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August 1, 2024
Weed wars: The hidden costs of herbicide use in rice
Recognising the limitations of relying solely on herbicides, a strategic shift towards preventive measures is crucial
Relying solely on chemicals to keep weeds at bay isn't sustainable and can harm the environment. (Image: Needpix)
July 15, 2024
Meter, Measure, Manage: Engineering a data-based approach for water conservation
Kritsnam where engineering meets hydrology, founded by K. Sri Harsha focuses on developing accurate, easy to install, tamper-proof, and weather-proof smart water metering solutions to deal with the growing water crisis in India.
An AI generated image, highlighting water shortage and use of tankers to provide water but water being wasted when available (Image Source: Praharsh Patel)
May 8, 2024
Ecosystem-based approach to water management: Key to Karnataka’s water future
What is the ecosystem based approach to water management? How can it help in solving the water woes of states in the Deccan Plateau?
An ecosystem based approach to water management (Image Source: India Water Portal)
April 18, 2024
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.
Rivers of destiny (Image: Vikramjit Kakati/Wikimedia Commons; CC BY-SA 3.0 DEED)
April 7, 2024
Exploring smart irrigation: Drip and sprinkler systems
Advancements in smart irrigation: IoT integration for sustainable agriculture
Enhancing efficiency through sprinkler irrigation (Image: Rawpixel; CC0 License)
April 4, 2024
Water in agriculture: Navigating the nexus of efficiency, innovation, and collaboration
Tackling India's water crisis: A blueprint for agricultural water efficiency
Women working in the field in India (Image: IWMI Flickr/Hamish John Appleby; CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 DEED)
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Prioritise citizen participation in India's environmental policy development: Civis
Civis and Rainmatter Foundation have launched Climate Voices, a first-of-its-kind guide aimed at enabling and accelerating public consultation in co-creating India’s environmental laws 
Civis
Rainmatter Foundation
Posted on 16 Jul, 2023 10:12 AM

Need to improve citizen participation in India's environment and climate policymaking (Image: Caniceus/ Pixabay)
How to increase climate resilience in semi-arid farming systems
WOTR study throws important new findings
Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR)
Posted on 07 Jul, 2023 07:31 PM

Researchers from the Netherlands' Wageningen University and the W-CReS (WOTR Centre For Resilience Studies) have undertaken a thorough investigation that has revealed key insights for improving climate resilience in semi-arid farming systems.
The study by WOTR and Wageningen University researchers emphasizes the need to prioritize adaptive capacities alongside agricultural productivity (Image: WallpaperFlare)
Technology empowers women farmers in Andhra Pradesh
News this fortnight
Aarti Kelkar Khambete
Posted on 02 Jun, 2023 03:46 PM

Agricultural technology empowers farm women in Andhra Pradesh
A woman farmer working in the field in Andhra Pradesh. Image for representation purposes only (Image Source: Claude Renault via Wikimedia Commons)
Assam launches ambitious water scheme to train over two lakh students as 'Jal Doots'
Policy matters this fortnight
Amita Bhaduri
Posted on 01 Jun, 2023 02:35 PM

Assam undertakes an ambitious water scheme to educate more than two lakh youngsters as Jal Doots
Assam intends to reach intends to reach 100% coverage of FHTCs shortly (Image: Wallpaper Flare; Creative Commons)
India's first census of all water bodies
Policy matters this fortnight
Amita Bhaduri
Posted on 01 May, 2023 10:10 PM

Jal Shakti ministry releases report enumerating over 2.4 million water bodies
In 2016, a Standing Committee of Parliament pointed to the need to carry out a separate census of water bodies. (Image: Needpix)
WMO annual report emphasises how quickly climate change is progressing
The WMO State of the Global Climate report 2022 focuses on key climate indicators – greenhouse gases, temperatures, sea level rise, ocean heat and acidification, sea ice and glaciers.
World Meteorological Organization
Posted on 24 Apr, 2023 11:09 AM

According to the World Meteorological Organization's (WMO) yearly report, climate change continued to advance in 2022 from the tops of mountains to the bottom of the ocean. Communities on every continent were impacted by droughts, floods, and heatwaves, which cost many billions of dollars.
Ocean heat content reached a new observed record high in 2022 (Image: Maxpixel)
Recording the climate co-benefits of MGNREGS
CSTEP develops a framework for quantifying the climate co-benefits of MGNREGS works
Center for Study of Science Technology and Policy
Posted on 16 Apr, 2023 05:12 PM

Usharmukti, a massive river rejuvenation programme launched by the Government of West Bengal, is implemented primarily through the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), in collaboration with grassroot civil society organ
Women working on an NREGA site building a pond to assist in farming and water storage (Image: UN Women/Gaganjit Singh)
NITI Aayog panel likely to propose incentives for water efficiency
Policy matters this fortnight
Amita Bhaduri
Posted on 15 Apr, 2023 11:32 AM

NITI Aayog panel likely to propose incentives for efficient use of water
Solutions that enable comprehensive reductions in water in agriculture (Image: WallpaperFlare)
Executing participatory programs at scale
What are the key elements that can help in efficient execution and the success of community led water security programmes at scale?
Mala Subramaniam
Posted on 16 Feb, 2023 12:03 AM

The dictionary definition of “execution” is the act or process of executing, carrying through something to its finish. By this yardstick, many water security efforts would be found wanting. Most programs start, but rarely finish in that it is difficult to trace the training to planning to implementation on the ground.
Women building a water tank at Chopriali, Uttarakhand (Image Source: IWP Flickr photos)
India issues notice to Pakistan to renegotiate Indus Waters Treaty to optimise water use
Policy matters this month
Amita Bhaduri
Posted on 02 Feb, 2023 12:36 PM

India issues notice to Pakistan seeking modification to Indus Waters Treaty
Indus River between Domkhar and Skurbuchen (Image: Keith Goyden, India Water Portal Flickr)
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