15 MAY 2026
Reflections from ACIWRM Workshop on Climate Adaptation/Mitigation in KA’s Water Sector
Reflections from an ACIWRM workshop on climate change adaptation and mitigation in Karnataka’s water sector, focusing on water governance, climate resilience, and integrated planning. The blog captures suggestions and perspectives shared by Mapping Malnad and other participating organisations and individuals.           …
Keynote
8 APR 2026
Keynote at BWSSB Water Day
Summary of the keynote delivered at the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) Water Day on 08 April 2026, at the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar School of Economics, University, presided over by BWSSB Chairman Ram Prasath Manohar. The event also featured a panel discussion on the issue of water and…
18 MAR 2026
Returning to the Athi, Kenya — Conference, Community, and the River
In February, a visit to Nairobi and Machakos County, Kenya, for the RS-4C programme conference brought together teams from Kenya, India, Ethiopia, Mali, and Burkina Faso — and an opportunity to present a hydro-ecological governance map of the Athi River Basin. The conference included field visits to communities along the…
24 SEP 2025
Blog: Ecosophy with Aseem Shrivastava
Ecosophy is a concept that combines ecology and philosophy, often described as “the wisdom of the Earth.” Aseem Shrivastava, along with Shyam Sundar Sridhar, speak at length about humanity’s disconnect with nature. The Naimisam – Jiddu Krishnamurti Center in Hyderabad organized the Earth Festival 2025. The day before the festival, a private retreat…