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Clarion call to maintain environmental flows to protect Nepal’s rivers

Two workshops organized by IWMI in August 2024 highlighted the need for renewed efforts to ensure adequate e-flows to protect the health of rivers in Nepal. There is growing concern that most hydroelectric dams undermine regulations requiring a minimum 10 percent e-flow to sustain local ecosystems.

Main Authors: KC, Jibesh, Phuyal, Surendra
Format: Blog Post
Language:Inglés
Published: International Water Management Institute 2024
Subjects:
environmental flows
environmental impact assessment
dams
ecosystems
irrigation
rivers
water power
hydroelectric power plants
socioeconomic aspects
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/159373
Summary:Two workshops organized by IWMI in August 2024 highlighted the need for renewed efforts to ensure adequate e-flows to protect the health of rivers in Nepal. There is growing concern that most hydroelectric dams undermine regulations requiring a minimum 10 percent e-flow to sustain local ecosystems.

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