CT3 Regeneratively Resilient Hydrological Systems

Water is no doubt a key component of life on Earth. Less well known is that water vapour controls 95% of Earth’s heat dynamics! This is key to reversing abnormal weather patterns. Landscape hydration using interventions like water infiltration swales and dams, etc. are thus necessary if we want to build a regeneratively resilient future. Furthermore, water scarcity is becoming a very troublesome obstacle to life in many regions of the world. The hydration of whole landscapes offers the best possible starting point for developing a regeneratively resilient bioregion — interventions that result in more consistent rain with less flooding, etc.. Notably, cities can reduce temperatures by around 5oC using trees and hydration strategies. Students studying this track will learn how to design and implement Regeneratively Resilient Hydrological Systems.