Need for Downscaling Hazard Assessment, a key to unlock contextual knowledge.
Need for Downscaling Hazard Assessment, a key to unlock contextual knowledge. A sunset in Kuttanad, photographed by: Abhijith Narayan Kuttanad is a low-lying region situated in the southern Indian state of Kerala that has been affected by the severe effects of climate change, including floods that occur even during summer months due to bund breaches. […]
Navigating Sustainability: Insights from the Waste Management Seminar in Alappuzha’s Backwater Tourism Industry
Navigating Sustainability: Insights from the Waste Management Seminar in Alappuzha’s Backwater Tourism Industry Vembanad Lake, the largest backwater in Kerala and the third-largest in Asia, is recognized as one of India’s Ramsar sites due to its vital ecological significance and diverse ecosystem. Spanning the districts of Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Ernakulam, and covering an area of […]
‘Concern – Hope – Answer’ liquid Waste Management Conclave in Kerala An overview
‘Concern – Hope – Answer’ liquid Waste Management Conclave in Kerala – An overview Kerala’s dedication to human resource development and a decentralized governance model has earned it widespread recognition, resulting in a significant enhancement of living standards across the board. This improvement is particularly evident in the domains of public health, clean drinking water […]
Unlocking the Potential: Exploring the Wide-Range Benefits of Home Biogas Systems
Unlocking the Potential: Exploring the Wide-Range Benefits of Home Biogas Systems Climate change and global warming represent some of the most pressing challenges of our time, with effective waste management playing a pivotal role in their mitigation. Improper disposal and management of waste significantly contribute to the emission of greenhouse gases like methane and carbon […]
Waste Management Techniques: Learning from Diverse Contexts
Waste Management Techniques: Learning from Diverse Contexts Waste management is one of the most pressing global issues of our time, impacting not only the environment but also the health and well-being of communities. With the rapid urbanization and population growth, the amount of waste generated is reaching unprecedented levels, posing significant challenges for cities and […]
Urban Floods in Kerala: Integrating Climate Uncertainties into Planning and Governance for a Resilient Future
Urban Floods in Kerala: Integrating Climate Uncertainties into Planning and Governance for a Resilient Future The Arabian Sea is warming faster than other parts of the Indian Ocean. This increase in temperature is causing more frequent and intense weather events, like cyclones and heavy rains, particularly affecting the Kerala coast. In May 2024, a depression […]
“Turning the Tide: How the Nehru Trophy Boat Race is Steering Towards a Greener Future”
“Turning the Tide: How the Nehru Trophy Boat Race is Steering Towards a Greener Future” Every year, the tranquil Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha, Kerala, transforms into a vibrant tapestry of tradition and athleticism during the Nehru Trophy Boat Race. This iconic event, inaugurated in 1952 during the visit of India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, […]
Toilet Time – Toilet Talk
Toilet Time- Toilet Talk We are delighted to share the success of our recent workshop titled ‘TOILET TIME- TOILET TALK.’ This innovative session aimed to gather aspirations from stakeholders regarding sanitation infrastructure, particularly in the context of frequent floods. The workshop was a part of the One Local Body One Idea (OLOI) project initiated by […]
A nature-based solution for Kuttanad’s flood mitigation
A nature-based solution for Kuttanad’s flood mitigation Kuttanad is a deltaic region and includes the Vembanad lake, one of India’s well-known Ramsar sites. This region, home to approximately 2 lakh people, has been in the global spotlight due to recurring floods that have caused significant damage and displacement. The floods have been a major topic […]
