Saving the Waterhole : A Study of India's Depleting WaterResources and Emerging Solutions of Revival
By: Satwah, Sunanda
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Publisher: Mumbai The Indian Institute of Architects 2019Edition: Vol.84910), Oct.Description: 36-40p.Subject(s): ARCHITECTURE GENERAL (AR-GEN)Online resources: Click here
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Journal of the Indian institute of architectsSummary: By 2050, the world population is estimated to reach 9.8 billion; global temperatures are anticipated to rise by 1.5°C; 5 billion people are projected to experience water scarcity due to plummeting groundwater tables and climate change.This scarcity of water will in turn result in increased cost of food and energy generation, impacting economic growth. Out of 17 SDGs of Agenda 2030, ten deal directly or indirectly with water; ignoring the issue will interfere with the mission of NITIAyog.India is largely dependent on monsoons for its water requirements. Droughts and farmer suicides are common. Urban flooding, polluted water sources, leaks, eutrophication and siltation of water bodies pose additional challenges to a water stressed nation. Climate change is contributing to the water problem, but it need not be so.The paper, examines the current status and impending water crisis facing India and the world. It meanders through the water-rich history and harvesting techniques of traditional India and explores innovative solutions employed across the globe, to deal with water shortage. It delves on how Israel, comprising of 60% desert and 40% semi-arid land, became a world leader in water management.The paper, probes into traditional knowledge of the people, biomimicry, and innovative technology- to propose systemic approaches and policies relevant to our country, that would assist in managing water resources responsibly and address the increased water demands for our future cities. The hydraulic wisdom is extrapolated on present day scenario- to seek solutions for a water surplus future.
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By 2050, the world population is estimated to reach 9.8 billion; global temperatures are anticipated to rise by 1.5°C; 5 billion people are projected to experience water scarcity due to plummeting groundwater tables and climate change.This scarcity of water will in turn result in increased cost of food and energy generation, impacting economic growth. Out of 17 SDGs of Agenda 2030, ten deal directly or indirectly with water; ignoring the issue will interfere with the mission of NITIAyog.India is largely dependent on monsoons for its water requirements. Droughts and farmer suicides are common. Urban flooding, polluted water sources, leaks, eutrophication and siltation of water bodies pose additional challenges to a water stressed nation. Climate change is contributing to the water problem, but it need not be so.The paper, examines the current status and impending water crisis facing India and the world. It meanders through the water-rich history and harvesting techniques of traditional India and explores innovative solutions employed across the globe, to deal with water shortage. It delves on how Israel, comprising of 60% desert and 40% semi-arid land, became a world leader in water management.The paper, probes into traditional knowledge of the people, biomimicry, and innovative technology- to propose systemic approaches and policies relevant to our country, that would assist in managing water resources responsibly and address the increased water demands for our future cities. The hydraulic wisdom is extrapolated on present day scenario- to seek solutions for a water surplus future.
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