Dr. Eline Boelee

Scoping monitoring of coronavirus in wastewater in Peru

Peru, 2020-2021

Deltares in collaboration with KWR assesses the feasibility of a combined approach of monitoring, modelling and capacity building in Peru, supporting the future development of an early warning monitoring strategy for the city of Chiclayo.

One Health PACT - Predicting Arboviruses Climate Tipping points

Netherlands, 2019-2024

The Netherlands, with its dense population of humans and livestock, international transport and travel hubs, and water-dominated landscape is particularly vulnerable to infectious disease outbreaks. The One Health Consortium aims to understand if and how changes in climate, farming, water management and travel lead to mosquito-borne disease outbreaks, to be better prepared.

Seas, Oceans and Public Health in Europe (SOPHIE)

Europe, 2017-2020

The SOPHIE project has developed a road map for the next decade of research into the complex links between the marine environment and human health and wellbeing across Europe. This work has been funded by the EU's Horizon 2020 programme.

Developing a roadmap for improving water quality of Lake Toba tourism destination, Indonesia

Indonesia, 2017-2018

A water quality roadmap has been developed that provides an understanding of the key drivers of water quality issues and investment scenarios to reduce nutrient loads from aquaculture, livestock, domestic waste, and other sources, into the lake.

Water and health: From environmental pressures to integrated responses

Boelee E, Geerling G, van der Zaan B, Blauw A, Vethaak AD (2019) Water and health: From environmental pressures to integrated responses. Acta Tropica 193: 217-226.

Agricultural water pollution: key knowledge gaps and research needs

Evans AEV, Mateo-Sagasta J, Qadir M, Boelee E, Ippolito A (2018) Agricultural water pollution: key knowledge gaps and research needs. Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability 36: 20–27.

Overcoming water challenges through nature-based solutions

Boelee E, Janse J, Le Gal A, Kok M, Alkemade R, Ligtvoet W (2017) Overcoming water challenges through nature-based solutions. Water Policy 19 (5): 820-836.

Costs and benefits of using wastewater for aquifer recharge

Qadir M, Boelee E, Amerasinghe P, Danso G (2015) 9 Costs and benefits of using wastewater for aquifer recharge, p 153-167 in Drechsel P, Qadir M, Wichelns D (eds) Wastewater - economic asset in an urbanizing world. Springer Science and Business Media, Dordrecht.

Mapping the potential human health implications of groundwater pollution in southern Sri Lanka

Rajasooriyar LD, Boelee E, Prado MCCM, Hiscock KM (2013) Mapping the potential human health implications of groundwater pollution in southern Sri Lanka. Water Resources and Rural Development 1-2: 27-42.

Integrating human health into wetland management for the Inner Niger Delta, Mali

Cools J, Diallo M, Boelee E, Liersch S, Coertjens D, Vandenberghe V, Kone B (2013) Integrating human health into wetland management for the Inner Niger Delta, Mali. Environmental Science & Policy 34: 34-43.

Managing water and agroecosystems for food security

Boelee E (ed) (2013) Managing water and agroecosystems for food security. Comprehensive Assessment of Water Management in Agriculture Series 10. CAB International, Wallingford, UK; International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Colombo, Sri Lanka; United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), Nairobi; 178p.

Options for water storage and rainwater harvesting to improve health and resilience against climate change in Africa

Boelee E, Yohannes M, Poda J-N, McCartney M, Cecchi P, Kibret S, Hagos F, Laamrani H (2013) Options for water storage and rainwater harvesting to improve health and resilience against climate change in Africa. Regional Environmental Change 13 (3): 509-519.

Early biting rhythm in the afro-tropical vector of malaria, Anopheles arabiensis, and challenges for its control in Ethiopia

Yohannes M, Boelee E (2012) Early biting rhythm in the afro-tropical vector of malaria, Anopheles arabiensis, and challenges for its control in Ethiopia. Medical and Veterinary Entomology 26: 103-105.

Wastewater use in crop production in peri-urban areas of Addis Ababa: impacts on health in farm households

Weldesilassie AB, Boelee E, Drechsel P, Dabbert S (2010) Wastewater use in crop production in peri-urban areas of Addis Ababa: impacts on health in farm households. Environment and Development Economics 16: 25-49.

The impact of a small-scale irrigation scheme on malaria transmission in Ziway area, Central Ethiopia

Kibret S, Alemu Y, Boelee E, Tekie H, Alemu D, Petros B (2010) The impact of a small-scale irrigation scheme on malaria transmission in Ziway area, Central Ethiopia. Tropical Medicine and International Health 15 (1): 41-50.

Multiple use of water and water productivity of small dams in the Limpopo Basin, Zimbabwe

Senzanje A, Boelee E, Rusere S (2008) Multiple use of water and water productivity of small dams in the Limpopo Basin, Zimbabwe. Irrigation and Drainage Systems 22: 225-237.

Cryptosporidium and Giardia infection and drinking water sources among children in Lege Dini, Ethiopia

Ayalew D, Boelee E, Endeshaw T, Petros B (2008) Cryptosporidium and Giardia infection and drinking water sources among children in Lege Dini, Ethiopia. Tropical Medicine and International Health 13 (4): 472–475.

Multiple use of irrigation water for improved health in dry regions of Africa and south-Asia

Boelee E, Laamrani H, van der Hoek W (2007) Multiple use of irrigation water for improved health in dry regions of Africa and south-Asia. Irrigation and Drainage 56 (1): 43-51.

Environmental control of schistosomiasis through community participation in a Moroccan oasis

Boelee E & Laamrani H (2004) Environmental control of schistosomiasis through community participation in a Moroccan oasis. Tropical Medicine and International Health 9 (9): 997-1004.