RT Report
T1 Fire, Wood, Water: Reaping the Benefits - Exchange of Environmental Experience Series Book One
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
K1 appropriate technology
K1 biogas
K1 environmentally sound technology
K1 geothermal energy
K1 energy resource
K1 solid waste management
K1 waste utilization
K1 water quality management
K1 wood fuel
K1 rice
SN 92-807-1165-2
YR 1988
FD 1988
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/29253
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/29253
NO This document presents technical and practical approaches to water treatment, energy recovery, and environmental management in developing country contexts, with a focus on low-cost, locally adaptable solutions. It outlines water quality criteria and links treatment selection to turbidity and microbial content, emphasising filtration systems such as slow sand filters and pre-treatment methods suited to rural conditions. The text describes design principles prioritising minimal equipment, low maintenance, and use of local materials, supported by performance and cost data from case studies. It also examines small-scale technologies, including biogas systems and resource recovery processes, alongside procedural guidance for environmental planning and impact assessment, highlighting institutional, technical, and implementation considerations.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 18, 2026