Sameer Jain, Managing Director, Primus Partners, shares his view on the critical and escalating global threats of climate change, water scarcity, and cyber security, highlighting the interconnectedness of these issues. It emphasizes the alarming depletion of groundwater, particularly in regions like Punjab and Haryana, driven by agricultural demands, industrialization, and household consumption. Over-extraction of groundwater is outpacing natural replenishment rates, worsened by irregular rainfall patterns due to climate change. The Green Revolution, though successful in ensuring food security, also exacerbated water strain in India. The ambitious "Har Ghar Nal" mission to provide drinking water to every household further intensifies pressure on water resources.

He emphasized the urgency of addressing water management issues through efficient agricultural practices, sustainable water use, and global cooperation. It highlights the role of COP climate conferences, from COP21 to COP26, in bringing water management to the forefront of climate adaptation strategies. Looking ahead to COP29 in Baku, it calls for integrated approaches to water management in national climate policies, with a special emphasis on technology transfer and global partnerships. India is urged to lead the way in promoting sustainable water management, ensuring equitable access, and advocating for water as a fundamental human right. Read Now!