"Local livelihood"

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27 Jun 2026

Labourers from the Jammu and Kashmir Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) remove weeds from the algae-covered waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 27, 2026. Dal Lake, a prominent tourist destination in Kashmir, faces significant ecological challenges. Tens of millions of litres of untreated sewage, approximately 80,000 tonnes of silt annually, and solid waste from nearby settlements and houseboats enter the lake. Elevated levels of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus have led to increased growth of aquatic weeds and algae, reduced dissolved oxygen levels, and disrupted the lake's ecosystem. The declining water quality has impacted fish habitats, breeding, and survival, leading to a decrease in native fish populations and affecting the livelihoods of local fishing communities. Environmentalists and conservation authorities express concerns over these issues.

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27 Jun 2026

A boatman collects floating garbage and plastic waste from the algae-covered waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 27, 2026. Dal Lake, a prominent tourist destination in Kashmir, faces significant ecological challenges. Tens of millions of liters of untreated sewage enter the lake daily, along with approximately 80,000 tonnes of silt annually and solid waste from nearby settlements and houseboats. Elevated nutrient levels, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, have increased the growth of aquatic weeds and algae, reduced dissolved oxygen levels, and disrupted the lake's ecosystem. The declining water quality has impacted fish habitats, breeding, and survival, leading to a decrease in native fish populations and affecting the livelihoods of local fishing communities. Environmentalists and conservation authorities express concern over these issues.

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27 Jun 2026

Labourers from the Jammu and Kashmir Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) remove weeds from the waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 27, 2026. Dal Lake, a prominent tourist destination in Kashmir, is experiencing ecological challenges. Tens of millions of litres of untreated sewage, approximately 80,000 tonnes of silt annually, and solid waste from nearby settlements and houseboats enter the lake. Elevated levels of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus have increased the growth of aquatic weeds and algae, reduced dissolved oxygen levels, and affected the lake's ecosystem. The declining water quality has impacted fish habitats, breeding, and survival, leading to a decrease in native fish populations and affecting the livelihoods of local fishing communities. Environmentalists and conservation authorities have expressed concerns.

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#13877840

24 Jun 2026

Laborers, including a female worker carrying a heavy load on her head, walk through the crowded Karnaphuli Ghat in Sadarghat, Chattogram, Bangladesh, on June 24, 2026. Amidst the coastal trading rush, workers of diverse demographics endure intense physical labor to transport frozen fish arriving from fishing vessels to local storage units. Laborers carry heavy sacks of frozen fish on their heads to transport them to nearby cold storage units after unloading from fishing boats at Karnaphuli Ghat in Sadarghat, Chattogram, Bangladesh. Hundreds of traditional port workers earn their livelihood by manually handling and moving caught fish daily at this major riverside trading point along the Karnaphuli River.

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13 Jun 2026

Mustard plants grow in a field on the outskirts of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, on June 13, 2026. Mustard is widely cultivated in Nepal as a key oilseed crop, contributing to local edible oil production and rural agricultural livelihoods.

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#13805997

8 Jun 2026

A Kashmiri fisherman casts his net in the waters of the Jhelum River in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 08, 2026. Srinagar's houseboat owners express concern over the Jammu and Kashmir government's proposed inland water transport project on the Jhelum River, fearing that passenger ferries, cruise operations, and dredging along National Waterway-49 could threaten the survival of the remaining river houseboats. Concerns have intensified following the recent sinking of the Queen's Club, a British-era-style houseboat that served as both a home and a source of livelihood for a local family on the river, The Times of India reports.

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8 Jun 2026

A Kashmiri man prepares a fishing net before casting it into the waters of the Jhelum River in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 08, 2026. Srinagar's houseboat owners express concern over the Jammu and Kashmir government's proposed inland water transport project on the Jhelum River, fearing that passenger ferries, cruise operations, and dredging along National Waterway-49 could threaten the survival of the remaining river houseboats. Concerns have intensified following the recent sinking of the Queen's Club, a British-era-style houseboat that served as both a home and a source of livelihood for a local family on the river, The Times of India reports.

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#13728145

21 May 2026

Residents in the coastal community of Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines, on May 20, 2026. The community faces challenges as the health of Laguna Lake declines. Local fishermen report a decrease in daily catches, attributing it to deteriorating water quality from industrial waste and infrastructure projects, such as land reclamation for road networks and water pipeline installations. Residents express concerns about their livelihoods as nearly 25 hectares of the lake have been allocated to foreign business interests, affecting traditional fishing grounds.

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21 May 2026

Residents in the coastal community of Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines, on May 20, 2026. The community faces challenges as the health of Laguna Lake declines. Local fishermen report a decrease in daily catches, attributing it to deteriorating water quality from industrial waste and infrastructure projects, such as land reclamation for road networks and water pipeline installations. Residents express concerns about their livelihoods as nearly 25 hectares of the lake have been allocated to foreign business interests, affecting traditional fishing grounds.

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21 May 2026

Residents in the coastal community of Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines, on May 20, 2026. The community faces challenges as the health of Laguna Lake declines. Local fishermen report a decrease in daily catches, attributing it to deteriorating water quality from industrial waste and infrastructure projects, such as land reclamation for road networks and water pipeline installations. Residents express concerns about their livelihoods as nearly 25 hectares of the lake have been allocated to foreign business interests, affecting traditional fishing grounds.

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21 May 2026

Residents in the coastal community of Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines, on May 20, 2026. The community faces challenges as the health of Laguna Lake declines. Local fishermen report a decrease in daily catches, attributing it to deteriorating water quality from industrial waste and infrastructure projects, such as land reclamation for road networks and water pipeline installations. Residents express concerns about their livelihoods as nearly 25 hectares of the lake have been allocated to foreign business interests, affecting traditional fishing grounds.

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21 May 2026

Residents in the coastal community of Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines, on May 20, 2026. The community faces challenges as the health of Laguna Lake declines. Local fishermen report a decrease in daily catches, attributing it to deteriorating water quality from industrial waste and infrastructure projects, such as land reclamation for road networks and water pipeline installations. Residents express concerns about their livelihoods as nearly 25 hectares of the lake have been allocated to foreign business interests, affecting traditional fishing grounds.

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#13728153

21 May 2026

Residents in the coastal community of Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines, on May 20, 2026. The community faces challenges as the health of Laguna Lake declines. Local fishermen report a decrease in daily catches, attributing it to deteriorating water quality from industrial waste and infrastructure projects, such as land reclamation for road networks and water pipeline installations. Residents express concerns about their livelihoods as nearly 25 hectares of the lake have been allocated to foreign business interests, affecting traditional fishing grounds.

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#13728154

21 May 2026

Residents in the coastal community of Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines, on May 20, 2026. The community faces challenges as the health of Laguna Lake declines. Local fishermen report a decrease in daily catches, attributing it to deteriorating water quality from industrial waste and infrastructure projects, such as land reclamation for road networks and water pipeline installations. Residents express concerns about their livelihoods as nearly 25 hectares of the lake have been allocated to foreign business interests, affecting traditional fishing grounds.

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#13728156

21 May 2026

Residents in the coastal community of Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines, on May 20, 2026. The community faces challenges as the health of Laguna Lake declines. Local fishermen report a decrease in daily catches, attributing it to deteriorating water quality from industrial waste and infrastructure projects, such as land reclamation for road networks and water pipeline installations. Residents express concerns about their livelihoods as nearly 25 hectares of the lake have been allocated to foreign business interests, affecting traditional fishing grounds.

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#13728157

21 May 2026

Residents in the coastal community of Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines, on May 20, 2026. The community faces challenges as the health of Laguna Lake declines. Local fishermen report a decrease in daily catches, attributing it to deteriorating water quality from industrial waste and infrastructure projects, such as land reclamation for road networks and water pipeline installations. Residents express concerns about their livelihoods as nearly 25 hectares of the lake have been allocated to foreign business interests, affecting traditional fishing grounds.

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