http://www.climaticoanalysis.org/post/water-security-and-the-politicisation-of-water-in-india/ Independent analysis of climate policy Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:01:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.climaticoanalysis.org/post/water-security-and-the-politicisation-of-water-in-india/#comment-511 Climatico » India’s Greening States Wed, 18 Feb 2009 07:42:19 +0000 http://www.climaticoanalysis.org/?p=1906#comment-511 [...] India’s Greening States Posted by Aparna Sridhar on February 18, 2009 at 07:42 Countries, India, Polling A recent survey study, by HSBC’s Climate Partnership , noted that nearly 45%of people surveyed in India view climate change as a higher priority than economic turmoil. Furthermore, the study also revealed that 42% of Indians are looking to the government  to take a lead in climate policies. Having noted before that India’s diverse topography and demography makes centralized decision making on environmental issues difficult- the role of state governments deserves some evaluation.Often in tension with the central government which has much of the resources, state governments must work under central government directives but also protect regional interests which often include valuable natural resources. In India, central-state government relations are difficult in terms of environmental policy as certain resources are jointly managed (forests) by both levels, complicating swift, effective management/governance of such valuable resources. On the other hand, resources such as waterways fall mainly under state jurisdiction and seek centralized oversight to mitigate state -to-state conflicts. [...] [...] India’s Greening States Posted by Aparna Sridhar on February 18, 2009 at 07:42 Countries, India, Polling A recent survey study, by HSBC’s Climate Partnership , noted that nearly 45%of people surveyed in India view climate change as a higher priority than economic turmoil. Furthermore, the study also revealed that 42% of Indians are looking to the government  to take a lead in climate policies. Having noted before that India’s diverse topography and demography makes centralized decision making on environmental issues difficult- the role of state governments deserves some evaluation.Often in tension with the central government which has much of the resources, state governments must work under central government directives but also protect regional interests which often include valuable natural resources. In India, central-state government relations are difficult in terms of environmental policy as certain resources are jointly managed (forests) by both levels, complicating swift, effective management/governance of such valuable resources. On the other hand, resources such as waterways fall mainly under state jurisdiction and seek centralized oversight to mitigate state -to-state conflicts. [...]

]]> http://www.climaticoanalysis.org/post/water-security-and-the-politicisation-of-water-in-india/#comment-505 Climatico » Bad news for water resources in South Asia and South America Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:50:00 +0000 http://www.climaticoanalysis.org/?p=1906#comment-505 [...] but the fact that Himalayan glaciers are melting is a rather more difficult one to solve. A recent Climatico article highlighted the politicization of water currently going on in India in particular, which will not [...] [...] but the fact that Himalayan glaciers are melting is a rather more difficult one to solve. A recent Climatico article highlighted the politicization of water currently going on in India in particular, which will not [...]

]]> http://www.climaticoanalysis.org/post/water-security-and-the-politicisation-of-water-in-india/#comment-411 Climatico » Voicing Concern: public participation in India’s climate policy making Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:12:18 +0000 http://www.climaticoanalysis.org/?p=1906#comment-411 [...] agendas that are sustainable. With equally important concerns over issues such as energy and water security, environmentally-friendly alternative energy and developmental projects, such as dams and mining, [...] [...] agendas that are sustainable. With equally important concerns over issues such as energy and water security, environmentally-friendly alternative energy and developmental projects, such as dams and mining, [...]

]]> http://www.climaticoanalysis.org/post/water-security-and-the-politicisation-of-water-in-india/#comment-394 Tarun Mathur Fri, 30 Jan 2009 20:48:33 +0000 http://www.climaticoanalysis.org/?p=1906#comment-394 Great article, water is a national strategic resource and the sooner we realize this, the stronger and more sustainable our growth and progress. Great article, water is a national strategic resource and the sooner we realize this, the stronger and more sustainable our growth and progress.

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