Low-tech innovations from the grassroots are the key to overcoming the growing water crisis across the globe, observed speakers at an international conference on Friday. “From the platform Water Roots Innovation, we are here to introduce innovations,” she said. The objective of the conference is to support innovations, ideas, and initiatives to restore, protect, and improve rivers and water sources. Sabitri Pokharel, adviser of Mahila Adhikar Manch, Nepal, presented a unique irrigation system developed by people living in Terai region of Nepal. They urged policymakers to formulate water- and river-centric development plans to overcome the crisis.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 09, 2018 14:48 UTC