Sustainable sanitation for all: The GTZ ecosan programme
The concept of eco-sanitation, that is re-using human urine and fecal matter is gaining awareness but its acceptance depends on a change in the social mind-set.
How sea level rise can affect communities around the world: Impacts on man and nature
Detrimental effects of sea level rise are projected to be global but some differences remain between regions and countries. A brief look at the phenomenon as well as its consequences
Map: Groundwater exploitation levels in India between 2004 and 2007
Categorisation of blocks/mandals/talukas in the country, in terms of Groundwater exploitation levels in 2004 and 2007
How changing climate and melting glaciers affects nations across the globe: Spotlight on the Himalayas
In the next decade, the Himalayas are projected to suffer from devastating Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) and landslides - Is climate change the culprit?
Summary for policymakers: Synthesis of the IPCC Fourth Assessment Report
A brief overview of the sector-wise projected impacts of climate change on agriculture, water resources, human health as well as industries and settlements
The many impacts of climate change - A serious global environmental issue?
Climate change due to the increasing concentration of GHGs in the atmosphere since pre-industrial times poses a huge threat and challenge to mankind.
Greenhouse gas emissions from India: Improvements made in GHG inventory estimation
An assessment of the current and projected trends of GHG emission from India submitted to the UNFCCC in June 2004
Greenhouse gases and where they come from: A low down on the GHG scenario across the world
Navigating the numbers: Greenhouse Gas Data and International Climate Policy
Updates from the World Water Week - Stockholm
Acceptance speech by Dr Bindeshwar Pathak who was awarded the Water Prize
Films and video resources on climate change and greenhouse gas emissions from the Centre for Science and Environment
A list of films available at the CSE store on climate change and related issues
Unhappy news from new studies on India's groundwater
Depleting groundwater a reason for concern- Reports in scientific journals
How does melting ice caps and changing climate affect us? Impact of climate change on major crops
Climate change and increasing population could trigger a global food crisis in the next half century as countries struggle for fertile land to grow crops and rear animals.
Rainwater harvesting made mandatory in Andhra Pradesh: All Municipal Corporations and Urban Development authorities directed to implement provisions
Find the link to the Government order specifying provisions which make rainwater harvesting compulsory in Andhra Pradesh
Government order making rainwater harvesting mandatory in Kanpur (2003)
Find the link to the government order which makes rainwater harvesting mandatory in all new buildings with an area of 1000 sq m or more in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Rooftop rain water harvesting arrangements in Kerala - Municipality Building (Amendment) Rules (2004)
The Kerala Government's Department of Drinking Water Supply's notification on rooftop rain water harvesting arrangements in the state
Provision of rainwater harvesting structure - Tamil Nadu Municipal Laws (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2003
Link to the Tamilnadu Government's official ordinance which made rainwater harvesting compulsory in the state
Rainwater harvesting in India: Traditional and contemporary
A brief look at the historical development of traditional rainwater harvesting systems of India ans also issues, need and relevance of RWH in the urban context
A movie on rainwater harvesting in an urban home
The film shows how rainwater harvesting can be done in urban homes and the simplicity of the technique
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