Indus Waters Treaty and Kashmir Conundrum: Water and Nationalism
The article examines the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) and the Kashmir issue through the lens of water security, geopolitics, and nationalism. It highlights how shared river resources influence relations between India and Pakistan. The piece emphasizes the need for sustainable and cooperative water governance despite political tensions.
January 14, 2023
Drowning, Drowning and Drowning in Water Crisis!
The article discusses the growing global water crisis, highlighting how water scarcity, pollution, and mismanagement are threatening communities, ecosystems, and economic development. It emphasizes the urgent need for sustainable water governance and integrated resource management. The piece examines these challenges through the lens of the Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) framework.
January 10, 2023
Freshwater management: Introduction to the domain (A UDA perspective)
The article introduces freshwater management as an important domain within the Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) framework. It highlights growing concerns over water scarcity, pollution, and inefficient governance while emphasizing the need for integrated, technology-driven management of freshwater resources.
December 9, 2022
Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA): A road less travelled and fathomed
The article introduces Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) as a largely unexplored yet critical field focused on understanding activities beneath the ocean surface. It highlights that UDA goes beyond military use, covering environmental, economic, and scientific aspects. The piece emphasizes the need to build awareness and capability in this domain.
December 1, 2022
Buzzing Alarm to work towards Marine Sustainability
The article highlights the growing threats to marine ecosystems caused by climate change, pollution, and overexploitation. It stresses the urgent need for sustainable practices and better governance. The piece positions UDA as a key framework to monitor, understand, and mitigate these challenges.
November 12, 2022
Water Quality Management Framework with sectoral approach for India
The article proposes a sectoral framework for water quality management in India, emphasizing the need for coordinated action across industries, agriculture, urban development, and environmental governance. It highlights the importance of integrating monitoring, policy, and technology to address growing water quality challenges.
October 13, 2022
Hydropower race and dispute resolution in Indus’ western rivers
The article examines the growing competition over hydropower development on the Indus western rivers and the resulting disputes between India and Pakistan. It highlights the challenges of balancing energy needs, treaty obligations, and regional stability. The piece emphasizes the importance of scientific, technical, and diplomatic approaches to dispute resolution.
October 13, 2022
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