An Action Agenda for Sustainable Development issued by the UN last month outlines 10 priorities covering the four main dimensions of sustainable development: economic growth and the end of poverty, social inclusion,environmental sustainability, and good governance. Water resources for drinking, sanitation, energy and irrigation will be critical in ensuring economic, social, and environmental sustainability in the coming decade.
GIFT has been working on several water-related projects this summer, particularly in the areas of affordable irrigation solutions and “mini-hydro” development in India and Indonesia. |