“Local communities possess invaluable insights gained through generations of interaction with their environment. These practices, which include reverence for water sources as sacred and maintaining sustainable land-use practices, offer a rich foundation for developing effective water management strategies. By incorporating these indigenous perspectives into modern scientific frameworks, the resilience of spring systems can be enhanced.”
CBED’s Anita Sharma has partnered with Frank Water for more than 10 years to address the challenges faced by communities in the Indian Himalayan Region, where nearly 50% of the 3 million springs have either dried up or become seasonal.
To address these challenges, Anita and Frank Water’s team have developed an integrated approach where modern science supports and enhances indigenous practices.
