WATER

Climate change, primarily a water crisis. Climate change is disrupting weather patterns, leading to extreme weather events, unpredictable water availability, worsening water scarcity, and contaminating water supplies. Moreover, increasing global temperatures cause water to evaporate and hence more frequent, heavy, and intense rains in the coming years. This will lead to more foods since more

10 ponds came to life with collaborative efforts ActionAid Association, with support from HCL Foundation, have rejuvenated 10 ponds in Gautam Buddha Nagar, Noida, since 2019, with work on 4 more underway. Here are some glimpses from the pond being revived in Village Talda. After rejuvenating ponds, their maintenance is a critical step towards conserving

What is a Ramsar site? A Ramsar site is a wetland site designated to be of international importance under the Ramsar Convention. They are unique or rare wetlands sites or are designated such for their importance in conserving biological diversity. India has, so far, declared 75 wetlands as Ramsar sites covering 23 states, making it

It’s time for wetlands restoration On February 2, 2023 World Wetland Day was celebrated at all the Ramsar sites across the country. The World Wetlands Day is observed annually to commemorate the signing of Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance in 1971, to highlight the degrading health of our wetlands and the urgent need

New initiatives to reduce pollution in the Ganga river To reduce the pollution in the Ganges River, the Namami Gange Executive Committee recently approved nine projects to be implemented at a cost of Rs 1,200 crores. Of these, seven projects are related to reducing pollution and two of the projects will work on Ghat development.

WMO report indicates alarming global sea levels rise Between 2013 and 2022, sea levels rose by 4.5 millimetres on an average according to World Meteorological Organization (WMO, a body under the United Nations). The report titled “Global Sea-Level Rise & Implications: Key facts and figures” stated that the rising sea levels pose a serious threat