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Urban Water
New lease of life for three wetlands in Chennai
Posted on 06 Feb, 2018 01:04 PMCareEarth Trust helps restore three wetlands in Chennai city
India slips to 177th position in green rankings this year
Posted on 30 Jan, 2018 08:31 PMIndia among bottom performers in global Environmental Performance Index
Slow death of a river
Posted on 30 Jan, 2018 02:46 PMRiver Mutha, the pride of Pune, lovingly called 'Muthai' or 'mother Mutha', is dying a slow death, thanks to the rapidly urbanising city which is depositing huge amounts of untreated sewage and dirt in its waters.
Eliminate garbage naturally
Posted on 23 Jan, 2018 06:19 PMKashmir was once known for its pristine mountains, lakes, beautiful landscape and clean environment. In the last few decades, however, things have changed. An increasing amount of untreated garbage produced by humans is becoming a critical problem affecting not only the health of the residents of Kashmir but its environment, too.
Swiss Re Foundation launches the International ReSource Award 2019
Posted on 22 Jan, 2018 07:00 PMThe International ReSource Award for resilience in water management recognises new approaches for resolving existing issues related to sustainable water management. The prize builds on more than ten years of experience in bestowing the recognised ReSource Award for sustainable watershed management.
Book Release and Discussion on ‘Alternative Futures: India Unshackled’, a book edited by Ashish Kothari and K. J. Joy
Posted on 22 Jan, 2018 10:40 AMAlternative Futures: India Unshackled is a riveting new 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.
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.
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.
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.
Farmer suicide cases decrease: Govt data
Posted on 20 Dec, 2017 11:22 AMGovernment data shows decreasing suicide trend among farmers for the second consecutive year