But despite their importance, freshwater ecosystems are the most ... Pollution is another major enemy of the Indus and its tributaries. The Indus Delta is dying because of reduced freshwater ...

The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), now held in abeyance by India, was hammered out in 1960 and hailed as a triumph of diplomacy.

In response to this pressing issue, a comprehensive and novel paradigm, known as ‘Ecosystem Restoration ... on around 1.5 million acres in the Indus Delta, an ecologically significant area ...

Mr Deol also raised environmental concerns. There could be damage to coastal ecosystems due to less freshwater reaching the Indus Delta, for instance. “Running water itself is a form of protecti ...

The shrinking delta of the Mighty River Indus of Pakistan has emerged on the United Nations ... and sea level rise and intrusion were causing damage to soil and water ecosystems. It is not only nature ...

Mr Deol also raised environmental concerns. There could be damage to coastal ecosystems due to less freshwater reaching the Indus Delta, for instance. “Running water itself is a form of protection,” ...

In contrast, Sindh maintains that at least 20.5 MAF is essential to prevent seawater intrusion and sustain the Indus Delta ecosystem. The chief minister added that with an existing national water ...

But it is real, and is an oasis for endemic and migratory birds that cross the Colorado River delta. Here ... in an attempt to revive ecosystems that were thought to be irrecoverable.

The treaty fixed the rights and obligations of both countries concerning the use of waters of the Indus River system. The agreement divided six rivers of the Indus Basin between the two countries.

of playing a “double game” – pretending to be Sindh’s saviour while turning a blind eye to a plan that could devastate the province’s agricultural heartland and fragile delta ecosystem.

especially ensuring Sindh’s share of 48.76 million acre-feet and preserving the Indus Delta’s ecological balance. The resolution also urged public hearings and transparent decision-making with ...