How India’s Civil Society Can Shape the Country’s Water Policy
India’s National Water Policy is meant to provide a definite course of action on water management, ensuring the countr
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Humans and their Environment: A ‘Natural’ Partnership?
The concept of ‘partnership’ has long been a watchword for development practitioners. While the applications are cle… Read the rest “Humans and their Environment: A ‘Natural’ Partnership?”
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Financing a Paradigm Shift in Development Models in Asia-Pacific and Latin America
Climate impacts challenge our status quo. Covid-19 is a stark reminder that a shift in our economic development paradi… Read the rest “Financing a Paradigm Shift in Development Models in Asia-Pacific and Latin America”
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Pissapocalypse: New Zealand’s Dairy Little Secret
The massive expansion of New Zealand’s agricultural sector over the last decades is largely held responsible for the demise of the country’s once pristine freshwater resources. The correlation is well established. The increase in land used for dairy farming increases nitrate levels, which does not only lead to a significant decrease in biodiversity but also threatens the potability of public water supply.
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Overcoming the Barriers for Improved WASH for Slums in India
In India, one out of five persons living in cities resides in slums. These areas constitute the highest density in the ci… Read the rest “Overcoming the Barriers for Improved WASH for Slums in India”
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The Living Forest – An Invisible Thread Between Environments And Culture
The discussion in this blog stems from excerpts of the popular public court hearing of the Sarayaku people in Ecuador. I… Read the rest “The Living Forest – An Invisible Thread Between Environments And Culture”
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When The Grid Is Too Far Away: A Systems Approach To Managing Rural On-Site Wastewater Plants In Norway
In Norway, on-site wastewater treatment systems often fail to meet their target treatment levels.
A range of actors are involved in the management of the plants, with few incentives to improve performance.
A systems-approach can improve compliance by improving agency and accountability amongst the actors involved.
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The Case For Holistic Water Resources Planning And Management In Addis Ababa
I am taking you to the city of Addis Ababa founded in 1886 as Ethiopia’s capital. Its location was chosen by Empres… Read the rest “The Case For Holistic Water Resources Planning And Management In Addis Ababa”
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A Systems Perspective to Drought Adaptation in Maharashtra, India
Introduction
“Water availability for drinking water is the most important. Without drinking water, there is no human … Read the rest “A Systems Perspective to Drought Adaptation in Maharashtra, India”
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Is It Time to Incorporate Islamic Water Management Principles (IWMP) into Existing Global Water Governance Policies?
Water is one of the pressing global concerns of the 21st century. Despite the presence of international water laws and m… Read the rest “Is It Time to Incorporate Islamic Water Management Principles (IWMP) into Existing Global Water Governance Policies?”
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