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While it is clear that traditional reductionism present in water governance has led to water conflicts, ‘Water for Peace’ can be achieved by recal
2024 could turn out to be a pivotal year for development finance as it would be interesting to see how countries direct their ODA allocations alongsid
It is about recognising that while cities offer economic opportunities to millions, they come with poor and overcrowded housing, lack of safe water an
As India aims to achieve its climate commitments, the significance of renewable energy keeps on growing as reflected in the union budgets over the yea
Over the foreseeable future, only massive advances in renewable technology and storage options can reverse the tide of carbon emissions from the incre
The recent visit by Macron to the US has provided an opportunity for both allies to enhance bilateral cooperation and bolster transatlantic relations.
Greater representation of countries from Global South is required to ensure that the UNSC reflects the geopolitical realities of the 21st century
Budget 2022’s attempt to deal with critical challenges that the Indian economy will face is welcome, but a more holistic approach is still the need
Despite the multitude of international forums, a nagging question remains: Are these resolutions genuine steps towards change, or merely political rhe
Large climate financing is a prerequisite for net-zero transformation and innovations to reduce emissions. However, such financing must be recognised
India, the world's most populous nation could also be its new industrial hub
Land use on floodplains needs better regulation so that rivers have space to flood and contribute ecosystem services
Russia—the state with the longest Arctic coastline—is embarking on an ambitious plan to benefit from the vast natural resources of the region, while undertaking a military modernisation effort that had been stalled after the end of the Cold War. As one of the strongest players in the high north, Russia will be key in determining the future of the region, which is facing challenges brought about by global warming. This paper examines Russia’
Do Saudi Arabia’s recent social reforms affect its position as an Islamic hegemon in the world?
How is it that forest cover in the country has increased but SDG 15 score has decreased? Simple, ‘Forest Cover’ and ‘Forest Area’ do not mean
This paper studies the case of the countries of BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) to investigate if progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) plays an instrumental role in addressing structural vulnerabilities. It finds that it does. Despite improvements in certain SDGs such as increasing per-capita income levels, improving healthcare, and providing universal
उभरती हुई टेक्नोलॉजी और चौथी औद्योगिक क्रांति, क्या भारत
By investing now to build a green, resilient and inclusive economy, countries can turn the challenges of COVID-19 and climate change into opportunitie
Five months have passed since the single-use plastic ban came into force but there is little visible impact on the ground
Of all the non-conventional renewable energy sources, small hydro represents highest density resource and stands in the first place in generation of electricity from such sources world-wide. It is also the most cost-effective energy technology to be considered for rural electrification and under the climate change scenarios.
As India braces itself for an over-ambitious Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission, it also has to deliberate the prospects of developing other renewable energy resources. Of all the non-conventional renewable energy sources, small hydro represents the highest density resource.
Over four billion people do not have access to Internet; that makes a huge two-thirdsof the global population. In India, around four of every five people lack this basic resource. Variousaccess technologies are being developed in different parts of the world to bridge the digital divide.Amongst these technologies, the emergence of small satellites carries immense promise. Thesesatellites are used for applications ranging from remote sensing to co
The adoption of astroturf in sporting facilities poses a health hazard to humans and aggravates climate issues, thus, urban planning must focus on gre
While resource exploitation in the Artic may offer short-term gains, the long-term consequences for the planet outweigh them
Indonesia is highly vulnerable to climate change disasters and requires the integration of insurance and mitigation strategies as integral components
Will the Australian foreign policy ship witness a change of course in its policies under new leadership?
Given the development of new and emerging technologies, the sense of urgency around space sustainability may soon skyrocket
A move towards universal business sustainability will need a multi-stakeholder approach, legal enforcement, and government policies
The unending densification of cities rob all the initiatives from making a visible positive impact
The developed world needs to take more responsibility and address negative spillovers caused by their actions.
The circular economy plays a pivotal role in tackling the climate crisis and achieving the SDGs
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The findings of Working Group-III (WG-III) of the Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) clearly highlight the global failure to scale-up mitigation actions to achieve the Paris Climate targets. Immediate and unprecedented action will now be needed to avoid catastrophic global warming in this century. The WG-III report details some of the policy actions needed at the global level to enable a sustai
G20 की इस घोषणा ने जलवायु परिवर्तन से निपटने को लेकर विकासश�
India already ranks very high among countries in terms of disaster events with urban floods now being added to the list
The Seychelles’ geographical advantages have given it economic gains from its main Blue Economy (BE) sectors—fisheries and tourism. However, overexploitation and unsustainable management practices have placed undue pressure on these resources. In 2018, the country conceived a sustainable ocean-based development pathway—the Seychelles’ Blue Economy Strategic Framework and Roadmap. Various socio-economic and environmental challenges threate
In the last two decades, the world has witnessed disease outbreaks that have resulted in massive loss of lives and economic disruptions.[1] The current pandemic of the novel coronavirus or SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19, might still not be the last of the pandemics that the world will suffer in the years to come—as long as human activities that use natural resources beyond their capacities, resulting in the spread of viruses, continue unab
This paper seeks to assess the present challenges that exist for South Sudan through an understanding of the historical narrative of the Sudanese state.
Young people across the world today are facing multiple challenges: lost school years due to the pandemic-induced lockdowns, the looming climate crisis, increasingly dangerous virtual spaces, and food and energy security concerns triggered by the Ukraine-Russia conflict. This paper analyses the challenges facing the youths of the Commonwealth, where 60 percent of the combined population are under 30 years old, and explores the investments require
