Springs form the primary water source for over 50 million people in the Indian Himalaya. But springs are drying - and they’re drying fast. This #WorldWaterWeek, our newly published booklet ‘Science in Spring Restoration’ brings you the stories, science, and results of our action research for springs revival across the Indian Himalayan Region. Download the guide for: 🔹A proven six-step protocol for springshed management 🔹Success stories from Manipur, Uttarakhand and more 🔹Field-tested recharge interventions 🔹Policy insights for scaling across the region Explore how this initiative – supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) under the Strengthening Climate Change Adaptation in Himalayas (SCA-Himalayas) project and implemented by ICIMOD and partners - has strengthened local capacities, empowered institutions, and delivered tangible gains to mountain communities in water security and climate resilience. lib.icimod.org/records/0qt67… #WorldWaterWeek #SpringRestoration #ActionResearch #IHR #HKH #WaterSecurity #ClimateResilience #SCAHimalayas @SwissEmbassyIND @SanjeevBhuchar

Can AI help solve the water crisis in the Himalaya? In Nepal’s Kavrepalanchowk, a pilot study with Frank Water, and Colectiv tested a new approach to document water challenges – combining mobile audio diaries with artificial-intelligence analysis. Local communities recorded their own voices about springs – their most valued source of freshwater, but also their challenges of fetching water by walking for hours, contamination risks during rains, and lack of nearby access points. AI helped process and analyse these voices, but even the best tech is not always perfect. Background noises, varied dialects, and low connectivity meant the findings needed verification. This pilot shows that audio-based, AI-assisted qualitative research can deliver deeper, community-driven insights into water issues, but there’s still an important role for the sort of critical thinking only humans can provide. To find out more, read the blog by Patricia Lucas, Praveena Shridhar and Usha Ghimire: blog.icimod.org/ecosystems-l… #WorldWaterWeek #SpringRestoration #WaterSecurity #IndianHimalayas #ClimateResilience #ScienceInAction @frankwater

Update from the field! Restoration work on Spring Number Five is underway! Our team is working tirelessly to revive this vital water source. Stay tuned for progress updates! #SpringRestoration #WorkInProgress #Sustainability

NLCO's Mission Ehsaas: Restoring 3rd Spring! Bottom cleaned, boulders laid. Thanks to @jklcma,@SMC_Srinagar & stakeholders for support.Protecting our Springs is lifeline! #SpringRestoration #MissionEhsaas

पानी पोखरीहरु, जलवायु परिवर्तनका अनेकन असरहरुसँग जुध्ने नयाँ तरिका 🤔 #RainWaterHarvesting #RechargePonds #SpringRestoration

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