Category Water

The long-standing Ganga Waters Treaty faces a critical juncture. Its continued effectiveness is directly linked to the ecological health and resilience of the river basin itself.

A significant gap exists between India's national disaster management framework and its implementation at the city level. Urban areas like Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Gurugram face challenges in monsoon preparedness due to issues like outdated infrastructure and uncontrolled development.

Farming communities in Panama's Rio Indio Basin are protesting a $1.5 billion reservoir project slated to secure water for the Panama Canal. The project, intended to meet water demand for the next fifty years, faces strong opposition from residents who risk displacement.

An Indigenous community in the Ecuadorian Amazon is struggling with water scarcity, despite being situated near two rivers. Mining activities are cited as a contributing factor to the unsafe water conditions.

Despite apparent successes in water management, a closer look reveals a complex paradox underlying India's water story. This situation warrants a deeper examination of the nation's water resources and their management.

The 'SOE in Figures 2026: Water' report provides a comprehensive overview of the current water situation.

European nations are undertaking an unprecedented effort in 2025, removing a record number of dams to restore vital river ecosystems and bolster endangered species populations.

A new study reveals that coastal groundwater sources worldwide are increasingly vulnerable to saltwater intrusion due to declining water levels, threatening vital drinking and irrigation supplies.

Residents in northeastern Bangladesh are adapting to the annual floods along the Jamuna River with innovative floating homes designed to move with the water, offering a new approach to survival in vulnerable char areas.