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  Restoring Urban Lakes: A Community-Led Solution for Sustainable Water Management In cities across the world, urban lakes are vanishing at an alarming rate, succumbing to pollution, encroachment, and neglect. According to a 2021 report by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), over 70% of urban lakes in India are heavily polluted, making them unfit for human consumption and threatening aquatic biodiversity.  In Bengaluru alone, once known as the ‘City of Lakes,’ more than 85% of its lakes are contaminated with sewage and industrial effluents, turning them into toxic cesspools. This widespread degradation of lakes is not just an environmental issue—it has far-reaching consequences on public health, biodiversity, and urban resilience. By empowering local communities with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed for effective lake restoration, Earth5R has demonstrated how grassroots action can drive tangible environmental change. Their model integrates scientific waste ...

  In an age where environmental issues are posing significant threats to ecosystems and communities, Earth5R is making a substantial difference by leading sustainability efforts and fostering collective action on a global scale. As India’s largest environmental organization, Earth5R has mo bilized 1.3 million citizens across 65 countries, driving measurable climate action through a unique blend of grassroots initiatives and cutting-edge technology. Earth5R is recognized by UNESCO and a UNESCO Green Citizen. Earth5R works with a large pool of environmental NGOs. It has a transformative ecosystem that unites diverse communities, execution partners, and organizations to tackle pressing issues like waste management, river cleaning , and slum rehabilitation while fostering a circular economy and sustainable livelihoods. At the heart of Earth5R’s mission is a bold vision: to activate two billion people in the climate economy by 2030.  By leveraging technology and community-driven ...