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Scaling climate adaptation technology for a just transition
Posted on 16 Jul, 2024 10:06 PMBreaking heat records in the summer of 2024 is a stark reminder of the harsh reality of a warming planet. According to figures from the Indian Health Ministry, the heatwave in India alone has resulted in over 40,000 cases of heatstroke and over 100 fatalities in recent months.
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From scarcity to sharing: How farmers are managing groundwater in Rayalaseema
Posted on 02 Jul, 2024 03:34 PMMay 2024 has shattered many global temperature records on land and in the oceans. It was no different, as parts of India recorded some of its harshest temperatures.
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How Burhanpur became India's first Har Ghar Jal District
Posted on 30 Jun, 2024 10:56 PMBurhanpur, Madhya Pradesh, is a hub of power loom industry and one of the oldest districts in the state. When Jal Jeevan Mission was launched in 2019, only 36.54% rural households in the district had access to potable drinking water through tap connections.
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Untying the knots: Improving water governance in Nainital
Posted on 23 Jun, 2024 11:43 AMThe Himalayan region, also known as the ‘Water Tower of Asia’, is a lifeline for two billion people in the region. Most of the Himalayan cities in India are tourist destinations and host large populations during peak tourist season, creating challenges for water and sanitation.
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Still near the bottom: India scores low in latest Environmental Performance Index
Posted on 16 Jun, 2024 11:46 AMPoor air quality, emissions drag India down in Environmental Performance Index
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Beyond infrastructure: How Jal Jeevan Mission empowers rural households in Maharashtra
Posted on 11 Jun, 2024 12:58 PMLaunched in 2019, the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) aims to provide every rural household with adequate and safe drinking water by 2024.
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Importance of water for shared prosperity
Posted on 25 May, 2024 04:36 PMAccess to safe drinking water and sanitation, reliable water-supply for agriculture and industry, and protection against droughts and floods are essential for human and economic development, says a World Bank report “Water for shared prosperity” released recently at the 10th World Water For
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Mainstreaming gender in participatory irrigation management: Why does empowerment matter?
Posted on 22 May, 2024 10:52 AMWomen play a central role in providing, managing, and safeguarding water. Yet, the waterscapes across the world are distinctly gendered in that productive use of water gets ascribed to men while reproductive use gets ascribed to women. That is, drinking water and sanitation are considered a woman’s domain, while irrigation is regarded as a man’s domain.
How do your everyday choices impact the world's resources?
Posted on 19 May, 2024 08:41 PMWhat do forests, air, and groundwater have in common?
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Accelerating climate action: Bridging the gap from dialogue to action
Posted on 29 Apr, 2024 08:33 PMIn a call to confront our planet's pressing challenges, the 3rd Annual Climate Asia Conference convened in Bengaluru this April. Themed "Accelerating climate action: Bridging the gap from dialogue to action," the event saw leaders and experts from diverse sectors, all driven by a shared determination to effect tangible change.
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