Category Environment, Energy, Climate Change and Sustainable Development

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

Security and Growth for All in the Region, (SAGAR) 2015

SAGAR, stands for Strategic and Growth for all in the region, was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 12, 2015, during his address to the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)  The initiative emerged from India's recognition of the strategic importance of the Indian Ocean Region to its national security and economic interests, as well as the need for a coordinated approach to addressing maritime challenges.

Sustainability Meets Strategy: India’s Foreign Policy and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

India has steadily aligned its foreign policy with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reinforcing its role not only as a rising power but also as a responsible global partner. From climate diplomacy to development partnerships, India’s international engagements now increasingly reflect a conscious integration of sustainable development objectives.

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