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“Water Resource Conservation and Management for climate resilient development”

CLIMATE CHANGE & WATER RESOURCES – A STEP TAKEN BY TERRE v

Introduction • In India, rivers and aquatic eco ‐ systems have been very much degraded by a variety of human disturbances, Hindu’s myths and activities. • There is an urgent need for developing rational adaptation strategies, To minimize the adverse impacts of climate change and attaining its sustainable management. • The pressure on water resources in India will further increase soon for three main reasons. 1. The increase in population expected by 2050. 2. Rapid urbanization and economic growth will increase the demand for water, reducing the water available for agriculture. 3. To sing hymns in praise of the goddess. Pollution threatens not only humans but also aquatic eco ‐ system.

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TERRE Revulate and Restoration Project Pimpri Vasti Vandre Vasti Limbar Wadi Vasti SushaleVasti

Conclusion • What we need to plan a good waterfront is: • Awareness • Knowledge • Implementation

TERRE Activities • Awareness • TERRE Olympiad, Dolphin Film • Knowledge • TERRE Education Kit, Snake and Ladder for water.

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