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Six lessons for the sustainable reconstruction of Kerala
Sep 04, 2018

Six lessons for the sustainable reconstruction of Kerala

While the reconstruction process is long and costly, it is important that good policies are developed.

Small-town youths, digital lifestyle and sustainable urbanisation
Oct 24, 2019

Small-town youths, digital lifestyle and sustainable urbanisation

While the digital economy creates more business opportunities for both rural and urban residents — it narrows the living standard gap between them.

String Bio: Integrated methane platform for next-gen sustainable ingredients
Nov 09, 2020

String Bio: Integrated methane platform for next-gen sustainable ingredients

As the ecosystem evolves and companies mature, there are dire requirements for the next phase of innovation driven growth.

The G20 and the role of Public Development Banks in fostering sustainable agri-food systems
Oct 31, 2022

The G20 and the role of Public Development Banks in fostering sustainable agri-food systems

The G20 will need to deliver on its collaborative commitment to accelerate the investment momentum in our agri-food systems in order to build sustaina

The Search for Sustainable Solutions to Debt Accumulation in Sub-Saharan Africa
Jul 21, 2023

The Search for Sustainable Solutions to Debt Accumulation in Sub-Saharan Africa

Like in some other regions of the world, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated external debt accumulation in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This could have massive, adverse impacts on growth as governments prioritise debt servicing commitments over key development expenditures such as healthcare and education. For the countries in SSA with relatively lower GDP, this could mean getting caught in a vicious cycle of low output and mounting debt. A pa

The sustainable business index
Apr 29, 2019

The sustainable business index

Sustainable development goals (SDG) can be a major enabler of business competitiveness, creating conducive business conditions.

The Sustainable Development Agenda: Evaluating the G20 as a Stage for National and Collective Goals
May 10, 2023

The Sustainable Development Agenda: Evaluating the G20 as a Stage for National and Collective Goals

This brief examines the contribution of the G20 in facilitating the implementation of its member countries’ sustainable development goals. It reviews the G20 priorities over the years, its informal governance mechanisms, and the progress made so far by the member countries in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The brief finds that even as the G20 has aligned its priorities and initiatives with the SDGs, the responsibility fo

Towards a sustainable smart city: The case of Aizawl
Aug 17, 2018

Towards a sustainable smart city: The case of Aizawl

India’s hill cities are unique poles of development. While they have managed to record some degree of economic growth, increasing urban population and unfavourable topography have also made such growth haphazard and unsustainable. In turn, this has threatened the quality of the built environment and of urban life in these cities. This report studies the case of the hill city of Aizawl, the administrative capital of Mizoram, which is part of the

Towards Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA): Strategies, obstacles, and visions for a sustainable future
Feb 21, 2024

Towards Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA): Strategies, obstacles, and visions for a sustainable future

Climate-Smart Agriculture holds promise in building a robust agri-food system amidst the intensifying effects of climate change, however, there is a p

Towards sustainable fashion apparel supply chains
Aug 11, 2023

Towards sustainable fashion apparel supply chains

As transparency and sustainability become defining factors in consumer choices, luxury brands have an opportunity to drive responsible practices withi

Understanding climate change, health, and food security: Action, equity, and sustainable development
Dec 05, 2022

Understanding climate change, health, and food security: Action, equity, and sustainable development

Although several options exist to address the troika of climate change, health, and food systems, there are hurdles in developing implementable and su

Unlocking Sustainable Finance to Promote Green Transition: India’s Priorities for its G20 Presidency in 2023
Aug 04, 2022

Unlocking Sustainable Finance to Promote Green Transition: India’s Priorities for its G20 Presidency in 2023

Sustainable finance emerged as a key issue to tackle climate change at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference and is spurring a global transition to net zero. A peculiar feature of the race to net zero is that it cannot be achieved unless all countries can meet their targets, and any positive step towards it will benefit all countries. The drive to achieve carbon neutrality and net-zero emissions needs to be targeted through a range of

Valuing the Cold Carbon: A cost-benefit framework for transitions to sustainable cold medical supply chains in India
Jul 26, 2023

Valuing the Cold Carbon: A cost-benefit framework for transitions to sustainable cold medical supply chains in India

There exists a clear case for embracing sustainable cold medical supply chains in India that can pave the way for a climate-resilient healthcare syste

Valuing water for a smart and sustainable city: Lessons from Kolkata
Aug 21, 2023

Valuing water for a smart and sustainable city: Lessons from Kolkata

The issue of valuing water is contentious because of its physical, political and economic dimensions. Yet, it is an important debate, as valuation is key in estimating the benefits and costs of different management options. An effective valuation supports better informed decision-making in the allocation and use of the resource, as well as in the implementation of SDG6, i.e. to “ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanita

Water for Peace: Sustainable water management can play a pivotal role in building and maintaining peace
Mar 21, 2024

Water for Peace: Sustainable water management can play a pivotal role in building and maintaining peace

Restoration, management, and protection of water resources can contribute to peace and long-term stability

Water Valuation and Pricing in India: Imperatives for Sustainable Water Governance
Nov 02, 2023

Water Valuation and Pricing in India: Imperatives for Sustainable Water Governance

This paper highlights the importance of water valuation and pricing for sustainable and efficient water allocation and management in India. An efficient water-pricing mechanism could be a tool to address the impending crisis of water scarcity, which necessitates a robust, objective, and holistic valuation technique. Every unit of water consumed for economic purposes has an ecological footprint, and this opportunity cost or externality factor need

Women in power are the key to sustainable development
Jul 19, 2023

Women in power are the key to sustainable development

The pursuit of sustainable development cannot be effectively undertaken without the full and equal participation of women at all levels of decision-ma

World Pulses Day 2023: The role of pulses for a sustainable future
Feb 10, 2023

World Pulses Day 2023: The role of pulses for a sustainable future

It is vital to raise awareness about the benefits of eating pulses that are high in macronutrients for both sustainability and dietary needs

#Air Pollution: कार्बन बाज़ार स्थापित करके वायु प्रदूषण से मुकाबला
Sep 12, 2022

#Air Pollution: कार्बन बाज़ार स्थापित करके वायु प्रदूषण से मुकाबला

विभिन्न राज्यों में पार्टिकुलेट मैटर के लिए पायलट ईटीएस

#Green Transition: हरित बदलाव को एक न्याय-संगत परिवर्तन कैसे बनाया जाए?
Aug 05, 2023

#Green Transition: हरित बदलाव को एक न्याय-संगत परिवर्तन कैसे बनाया जाए?

दुनिया भर के समुदाय और अपने सामाजिक आर्थिक सफ़र में वो चा�

#Renewable Energy: केंद्रीय बजटों में नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा — साल 2000 से 2022 तक की पटकथा
Jun 02, 2022

#Renewable Energy: केंद्रीय बजटों में नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा — साल 2000 से 2022 तक की पटकथा

भारत जलवायु के मोर्चे पर अपनी प्रतिबद्धताओं को हासिल करन

#RisingIndia: उभरते हुए भारत के बारे में कुछ विचार
Jul 30, 2023

#RisingIndia: उभरते हुए भारत के बारे में कुछ विचार

आधुनिक भारत ने उस विचार को झुठला दिया है कि अत्यधिक सामाज�

#US and Red Sea: अमेरिका और लाल सागर की बदलती भू-राजनीति
Jul 23, 2022

#US and Red Sea: अमेरिका और लाल सागर की बदलती भू-राजनीति

लाल सागर और इसके इर्द गिर्द बड़ी ताक़तों के बीच प्रभाव स्�