Investing in Regenerative Agriculture and Food 342 Ali Bin Shahid, one of the few who can model and calculate water cycle restoration
Dec 17, 2024
Ali Bin Shahid, an engineer and permaculture expert, discusses groundbreaking methods for water cycle restoration using mathematical models. He delves into the significance of quantifying abstract concepts like water flow and regeneration needs at landscape scales. Ali explains how integrated scientific insights can enhance rainfall and moisture retention strategies. He also highlights the urgent need for data-driven approaches to tackle ecological challenges, emphasizing the potential for financial and environmental benefits through sustainable practices.
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Quantifying Water Management
- Permaculture and water cycle restoration principles like "slow, spread, and soak" lack specific quantifiable metrics.
- Managing water through observation works for small areas over long periods, but larger-scale regeneration requires data.
Engineering vs. Permaculture
- Ali Bin Shahid's engineering background clashed with permaculture's philosophical approach to water, prompting him to seek quantifiable data.
- He questioned the meaning of "slow" water and how to measure its impact on different soil types.
Underground River Discovery
- Despite dry surface soil, Ali found a "raging river" underground, highlighting the disconnect between surface observations and actual water resources.
- This discovery emphasized the need for a deeper, data-driven understanding of water cycles.