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November 25, 2022
Categorising watersheds for freshwater ecosystem conservation in India
These maps at the watershed scales have been made to not only ensure inclusion of different freshwater ecosystems, their connectivity and hydrological processes, but can also provide a spatial context for conservation decisions.
A stream at Anini, Arunachal Pradesh (Image Source: Roshni Arora)
September 21, 2022
The Chakla bavdi of Chanderi
The unique design and functioning of the Chakla bavdi in Chanderi Madhya Pradesh is another example of the water wisdom of our ancestors, which needs to be conserved and passed on to the future generations.
Chakla Bavdi at Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh (Image Source: Shirole, S. 2022. Architectural eloquence: Water harvesting structure in Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh (India). Ancient Asia, 13: 9, pp. 1–13)
June 21, 2022
Springs spring hope in Kashmir, Himalayas
While springs in Kashmir have still retained their good quality and have a great potential to be used for drinking water, threats to them are growing. Their protection and sustainable management is crucial.
Verinag spring in Anantanag district of Kashmir (Image Source: Wikimedia Commons)
January 13, 2022
Systems at breaking point
State of the world’s land and water resources for food and agriculture: The synthesis report 2021
Sustainable agricultural practices lead to water saving, soil conservation, sustainable land management, conservation of natural resources, ecosystem and climate change benefits. (Image: Maheshwara, Pixahive)
November 9, 2021
Potential of rainwater management in Bundelkhand
Building resilient agricultural system through groundwater management interventions in degraded landscapes of Bundelkhand region
Charkhari talab in Bundelkhand (Image: IWP Flickr)
September 1, 2021
Study calls for securing water sustainability in Chennai
Best practices for holistic urban water management in Chennai Metropolitan Area
These bright plastic jugs are ubiquitous in Chennai and Tamil Nadu. (Image: McKay Savage, Flickr Commons; CC BY 2.0)
Call for Abstracts 'International Conference on Water Cooperation & Conservation for Inclusive Growth', Society for Environment Education, Research, and Management (SEERAM)
The 2013 International Year on Water Cooperation calls on leaders to bring water to center stage, acting as the basis in which to establish stronger ties between nations, states and communities.
Posted on 08 Nov, 2013 10:36 AM

Further details of the organisers, Society for Environment Education, Research, and Management, please click here.

For details on the conference, click here.
Invite to an indoor composting workshop 'Create your own soil', Green Hope, Mumbai
An open end discussion on composting in a small place.
Posted on 08 Nov, 2013 10:10 AM

For more information on this interesting workshop, please click here and here.

The brochure for the workshop may be downloaded from below. 
Indoor composting workshop
Invite to a conference on 'Farmers First for conserving soil and water resources in Northern Region', Indian Association of Soil & Water Conservationists, Dehradun
To address the issues of natural resources conservation, integrated watershed management, management of various ecosystems with reference to northern region of India.
Posted on 06 Nov, 2013 03:14 PM

For more information on the organisers, Indian Association of Soil & Water Conservationists (IASWC), please click here and here.
Indian Association of Soil & Water Conservationist
Applications invited for 'Project Fellows', Department of Geology, Central University of Karnataka, Gulbarga, Karnataka
An opportunity to work in a DST Sponsored Project Decision Support System for Flood Risk Assessment of Upper Krishna Basin using Remote Sensing and GIS.
Posted on 04 Nov, 2013 12:38 PM

For further information on the 'Central University of Karnataka' , please click here.

Details on the Project Fellow vacancy may be viewed here.
Vacancy for the posts of 'Program Specialist' & ' Project Manager', Jal Bhagirathi Foundation, Rajasthan
An opportunity to work with an organization that provides an enabling environment where communities can access adequate drinking water.
Posted on 04 Nov, 2013 12:24 PM

For further information on the organisation 'Jal Bhagirathi Foundation', please click here.
Call for Proposal 'SERVIR-Himalaya Small Grants Programme', ICIMOD
Aim is to help utilize geospatial tools and services to improve decision-making related to sustainable mountain development with a special focus on climate adaptation, vulnerability or mitigation.
Posted on 04 Nov, 2013 11:42 AM

For further information on the organisation, The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), please click here.
Applications invited for various vacancies, National Bureau of Soil Survey & Land Use Planning, Nagpur
The NBSS&LUP is one among the chain of ICAR Institutes, established as an 'All India Soil Survey Organisation' in 1956.
Posted on 02 Nov, 2013 02:31 PM

For more information on the organisation, please click here.

For details on the vacancies, click here.
Applications invited for the post of 'Senior Social Scientist', The World Bank, New Delhi
An opening with the Water and Sanitation Program (WSP), an international partnership to help the poor gain sustained access to water supply and sanitation services.
Posted on 02 Nov, 2013 01:49 PM

For more information on the organisation, The World Bank, please click here.
Applications invited for 'Global Water Forum Emerging Scholars Award', Global Water Forum
An opportunity for scholars & practitioners working in water-related fields to publish a short article presenting their research, projects, or opinions to a global audience.
Posted on 02 Nov, 2013 08:52 AM

To know more on the organisers, Global Water Forum, click here.

For details on the award, please click here.

 
Have zones for renewable energy: MNRE
Policy Matters this week: MNRE devises zones for renewable energy production, Orissa bans fishing for Olive Ridley turtles' nesting and India and China sign agreement on trans-border rivers.
Ravleen Kaur
Posted on 01 Nov, 2013 11:55 AM

Ministry recommends dividing the country into renewable energy zones
Wind energy in go green zone Source: Wikipedia
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