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Unlocking hygienic horizons
Posted on 01 Feb, 2024 11:44 AMIn the race against time to ensure safe access to sanitation, reminiscent of the tenacious hummingbird who does what she can to fight the great fire – carrying droplets of water in her beak, collective efforts and private sector engagement emerge as pivotal forces.
Sustaining water quality in water supply initiatives
Posted on 30 Jan, 2024 03:26 PMIn alignment with the prevailing national focus on the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and water quality improvements, as well as with the objective of garnering increased awareness regarding water data and infrastructure sustainability, INREM organised a one-day workshop in Kolkata on December 21, 2023.
Fostering youth engagement in water management
Posted on 25 Jan, 2024 02:01 PMEmpowering youth in Asia-Pacific's water sector is vital for sustainable water security. Engaging young professionals brings fresh perspectives, innovative solutions, and updated skills to address climate change, urbanisation, and water scarcity challenges.
Baseflows contribute to river floods in Peninsular India
Posted on 22 Jan, 2024 10:28 AMUnderstanding the causes of floods and the factors affecting intensity of floods are critical for developing effective flood management strategies. However, causes of short term variability and long term changes in extreme floods vary between the catchments.
Guidelines to curb greenwashing in advertisements
Posted on 18 Jan, 2024 05:31 PMThe Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has issued its guidelines to prevent false pro-environment claims, also known as greenwashing, that has been seen across sectors.
Carbon market initiatives for forests in India
Posted on 15 Jan, 2024 11:55 AMForest carbon markets offer an alternative means of financing climate change mitigation, relying on forests as carbon removal sites.
Whose wastewater is it?
Posted on 15 Jan, 2024 10:02 AMWastewater is not considered different from freshwater in recent years and is often termed as 'used water' or 'return flow' that can be reused. This realisation of the advantages of wastewater has led many states to devise policy measures that prescribe wastewater allocations for various users.
Mapping the water workforce
Posted on 11 Jan, 2024 08:50 AMWater management is pivotal for addressing a myriad of development challenges, from poverty and food security to gender equity, impacting health, education, and livelihoods. In India, a country on the brink of water stress, effective water management is crucial, particularly in its rural areas where over 50% of households lack tap connections.
Managing water resources and generating livelihood opportunities in rural India
Posted on 11 Jan, 2024 04:28 AMThe availability of water is crucial for meeting a range of developmental challenges from poverty, food security to gender equity and can have a significant impact on health, education and livelihoods.