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The convergence of peak tourist seasons and monsoon hazards is causing dangerous ‘temporal compression’ in the Himalayas — intensifying ecologic
The mounting toll of Himalayan disasters underscores the urgent need to reimagine development, shifting from extractivism and unchecked infrastructure
As the Loss & Damage Fund stalls, India must turn to parametric insurance—backed by central model guidelines—to shield vulnerable communities
हा लेख सध्या सुरू असलेल्या USIPS NED प्रकल्पाचा एक भाग आहे. ईशा�
This commentary is part of the ongoing USIPS NED project. The indigenous people and local communities of Northeast India, who bear disproportionate c
As Myanmar grapples with the impacts of natural disasters, political instability, and economic fragility, the future of foreign-backed infrastructure
Highlighting the divide between chemical security and safety, the Bhopal gas tragedy continues to serve as a cautionary tale for strengthening secured
हवामान बदलाचे परिणाम तीव्रतेने जाणवत असताना, भारत वाढत्�
With climate change intensifying, India faces not only a mounting environmental crisis but also a growing mental health epidemic
As climate disasters intensify, India needs a climate insurance market to mitigate economic losses, promote resilience, and drive a green transition
शहरी आपत्ती व्यवस्थापन प्राधिकरणाच्या माध्यमातून आपत्�
While the Bill aims to improve disaster management through UDMAs and strengthen national and state authorities, its effectiveness is being questioned
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भारतातील अलीकडील दुःखद घटनांनी एक समान मुद्दा अधोरेखित �
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The recent tragic incidents in India have highlighted a common issue: local governance lacks effective functioning, accountability, and transparency.
हवामान हे ऐतिहासिकदृष्ट्या युद्धाचे शस्त्र म्हणून वापर
पुढाकार आणि राजकीय इच्छाशक्तीच्या अभावामुळे आपत्ती व्य
As weather has historically been used as a weapon in warfare, India must assess the geopolitical and strategic implications of China’s growing weath
The lack of initiative and political will has led to the marginalisation of the SAARC sector of disaster management from mainstream efforts in South A
Indonesia is highly vulnerable to climate change disasters and requires the integration of insurance and mitigation strategies as integral components
Unless strategic measures are undertaken to address Assam’s climate and disaster risks, the losses to the state will only continue to mount in the y
बिना समुचित मूल्यांकन किये संरचनात्मक हस्तक्षेपों (स्ट�
India must learn from the Kharghar tragedy and adopt several measures to prepare for and tackle the impact of heatwaves.
Multiple overlapping global crises—such as the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change-related natural disasters, and regional armed conflicts—have high
As the frequency of climate-related disasters rise, there is a greater need for a compounded cooperative approach within the global community
Constructing structural interventions without undertaking proper evaluations has led to man-made disasters.
Natural and man-made disasters continue to plague the Indo-Pacific region; therefore, greater attention should be paid in addressing these problem are
Current numbers demonstrate why a net-zero framework is needed, but also show that it is unlikely that direct funding from governments and voluntary f
It is about recognising that while cities offer economic opportunities to millions, they come with poor and overcrowded housing, lack of safe water an
Climate change induced natural disasters can have quite significant effects on the conflict scenarios in South Asia and, thereby, provide new impetus
The cooperation between the two countries has deepened in areas of tackling disasters like the Covid-19 pandemic and connectivity.
अगर आप चाहते हैं कि धरती की उर्वरता बनी रहे, भू-गर्भ जल का स
The recent incidents shed light on the desperation of the migrant labours in the South Asian countries that worsen during disasters like the present p
भारत जैसे घनी आबादी वाले देश में सामुदायिक स्तर पर सहयोग �
India’s metros are building an unenviable reputation for themselves through a series of man-made disasters.
The availability of big data during disasters, in the hands of technology companies can be analysed both real-time and historically to inform best pra
This brief seeks to understand the importance of Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief (HADR) initiatives in the Bay of Bengal undertaken by the BIMSTEC countries individually, and the dynamics of their collaboration as a subregional forum. It opens with an analysis of the turbulent nature of the Bay of Bengal, because of which disaster management gains paramount importance for the littoral states. The aim is to understand the BIMSTEC countries’
The intersecting impacts of COVID-19 and climate change are compounding the vulnerabilities of coastal communities. This paper examines the disastrous effects of cyclone Amphan in the Bengal delta region of the Indian Sundarbans amidst a countrywide lockdown triggered by the pandemic, and their cascading consequences for a rural community inhabiting this climate hotspot. It highlights the livelihood crisis experienced by internal rural-urban mi
The Indian market has so far remained protected from the downside, with a rise of 20.1% over the past year, after Germany’s 32.4%, and the US’s 21.4%. Barring a slight overvaluation that may correct as the next quarter numbers deliver profits, there is little real risk to the India story.
India’s built heritage—rich and diverse, an amalgamation of the country’s multi-millennial interactions with different cultures—is managed by governmental agencies at the national, state and local levels. These bodies have their respective mandates in protecting and preserving the country’s ancient monuments and other structures of historical value. At the same time, India faces a host of natural disasters that pose a multitude of hazar
Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS) are highly vulnerable to disasters emanating from the impacts of climate change, geopolitical tensions, and fluctuations in global energy markets. To overcome this, the PSIDS have committed to ambitious carbon reduction targets, and to adopting renewable energy and low carbon emission initiatives. However, they must contend with critical barriers, such as the lack of finance, capacity, and te
The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is standing on the threshold of a new inning, as it marks its 25th year in 2022. The past months have been momentous for BIMSTEC, as it adopted a charter at the fifth Summit Meeting in March to outline a clearer purpose for the organisation. During the summit, BIMSTEC rationalised its 14 diverse sectors of cooperation into seven core areas of inte
