Desalination in Israel
Israel’s remarkable success in desalination has positioned it as a global example, demonstrating the transformative potential of this technology in addressing water scarcity and ensuring…
Water Management
Reopening of the Seine for Swimming- Quest for Swimmable Cities
The year 2024 is set to bring a significant change in the history of the Paris Summer Olympic and Paralympic games, with the reopening of the River Se…
Ancient Stepwells
Prime Minister recently praised local efforts for water conservation in Jabalpur and commends citizens for reviving an ancient stepwell.
Water Body Census- Background, Highlights & Significance
The Jal Shakti Ministry released India’s 1st water body census, covering reservoirs of the precious resource in both- urban and rural areas. This re…
UN Water Conference- Background, Significance & Challenges
The UN Water Conference 2023 kicked off in New York, nearly 5 decades after the 1st edition was organized in Argentina. The gathering has potential to…
India’s Water Crisis – How to Solve it?
Water is the most valuable natural resource as it is essential for human survival and life on earth. However, the availability of fresh water for huma…
Water Credits- Pros, Cons and its Use by the UN
Adaptation finance is a key focus at the ongoing COP27. Even as the world experiments with the carbon credit system, a similar mechanism for water res…
One Water Approach
Background: According to UN estimates, by 2050, 4 billion people may be seriously affected by water shortages, leading to multiple conflicts over water sharing among…
Bedti-Varada Interlinking – Prospects and Challenges
The plan aims to link the Bedti, a river flowing west into the Arabian Sea, with the Varada, a tributary of the Tungabhadra River.
