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.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: KC, Jibesh, Phuyal, Surendra
Formato: Blog Post
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: International Water Management Institute 2024
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/159373
Descripción
Sumario: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.