11 Sep, 2024
The Water Sensitive Cities approach (WSC) goes beyond technical solutions; it’s about integrating the urban water cycle with our built environment – and driving cultural, social, and institutional changes. This was the crux of our rich discussion with a panel of experts at the Connect Karo 2024 session on ‘Transitioning towards Water Sensitive Indian Cities‘.
In her keynote address, Emily Megow, First Secretary (Development), Australian High Commission, outlined how the Australia India Water Security Initiative (AIWASI) draws upon community knowledge to inform technical interventions. Panelists Rajiv Mishra, Kirtiman Awasthi, Nitin Bassi, Dr. Fawzia Tarannum, and Neha Mungekar, and moderator Prerna Vijaykumar Mehta, explored next steps in strengthening approaches that empower citizens to steer water governance.
The session saw the launch of a compendium on Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD), published by National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) with inputs from AIWASI consortium partners. It provides a comprehensive overview of global initiatives that address water quality, flood resilience, and urban liveability challenges, illustrating the effectiveness of nature-based solutions and WSUD.
Read the compendium here: https://niua.in/intranet/sites/default/files/3216.pdf
