Category: Environment
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.
What is a citizen’s ‘right to be free from the adverse effects of climate change’, underlined by Supreme Court?
Supreme Court has expanded the scope of Articles 14 and 21 to include the “right against the adverse effects of climate change”.
The human-dog relationship, conflict and coexistence
The media often highlights sensational stories of human-dog conflict, but these narratives oversimplify complex socio-ecological dynamics.
The need to curb black carbon emissions
Black carbon emissions harms the environment and health. The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) aims to reduce such emissions from residential units.
World Water Day
The World Water Day initiative, serves as a global platform to raise awareness and mobilize action on pressing water-related challenges.
Forest Fires in India
For nearly a week, the Coonoor forest range in the Nilgiris of Tamil Nadu has been engulfed by intense forest fires.
Bengaluru Water Shortage
Bengaluru, the third most populated city in India, is experiencing the most severe drinking water shortage in its almost half a millennium existence.