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Assessing the Value of Qanat System of Yazd in Promoting Urban Climate Resilience
Exploring the qanat system of Yazd, an ancient Persian water management technique, this study delves into its pivotal role in urban climate resilience. Situated on Iran's arid central plateau, Yazd relies on qanats to combat water scarcity, fostering sustainable agriculture and human settlement. These subterranean tunnels, minimizing evaporation, are testaments to ancient engineering prowess, facilitating biodiversity, urban cooling, and soil salinity management while fostering communal cooperation. However, modern challenges like urbanization and groundwater overuse imperil these structures. By integrating contemporary technologies such as IoT and nanotechnology with traditional practices, qanat efficiency and sustainability can be enhanced. Emphasizing community involvement, policy frameworks, and strategic urban planning, this exploration underscores qanats as models for sustainable water management in arid regions. Vital for the ecological and economic stability of Yazd, their preservation and revitalization ensures a steady water flow supporting agriculture, mitigating drought impacts, and water security.
Assessing the Value of Qanat System of Yazd in Promoting Urban Climate Resilience
Exploring the qanat system of Yazd, an ancient Persian water management technique, this study delves into its pivotal role in urban climate resilience. Situated on Iran's arid central plateau, Yazd relies on qanats to combat water scarcity, fostering sustainable agriculture and human settlement. These subterranean tunnels, minimizing evaporation, are testaments to ancient engineering prowess, facilitating biodiversity, urban cooling, and soil salinity management while fostering communal cooperation. However, modern challenges like urbanization and groundwater overuse imperil these structures. By integrating contemporary technologies such as IoT and nanotechnology with traditional practices, qanat efficiency and sustainability can be enhanced. Emphasizing community involvement, policy frameworks, and strategic urban planning, this exploration underscores qanats as models for sustainable water management in arid regions. Vital for the ecological and economic stability of Yazd, their preservation and revitalization ensures a steady water flow supporting agriculture, mitigating drought impacts, and water security.
Assessing the Value of Qanat System of Yazd in Promoting Urban Climate Resilience
Advances in 21st Century Human Settlements
Agrawal, Mahak (editor) / Shakibamanesh, Mahdi (author)
2025-02-18
12 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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