Category Environment, Energy, Climate Change and Sustainable Development

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.

People and the Wetland: A Look at How the Community Views and Manages Nangal  Wetland 

The Nangal Wetland, a Ramsar site of international ecological significance, is a calm,  glistening body of water located in Punjab's foothills of the Shiwalik range. This artificial  reservoir, which was created in 1961 as a component of the Bhakra-Nangal Dam project, has  developed into a flourishing natural habitat, a shelter for migrating birds, and a vital resource  for nearby residents.

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