Managing microplastic pollution is important for meeting sustainable development goals in India
Microplastics are a significant environmental problem and pose risks to marine life, terrestrial organisms and human health
A ‘One Water’ approach is key to combat urban challenges, manage resources
Shift needed from single-minded, linear water management to multi-dimensional integrated water management technique
Spectre of Day Zero: How South Africa is revising its water strategy
Focus on water demand, innovative innovative and sustainable technological options
By 2030, early warnings on floods and droughts to be available for all: WMO
World Meteorological Congress endorses Water and Climate Coalition for promoting sharing and access to integrated hydrological, cryosphere, …
Swachh Bharat Mission 2: Way ahead for a long-term urban sanitation strategy
State governments need to develop an urban waste water management strategy: A mix of waste water treatment solutions for different towns based on …
Swachh Bharat Mission 2: The pitfalls — and the lure — of centralised urban sanitation system
Tapping nullahs, setting up one-STP without sewerage connectivity is neither a short-term nor a long-term solution for urban towns
River revived: MGNREGA bring Palakkad women to water conservation forefront
India’s largest group of women well diggers and a unique river conservation movement
In-depth: Climate change and water
In a world driven by climate change water, as a public resource, has become crucial. In this series, four experts look at different …
Bihar to use drones to watch over embankments
At least 12 drones will be deployed in the first phase, according to state’s water resources department
Swachh Bharat Mission: Nilgiris sets example of community effort
More than 100,000 tribals, dalits and women raised a loan of Rs 20 crore to build toilets, after the incentive of Rs 12,000 per household was …
Centre to send babus to 255 water-stressed districts. Here’s what they should keep in mind
MGNREGS has implemented a slew of projects, but to hardly any effect. We need to look at the problem afresh
As ODF deadline nears, govt should focus on key areas
While we near the deadline of October 2, 2019 for ODF, concerns like non-functional toilets, poor sewage and drainage systems, lack of water, and …
Is doubling India’s farmers’ income doable?
Science, technology and new knowledge can play crucial roles in supporting livelihoods for the vulnerable. Identifying right kind of tech support …
In carbon negative Sikkim, emissions are on the rise
A preliminary report by the Sikkim government suggests the green state is carbon-negative, but emissions are on the rise
Unsafe WASH services: 2 in 5 deaths are from sub-Saharan Africa, finds UNICEF
African countries carry the heaviest burden of child deaths from diseases caused by inadequate WASH services
Extreme weather events continue to hamper access to potable water, sanitation; urgent action needed: WHO
The world is not on track to achieve Sustainable Development Goal on water and sanitation for all by 2030
Climate change: Delhi, Punjab and Haryana biggest hotspots of water loss in India
As many as 2.3 billion people live in countries considered to be water-stressed; the number is going to be at least 5 billion by 2050, …
Swachh Bharat Mission 2: Why centralised sanitation will not address urban problems
SBM 2 introduces a one STP nalla-based waste water treatment system, without a town sewerage system for small and medium …
Not only depletion, sparse data on Himalayan springs is also a big concern
Greater awareness, understanding and a national springs’ inventory can help achieve water security for the future
Kerala’s water budget can help tackle shortage issues: Experts
Budget prepared based on the availability and consumption of water in the state for equitable distribution
UK likely to face drought in August; Residents urged to use water wisely
Drought group readies action plan as Met forecasts another severe heatwave
WWF identifies 100 cities, including 30 in India, facing ‘severe water risk’ by 2050
These cities would have to build ‘resilience’ if they were to manage such scarcity, the nonprofit said
How civil engineers lead lake rejuvenation in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka
Pollution, solid waste dumping, flooding and encroachment issue plagued Coimbatore’s Kurichi Lake and Bengaluru’s Mylsandra …
Can India manage its precious waters
Even as water levels in river basins across the country diminish, the gap between water demand and supply is gradually widening. India faces a …
CSE workshop shines spotlight on ‘capacity-building’ for water conservation needs
The current urban water management paradigm has legal and institutional gaps and disregards the natural environment