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Why Lakes and Wetlands Are India’s Natural Drainage Systems

Satellite view of Indian city, lakes, wetlands, urban development.
Striking contrast: Green-blue lakes amidst grey city development.
Estimated read time 3 min read

India’s cities are growing fast, but their resilience to flooding is shrinking. This paradox is partly due to a forgotten ally: lakes and wetlands. Historically, [Read More…]

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Indus Waters Treaty in Abeyance: Impact on Water and Peace

Desertified landscape, dry riverbed, war machines, water conflict.
Conflict over water in a desertified South Asia.
Estimated read time 3 min read

In short: Introduction The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), signed in 1960 between India and Pakistan with the World Bank’s mediation, has been a cornerstone of [Read More…]