IWRM
Nature-based Solutions for Climate Resilience in South Asia’s Water Sector
Click on the image to download PDF SummaryDetailsSuggest an EditSummary This training module on Promoting Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for Climate Resilience in the Water Sector in South Asia is designed for the capacity building of practitioners and policymakers working on the management of water resources or having an influence on the water sector, such as [...] Read More
UN World Water Development Report 2023 | Partnerships and Cooperation for Water
SummaryDetailsSuggest an EditSummary As the UN system’s principal authoritative report on water, the United Nations World Water Development Report 2023 directly informs the UN conference discussions, describing how building partnerships and enhancing cooperation across all dimensions of sustainable development are essential to accelerating progress towards SDG 6 and realizing the human rights to water and [...] Read MoreClimate Adaptation Projects from Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal
Click on the image to open PDF SummaryDetailsSuggest an EditSummary The Compilation of Adaptation Project Profiles from the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) based on the National Action Plans (NAPs) serves as a tool for publicizing their priorities. It is targeted at those in a position to support the LDCs either further develop these into proposals [...] Read More
Sri Lanka Water Resources Development and Conservation
Click image to view PDF SummaryDetailsSuggest an EditSummary Sri Lanka's Draft National Policy, Strategies, and Institutional Framework for Water Resources Development, and Management of 2019 envisions a society that values the sustainable use of water resources and recognizes the goal of a balanced environment conducive to social and economic development. Its objective is to encourage [...] Read MorePakistan Drinking Water Policy
Click image to view PDF SummaryDetailsSuggest an EditSummary Pakistan's National Drinking Water Policy 2009 aims to provide a guiding framework to the Federal Government, Provincial Governments, State of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Federally Administered Northern Areas (FANA), Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), Local Governments, development authorities, and other organizations to address the key [...] Read More
Nepal Water Resources Act
Click image to view PDF Water Resources Act, 2049 (1992) of Nepal provides for the management of water resources in Nepal. It covers areas like utilization of water resources for drinking, irrigation, agricultural use etc. It also includes provisions of license for a person or corporate body to survey or utilize water resources. Read MoreNepal Hydropower Development Policy 2058 (2001)
Click image to view PDF Hydropower Development Policy, 2058 (2001) provides for development of hydro power in the Nepal with the objectives to: generate electricity at low cost by utilizing the water resources available in the country; extend reliable and qualitative electric service throughout Nepal at a reasonable price; tie-up electrification with the economic activities; [...] Read More
Maldives Water and Sewerage Policy
Click image to view PDF SummaryDetailsSuggest an EditSummary The National Water and Sewerage Policy of the Maldives 2017 sets out the government's plans for water and sewerage services in the future and the steps that will be taken to ensure the provision of appropriate and sustainable water and sewerage services for all. The Policy sets [...] Read More