Global Perspectives: Water Resilience

This conversation, in collaboration with the Columbia Climate School, provided comprehensive insights into the complexities of water management in India, a region characterized by diverse climates, rapid population growth, and high water stress. Panelists explored how climate change is affecting the physical hydrology of South Asia, how resource management and prevailing infrastructure have shaped regional water supplies, and how existing and emerging solutions for sustainable water management can help build resilience in India and beyond. John Matthews (AGWA) moderated the conversation between Veena Srinivasan (WELL Labs), Upmanu Lall (Arizona State University/Columbia Water Center), and Rochi Khemka (World Bank) discussing the unique water challenges of the country and provide key global take-aways.