Rainwater harvesting for drinking water production: teaching sustainable practices to school students in Bangladesh

Global water scarcity and environmental degradation highlight the urgency of sustainable water management. This study proposes an educational initiative to embed rainwater harvesting (RWH) into the school curriculum in Bangladesh. This initiative aims to equip students with essential knowledge and skills for sustainable water management through interdisciplinary pedagogy that blends theory with hands-on learning. The integration of RWH into subjects like science, geography, and social science will teach students both the technical aspects of RWH and its broader environmental, social, and economic impacts. By engaging students in interactive workshops and community outreach, the initiative seeks to enhance water sustainability awareness and create schools as models of sustainable water management within their communities. This paper outlines the rationale for integrating RWH into education, a proposed framework for curriculum development, and anticipated outcomes.