Identifying aquaculture potential in northern Ghana: assessing small reservoirs using surface area dynamics, hydrological regimes, and socio-economic indicators
This study presents a comprehensive assessment of small reservoir suitability for aquaculture development in Northern Ghana, focusing on approximately 2000 small reservoirs. By mapping surface area dynamics during the dry season (November to April) from 2018 to 2024, we identified significant variat...
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| author | Akpoti, Komlavi Zwart, Sander J. Buisson, Marie-Charlotte |
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| description | This study presents a comprehensive assessment of small reservoir suitability for aquaculture development in Northern Ghana, focusing on approximately 2000 small reservoirs. By mapping surface area dynamics during the dry season (November to April) from 2018 to 2024, we identified significant variations in water availability. Among these reservoirs, 450 were surveyed to gather detailed information on multiple uses, including irrigation and aquaculture. To enhance our understanding, we organized a workshop to gather expert opinions on critical biophysical and socio-economic indicators for aquaculture development. Using this expert input, coupled with the survey data and surface area dynamics, we evaluated the potential of each reservoir for aquaculture. Additionally, we assessed discharge variability and its contribution to water availability in the reservoirs using the VegDischarge v2 data for the upstream catchment of each reservoir. Our findings highlight the reservoirs most suitable for aquaculture, providing a robust framework for sustainable aquaculture development in the region. This analysis supports water resource management and promotes resilient aquatic food systems, addressing food security and economic development in Northern Ghana. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1696972025-11-07T08:00:06Z Identifying aquaculture potential in northern Ghana: assessing small reservoirs using surface area dynamics, hydrological regimes, and socio-economic indicators Akpoti, Komlavi Zwart, Sander J. Buisson, Marie-Charlotte aquaculture socioeconomic aspects water reservoirs indicators fish culture aquatic food systems climate variability decision-support systems food security rural livelihoods water management This study presents a comprehensive assessment of small reservoir suitability for aquaculture development in Northern Ghana, focusing on approximately 2000 small reservoirs. By mapping surface area dynamics during the dry season (November to April) from 2018 to 2024, we identified significant variations in water availability. Among these reservoirs, 450 were surveyed to gather detailed information on multiple uses, including irrigation and aquaculture. To enhance our understanding, we organized a workshop to gather expert opinions on critical biophysical and socio-economic indicators for aquaculture development. Using this expert input, coupled with the survey data and surface area dynamics, we evaluated the potential of each reservoir for aquaculture. Additionally, we assessed discharge variability and its contribution to water availability in the reservoirs using the VegDischarge v2 data for the upstream catchment of each reservoir. Our findings highlight the reservoirs most suitable for aquaculture, providing a robust framework for sustainable aquaculture development in the region. This analysis supports water resource management and promotes resilient aquatic food systems, addressing food security and economic development in Northern Ghana. 2024-12-09 2025-01-23T04:15:56Z 2025-01-23T04:15:56Z Poster https://hdl.handle.net/10568/169697 en Open Access application/pdf International Water Management Institute Akpoti, Komlavi; Zwart, Sander; Buisson, Marie-Charlotte. 2024. Identifying aquaculture potential in northern Ghana: assessing small reservoirs using surface area dynamics, hydrological regimes, and socio-economic indicators. Poster presented at the American Geophysical Union Annual Meeting 2024 (AGU24) on What’s Next for Science, Washington, DC, USA, 9-13 December 2024. 1p. |
| spellingShingle | aquaculture socioeconomic aspects water reservoirs indicators fish culture aquatic food systems climate variability decision-support systems food security rural livelihoods water management Akpoti, Komlavi Zwart, Sander J. Buisson, Marie-Charlotte Identifying aquaculture potential in northern Ghana: assessing small reservoirs using surface area dynamics, hydrological regimes, and socio-economic indicators |
| title | Identifying aquaculture potential in northern Ghana: assessing small reservoirs using surface area dynamics, hydrological regimes, and socio-economic indicators |
| title_full | Identifying aquaculture potential in northern Ghana: assessing small reservoirs using surface area dynamics, hydrological regimes, and socio-economic indicators |
| title_fullStr | Identifying aquaculture potential in northern Ghana: assessing small reservoirs using surface area dynamics, hydrological regimes, and socio-economic indicators |
| title_full_unstemmed | Identifying aquaculture potential in northern Ghana: assessing small reservoirs using surface area dynamics, hydrological regimes, and socio-economic indicators |
| title_short | Identifying aquaculture potential in northern Ghana: assessing small reservoirs using surface area dynamics, hydrological regimes, and socio-economic indicators |
| title_sort | identifying aquaculture potential in northern ghana assessing small reservoirs using surface area dynamics hydrological regimes and socio economic indicators |
| topic | aquaculture socioeconomic aspects water reservoirs indicators fish culture aquatic food systems climate variability decision-support systems food security rural livelihoods water management |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/169697 |
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