Wetlands like Chilika are indispensable. They balance ecosystems and provide natural filtration mechanisms, ensure that critical drinking water sources are being recharged and protected, and just as importantly – managing them provides sustainable livelihoods. Given these multiple benefits, and the demands of youth to protect India’s future, we were excited to connect them with the opportunity to protect and restore the wetlands through eco-friendly approaches. We hope to learn from the lessons they bring back to the table and scale up this key adaptation approach,” said Nicolas Osbert, Chief of WASH, UNICEF India.