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Clay, Culture, and Crisis: How Climate Change Threatens the Waurá Pottery Tradition

In the heart of Brazil’s Xingu National Park, the Waurá people have shaped clay into vessels of memory for over a thousand years. Their pottery—crafted from riverbed clay and bound with a freshwater sponge called cauxi—is more than utility. It’s ritual, identity, and intergenerational storytelling. But today, this ancient art is under threat, not from cultural erosion, but from the climate crisis…

Clay, Culture, and Crisis: How Climate Change Threatens the Waurá Pottery Tradition

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Green Infrastructure to Help Mitigate Flooding in Cities

Climate change is causing ...

Excerpt from this story from World War Zero:

Climate change is causing more extreme weather, including heavy rainfall that is flooding cities worldwide. Massive monsoons and rising sea levels are making the homes and businesses of millions in coastal regions vulnerable to billions of dollars worth of damages. A recent study by global environmental consultancy firm Arup surveyed seven major cities around the world that are at risk of increased rainfall and flooding: Auckland, London, Mumbai, Nairobi, New York, Shanghai, and Singapore. Using the AI technology Terrain-AI, Arup assessed their “sponginess,” or ability to absorb and manage excess water to mitigate floods with elements such as parks, trees, and lakes. Each city was assessed based on the quantity of green and blue spaces (areas with plants or water) as well as the area’s type of soil, vegetation, and water runoff potential.

It is estimated that by 2100, 85% of humanity will be living in cities. Megacities already produce 75% of global carbon emissions, but they have the potential to become climate-neutral, sustainable beacons of the future if governments encourage the construction of green infrastructure and nature-based solutions (NbS). Arup’s report demonstrates how cities can become more “spongy” in order to mitigate severe flooding by incorporating more nature into their infrastructure. Additionally, Arup released a different report in January that found NbS are "on average 50% more cost-effective than man-made alternatives,” despite the fact that only 0.3% of urban infrastructure spending in 2021 is allocated to them.

[intelligentliving]

The Best Way to Restore Forests Is To Let The Trees Plant Themselves

Ecosystems have been growing themselves for hundreds of millions of years, and forests that plant themselves are better and most diverse. That’s why a group of environmental advocates in the UK from a charity called Rewilding Britain say we should let nature do its thing instead of manually mass-planting trees....

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Eco-Smart Water Systems: The Future of Sustainable Water Management

Eco-Smart Water Systems: The Future of Sustainable Water Management

Eco-smart water systems represent a new paradigm in water management, integrating advanced technologies with ecological principles to create sustainable and resilient water solutions. These systems aim to minimize environmental impacts, conserve resources, and provide multiple benefits, from improved water quality to enhanced ecosystem health.

Understanding Eco-Smart Water Systems

Eco-smart water systems are designed to mimic natural processes, minimize energy consumption, and maximize resource recovery. They often involve a combination of green infrastructure, advanced technologies, and smart management practices.

Key Components of Eco-Smart Water Systems

Green Infrastructure: Implementing green roofs, rain gardens, and permeable pavements to reduce stormwater runoff and improve water quality.

Smart Water Networks: Using smart sensors, data analytics, and cloud-based platforms to monitor water quality, detect leaks, and optimize water distribution.

Advanced Water Treatment Technologies: Employing membrane filtration, advanced oxidation processes, and other advanced technologies to remove contaminants from water.

Water Reuse and Recycling Systems: Treating and reusing wastewater for non-potable uses, such as irrigation and industrial cooling.

Rainwater Harvesting Systems: Collecting and storing rainwater for non-potable uses.

Energy-Efficient Technologies: Using energy-efficient pumps, motors, and other equipment to reduce energy consumption.

Benefits of Eco-Smart Water Systems

Adopting eco-smart water systems offers numerous benefits:

Environmental Sustainability: Eco-smart water systems minimize environmental impacts, conserve resources, and protect ecosystems.

Cost-Effectiveness: Many eco-smart water systems are less expensive to operate and maintain than traditional water management systems.

Resilience: Eco-smart water systems can increase resilience to climate change impacts, such as droughts and floods.

Improved Public Health: Eco-smart water systems can improve water quality and reduce the risk of waterborne diseases.

Enhanced Ecosystem Health: Eco-smart water systems can protect and restore aquatic ecosystems.

Challenges and Opportunities

Implementing eco-smart water systems requires overcoming several challenges:

Lack of Awareness: Many decision-makers and the public are not fully aware of the potential of eco-smart water systems.

Institutional Barriers: Existing policies and regulations may not support the implementation of eco-smart water systems.

Financial Constraints: Implementing eco-smart water systems can be expensive.

Despite these challenges, there are also many opportunities to advance the adoption of eco-smart water systems:

Technological Innovation: New technologies are constantly being developed to improve water efficiency, reduce water pollution, and enhance water management.

Policy Support: Governments around the world are enacting policies to promote sustainable water management practices.

Increased Public Awareness: Growing awareness of the importance of water sustainability is driving demand for more sustainable water management practices.

In conclusion, eco-smart water systems represent the future of sustainable water management. By integrating advanced technologies with ecological principles, we can create water solutions that are environmentally sustainable, economically viable, and socially beneficial.

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Tata Steel Completes First Nature-based Solutions Assessment

Sukinda Ecorace Silkworm Revival Gets IUCN Recognition Key Points: Tata Steel’s conservation project scores 60% in IUCN assessment Over 200 households benefit from silkworm restoration initiative 26 hectares of degraded forest replanted with host trees JAMSHEDPUR – Tata Steel has completed its first nature-based solutions assessment. The evaluation aligns with IUCN Global Standard. The Sukinda…

Tata Steel Completes First Nature-based Solutions Assessment

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भूस्खलन रोकथाम: हिमाचल ने अपनाए प्रकृति आधारित समाधान #News #RightNews #HindiNews

भूस्खलन रोकथाम: हिमाचल ने अपनाए प्रकृति आधारित समाधान

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Enhance local capacity to create a viable business case for nature-based solutions.

Caribbean nations are exceptionally vulnerable to natural disasters and the coastal impacts of climate change. The Resilient Coasts – Caribbean Sea project will develop Living Labs where local communities explore how they can bolster their resilience by restoring coastal ecosystems and applying nature-based solutions. The project will not only enhance local capacity but help create a viable business case for nature-based solutions.

Resilient Coasts – Caribbean Sea

[biodiversityday]

Loss of Wetland= Loss of biodiversity.

Wetlands biodiversity matters, the key drivers of wetlands loss

Pollution

Drainage

Land conversions

End biodiversity loss, restore wetlands.