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Rural communities in India are taking charge of their water future! With techniques like rainwater harvesting and watershed management, they’re not only conserving water but also boosting groundwater levels. Did you know that in Maharashtra, one village raised its water table from 250 feet to just 40 feet through these methods? How can we further support these vital initiatives for a sustainable future? Share your thoughts below! 👇 #sustainability #climate #RainwaterHarvesting #rural

Mumbai's Mangroves Are Dying with Waste: A Call to Action Mumbai's mangrove forests are seriously threatened by waste accumulation, urbanization, and pollution. These vital ecosystems, essential for coastal protection and biodiversity, are facing alarming levels of waste and degradation due to human activities. Current State of Mangrove Forests Waste Accumulation and Pollution: Over 90% of marine debris in Navi Mumbai's mangroves comes from land-based activities, with plastics making up more than 70% of this waste. Recently, a massive cleanup removed approximately 175,000 kg of waste from the mangroves in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, showcasing the urgent need for ongoing efforts. Impact of Urbanization: Rapid urbanization has destroyed nearly 40% of Mumbai's mangroves between 1991 and 2001. Projects like the Navi Mumbai International Airport have further threatened these natural barriers against coastal erosion and flooding, putting the city at greater risk as climate change intensifies. Why Mangroves Matter Protect coastlines from erosion and storm surges. Serve as breeding grounds for various marine species. Act as carbon sinks, helping mitigate climate change effects. The degradation of mangroves endangers local biodiversity and the livelihoods of communities relying on these ecosystems for fishing and tourism. Conservation Efforts Despite challenges, efforts to conserve and restore Mumbai's mangroves are underway. The Maharashtra government has implemented legal protections, and community involvement is growing. NGOs and local groups are actively participating in cleanup drives and restoration projects. However, stronger enforcement of environmental regulations and greater public awareness are needed. Mumbai's mangrove forests face significant threats, and concerted efforts from the government, NGOs, and local communities are essential to safeguard these vital ecosystems for future generations. Let's join hands to protect our mangroves and ensure a sustainable future! #Environment #Sustainability #MumbaiMangroves #Conservation #ClimateAction #CommunityEffort

We are not just planting #trees, we are planting #hope! 🌴 📌 India lost about 1.93 million hectares of tree cover between 2001 and 2020. 📌In July 2022, #UttarPradesh planted over 25 crore trees in a single day. 📌On average, a mature tree produces approximately 260 pounds of oxygen annually. 📌Studies have shown that an acre of mature trees can absorb the amount of CO2 produced by a car driven for 26,000 miles annually. 📌Initiatives like "Van Mahotsav" (Tree Planting Festival) encourage citizens to plant trees and take part in conservation efforts. #environment #afforestation #planting #trees #india #sustainable #sustainability #co2 #oxygen #plantationdrive

#Mangaluru Pushes for EV-Only Public Transport to Combat Pollution As #AirPollution and its health effects continue to haunt #urbanIndia , there is a growing push to transition Mangaluru’s #PublicTransport system to EVs APD Foundation Read More On: https://lnkd.in/edvqFUyD

Recity is slowly transforming India's coastal belt with a vision to bring a 360 degree marine #circularity. We are equipped to recover marine litter in one of Tamil Nadu's coastal districts, in partnership with the state government. By closely working with the local fishing community, waste pickers, and the scrap dealer network here, we are also building effective and sustainable business models with them as they are driving the fishnet waste and other #marine debris into circularity. Write to us if you are keen to know how this material innovation can be impactful for your supply chain: info@recity.in #circulareconomy #plasticwaste #sustainability #community #ecosystem #coastal #marinelitter #SDGs #TamilNadu #PollutionControlBoard Government of Tamil Nadu

Respected Narendra Modiji, i would like to request you to kindly look into the matter of lakes burning in Bangalore due to industrial and domestic waste being dumped into them. Even after several studies being done and remedies proposed, no actions have been taken to remedy the situation. This was what Cleveland was like back in 1960s. We are in 2024. The development narrative in India needs to include these ‘developments’ too. Same goes for Yamuna River. Chemical affluent induced froth flying around, pilgrims drinking that water. Affluents (industrial and domestic, both) inside our water bodies are akin to kaliya naag. They enter, they breed a family, they destroy the water body. The only way out is to vanquish kaliya. We are not different from nature - the water in our country is the water that courses through our bodies. With this level of pollution, the healthcare burden will be tremendous in Bangalore currently, and will keep on rising. We know the solutions, I urge you to look into the matter and take actions to resolve this entirely unnecessary environmental and health disaster.

With the onset of the rainy season, the infiltration of urban waste and pollution into water sources is a critical issue, posing severe threats to surface water resources. The alarming influx of contaminants such as construction debris, carbon, oil, diesel, and petrol from automobile garages and repair centers, silt and dirt from roads, plastics, and organic waste like leaves and tree branches. By the end of the monsoon, rivers like Ayar and others across India could be heavily polluted, with grass and paved surfaces submerged under muck. The substantial amount of garbage accumulating around urban lake shores. The waste from households, hotels, and restaurants, in addition to weeds removed by de-weeding machines, is carelessly dumped along the shores and will soon be washed into the water. There is an urgent and extensive cleaning of rainwater drains, lakes, and riverbanks ahead of the monsoon. Neglecting this essential task would lead to severe pollution of water sources. https://lnkd.in/g6gFiNpM

The widening of roads, especially massive #deforestation for the four-laning of the Pathankot-Mandi highway, has put an extra load on the fragile ecosystem of #Kangra Valley. As it is extremely important to make #economic advancements but it is pertinent for all stakeholders to make a concentrated effort to save the #environment of this beautiful valley. After all, “𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡.” — 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐳𝐨 𝐀𝐛𝐞

Innovative solution for cleaner streets? 🐦🌳 In #France, some crows have been trained to collect #cigarette butts from the #streets in exchange for food #rewards. The crows pick up the discarded butts and deposit them into a #machine, which then provides the crows with a treat. This #creative approach to waste #management and %environmental cleanup is an interesting idea. Leveraging the natural #behaviors and abilities of crows could potentially be an effective way to reduce litter in urban areas. What do you think - could a program like this work in #India to help tackle the waste or pollution problem? How else might we be able to incentivize #people and #animals to help keep our streets clean? Share your thoughts! 💭 #sustainability #environment #innovation #animalwelfare #circulareconomy #Bharat #HarishTrivedi #TuesdayThoughts

Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay! CPPGG has partnered with Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) to develop a #NetZero Emission Transition Plan for #Uttarakhand. The net zero emission transition plan for Uttarakhand will enhance environmental quality by reducing air pollution, protecting natural ecosystems, and improving water resource management. Economically, it will create green jobs, enhance energy security, and promote sustainable tourism. Socially, it will lead to better public health and increased community resilience. Overall, the plan will foster a sustainable and prosperous future for Uttarakhand by addressing climate change and supporting local development. #Sustainability #Partnershipforgoals #ClimateAction