World Toilet Day: Unlocking Solutions Through Decentralised Sanitation Approaches
To observe World Toilet Day, on November 19, is not just about constructing toilets at homes, but the larger picture is about handling the sanitation crisis.
Category Center for Environment, Climate Change and Sustainable Development
Diwali fireworks: A national fragility indicator
Defiant bursting of firecrackers by some sections, besides fanning debilitating pollution, is a way to fight what they say is curtailing Hindu customs.
Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act,2023: Conserving or Destructing?
This policy update delves into the debates and discussions around the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023, seeking to shed light on whether it genuinely serves the purpose of forest preservation or if it inadvertently promotes forest destruction. By scrutinizing its provisions and their implications, we aim to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the act's effectiveness in achieving its conservation goals.
Breathless Cities: The Urgent Need for Sustainable Urbanization in India
The theme of World Cities Day (October 31) this year was “Financing Sustainable Urban Future for All.”
Utilise Crop Residue Efficiently
Indian agriculture has focused primarily on maximising crop output levels over the last six decades or so, with limited or negligible attention to post-harvest management. As a result, development of efficient value chains for agricultural commodities remains muted, while that for by-products and crop residue is nearly non-existent. Furthermore, with increased pressure on the land to produce more crops in a year, it has become a practice to treat crop residue as waste and burn it for quick disposal.
The Time has come for Himalayan Rivers to need Special Attention
The Himalayan region is anticipated to be vulnerable to the effects of climate change
Navigating Green Horizons: Careers in Public Policy for Environmental Studies Students in India
In a world confronting urgent environmental issues, the need for individuals proficient in both environmental studies and public policy has reached unprecedented heights.