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Managing our domestic water demand
Posted on 25 Mar, 2024 08:54 AMWith the current water scarcity in Bangalore, we are seeing a lot of attention on the supply disruption. As the city prepares itself to tackle the shortage, we need to understand that our consumption has also gone up. We have collected some practical tips adopted by different apartments in the city to reduce water usage:
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![Saving every drop counts (Image Source: Wikimedia Commons)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-03/water_scarcity.jpg?itok=U93RlEG1)
River conservation vital for building climate resilience
Posted on 23 Mar, 2024 06:34 PMThe 4th Odisha River Conference, held on 21-22 March 2024 at Angul, concluded with a resolve to increase river conservation education among all sections of society to help save our dying and decaying rivers.
![Odisha Water Honours 2024 & Youth4Water Water & Climate Impact Awards were also conferred](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-03/Photo%203.jpg?itok=nipvT15D)
Clean water for all
Posted on 22 Mar, 2024 12:54 PMAs the world commemorates World Water Day 2024 with the theme “Water for Peace”, the focus is once again on the critical issue of water accessibility and sustainability. In India, a nation with a staggering population of over 1.3 billion, the challenge of ensuring clean water for all is particularly acute.
![TerraFilter, Cachar, Assam (Image: Siddharth Behl)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-03/TerraFilter-%20CacharAssam-%20February%202024-24.jpg?itok=5AcMkhzt)
A Public Information System to map unplanned urbanisation in Bengaluru unveiled
Posted on 22 Mar, 2024 09:10 AMScientists from IISc unveil a Public Information System to map unplanned urbanisation in Bengaluru
![The growing concrete jungle in Indian cities (Image Source: Amita Bhaduri)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-03/Concrete.jpg?itok=CtsYZNXZ)
51st Water Talk on Changing Climate and Risk Scenarios in the Himalayas
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Flowing towards equity
Posted on 21 Mar, 2024 10:40 AMWater management is a critical global issue that intersects with gender dynamics, equity, and inclusiveness. This article explores the evolution of water policies in India, highlighting the increasing recognition of the importance of safeguarding gender, equity, and inclusiveness.
![Women taking initiative in water tariff collection in Madhya Pradesh (Image: WaterAid India)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-03/Women%20taking%20initiative%20in%20water%20tariff%20collection%20in%20Madhya%20Pradesh.jpg?itok=2zhCGaai)
India's climate-tech funding landscape
Posted on 21 Mar, 2024 09:33 AMWhile investments in India's climate-tech sector grew significantly in previous years due to increasing interest from domestic and international investors, the funding momentum waned by the end of November 2023, reveals consulting firm FSG's new report, 'India's Green Revolution 2.0: Trends Shaping India's Climate-Tech Sector'. According to the report, the sector attr
![Realigning climate-tech investments in India: Addressing disparities for a sustainable future (Mohamed Hassan; Image: CC0 Public Domain)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-03/climate%20technology.jpg?itok=fSWglhzz)
Water, sanitation, and women: A journey of empowerment in rural India
Posted on 20 Mar, 2024 12:01 PMIn the heart of rural India, the fight for access to clean water and adequate sanitation frequently determines daily routines. These basic necessities have always been the responsibility of women, who walk great distances to obtain water and manage home cleanliness with limited funds. But today, their role is undergoing a remarkable transformation.
![A Baiga woman reacts as she collects water from a standpost installed outside her house in Pondi village in Dindori, Madhya Pradesh (Image: WaterAid India)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-03/A%20baiga%20woman%20reacts%20as%20she%20collects%20water%20from%20a%20standpost%20installed%20outside%20her%20house%20at%20Pondi%20Village%20in%20Dindori%2C%20MP.jpg?itok=Gx14ExRJ)
NGT orders response on Chennai’s Chitlapakkam lake encroachments
Posted on 19 Mar, 2024 06:09 PMNGT seeks accountability for Chitlapakkam lake encroachments
![Chitlapakkam lake, Chennai (Image: Destination Infinity, Wikimedia Commons)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-03/Chitlapakkam-lake-chennai-3-r.jpg?itok=o7uyK-H9)
Climate Sakhis: A shield against heatwaves
Posted on 18 Mar, 2024 10:47 PMWomen residing in low-income, high-density settlements such as Vivekanand Camp in Chanakyapuri, Delhi, have undergone specialised training to address the challenges posed by heatwaves within their communities.
![Empowering communities: Climate Sakhis leading the fight against heatwaves (STS Global)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-03/sakhi3.jpg?itok=208rf0yF)