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July 2, 2024 Community governance for groundwater management
Jasmine on the fields as part of the groundwater collectivisation agreement at Kummara Vandla Palli village, Sri Satya Sai District. (Images: WASSAN/Swaran)
June 30, 2024 SHGs empower women, ensure sustainability: A model for water tax collection in Burhanpur
Rural water security (Image: Shawn, Save the Children USA; CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)
May 22, 2024 Bridging the gender divide in Participatory Irrigation Management
Woman member of water user association is giving fish feed to a community pond in West Midnapore in West Bengal (Image: Tanmoy Bhaduri/IWMI)
May 19, 2024 The surprising connection between Wikipedia, beaches, and your water bottle.
A top down image of a lush green forest in a sacred grove in Meghalaya (Image created by: Sreechand Tavva)
April 18, 2024 As the demand for water from the Hindu Kush Himalaya region is expected to rise due to population growth, the impacts of temperature increases, and development requirements, researchers emphasise the urgent need to enhance scientific collaboration and rejuvenate existing treaties and governance structures.
Rivers of destiny (Image: Vikramjit Kakati/Wikimedia Commons; CC BY-SA 3.0 DEED)
February 14, 2024 The event underlined the need to create a skilled workforce with multi-skilling abilities, embodying the concept of a one-stop-shop and service, particularly relevant for the organised sector.
The release of the reports prepared under the Jal Kaushal Project, led by the JustJobs Network and funded by Arghyam (Image: Arghyam)
Political parties urged to pay special attention to rehabilitation of people displaced by climate change
23-point Youth Manifesto urges for ‘rehabilitation with dignity’ and ‘ecosystem restoration’ among other aspects Posted on 20 Apr, 2024 12:09 PM

The ‘Youth4Water India’ campaign, initiated by Water Initiatives, WaterAid India, and sixty-eight other organisations, has just released a 23-point manifesto for political parties contesting in these general elections, urging upon them to commit to special rehabilitation and support programmes for the youth who are most vul

Youth are the first to migrate out due to extreme climate impacts; should be provided with ‘adequate employment opportunities’ with their right to life and education protected (Image: ADRA, Flickr Commons; CC BY-ND 2.0 DEED)
Collaborative approaches to water governance in Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra basin
As the demand for water from the Hindu Kush Himalaya region is expected to rise due to population growth, the impacts of temperature increases, and development requirements, researchers emphasise the urgent need to enhance scientific collaboration and rejuvenate existing treaties and governance structures. Posted on 18 Apr, 2024 09:05 AM

The future of over one billion people and globally significant ecosystems hinges on collaborative efforts to address the challenges posed by climate change and water management in three critical river basins: the Indus, the Ganga, and the Brahm

Rivers of destiny (Image: Vikramjit Kakati/Wikimedia Commons; CC BY-SA 3.0 DEED)
Women in management enhance companies' eco-transition
The positive influence of women in management positions on the ecological transition of companies is highlighted in the findings of two research studies conducted at Excelia Business School. Posted on 12 Mar, 2024 09:41 AM

Two 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
Women are key to the success of the green transition
On International Women’s Day, ACCA underlines the need to address gender inequality in sustainability Posted on 08 Mar, 2024 02:02 PM

Women 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)
Women leading the charge in water transformation and conservation
Women pioneering change: Inspiring stories of empowerment in water sector Posted on 06 Mar, 2024 03:11 PM

As a woman achieves power, the barriers will fall

Image for representation (Image: India Water Portal Flickr)
Inspiring inclusion: Empowering women in grassroots governance
Navigating gender dynamics in grassroots governance for climate resilience Posted on 04 Mar, 2024 04:38 PM

At the grassroots level, ‘inclusion’ goes beyond representation. It involves ensuring diverse voices, including women, are actively participating in decision-making processes. This is especially crucial while addressing issues like climate change, given the phenomenon's unequal gendered effects.

Women in governance: Moving beyond figures to real influence in climate decision-making (Image: PDAG)
Empowering rural development through geospatial technologies
Insights from GeoSmart India 2023 Rural Track on 'Civil Society & Geospatial Knowledge Co-Creation' anchored by Foundation for Ecological Security Posted on 15 Feb, 2024 04:20 PM

The simplification of access to the Global Positioning System (GPS) via smartphones, along with mapping solutions built to leverage these in the form of easy-to-use apps, has contributed to the widespread adoption of geospatial technologies in the rural landscape.

Composite Landscape Assessment & Restoration Tool (CLART) being used by rural people (Image: FES)
Sustainable water management to enhance rural livelihoods
The event underlined the need to create a skilled workforce with multi-skilling abilities, embodying the concept of a one-stop-shop and service, particularly relevant for the organised sector. Posted on 14 Feb, 2024 09:56 AM

India, with just 4% of the world's freshwater and 18% of the global population, grapples with a worsening crisis exacerbated by climate change and erratic monsoons, impacting urban and rural areas alike.

The release of the reports prepared under the Jal Kaushal Project, led by the JustJobs Network and funded by Arghyam (Image: Arghyam)
Fostering youth engagement in water management
This report shows why encouraging young people to discover and drive solutions for Asia and the Pacific’s water sector can help unlock innovative fresh approaches, promote ownership, and ensure water security is inclusive and resilient. Posted on 25 Jan, 2024 02:01 PM

Empowering 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.

Need for meaningful youth involvement in water sector (Image: ADB)
Guidelines to curb greenwashing in advertisements
It is necessary that consumers have the correct information to make informed choices to support green products Posted on 18 Jan, 2024 05:31 PM

The 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.

Advertisers should refrain from making aspirational claims on the products/ packaging/services about future environmental objectives (Image: John Eklund, Wikimedia Commons)
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