Sustainable water and floating farm solutions

Co-Creation Challenges

2023.12.27

Corporation

Name of team	Manhat

Country or countries of your activity

United Arab Emirates

Themes of Activity

Science and technology, biotechnology

Food

Ocean, water

Biodiversity, natural environment, organisms

Agriculture, forestry, fishery

Our Co-Creation Challenge

The challenge of water scarcity is a pressing global issue, with agriculture consuming over 70% of the world’s freshwater resources. To combat this, our initiative seeks to revolutionize the way we approach water desalination, traditionally a high-energy, high-emission process. Conventional desalination contributes significantly to carbon emissions, estimated at 76 million tonnes annually, a figure projected to rise to 218 million tonnes by 2040. Additionally, these methods produce a large volume of brine, around 50 billion cubic meters per year, which poses a risk to marine ecosystems when released into the oceans.

Our initiative is centered around a groundbreaking desalination technique that harnesses the natural water cycle, effectively eliminating electricity use, carbon emissions, and brine production. This approach not only addresses the urgent need for freshwater without exacerbating climate change but also aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by promoting responsible consumption and production (Goal 12) and climate action (Goal 13).

By implementing our technology in coastal regions, particularly those threatened by rising sea levels, we aim to provide a sustainable and eco-friendly solution to water scarcity. Our goal is to demonstrate the viability of this technology on floating farms, showcasing an innovative and sustainable approach to securing freshwater resources. Through this activity, we are committed to contributing to a sustainable future society, emphasizing the importance of sustainable water management and environmental stewardship in the face of global challenges.

Development of initiatives

Methods and Areas for Future Development	Our project is dedicated to tackling the critical issues of water scarcity and the diminishing availability of arable land, with a particular focus on coastal communities worldwide. We've developed a groundbreaking approach that transcends traditional boundaries, holding patents in eighteen nations, including Japan, to ensure the adaptability and protection of our solution. Our aim goes beyond merely offering a product or service; we are committed to fostering partnerships and collaborations that drive positive change in line with the Co-Creation Challenge ethos. We envision our technology not just as a solution but as a catalyst for community empowerment, environmental sustainability, and the promotion of local food production. We are actively seeking to expand our initiative to regions most affected by these challenges, including but not limited to Southeast Asia, the Mediterranean basin, and small island developing states. By pinpointing areas where our technology can have the most significant impact, we hope to attract like-minded partners and collaborators who share our vision of creating a more sustainable and resilient future for communities at the water's edge.
People who wish to work with	Our goal is to engage in meaningful partnerships with communities in coastal regions, which are among the most affected by water scarcity and limited agricultural land. By fostering collaborative efforts, we aim to share knowledge and resources that can help mitigate these challenges. Our approach is centered on community empowerment and sustainable practices, encouraging local involvement and adaptation of innovative solutions tailored to the unique needs and circumstances of each region. We envision this collaboration as a way to build resilience against environmental challenges, promoting sustainable water management and agricultural practices that can thrive within the constraints of coastal ecosystems. Through mutual learning and cooperation, we aspire to contribute to a future where water scarcity and land limitations are addressed in a manner that benefits both the environment and the communities that depend on it.

Methods and Areas for Future Development

Our project is dedicated to tackling the critical issues of water scarcity and the diminishing availability of arable land, with a particular focus on coastal communities worldwide. We've developed a groundbreaking approach that transcends traditional boundaries, holding patents in eighteen nations, including Japan, to ensure the adaptability and protection of our solution.

Our aim goes beyond merely offering a product or service; we are committed to fostering partnerships and collaborations that drive positive change in line with the Co-Creation Challenge ethos. We envision our technology not just as a solution but as a catalyst for community empowerment, environmental sustainability, and the promotion of local food production.

We are actively seeking to expand our initiative to regions most affected by these challenges, including but not limited to Southeast Asia, the Mediterranean basin, and small island developing states. By pinpointing areas where our technology can have the most significant impact, we hope to attract like-minded partners and collaborators who share our vision of creating a more sustainable and resilient future for communities at the water's edge.

People who wish to work with

Our goal is to engage in meaningful partnerships with communities in coastal regions, which are among the most affected by water scarcity and limited agricultural land. By fostering collaborative efforts, we aim to share knowledge and resources that can help mitigate these challenges. Our approach is centered on community empowerment and sustainable practices, encouraging local involvement and adaptation of innovative solutions tailored to the unique needs and circumstances of each region.

We envision this collaboration as a way to build resilience against environmental challenges, promoting sustainable water management and agricultural practices that can thrive within the constraints of coastal ecosystems. Through mutual learning and cooperation, we aspire to contribute to a future where water scarcity and land limitations are addressed in a manner that benefits both the environment and the communities that depend on it.

Our SDGs

Information transmission type

https://www.manhatuae.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/manhatuae

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1a7yKCPcclI

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