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Climate and Weather
Alternative Futures: India Unshackled
Posted on 22 Jan, 2018 10:39 AMAlternative Futures: India Unshackled is a book that brings together scenarios of an India that is politically and socially egalitarian, radically democratic, economically sustainable and equitable, and socio-culturally diverse and harmonious.
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The 3rd National Summit Sustainable Water & Sanitation India kicks off in Bengaluru
Posted on 19 Jan, 2018 09:52 AMSustainable water supply and sanitation has become extremely important due to the increase in water scarcity, the impact of climate change and the need for adaptation, and the increasing demand in water and competition among different usages.
![National Summit Sustainable Water and Sanitation kicks off in Bangalore](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/whatsapp_image_2018-01-19_at_9.46.11_am.jpeg?itok=ghHVQ6Vf)
Assam's river atlas to tackle floods, deforestation
Posted on 15 Jan, 2018 09:07 PMAssam prepares river atlas to tackle floods, erosion, deforestation
![People take a boat to cross Brahmaputra. (Source: IWP Flickr photos)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/11798489896_4f25d0c9d7_z.jpg?itok=Kf3FVItC)
India's weather forecast computing capacity gets better
Posted on 09 Jan, 2018 05:55 PMIndia today took a major step ahead in upgrading computing capacity in the area of weather forecasting and climate monitoring.
![A better weather forecast maybe able to reduce the effects of cyclones. (Source: IWP Flickr photos)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/31271823450_83ef86ea47_z.jpg?itok=9kJFuKga)
How rural women cope with climate risks
Posted on 03 Jan, 2018 04:00 PMClimate change impacts are being felt in many parts of the country, as manifested in erratic rainfall, extreme weather events and changes in cropping patterns. Adapting to these changes at farm and household levels is critical. A new study says women, particularly in marginalised communities, possess necessary knowledge to cope with climate risks.
![Rural women use creative ways to manage food and nutrition security in their households. (Source: IWP Flickr photos)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/38081714992_0d48e1881e_z.jpg?itok=Z4PhUN8A)
Save Thane Creek
Posted on 27 Dec, 2017 03:53 PMThane Creek is an inlet along the shoreline of the Arabian Sea that isolates the city of Mumbai from the Indian mainland. It is Asia's largest creek with a length of 26 km. The creek is lined up with mangroves on both sides and plays host to a lot of species ranging from iconic flamingos to tiny crabs.
![Thane Creek (Source: GIZ)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/thane_creek.jpg?itok=qP_u-aJ7)
Cauvery loaded with toxins
Posted on 27 Dec, 2017 11:10 AMCauvery found to be the most toxic river in the country
![Cauvery river at Hogenakal, Karnataka. (Source: IWP Flickr Photos via Claire Arni and Oriole Henri)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/cauvery_river_1.jpg?itok=0HLtLmcI)
Water for future
Posted on 22 Dec, 2017 03:12 PMWater, the most precious commodity is being abused to such an extent that there is fear that this might lead to another world war or it may be difficult even to get drinking water. Water is indeed an integral part of human body as it accounts for 66 percent of it.
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Looking for water source
Posted on 19 Dec, 2017 05:18 PMIt rains about 900 mm during a normal monsoon year over India and if we assume that about 80 percent of India is covered by this rain, then the estimated volume of water is well over 200 lakh crore buckets. It comes to two lakh buckets per person. Where does all this water come from?
![A map that shows warm Indian Ocean temperatures in colours and thin contours and blue thick contours that delineate major moisture sources for the monsoon.](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/capture_1.jpg?itok=_2XwbT57)
Old is gold for Naga rice farmers
Posted on 14 Dec, 2017 10:56 AMRising temperature, erratic rainfall and occurrence of moderate drought are beginning to impact food production in Nagaland. In order to meet the challenge of climate change, the state is now turning to its forgotten resource--traditional food crops which can withstand higher temperatures and water-stressed conditions.
![Paddy farm. (Source: IWP Flickr photos)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/30058273614_68255e8756_m.jpg?itok=Sb50ykHK)