By debarshee on December 16th 2024
The European experience of river basin management (RBM) is often considered a template for many emerging nations. Europe demonstrated the successful implementation of river restoration programmes for some of its most complex and important trans boundary river basins, such as the Rhine and Danube.
By debarshee on November 26th 2024
India and EU already share a formal partnership with a strategic vision to advance multilateral engagement on environmental protection, climate change and sustainable development.
By debarshee on November 22nd 2024
There is an increasing policy engagement and advocacy emerging from various fronts on the possible European commitments and collaboration in the management of India’s river basins. One of the key learning experiences that is often suggested in this context is to reflect on Europe’s policy frameworks and institutional structures for improved outcomes from India’s river rejuvenation programmes.
By debarshee on July 8th 2024
What do we mean by water-centric urban planning and governance? Urban water security challenges are no longer merely about access to water, but also coping with floods, water quality and other climate change induced risks. For some time, there has been a recognition that statutory urban planning needs to be re-imagined and that existing town and country planning (T&CP) laws and practices need to be reconsidered to address some of these complex challenges.
By debarshee on May 7th 2024
In India, elections are a celebratory event. Even a customary glance at the newspaper or digital media gives an insightful perspective to acknowledge the diversity and pluralism existing in the country with inevitable conflict arising out of it and concomitant strategic cooperation forged to advance socio-political agendas.