by Veena Srinivasan | Apr 4, 2023 | Urban Water / Op-eds
Explained | What Was the U.N. Water Conference and What Happened There? A fisherman taking his coracle out for fishing in the Bhavani river in Tamil Nadu. Photo by Rashmi Kulranjan The complexity of today’s water problems was reflected in the conference’s proceedings:...
by Sweekruthi K | Apr 1, 2023 | Urban Water / In the News
Wanted: A plan to quench Bengaluru’s thirst People washing their autorickshaws at an outlet of Bengaluru’s Jakkur lake. Photo by Rashmi Kulranjan Managing and utilising Bengaluru’s abundant rain to reduce the city’s piped water demand needs a...
by Ishita Jalan, Mukta Deodhar | Nov 16, 2022 | Technical Consulting / Op-eds
‘Water Credits’ Can Fund Climate Needs Water credits represent a fixed quantum of water that is conserved or generated and can be transacted between water deficit and water surplus entities within a sub-basin | Photo Credit: YAVUZSARIYILDIZ The agenda for COP27 in...
by Muhil Nesi | Aug 31, 2022 | Urban Water / Op-eds
Why it’s Important to Map the Flow of Water through Cities A City Water Balance of all flows in the urban water system is a good starting point to understand the paradox of flooded streets and dry borewells. Bengaluru’s water problems may sometimes seem...
by WELL Labs Team | May 2, 2020 | Urban Water / Research
Lake Governance: The Pathway Forward Lakes are an integral part of Bangalore’s water system. They act as flood buffers, facilitate surface water – groundwater exchange, support ecosystems and serve as potential water sources. Despite these benefits, lakes are not...
