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1 2 Prayagraj: The Institution of Engineers (India) - IEI, Prayagraj local centre, in association with the Indian Water Works Association (IWWA) Prayagraj centre, observed ‘ World Water Day ' on Saturday. As per the theme ‘Preservation of Glaciers' given by the United Nations, a seminar on glacial preservation and water availability under climate change was organised at Engineers Bhawan, Prayagraj. The chairman of IEI Prayagraj, local centre, Prof Avanish Kumar Dubey, while presiding over the session, outlined the essence of water and the need for the preservation of water resources .
He said that though over 70% of water is available on the earth in different forms, even less than 1% of it is usable. Hence, it is the need of the hour to preserve water that can be used. He pointed out that our lifestyle and lesser understanding of our natural resources are the main problems in water preservation.
There is a need to restrict global warming to avoid accelerated melting of glaciers. The chief guest of the event, Padma Shri Ajai Kumar Sonkar, in his address, said that glaciers play an essential role in sustaining global water systems, regulating ocean currents, and maintaining Earth's climate balance. Their cold waters drive deep-sea circulation, enabling oxygen distribution across the ocean.
However, global warming is accelerating glacial melt, threatening this critical process. Urgent action is needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, implement sustainable water management and monitor glacial changes using advanced technology, said Sonkar. By preserving glaciers, we secure biodiversity, freshwater resources and the planet's environmental stability, he added.
Prof HK Pandey from MNNIT Allahabad said that glacial preservation under climate change is becoming increasingly difficult as rising global temperatures accelerate glacial melting worldwide..
