Special Feature | India’s First Water Fund in Action
The Ghod River in Maharashtra faces a multitude of threats exacerbated by sub-optimal agricultural practices, deforestation, climate change, pollution and changes in land-use patterns. The river is the main water source for ~ 4.5 million people and supports a thriving ecosystem. To address these challenges, Nature Conservancy India Solutions (NCIS) is proposing an innovative approach in the form of a Water Fund. Water Funds are organisations that unite public, private and civil society stakeholders around the common goal of contributing to water security through nature-based solutions and sustainable watershed management. Know more
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Call for Solutions
The Biodiversity Challenge, an open innovation platform of the World Economic Forum, invites startups and social enterprises working on nature-based solutions. India Climate Collaborativ, a partner of the India Forum for Nature-based Solutions partner, is supporting this effort to source high-impact innovative solutions that promote the conservation, protection, and restoration of terrestrial biodiversity. The selected winners will participate in a curated programme which includes access to the World Economic Forum and UpLink's networks, global visibility, capacity building, and other growth opportunities.
Last date to apply is 22 April 2024. Apply here
NbS #ClimateSimplified Series
The India Forum for NbS in collaboration with the City Climate Alliance, present the #ClimateSimplified video series on NbS. The series aims to simplify words relating to NbS and deliver useful information on related concepts. Watch the second video of the series for the word ‘Wetland’.
Worlds of Water: Dive into 5 Books to Understand India's Water Systems
Throughout history, water has remained a key element in determining the location of human settlements. The relationship between water and human settlements has undergone significant change, especially in recent decades due to the devastating impact of climate change. India, as one of the most water-challenged countries in the world, faces a multitude of water-related issues. Read this blog by Neha Lal , (Manager, Urban Development, WRI India) to explore 5 books that offer a glimpse into the world of water.
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