Managing Climate Change through Water Management
Author : Dr. Anil Singh
Abstract :
Environmental changes affect us all, especially the poorest people who are most vulnerable to food and water scarcity, and impacts of climate change. Putting ecosystems at the centre of development planning and managing natural resources in fair and accountable ways will bring economic and social benefits and ensure food, water and energy security for all. The SDGs are global plan of action for people, planet, prosperity, peace and partnerships. It is a cohesive environmental and social sustainability vision for all to align their core strategies to contribute to the quality of life on our planet. India has been actively addressing the goals set out in Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 13, which focuses on climate action. As one of the world’s largest and most rapidly developing nations, India has taken various steps to mitigate climate change and enhance its resilience.
When there is continuity of water all other problems of deforestation, agriculture, food supply and industrial use of water can be resolved effectively and efficiently. The linking of the rivers will not only solve the water scarcity problem but also solve the Inter-State Water disputes which has been a perennial problem haunting different governments of different states. Linking of River waters no doubt is a mammoth task but definitely is the need of the hour which should be kick started at least with regional linking of water bodies, which can be extended in a phased manner This will ensure continuous water means ‘Life’ and also allow us to repair the environment of the damage caused through development and reduce the impact on Climate Change through such damage.
Keywords :
Water, river, life, environment, sustainable development
