Myriad Challenges of the Coasts of India
Monitoring from space, aerial and in situ platforms in coastal regions will help develop models for interactions between ecological and anthropogenic processes, helping sustainable management of coast...
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The Indian coastline sustains unique habitats that are subjected to increasing anthropogenic stressors. The National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR), engaged in addressing coastal concerns over thr...
Our Fragile Coasts: Scientific Approaches and Solutions
The Indian coasts hold diverse geomorphological features—mudflats, rocky shores, cliffs, sandy beaches and deltaic reaches that shelter unique ecosystems. However, significant sections of the coastlin...
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Water Rights System for India
Water scarcity in India cannot be tackled without establishing binding water withdrawal limits through a system of enforceable water rights at various scales.
Water Cycle-India
Water flowing into the sea constitutes a major portion of India’s water balance. There is a need to efficiently conserve the resource.
Water in India-managing uncertainty
Water is a deeply contested resource because of its multiple uses, meanings and governance regimes. Its fluidity makes it hard to govern and manage. Old and new challenges need to be confronted as cli...
Redefining Ganga River: A challenging and complex task
<p>The Ganga is a diverse and complex system that is currently suffering increased demands, severely affecting the quantity and quality of flow and occupation of ‘river space’. The River needs to be...
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