Category: Environment
Climate change forces Panama islanders to relocate: What happened — and how sea level rise is affecting the world
The relocation of around 300 families from Gardi Sugdub in Panama’s Guna Yala province marks a significant response to the threats posed by rising sea levels.
The NITI Aayog’s project in Great Nicobar
The article discusses ecological and social concerns of Great Nicobar development project
Create the space for governance with a green heart
A conscious focus on green policies is crucial as environmental issues in India impact the survival and the health of millions
Remoulding the Global Plastics Treaty
As an instrument to end plastic pollution, plastic treaty needs to ensure social justice and equity principles for the informal recycling worker.
Microplastics and Nanoplastics
Microplastics and nanoplastics are an emerging threat to humans.
Analysing local environmental footprints
A recent study titled ‘Water, air pollution and carbon footprints of conspicuous/luxury consumption in India’ sheds light on the environmental impacts of affluent individuals.
It’s time to rethink the environmental social and governance criteria
The article looks into effectiveness of the ESG approach in addressing global challenges like climate change and social inequality.
Hurdles on the path to green growth — and how to remove them
Government support is critical for technology transition to achieve climate goals.
What is carbon farming?
Carbon farming emerges as a viable solution that not only mitigates climate change but also enhances resilience in the agricultural sector.
Analysing labour on a warming planet
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has released its latest report, ‘Ensuring Safety and Health at Work in a Changing Climate’, highlighting the urgent need to climate-proof labor
Empower the guardians of the earth, do not rob them
A unilateral decision to establish three wildlife sanctuaries in the southern Nicobar will deprive the indigenous peoples of their ancestral territories and lifeways
India’s Arctic imperative
In March 2024, India successfully concluded its first winter expedition in the Arctic, marking a significant milestone in its polar research efforts.