Category Center for Environment, Climate Change and Sustainable Development

Sustainability Benchmarking: A Comparison of the ESG Frameworks of Europe and India

Sustainability used to be just a trendy term in boardrooms, but has now become a regulatory must-have. Companies worldwide are being compelled to disclose their operation’s impact on people, the planet, and profits. The European Union's European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) are considered the most comprehensive ESG reporting framework, putting them at the forefront of this movement. The ESRS was implemented under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). It establishes a high standard by mandating sustainability reporting, third-party assurance, and disclosures related to the entire value chain.

Beyond Green Buildings: Policy and Framework for Resilient, Circular Urban  Futures

Urban Concrete Fabric maybe getting greener on the outside, but the system remains unjust and unsustainable  at their core. Growing up in an Indian city shaped by constant construction, demolition, deforestation and  reinvention. I have witnesses firsthand, the contradictions of urban life. On one side new glass towers, boasted  solar panels, vertical gardens and energy efficient facades. On the other, entire communities were being displaced,  public land was commodified and waste piled up in forgotten corners of the city. Even as the language of green development grew louder, so did inequality, congestion and ecological degradation.

Bridging Policy and Practice: A Youth Perspective on Environmental Governance in India

In recent years, the conversation around climate change and environmental degradation has gained  urgency across policy platforms. Yet, despite growing awareness, India continues to grapple with a  paradox: while environmental regulations exist on paper, their translation into effective action often  falls short. During my time as a fellow under the Environmental Policy and Action Youth Fellowship  (EPAYF) at IMPRI, I had the opportunity to deeply reflect on this gap between policy and  implementation, particularly in the context of natural resource governance. 

Eco-Spiritualism: A Path to Sustainable Living

Our planet faces escalating environmental crises—soil degradation, climate change,
deforestation, and biodiversity loss—often driven by profit-centric motives. These challenges demand innovative approaches to foster sustainable living. Through my research as part of the IMPRI Environment Policy and Action Youth Fellowship (EPAYF) Cohort 2.0, I explored eco-spiritualism, a worldview that regards nature as inherently sacred and a boundless giver.

How Climate Change Is Redrawing the Map of Global Diplomacy

In recent years, a new force has crept into the heart of international politics—not a rising power or a radical ideology, but the changing climate itself. From the Arctic’s melting ice to devastating floods in South Asia, environmental changes are now shaping diplomatic agendas and geopolitical rivalries across the globe.

Tourism in India: A Diplomatic Soft Power Tool and its Role in Sustainable Development in India

With this research paper, I hope to look into how tourism performs the role of  a soft power tool and how India has efficiently made use of it so far and what are the possible areas in which they can improve the tourism sector. By doing so, this would aid in providing a better understanding on the lasting impact on the foreign and economic policies. 

Conservation of Water Bodies: Wetlands

Wetlands are a unique and productive ecosystem where terrestrial and aquatic habitats meet. They are described as the transitional land between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems

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