The Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and the Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) Framework
The article highlights the strategic importance of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and explains how the Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) framework can support security, sustainability, and economic growth. It emphasizes the need for better underwater monitoring and regional cooperation. The piece positions UDA as a holistic approach for managing the underwater domain in the Indo-Pacific.
June 22, 2022
The Indus Basin’s Treaty: Culture, Communities, Conflicts and Collaborations
The article examines the Indus Basin through the interconnected lenses of treaties, communities, culture, conflicts, and collaboration. It highlights how the river system shapes the lives, livelihoods, and relationships of millions across South Asia. The piece emphasizes the importance of cooperative and sustainable water governance.
May 17, 2022
The Brahmaputra’s riparian: the communities, culture, conflicts, and collaborations
The article explores the Brahmaputra River’s riparian communities, highlighting how the river shapes local cultures, livelihoods, and regional identities. It examines the challenges of environmental change, resource competition, and development pressures while emphasizing the importance of collaboration and sustainable river governance.
April 15, 2022
Blue Bonds can accelerate sustainable ways for undersea exploration
The article highlights blue bonds as an innovative financial tool to fund sustainable ocean and undersea projects. It explains how they help mobilize capital for marine conservation, resource management, and economic growth. The piece positions blue bonds as a key enabler of the blue economy.
March 31, 2022
Time to realise the potential of Brahmaputra river
This article highlights that the Brahmaputra is one of the world's most powerful river systems and possesses enormous untapped potential for regional development, economic growth, water security, transportation, energy generation, and ecological sustainability. However, the river's full potential remains underutilized due to fragmented policies, geopolitical concerns, and a lack of coordinated basin-wide management.
March 25, 2022
Bio-mimicry for Underwater Domain Awareness
The article explores how bio-mimicry, inspired by marine life and natural underwater systems, can enhance Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA). It highlights how studying nature can improve underwater sensing, mobility, and surveillance technologies. The piece emphasizes innovation through nature-inspired engineering for maritime applications.
March 1, 2022
How Acoustic Habitat Degradation Affects Auditory Perception of Divers in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)
This article explores how increasing underwater noise pollution is degrading the acoustic habitat of the Indian Ocean Region and affecting the ability of divers and underwater operators to perceive, interpret, and respond to sounds underwater. The article emphasizes that sound is the primary means of sensing and communication in the underwater environment, making acoustic habitat quality critical for both marine life and human activities.
February 17, 2022
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