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🏔️ Automation of artificial ice reservoirs (AIRs)
💧Water Management | Agritech
📌 Ladakh, India

Drip irrigation is a game-changer in agricultural

Drip irrigation is a game-changer in agricultural water management, offering significant efficiency gains over traditional flood irrigation methods. Thanks to the support of @global_resilience_partnership and @_icimod , we are conducting rigorous field trials comparing flood irrigation, manual drip, and automated drip systems across three identical plots of apricot trees at the Stakna Campus of University of Ladakh. Here are a few snapshots from the ongoing work!

#watermanagement #dripirrigation #dripirrigationsystem #agriculture #ladakh #fromthefield #fieldwork #wip

🌊 Automated Ice Reservoirs Boost Water Security

🌊 Automated Ice Reservoirs Boost Water Security in Ladakh 🏔️

We’re excited to share results from our 2024-25 AIR Campaign in Ladakh, where we stored 18.4 million litres of water across seven villages, improving seasonal water security. Our detailed report covers everything, from drone-based site selection to system performance and maintenance, household impact, and cost analysis, showing AIR is 80x more economical than alternatives. With climate change threatening glacial water, AIR technology offers a scalable, sustainable solution for over 14,000 mountain villages. Next winter, we aim to scale to 30 AIRs and expand across India and Nepal.

Download our full report to learn how AIR is transforming high-altitude water resilience. Link in the bio.

#watermanagement #climateaction #annualreport #ladakh #climateadaptation #hkh #highmountainasia

📢 Job Opening 📢 We are hiring a Field Assis

📢 Job Opening 📢

We are hiring a Field Assistant to work with us on water management projects across Ladakh. Strong trekking skills and a driving license is a must. No prior experience or degree is required. WhatsApp message on 9622375831 if interested.

This position is only open to people from Ladakh.
Please share!

#jobopportunity #ladakh #ladakhnews #ladakhjobs #watermanagement #climateaction

The "Ice Reservoirs & Their Future Beyond Ladakh"

The "Ice Reservoirs & Their Future Beyond Ladakh" conference, a landmark event on sustainable water management in high-altitude regions, was held yesterday at The Pal Hotel, Leh.

Organized by Acres of Ice in collaboration with GIZ India and the UT of Ladakh, the event featured the release of the AIRs Campaign 2024–25 report by Dr. Suryanarayanan and Padmashree Chewang Norphel, alongside representatives Tsewang Dorjey (NABARD), Rajeev Ahal (GIZ), Mrs. Elizabeth Richter (German Embassy), and Mr. Murtaza Ali (I&FC Dept.).

Key talks included:
🔹 Dr. Purushottam Garg (GB Pant Institute) – On the state of glaciers in Ladakh
🔹 Samten (Himmothan) – In-field challenges in building artificial glaciers across Ladakh
🔹 Dr. Jagdish Purohit (GIZ) – Implementation of water management projects across India
🔹 Mehnaz – Administrative frameworks for water management
🔹 Murtaza Ali – On adapting the Indian Government's "Catch the Rain" initiative for ice reservoirs
🔹 Closing remarks from Mr. Stanzin Choespel, Executive Councillor, highlighted the critical importance of these technologies for Ladakh's sustainable future.

The event underscored growing interest in expanding ice reservoir technology beyond Ladakh to other high-altitude regions worldwide facing similar water security challenges due to climate change.

#watermanagement #conference #ladakh #ladakhnews #climatesolutions #climateaction

Today is Earth Day! 🌏 This year's theme, "Our P

Today is Earth Day! 🌏 This year's theme, "Our Power, Our Planet," calls for a global push toward renewable energy and a tripling of renewable power by 2030. However, in mountain regions like Ladakh, the most immediate effects of climate change, urbanization, and tourism stress are felt through water. We're using low-energy, nature-based solutions—building on the ingenuity of those before us—to automate the construction of artificial ice reservoirs to help communities adapt and thrive. Here is a look at six villages where we constructed automated ice reservoirs this year!

#earthday2025 #earthdayeveryday #climateaction #watermanagement #fromthefield #ladakh #fielddiaries

📢 Job opening! 📢 We're seeking talented Emb

📢 Job opening! 📢

We're seeking talented Embedded Engineers to join our core team at our R&D hub in Ladakh. Working directly with our Chief Technology Officer, Dr. Suryanarayanan (@surya.leh), you'll shape the development of technology solutions that power climate-resilient infrastructure in mountain regions!

Apply now by scanning the QR code or checking the link in the bio.

#hiringnow #jobopportunity #ladakh #climateaction
#climatesolutions #watermanagement

We are thrilled to announce that Acres of Ice has

We are thrilled to announce that Acres of Ice has been selected as one of the 12 winners of the 2025 Hindu Kush Himalaya Innovation Challenge for Entrepreneurs (HKH-ICE)! 🎉 This prestigious challenge, organized by the @global_resilience_partnership and the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (@_icimod), supports innovative, scalable solutions that enhance resilience for communities and ecosystems across the Hindu Kush Himalaya region.

As part of this journey, one of our co-founders @basitafzal had the incredible opportunity to attend the Leadership Academy in Kathmandu, Nepal in the first week of March. This workshop focused on empowering founders with leadership skills to address ecological and socio-economic challenges in operating in the HKH region.

We are honored to be part of this cohort!

#climateaction #climatesolutions #hkh #saveoursnow #ladakh #watermanagement #innovationchallenge #startup

UT Ladakh Government's Public Health Engineering a

UT Ladakh Government's Public Health Engineering and Irrigation & Flood Control Departments, along with GIZ and Acres of Ice, hosted an event on World Water Day at our Likir ice reservoir site. The gathering sparked thoughtful conversations around water usage practices, traditional wisdom, and innovative strategies to ensure long-term water availability and quality. Around 50 people, including school students, attended the event, which concluded with a collective oath for sustainable water usage — a powerful reminder of our shared responsibility.

#waterscarcity #watermanagement #climateaction #climateadaptation #worldwaterday #ladakh #ladakhnews #saveoursnow

This past weekend, we hosted a small conference on

This past weekend, we hosted a small conference on “Managing Ladakh’s Water Challenges”, commemorating World Glacier Day, World Water Day, and our 2nd anniversary.

The event brought together various stakeholders to highlight ongoing efforts and future possibilities in water management across the Himalayas. We were honored to welcome speakers from IISc, LEDeG, GIZ, Kings College London, and various departments of UT Ladakh’s Government, who shared insights on climate change, glaciers, groundwater, disaster preparedness, wildlife, and sustainable water futures.

Padma Shri Chewang Norphel, the ice-man himself graced us with his presence and whose legacy we’re humbled to carry forward. The Chief Executive Councillor Tashi Gyalson and Executive Councillor of Agriculture Stanzin Chospel also attended and spoke about the state of affairs in Ladakh.

On Day 2, we visited our field site in Likir, where we hosted a community gathering with villagers and school students. The event closed with a collective oath for water preservation and sustainable livelihoods.

A big thank you to GIZ and UT Ladakh for their support—and excited to carry this momentum into the year ahead!

#worldwaterday #worldglacierday #watermanagement #ladakhnews #ladakh #climateaction #climatesolutions

As we approach World Water Day and our upcoming co

As we approach World Water Day and our upcoming conference on Managing Ladakh's Water Challenges with GIZ and UT Ladakh in Leh, we highlight the importance of adaptation strategies like artificial ice reservoirs for water security. In Ladakh, where water is a growing concern, these innovations—pioneered by visionaries like Chewang Norphel—play a crucial role in securing water for communities.

#worldwaterday #climateaction #watermanagement #ladakh #climateresilience #climatesolutions

🌊 Managing Ladakh’s Water Challenges 🌊 W

🌊 Managing Ladakh’s Water Challenges 🌊

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming conference on March 21, 2025 (World Glacier Day) in Leh, Ladakh, organized in collaboration with the German International Cooperation Society (GIZ) and the Union Territory of Ladakh.

💧 Why this matters:
With 90% of Ladakh’s villages relying on glacial meltwater, the region’s water security depends on the health of its glaciers. Yet, rising temperatures, erratic snowfall, and growing water demand pose serious challenges. Without proactive interventions, Ladakh’s fragile ecosystem and local livelihoods remain at risk.

🌍 What we’ll discuss:
This conference brings together leading experts, policymakers, researchers, and local stakeholders to explore practical solutions, including:

✅ Glacier conservation & climate resilience – safeguarding Ladakh’s water towers 🏔️
✅ Spring and groundwater recharge – enhancing local water availability 💧
✅ Traditional water wisdom & modern innovations – integrating time-tested practices with new technologies 🔄
✅ Sustainable irrigation & agriculture – securing livelihoods in a changing climate 🌾

📅 Date: March 21, 2025
📍 Venue: Pal Hotel, Upper Tukcha, Leh, Ladakh

🔗 Join the conversation and be part of the solution! RSVP via QR code or link in bio.

#WorldGlacierDay #SaveOurSnow #ClimateAction

Winter is our busiest season, and with snow on the

Winter is our busiest season, and with snow on the ground, it can take considerable effort to get to places! Here's a little glimpse of behind the scenes 🚗❄️

#ladakh #fromthefield #fieldwork #climateaction #climateadaptation

Behind every automated ice reservoir is a team tha

Behind every automated ice reservoir is a team that learns, adapts, and innovates—transforming data and experience into actionable solutions. It takes dedication, resilience, and a shared commitment to water security. None of this would be possible without the hard work of our team and the villagers who make it all happen! 💙💧❄️

#ladakh #climateaction #watermanagement #climateresilience #climatesolutions #naturebased #fromthefield #saveoursnow

📊 The Delicate Balance: What Makes an Ice Reser

📊 The Delicate Balance: What Makes an Ice Reservoir Tick? The Answer Might Surprise You!

Most assume that when it comes to building ice, the colder the better. Our data from two of our Automated Ice Reservoir (AIR) sites in Ladakh during February 2025 reveals a far more complex and counterintuitive reality.

At Sakti village, where winter temperatures plummet to -15°C to -20°C, our spray operations actually reduce significantly. The temperature graph shows how spray hours decrease markedly as water temperature approaches 0°C. Why? Extremely cold conditions create a serious risk of pipeline freezing, forcing our system to reduce operations to just 5-6 hours during the coldest periods to protect infrastructure.

Meanwhile at Ayee village, we face different challenges with water temperatures at 4-7°C and air temperatures near 0°C. Here, our system precisely targets nighttime cooling windows, achieving consistent ice formation despite seemingly suboptimal conditions.

These two sites represent the diverse challenges we tackle across Ladakh. Each of our seven village installations faces unique conditions - from varying water sources and temperatures to different altitudes and sun exposure patterns. What works in one village might not work in another just a few kilometers away.

As climate change continues to affect mountain regions, we're already seeing warmer winters across our sites. But here's the encouraging part: our systems are designed to identify and utilize cold weather windows even during warmer months. When temperatures drop during night hours or sudden cold fronts, our automated systems spring into action, gradually building ice reserves throughout the year.

The key insight? Ice reservoir operation isn't about waiting for the coldest winter months - it's about intelligent adaptation to local conditions whenever they occur. This is why we've developed sophisticated automation that can adapt to each village's unique environment, ensuring reliable water access for mountain communities even as climate patterns shift.

#NatureBasedSolution #WaterInnovation #ClimateResilience #CleanTech #SaveOurSnow #IYGP

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