Lake Dal in Srinagar, India: Application of the Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) methodology for the analysis of conservation options

The report applies the Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) methodology to Lake Dal in Srinagar, India, to assess conservation options against anthropogenic pressures such as untreated sewage and fertilizer runoff. The analysis concludes that 'business as usual' and certain infrastructure projects, like a proposed road, are insufficient or counterproductive to preventing ecological collapse. The most cost-effective approach identified is a hybrid infrastructure solution combining sewage treatment upgrades, solar photovoltaic power, on-site treatment for lake dwellers, and the construction of an artificial wetland.

• The SAVi analysis indicates that current efforts often treat only the symptoms of pollution, such as algae growth, and that more systemic measures are required to reduce pressures on the lake.
• To prevent the ecological collapse of Lake Dal and maintain fishing activities, 'business as usual' approaches, the construction of a proposed road, and treating sewage only from houseboats and lake dwellers are deemed insufficient or counterproductive.
• A hybrid infrastructure solution is identified as the most cost-effective method for reducing pollution and generating regional economic benefits. This specific scenario involves four simultaneous interventions: expanding sewage network connectivity and treatment capacity for the lake's periphery, installing solar photovoltaic systems to ensure reliable electricity for treatment plants, implementing on-site sewage treatment for houseboats and lake dwellers, and constructing an artificial wetland.

APA

Wuennenberg,, A. B. P. (2018). Lake Dal in Srinagar, India: Application of the Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) methodology for the analysis of conservation options. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/lake-dal-srinagar-india-application-sustainable-asset-valuation-savi

Chicago

Wuennenberg,, Andrea Bassi,Oshani Perera,Laurin. Lake Dal in Srinagar, India: Application of the Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) methodology for the analysis of conservation options. International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2018. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/lake-dal-srinagar-india-application-sustainable-asset-valuation-savi.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{wuennenberg2018lake, author = {Wuennenberg,, Andrea Bassi,Oshani Perera,Laurin}, title = {{Lake Dal in Srinagar, India: Application of the Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) methodology for the analysis of conservation options}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2018}, month = dec, url = {https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/lake-dal-srinagar-india-application-sustainable-asset-valuation-savi}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }