skills needed to upgrade rainwater harvesting systems in their communities. This includes repairing roofs, installing gutters and pipes, and building water storage tanks. They also learned how to connect these systems to newly installed Flatpack Modular Tanks, which are large, prefabricated water storage tanks.

The builders gained both theoretical knowledge and practical experience by upgrading the rainwater harvesting system on the Mejatto warehouse. This involved improving how rainwater is collected, stored, and distributed. These upgrades will help ensure a reliable water supply for the community, even during droughts.

“This mission demonstrates how engineers, ACWA builders and community volunteers can build on each other’s knowledge and experience to ensure high quality and sustainable water infrastructure,” said Kieren Davis, Chief Technical Advisor for the ACWA project.

The training also included meetings with community members to ensure that the water system improvements meet their needs and expectations, said a release issued by UNDP.

This successful training marks the beginning of the second phase of the ACWA project, which will see local builders play a key role in upgrading water systems across the Marshall Islands.

The ACWA Project is funded by the Green Climate Fund, the RMI government, Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and the European Union.

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