Category Environment, Energy, Climate Change and Sustainable Development

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.

A Comparative Analysis of Financing Climate Action in India and China: Is Climate Finance Working?

Climate finance has emerged as the financial cornerstone of global efforts to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change. With rising temperatures, erratic weather events, and increasing socioeconomic vulnerability, especially in the Global South, the real-world effectiveness of climate finance is under growing scrutiny. Yet, in countries like India and China, two of the world's most influential emerging economies, the central question persists: Is climate finance delivering results on the ground, or is it still more rhetoric than reality?

Building Greener Cities Starts with Knowing what’s ‘Green’

India is urbanizing fast. By 2036, nearly 600 million people are expected to live in  cities. That’s almost 40% of our population. It means our cities will face immense  pressure, the existing infrastructures will not be enough: more people will need more  coverage of water supply, sewerage and transportation networks, more housing and  cleaner air to breathe.  

And how much is that going to cost us? According to a World Bank report, around  $840 billion by 2036. That’s a staggering amount. But here’s the real question: are our cities rich enough  to afford it?

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