The World Meteorological Organization’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report warns that the region is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, driving more extreme weather and posing serious threats to lives, ecosystems, and economies. In 2024, Asia experienced its warmest or second warmest year on …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Naresh Kumar Vs Government of NCT of Delhi & Others dated 13/05/2025. The matter is related to illegal extraction of groundwater in Manakpura, Delhi by the water supply mafia. According to the complainant, one Hemant has illegally drilled a borewell …
Status report by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) in the matter of Ram Wati Soni Vs NCT of Delhi & Others dated 06/02/2025. The matter related to lack of amenities in an unauthorized colony in Delhi. The report stated that in unauthorized colonies of Delhi roads, drains and sewer …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of News Item titled “After Bengaluru, Water Crisis Hits Kolkata City As Ground Water Level Depletes In Many Areas, Residents Express Concern” appearing in India.com dated 22.04.2024 dated 05/12/2024. Affidavit has been filed on behalf of the …
Status report on behalf of Government of NCT of Delhi in the matter of Pritipal Sharma Vs NCT of Delhi & Others dated 15/04/2024. The matter related to regulation of borewells in Delhi. The report was in compliance to the NGT order, March 18, 2024. The Chief Secretary, Government of …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of News Item titled "Bengaluru stadium to get treated water supply for IPL matches amid crisis" appearing in India Today dated 21.03.2024. Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board was directed to file a detailed report disclosing complete details of quantity and …
Affidavit by Pune Municipal Corporation in OA No.32/2024 (WZ) (Anuj Abhay Deshpande V/s Pune Municipal Corporation & Ors.) dated 16/02/2024. The matter related to construction of new water reservoirs by Pune Municipal Corporation at Fergusson College Hill. Three new water tanks have been proposed at Bhamburda (Shivajinagar) Gut No 262 …
Judgment of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench) in the matter of 'In Re-News Item published in the Times of India Newspaper, Calcutta edition dated 23.03.2023 titled Kolkata Water Table Dips 2m in 5 years, Experts flag rise in arsenic, salinity' dated 01/12/2023. The NGT had taken up the …
Keeping in view the significance of providing adequate and potable water in rural and urban areas, a Performance Audit on Rural and Urban Water Supply Schemes in Haryana (Report No. 3 of the year 2023) was conducted for the period 2016-21. The field study was conducted in eight districts out …
This report presents case studies that highlight how ADB's teams are working together to design innovative urban projects across the Asia and Pacific region that leverage its value-added services and support sustainable economic growth. Based on interviews with teams in countries including Mongolia, India, and Uzbekistan, the report explores the …
Providing public utilities services to slum areas has always been a significant public policy challenge in developing countries. Providing public utilities services to slum areas has always been a significant public policy challenge in developing countries. The capital city Dhaka of Bangladesh is a representative use case of sprawling slum …
This research focuses on the delivery of water and sanitation by municipalities in South Africa. The overall purpose of the assignment is to provide informed recommendations to improve municipal water and sanitation services through systems strengthening interventions and approaches. An analysis of the relative efficacy of different strategies and programmes …
Rethinking urban water through the circular economy and resilience lenses offers an opportunity to transform the urban water sector and deliver water supply and sanitation services in a more sustainable, inclusive, efficient, and resilient way. Circular Economy principles have emerged as a response to the current unsustainable linear model of …
Cities in Africa face escalating water-related challenges, compounded by worsening climate change and rising urbanization. Water insecurity threatens economies, livelihoods and the health and wellbeing of billions. The answer: smart, systematic investments in urban water resilience that ensure communities have safe, reliable and affordable water; and that water resources are …
This study estimates the impacts of two interventions implemented as field experiments in informal settlements by Nairobi’s water and sanitation utility to improve revenue collection efficiency and last mile connection loan repayment: (i) face-to-face engagement between utility staff and customers to encourage payment and (ii) contract enforcement for service disconnection …
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of 'In Re: Remediation of polluted rivers' dated 07/05/2021. The petition was filed by the Delhi Jal Board seeking a direction to the state of Haryana to ensure enough water supply to maintain the level of water at Wazirabad pond …
This practice note looks at the WRI India approach of developing a powerful value accelerator platform to scale innovative solutions for gaps in service delivery in collaboration with the quadruple helix stakeholders of government, private sector, academia and citizens. This note assesses the existing innovation ecosystem and the potential for …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Manoj Mishra Vs Union of India & Others dated 26/03/2021 This application has been filed by the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) in a decided matter against the Delhi Jal Board (DJB). The grievance is that the Corporation is maintaining …
The water-sensitive cities (WSC) approach offers an opportunity to deliver services, improve city functioning and liveability, strengthen ecosystem servicing, and transform urban health and well-being. This report provides an overview of the WSC approach, the rationale for how it can complement conventional approaches. It outlines the five principles and 10 …
This report provides more detailed information and guidance on how to design and deliver a community-based, participatory process for project implementation. This Part equips the reader with an understanding of the tools and techniques that can foster meaningful participation of settlement residents, as well as government, industry and service provider …
The ‘Urban WASH' project was implemented in George and Chawama compounds in Lusaka between July 2013 and June 2017 by Oxfam and Village Water. The project aimed to improve provision and sustainable management of WASH services by engaging citizens to hold duty bearers and service providers to account. Oxfam collaborated …
