Total Sanitation Campaign: A toilet for every household
The Government of India’s Total Sanitation Campaign is a major effort to address rural sanitation problems, with the final goal being a toilet for every household.
Water Footprint: Know how much water is consumed by various sectors
A comprehensive download on how much water is consumed by various sectors – agriculture, industry, households.
Sustainable sanitation for all: The GTZ ecosan programme
The concept of eco-sanitation, that is re-using human urine and fecal matter is gaining awareness but its acceptance depends on a change in the social mind-set.
How sea level rise can affect communities around the world: Impacts on man and nature
Detrimental effects of sea level rise are projected to be global but some differences remain between regions and countries. A brief look at the phenomenon as well as its consequences
Map: Groundwater exploitation levels in India between 2004 and 2007
Categorisation of blocks/mandals/talukas in the country, in terms of Groundwater exploitation levels in 2004 and 2007
How changing climate and melting glaciers affects nations across the globe: Spotlight on the Himalayas
In the next decade, the Himalayas are projected to suffer from devastating Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) and landslides - Is climate change the culprit?
Summary for policymakers: Synthesis of the IPCC Fourth Assessment Report
A brief overview of the sector-wise projected impacts of climate change on agriculture, water resources, human health as well as industries and settlements
The many impacts of climate change - A serious global environmental issue?
Climate change due to the increasing concentration of GHGs in the atmosphere since pre-industrial times poses a huge threat and challenge to mankind.
Greenhouse gas emissions from India: Improvements made in GHG inventory estimation
An assessment of the current and projected trends of GHG emission from India submitted to the UNFCCC in June 2004
Greenhouse gases and where they come from: A low down on the GHG scenario across the world
Navigating the numbers: Greenhouse Gas Data and International Climate Policy
Updates from the World Water Week - Stockholm
Acceptance speech by Dr Bindeshwar Pathak who was awarded the Water Prize
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