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Groundwater management in dry regions is a great issue, and the knowledge of Zafar Iqbal is quite evident in this very elaborative blog. The post discusses critical challenges such as overexploitation, climate change impacts, and water quality degradation while providing actionable strategies for water conservation, efficient irrigation, and community engagement. What is fascinating is that it is very understandable, even to me, a non-geophysicist and non-expert in hydrology! This is a very informative read for anyone concerned with saving water resources for successive generations. #SustainableGroundwater #WaterManagement #ClimateChangeImpact #WaterConservation #GroundwaterChallenges #AridRegions #WaterSecurity #EnvironmentalSustainability #Hydrology

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A practical guidance was developed under the #EU4Green project by experts from the Umweltbundesamt - Environment Agency Austria. It presents detailed steps for addressing soil contamination across the Western Balkans and highlights region-specific challenges in industrial, mining, and landfill activities. 🔎 Key Polluting Activities Identified: #Industrial Activities, #Mining and #Landfills. 🚀 A Stepwise Approach: The guidance recommends a phased strategy: #Phase 1: Kick-off Phase – Collect existing data, involve local communities, and leverage international projects. #Phase 2: Comprehensive Register Development – Systematic assessment and central database creation to monitor contaminated sites. 👩⚖️ Key Recommendations: 1. Strengthening national legislation. 2. Developing a robust soil monitoring system in line with the EU Soil Strategy 2030. 3. Prioritizing high-risk contaminated sites that pose immediate threats to health and ecosystems. 👉 For more information please read the article: https://lnkd.in/ghCVShYn #SoilHealth #EnvironmentalProtection #GreenAgenda #WesternBalkans #SoilManagement #Sustainability #EU4Green #EnvironmentAgencyAustria

🌊 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐔 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 🌊 India and the 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐄𝐔) have agreed to enhance cooperation in 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, focusing on 𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐟𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, and promoting 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬. This collaboration, highlighted during the 𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐔-𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦, aims to tackle pressing challenges like 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠, and 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞. With successful projects in 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 already underway, both sides are now exploring opportunities to extend this expertise to regions like 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚, working together towards 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲. 🌍 At 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 (𝐄𝐕𝐈), we are committed to supporting 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 worldwide through our 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 and 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬. Want to learn more about this 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 and its 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞? Check out the full article for details! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gnajA85z #EVI #SustainableWater #EUIndiaPartnership #WaterManagement #ClimateResilience #WaterSecurity

Once again South Australia’s tone-deaf state government demonstrate that they do no not give a fig over either the natural or historic built environment Now running rough shod over both community and major environmental concerns with two planned desal projects that do not seem to properly value both environmental and scientific principles. For instance, while the large Northern Waters project lists Cape Hardy as the preferred site, Point Lowly is still on the list of options. This ignores previous evidence showing the Spencer Gulf flushes slowly, which means a higher risk of environmental damage. And Cape Hardy is still within valuable and vulnerable marine habitats. The smaller Port Lincoln desalination plant is expected to be operational by 2026 on Billy Lights Point, which borders Proper Bay and Boston Bay in the lower Spencer Gulf. These bays are ecologically important, as they provide safe havens to marine larvae. They’re also part of the region’s coastal upwelling, a vital source of nutrients for whales and tuna. The proposed intake and discharge locations of the Port Lincoln plant are within a few kilometres of valuable mussel and tuna farming operations. While Cape Hardy is environmentally more suitable for desal discharge than Point Lowly, it is still within the sheltered waters of Spencer Gulf. Hence, some environmental degradation is likely to occur here as well. If authorities are determined to stick with brine-releasing desal, they should urgently look at sites outside Spencer Gulf, such as Ceduna or Elliston. Here, brine would be quickly diluted by the currents. But there are other options not even considered. It is likely we will need more desalination plants as climate change intensifies. The best solution is a desal plant fully powered by renewables – and without brine discharge. How? By cleaning the brine and turning it into a valuable product: salt. Doh!

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🌍 Did You Know? Our Groundwater Extraction Is Shifting Earth’s Axis! 🌊 Our extensive groundwater use has actually shifted Earth’s axis by nearly 80 cm! This surprising fact highlights the profound impact of our actions on the planet. How Much Water Are We Talking About? Since 1993, we’ve extracted approximately 2,150 gigatons of groundwater. To put this in perspective, that’s enough to fill Lake Victoria—Africa’s largest lake—more than 30 times! This colossal amount could also fill over 600 million Olympic-sized swimming pools, underscoring the severe depletion of this vital resource. This depletion can result in higher costs for agriculture produce, reduced yields, and stress on ecosystems. 🌎 Global and Regional Examples In the Sahel region of Africa (Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso), water scarcity worsens due to climate change and population growth. Reliance on groundwater has surged as surface water sources become less reliable, leading to a significant drop in water tables and threatening both drinking water availability and agricultural productivity. California’s Central Valley faces a severe groundwater depletion crisis. Despite recent rains, the situation is worsening. A 2023 report from Food & Water Watch reveals that thousands of wells are drying up, with nearly 2,400 dry well reports between January 2021 and November 2022. Climate change has intensified the drought, stressing groundwater supplies further. Even with legislative efforts to curb groundwater pumping, many wells might still run dry by 2040. In India, severe groundwater depletion affects millions. Groundwater levels in Punjab have dropped over 30 meters in recent decades, with about 60% of districts facing extreme depletion. This crisis threatens both drinking water availability and agricultural productivity. What Can We Do? 1. Conserve Water: Simple actions like fixing leaks, using water-saving fixtures, and reducing daily water use can make a big difference. 2. Support Sustainable Agriculture: Adopt practices such as drip irrigation and rainwater harvesting to reduce water consumption. 3. Advocate for Policy Change: Support policies promoting responsible groundwater management and investments in water infrastructure. 4. Invest in Technology: Use technologies that enhance water efficiency and monitoring. 5. Educate and Raise Awareness: Share information on groundwater conservation and encourage others to adopt water-saving habits. 6. Support Research and Restoration: Contribute to or volunteer with organizations focused on groundwater research and restoration efforts. The groundwater crises in the Sahel, California, and India underline the urgent need for effective water management. As climate change challenges our water resources, safeguarding them for future generations is crucial. Let’s work together to make a difference! #WaterManagement #Sustainability #SaveWater #ClimateChange #Innovation #EnvironmentalAwareness #LinkedInCommunity

Innovative Approach in Water Management

As populations continue to grow, more and more wastewater is being generated. Wastewater that too often ends up polluting the environment and causing serious health implications due to inadequate wastewater treatment systems. Transport yourself to Ethiopia and find out how we are responding to this challenge by working with local communities to implement nature-based solutions to wastewater treatment. Solutions that are sustainable, eco-friendly and affordable. Read the article below to find out more. 👇 💦 Prioritising investments in these types of systems is crucial for safeguarding public health and the environment. By working in partnership we can scale these solutions and create cleaner, greener futures for all, reach out to us today if you want to find out more. 🍃 #wetlands #naturebasedsolutions #circulareconomy #water Henock Belete Asfaw Jeroen IJgosse Sumeet Pawar Kajetan Hetzer ECOFYT Verele de Vreede NWB Fonds World Waternet International Water Association

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