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November 6, 2022
Protecting children from climate change impact not child's play
In 2020, 559 million children were affected by four to five heatwaves a year; numbers could increase four-fold by 2050, as per a report by UNICEF
Heat-related mortality is four times higher among children under 1 year of age than in persons aged 1–44 years (Image: Taqver, Wikimedia Commons)
October 22, 2022
Employment guarantee during Covid-19
Role of MGNREGA in the year after the 2020 lockdown: Survey findings from Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh
MGNREGA provided income support or security to vulnerable households during the pandemic (Image: UN Women)
October 14, 2022
Lack of data professionals in the impact sector
Arthan organizes a fireside chat to highlight the need for more data talent for social impact
There is a need to integrate data science into the existing education system (Image: Mohamed Mahmoud Hassan, Public Domain Pictures)
September 9, 2022
Creating jobs while managing air quality
Highlights from a new report released by iFOREST
An old coal-fired power plant has been dumping vast quantities of ash out in the open for many years. (Image: Lundrim Aliu/ World Bank; CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
July 14, 2022
Ichamati: River of poetry is dying a slow death
The river is faced with the dual problem of flood plain encroachment and growing levels of water pollution
Illegal transverse check dams (Badhals) built on Ichamati near a village in Basirhat (Image: Prithviraj Nath @ TheWaterChronicles)
July 10, 2022
Slow onset climate-induced disasters leaving migrants at greater risk of human trafficking
People in India fleeing disasters like drought more likely to have experienced trafficking or modern slavery than those fleeing floods or cyclones
The country's climate change assessment suggests things are only going to get worse (Image: Saurav Karmakar, India Water Portal Flickr)
Linear turbine developed in New Zealand - Trials, drawings, videos
Visual documentation of the design and implementation of the Linear turbine
John Service
Posted on 18 Jan, 2011 11:17 PM

Mark 1 model ready for launch 1984

Mark 1 model ready for launch 1984
Trials in Pai river northern Thailand 1986
The report of the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal-II (2010)
The three-member Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal-II, constituted in 2004 headed by Justice Brijesh Kumar gave its judgement on December 30, 2010.
Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal II (Government of India)
Posted on 18 Jan, 2011 08:26 PM

KWDT-II freshly assessed the yearly yields in the Krishna and determined the award on the basis of the yearly yield at 65 per cent dependability which was assessed at a total of 2,293 tmcft. 

In its order, announced in an open court, the tribunal allocated a total share of 1,001 tmcft to Andhra Pradesh, 911 tmcft to Karnataka and 666 tmcft to Maharashtra with certain restrictions imposed on each State in keeping with the dependable flows of the rivers on which the allocations have been made. The allocation under the first award (KWDT I) was 811 tmcft for Andhra Pradesh, 734 tmcft for Karnataka and 585 tmcft for Maharashtra.

Managing Natural Resources -A report by IDSAsr
Managing the scare natural resources better and how space programme plays a role in this, a seminar of country's brilliant minds take the issue head on.
IDSAsr
Posted on 18 Jan, 2011 04:24 PM

The scarcity value of natural resources has risen due to rising pressure of human population and demands made by modern economics progress. As such managing these resources has become very important.
Booklets on water quality, river pollution and rainwater harvesting by Janhit Foundation
The three booklets discuss the issues of water quality, river pollution, and rainwater harvesting, in detail.
Janhit Foundation
Posted on 18 Jan, 2011 04:16 PM

The three booklets discuss the issues of water quality, river pollution, and rainwater harvesting, in detail.
Documentary on mining - "Niyamgiri, You are Still Alive"
Mining on Niyamgiri will destroy its rich biodiversity and wildlife.
Suma Josson
Posted on 18 Jan, 2011 02:31 PM

In 2006 Sterlite, a subsidiary of UK mining company Vedanta built a refinery in Niyamgiri Hills, Orissa, India. The intention was to mine bauxite from the Niyamgiri Hills, which is in reserved forest. It is also home to indigenous communities who are dependent on it for their livelihood.

WaterAid is looking for the position of Finance Officer based in New Delhi
Posted on 14 Jan, 2011 03:27 PM

Forwarded to the portal by: Chandra Ganapathy, WaterAid

WaterAid IndiaBased in: New Delhi

Salary: The package for the position will be around Rs.6.5 lakh Gross per annum

WaterAid is an international nongovernmental organisation focused exclusively on improving poor people’s access to safe water, improved hygiene and sanitation in developing countries. WaterAid is an equal opportunities employer.

WaterAid is looking for the position of Regional Manager based in Lucknow
Posted on 14 Jan, 2011 02:41 PM

Forwarded to the portal by: Chandra Ganapathy, WaterAid

WaterAid IndiaBased in: Lucknow

Salary: The package for the position will be around Rs. 8.65 lakh Gross per annum.

WaterAid is an international nongovernmental organisation focused exclusively on improving poor people’s access to safe water, improved hygiene and sanitation in developing countries. WaterAid is an equal opportunities employer.

Job openings from Water for People
Posted on 12 Jan, 2011 03:43 PM

Forwarded to the portal by : Solutionexchange

  • Finance and Accounts Manager

Location: Kolkata (Transferable)
Package Range : 3.60 – 6.10lacs (A competitive package for right candidate)
Last Date: 15 January 2011

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December 2010 - January 2011: "Dams, Rivers and People" - The SANDRP newsletter
The SANDRP newsletter for continues its critical analysis of dams, irrigation and related issues
Souh Asia Network on Dams
River
South Asia Network on Dams Rivers and People (SANDRP)
Posted on 11 Jan, 2011 01:00 PM

South Asia Network on Dams, Rivers and PeopleThe SANDRP newsletter for December 2010 - January 2011 continues its critical analysis of dams, irrigation and related issues:

  • Water Crisis in Ramsar Wetlands of India
  • India dodged UN to get climate credits?
Conservation of urban lakes as potential sources of freshwater - Paper presented at the National Seminar on Water and Culture (2007)
The paper is a case study of the management of ancient lakes and other water bodies in and around Hyderabad.
MS Kodarkar
Posted on 09 Jan, 2011 11:52 PM

The author sees the need for the conservation, maintenance and management of these ancient water bodies for the supply of water to cities. The author suggests that there is need to integrate traditional wisdom with modern water resource management.

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