Category Environment, Energy, Climate Change and Sustainable Development

Harnessing Wealth from Waste: India’s Programme on Energy from Urban, Industrial, and Agricultural Wastes and Residues

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) initiated the "Programme on Energy from Urban, Industrial, and Agricultural Wastes and Residues" under Phase-I of the National Bioenergy Programme (2021–2026). This initiative is more than just waste management; it implies a mindful transition towards a circular economy by leveraging the practice of waste converted into renewable energy sources, minimizing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and encouraging decentralized clean energy systems.

Global Political Ideologies and its Environmental Influences

The Climate crisis is obviously real, and it is a massive politically driven crisis. Every  degree of warming, every single emission, and every polluted land, water, and air can be  traced back to political decisions made. Climate change is not an accident, it is a direct  result of economic plans, major policies, and environmental deregulations that favor  short-term gains over long-term sustainability. 

Circularity from the Ground Up: Lessons from Dharavi for Sustainable Architecture

Sustainability in architecture is often framed through high- tech solutions and institutional interventions, yet one of the most effective models exists in the unplanned spaces of Dharavi. This dense, self- organized settlement operates on a remarkable circular economy, where waste is repurposed, materials are reused, and architecture evolves in response to necessity. Despite its efficiency, formal urban systems often dismiss these practices as informal, failing to recognize their potential for scalable impact.

India’s Decarbonization Journey: Navigating the Path to a Just and Sustainable Future

Nagavarshini M India contributes approximately 7% of global greenhouse gas emissions while housing 17% of the world’s population. It faces the dual challenge of sustaining robust economic growth while dramatically reducing its carbon footprint. India’s decarbonization policy framework represents one…

The Silent Spread: How Invasive Species Are Rewriting Forest Life in India  

India is an ecological hotspot with ten unique biogeographical zones and a significant variety of  endemic flora and fauna, thus well known as a mega-biodiverse country. In this Anthropocene era,  the Indian landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation, which is not solely due to climate  change and deforestation, but also to the silent crisis of invasive alien species (IAS). IAS are often  regarded as a serious threat to biodiversity, alongside habitat degradation, across the globe.

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