This webinar showcases community-led watershed management interventions across South Asia, highlighting innovative practices, measurable outcomes and key lessons. It aims to inspire stakeholders to scale up these practices while strengthening collaboration among communities, government institutions and development organizations.

Organizers: UNCCD, GWP, IWMI, WOTR and ADPC 
Date: 25 March, 2025  
Time: 9:00-10:00 CET / 13:30-14:30 IST 
Zoom Registration: https://gwp-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/8PS6jwDoRD697_bN8rBOtQ 

Background 
South Asia faces mounting challenges from water scarcity, land degradation and the impacts of climate change, which severely threaten agricultural productivity, food security and livelihoods. Watershed management, driven by community participation, has emerged as a sustainable and effective approach to address these interconnected issues. By adopting locally adapted water storage and infiltration techniques such as stone bunds and bench terraces, communities have not only enhanced their resilience to drought but also reduced soil erosion, improved agricultural productivity, and bolstered rural livelihoods. 

About the webinar
Three case studies will be presented, followed by an interactive Q&A session:  

• Water Resources Planning in Balochistan, Pakistan for Drought Mitigation, Dr Niladri Gupta, ADPC
• Soil and Water Conservation Management in India, Mr Sandip Jadhav, Watershed Organisation Trust
• Multi-sectoral nexus approach, fostering local-scale adaptation, Dr Giriraj Amarnath, IWMI 

Target audience 
This webinar is designed for government officials, development practitioners, researchers, community leaders, and representatives from civil society organisations working in water resource management, agriculture and climate resilience.