Amita Bhaduri

Climate change impacts, mitigation and adaptation - Science for generating policy options in Rajasthan

This paper on climate change impacts in the context of Rajasthan seeks to address the issue of society's need for robust knowledge to pursue strategies for mitigation and adaptation to address the challenges associated with global warming and climate change. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 4 months ago

Ecological farming: Drought resistant agriculture – A paper by Greenpeace

This paperelaborates on the drought-resistant crop varieties and calls for policy makers to increase funds for research on the system. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 4 months ago

Water poverty in the northeastern hill region of India: Potential alleviation through multiple-use water systems - A report by IWMI

Local water resource-based multiple-use water systems that provide water supply both for household and livestock needs and for small high-value agriculture are understood. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 4 months ago

From policy to practice - Koshi river basin management

This pictoral document explains the effort to translate policy into practice by showcasing Koshi River Basin Management Program as a model for conservation and wise use of water and its resources to secure life and livelihoods of generations to come by addressing the impacts of climate change. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 4 months ago

Review of current practices in determining user charges & incorporation of economic principles of pricing of urban water supply

Review of the existing guidelines of determination of user charges for water and sanitation services and to incorporate economic principles of pricing in urban water supply sector in India”. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 4 months ago

Transdisciplinary method for water pollution and human health research – A working paper by Peter Mollinga

This paper discusses how to go about designing an interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary research project or programme, with ZEF’s research initiative on ‘water pollution and human health’ in India as the background of the presentation. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 4 months ago

Formation of glacial lakes in the Hindu Kush-Himalayas and Glacial Lake Outburst Flood risk assessment - A report by ICIMOD

Assessing the threat facing the Hindu Kush-Himalayan region: rapid formation of meltwater lakes on the surface or at the end of a large number of the region’s glaciers owing to current climate warming. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 4 months ago

Himalayi Jan Goshnapatra: Himalayi Niti Ka Prarup – A report in Hindi by the Gandhi Peace Foundation

The Himalayan People's Manifesto has been brought out with the help of various documents prepared by various people and organisations at different times, which demands the government to frame a policy to protect the region. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 4 months ago

National Factsheet – Coverage evaluation survey by UNICEF (2009)

Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 4 months ago

Mine the gap: Connecting water risks and disclosure in the mining sector – A report by the World Resources Institute

This paper addresses the problem of how water issues and trends may create potentially costly water-related risk for companies and provides tools, questions, and information for financial community to better evaluate water risks in the mining sector Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 4 months ago

Water management across space and time in India – A working paper by the University of Bonn

This paper links development of water management and its practices with social, religious, economic development with the rise and fall of the ruling regime. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 4 months ago

Users handbook on Solar Water Heaters by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

Confused about Solar water heaters? This handbook draws guidelines for selecting solar water heaters and making informed choices. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 4 months ago

The wealth of waste: The economics of wastewater use in agriculture - A report by FAO

It presents an economic framework for the assessment of the use of reclaimed water in agriculture for a more economically efficient and sustainable water utilization. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 4 months ago

Water footprint assessments of dehydrated onion products of Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd – A report by IFC

Documenting the water consumption in Jain Irrigation Systems Limited’s (JISL) production of dehydrated onions and of micro-irrigation systems. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 4 months ago

Development of an area based Energy Service Company (ESCO) model for solar water heating (SWH) in India

In the recent years, India has witnessed considerable progress in SWH development, but is still far from its full potential. This report explores design innovation and service delivery mechanisms to leverage SWH investments Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 4 months ago

National Rural Livelihoods Mission – Framework for implementation by Ministry of Rural Development

The key challenge, in India is to ensure that the economic growth is inclusive and leads to significant reduction of rural poverty. This document presents the framework for implementation of National Rural Livelihoods Mission. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 4 months ago

Drought 2009: Overview and management – A report by the Ministry of Agriculture

This document on the management of drought during 2009 published by the Department of Agriculture and Cooperation of the Ministry of Agriculture presents the deficiency and erratic behavior of rainfall, impact of drought, mitigation efforts initiated and their results. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 4 months ago