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Can traditional tanks help Bengaluru revive its declining groundwater levels?
Posted on 19 Mar, 2024 11:21 PMCan traditional tanks help Bengaluru in reviving its groundwater levels and in preventing the growing water crisis that the city is currently facing?
Traditional tanks in South India
![Tanks of Karnataka (Image Source: IWP Flickr photos)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-03/Tanks%20of%20Karnataka1.jpg?itok=RT_tnRTT)
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)
Surat and Bengaluru lead in used water management
Posted on 15 Mar, 2024 08:11 PMA recent report ‘Enabling circular economy in used water management in India: A municipal index for assessing urban local bodies’ performance’ by the Council on Energy, Environment, and Water (C
![Yelahanka water treatment plant (Image: India Water Portal Flickr)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-03/yalahanka-water-treatment-plant.jpg?itok=-KL-_ABu)
Water security amid climate challenges
Posted on 15 Mar, 2024 09:29 AMS. M. Sehgal Foundation, in collaboration with DCB Bank and NIRDPR (National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj) as the knowledge partner, held the fourth and final workshop of ‘Jalagam’, the Capacity Building and Experience Sharing series, in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, on March 14, 2024.
![Charkhari talaab in Bundelkhand (Image: India Water Portal)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-03/charkhari-talab.jpg?itok=BHNS-2Kg)
Valuing groundwater: A priority for India
Posted on 13 Mar, 2024 06:06 PMUrban India is sucking groundwater at frightening rates
![Groundwater, a threatened resource (Image Source: India Water Portal)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-03/pgwm.jpg?itok=WvVHUKQ3)
Exploring G20 carbon pricing journey and prospects in the Global South
Posted on 12 Mar, 2024 07:35 PMToday, the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and Observer Research Foundation (ORF) unveiled the report titled 'Navigating Carbon Pricing: The G20 Experience and Global South Pro
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Potential for green growth and job creation in Maharashtra's just transition
Posted on 12 Mar, 2024 10:52 AMMaharashtra, which contributes 10% of India's greenhouse gas emissions, plays a pivotal role in achieving the nation's climate targets, including the Net Zero goal by 2070.
![Navigating the green transition (Image: Mahaurja)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-03/WF-2.jpg?itok=x-0YyGd3)
Women in management enhance companies' eco-transition
Posted on 12 Mar, 2024 09:41 AMTwo research studies, published in January 2024, demonstrate the positive impact of the presence of women on boards of directors in furthering the ecological transition of companies. The first study shows that the presence of a greater number of women on boards of directors and in management positions stimulates green innovation and, on a wider scale, corporate innovation. The seco
![Women in management positively impact companies' ecological transition](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-03/women-ecotransition.jpg?itok=rnpQYaUH)
Women are key to the success of the green transition
Posted on 08 Mar, 2024 02:02 PMWomen have a crucial role to play in the green economy. But leading global accountancy body ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is concerned that women are in danger of being left behind in the green transition.
![Ruby Mehla, a farmer recieves regular updates on weather and climate smart practices through voice messages on their registered mobile phone in the Climate Smart Village of Anjanthalli. (Image: CCAFS/2014/Prashanth Vishwanathan)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-03/women-climate-change-impact.jpg?itok=0dVIw3Sk)
Women leading the charge in water transformation and conservation
Posted on 06 Mar, 2024 03:11 PMAs a woman achieves power, the barriers will fall
![Image for representation (Image: India Water Portal Flickr)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-03/women-water.jpg?itok=9ntd1XDA)