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Voices at COP28 and the power of language
A snapshot of global climate conversations at COP 28 Posted on 22 Dec, 2023 05:37 PM

One of the most notable points of contention at the COP28 summit, hosted this year by the United Arab Emirates, was around language. The language chosen to describe the future of fossil fuels.

 Global warming may increase the intensity and frequency of droughts in many areas (Image: Maher Najm; Flickr PDM 1.0 DEED)
Employment potential of India's Jal Jeevan Mission
This IIM Bangalore study highlights the spillover effects of public investments in rural water supply systems in the form of employment generation. Posted on 19 Dec, 2023 01:29 PM

The year 2019 marked a significant turning point for rural drinking water supply in India with the initiation of the Jal Jeevan Mission, aiming to provide tap water connections to every rural household.

The employment structure under Jal Jeevan Mission encompasses both direct and indirect employment during construction and O&M phases. (Image: Wallpaperflare)
Waste pickers in India's informal sector contribute up to 80% of plastic waste collection
Alliance to End Plastic Waste highlights 27 actions and policies to reduce plastic waste leakage and increase recycling Posted on 18 Dec, 2023 07:42 PM

A study published by the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and supported by Roland Berger highlights potential pathways to significantly increase waste collection and plastic recycling rates globally.

Plastic pollution (Image: Janak Bhatta; Wikimedia Commons)
Arghyam: A praxis on regenerating a groundwater civilisation
This case study shows that the most complex of problems do not necessarily demand the biggest of organisational resources: it requires thoughtful and timely deployment of limited resources. Posted on 18 Dec, 2023 05:17 PM

Arghyam, which started as a funding organisation, has evolved into being an influential voice in the water ecosystem. At present, it works with a network of organisations on water security solutions across the country.

Arghyam has an emphasis on community-based groundwater projects (Image: Anil Gulati/India Water Portal)
Agricultural information networks of Uttarakhand farmers: Gender matters
Posted on 17 Dec, 2023 09:21 AM

Agriculture is the largest livelihood provider in India and in the years following the green revolution, the focus has shifted from food grains to horticultural crops, which include fruits and vegetables.

Rural women in Uttarakhand (Image Source: IWP Flickr photos)
Technological solutions for water sustainability: Challenges and prospects
This book is a valuable resource for everyone concerned with the changing water situation in the country, and the potential of new technologies for sustainable use of water. Posted on 12 Dec, 2023 11:59 AM BOOK

This open access book titled 'Technological solutions for water sustaina

A sewage treatment plant at Bangalore, Jakkur for managing urban water sustainably. Image for representation purposes only. (Image Source: IWP Flickr photos)
TNC India recommends low impact siting for renewables in India, Latin America, and Sub-Saharan Africa at COP28
Insights from global leaders on renewable energy deployment and environmental conservation Posted on 12 Dec, 2023 11:14 AM

As world leaders, climate champions and experts gather to chart out a path to tackle climate change and accelerate renewable energy (RE), The Nature Conservancy (TNC) India and the International Solar Alliance (ISA) held discussions on RE and environmental conservation.

Need for a renewable energy transition (Image: Needpix)
Insights from Atal Bhujal Yojana in Rajasthan
Learnings from India's Participatory Groundwater Management Programme Posted on 12 Dec, 2023 08:58 AM

Groundwater, comprising approximately 99 percent of easily accessible freshwater (United Nations 2022), plays a vital role in meeting the water needs of diverse stakeholders globally, encompassing both rural and urban areas and spanning industrial and irrigation sectors.

Launched in 2019, Atal Bhujal Yojana aims to mainstream community participation and inter-ministerial convergence in groundwater management. (Image: Picryl)
Green Rising India Alliance to spearhead sustainable development for 50 million youth
A landmark public-private initiative announced at COP28 Posted on 09 Dec, 2023 08:02 PM

UNICEF and its global partnerships platform Generation Unlimited (also known as YuWaah in India) have partnered with key organisations committed to working towards a green future for children and young people as a part of the Green Rising India Alliance (GRIA).

Women trained to install and maintain low-cost solar panels, in villages in remote rural areas of Odisha (Image: Abbie Trayler-Smith/Panos Pictures/Department for International Development; CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 DEED)
Unmasking fluoride: A global examination of health complexities and groundwater dynamics
The significance of fluoride research likely to amplify in the future Posted on 09 Dec, 2023 11:15 AM

In groundwater, excessive fluoride concentration has been evidenced in more than 20 developing and developed countries including India, wherein 19 states are confronting serious problems owing to fluorosis.

The physically challenged people fight for their rights- clean and safe drinking water (Image: India Water Portal Flickr)
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