Environment

India’s farm policies behind bad air, unhealthy diet, water crisis

Law and policy measures that prioritise sustainable agriculture are needed to address India’s environmental challenges.
Oct 29

Rebuilding women’s jobs in the Himalayan hinterland

Promoting sustainable livelihoods for women in Uttarakhand requires addressing their economic marginalisation and focusing on hill-centric employment strategies
Oct 08

ICJ’s historic verdict: Climate change an ‘existential threat’.   

States’ obligations are legal and enforceable
Aug 18

Harnessing technology for early warnings on earthquakes

Earthquakes cannot be prevented. But AI-based early warning systems can save lives and infrastructure.
Aug 12

The dam at the roof of the world

China’s Yarlung Tsangpo project will be the largest hydroelectric project on Earth. What does that mean for India, and the Brahmaputra?
Aug 05

Can AI offer the SDGs a lifeline?

With the global sustainability agenda critically behind schedule, a new AI-powered platform offers a novel approach to accelerating progress
Jul 18

Why India is unable to meet WHO air quality standards

Managing air quality by airshed, not by city administrative boundaries, is essential for moving towards cleaner air in India
May 29
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