A new UN programme to assess the status of transboundary water systems Read more »
Water Wealth? Investing in Basin Management in Asia and the Pacific
A report providing examples of improved water governance and management across Asia and the Pacific region. Read more »
80% of Asia’s rivers in poor health from pollution and mismanagement
Asia’s looming water crisis is a function of poor water management, not physical water scarcity, affirms the first comprehensive analysis of water security in the region. Read more »
Species vanish as Indus loses water
The Indus remains the lifeline of Pakistan, but as water flow depletes due to human activities, the river is struggling to sustain human life along its banks and the marine life within. Read more »
Few fish left in anglers’ paradise
Himalayan rivers were once famous among anglers. But in Kashmir fish populations are dwindling and some species unique to the region are on the verge of extinction, experts tell Athar Parvaiz. Read more »
A new course for the Brahmaputra
Policymakers must put the needs of people and ecosystems before national strategic goals. Tashi Tsering proposes a radical approach to development along the Brahmaputra River. Read more »
Harnessing South Asia’s rivers
Government negotiations have failed to reduce water conflict in South Asia. But a new regulatory body that encompasses the entire Himalayan watershed offers a way forward, argue Ben Crow and Nirvikar Singh. Read more »