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Funan Techo Canal: Cambodia's lifeline of connectivity and controversy
Dec 10, 2024

Funan Techo Canal: Cambodia's lifeline of connectivity and controversy

Cambodia’s latest megaproject, the Funan Techno Canal, raises concerns about environmental impacts and diplomatic concerns

Undersea geopolitics and international law: Deep-sea mining in the Indo-Pacific
Aug 31, 2024

Undersea geopolitics and international law: Deep-sea mining in the Indo-Pacific

The pursuit of critical minerals does not come at the expense of the environment; a global moratorium on deep-sea mining should be the natural course

शहरांमधील बांधकाम आणि डिमॉलिशन वेस्टचे मॅनेजमेंट
Aug 22, 2024

शहरांमधील बांधकाम आणि डिमॉलिशन वेस्टचे मॅनेजमेंट

शहरांचा विस्तार होत आहे आणि अधिकाधिक लोकांना सामावून घे�

Managing construction and demolition waste in cities
Aug 09, 2024

Managing construction and demolition waste in cities

As cities expand and indulge in construction to accommodate more people, the question of dealing with construction and demolition waste becomes increa

Improvement in coal quality: Theory and practice in India
Jun 24, 2024

Improvement in coal quality: Theory and practice in India

Improving coal quality theoretically enhances combustion efficiency and reduces pollution. However, in reality, navigating technical trade-offs, econo

Scaling circular economy
Jun 13, 2024

Scaling circular economy

Implementing a circular economy can reduce discarded products, but policymakers must expand the contractual model's scope for maximum benefit.

सांडपाणी व्यवस्थापनाद्वारे पाण्याची पर्याप्त उपलब्धता साध्य करणे
Jun 13, 2024

सांडपाणी व्यवस्थापनाद्वारे पाण्याची पर्याप्त उपलब्धता साध्य करणे

शहरांच्या पिण्याच्या पाण्याची आवश्यकता पूर्ण करण्यात स

Achieving water sufficiency through wastewater management
May 23, 2024

Achieving water sufficiency through wastewater management

Considering the role of wastewater in meeting the water requirements of cities, and the negative effects of untreated wastewater, efforts are underway

हवामान बदल डेटाचे सार्वभौमत्व नष्ट करू शकतात
Feb 02, 2024

हवामान बदल डेटाचे सार्वभौमत्व नष्ट करू शकतात

देशाच्या डिजिटल विकासासाठी महत्त्वपूर्ण असणाऱ्या डेटा

Climate change may kill data sovereignty
Jan 16, 2024

Climate change may kill data sovereignty

Climate change is impacting data centres that are vital for a country's digital development. It is critical, therefore, for data centre strategies to

Nurturing sustainable food systems amidst climate change and global food demand
Aug 31, 2023

Nurturing sustainable food systems amidst climate change and global food demand

There is an urgent need for sustainable and resilient food systems to guarantee sustainable diets that are nutritious and aligned with the evolving ec

India’s lithium industry: Potentials and pitfalls
Aug 10, 2023

India’s lithium industry: Potentials and pitfalls

The Indian government has immense potential to guide the lithium industry down a path that is both sustainable and economically beneficial

The promise of AI: Can it hold for environmental sustainability?
Apr 14, 2021

The promise of AI: Can it hold for environmental sustainability?

We need to be in a better position to do our homework and genuinely assess the environmental impact of digital technologies, including AI.

Mumbai Metro 3 car shed at Aarey colony
Sep 18, 2020

Mumbai Metro 3 car shed at Aarey colony

The Maharashtra government should dispassionately conduct a rigorous cost-benefit analysis before committing to an alternative site for the Metro 3 ca

From streets to tweets: Surveying the impact of online activism
Sep 08, 2020

From streets to tweets: Surveying the impact of online activism

Despite being criticised as being ‘convenient’ or ‘lazy’ — online activism makes a significant impact. It has become an integral part of act

Recycling Li-ion batteries: Opportunities and challenges
Jun 24, 2020

Recycling Li-ion batteries: Opportunities and challenges

The opportunity at hand is threefold — to create skilled jobs in recycling units, curb environmental implications of dumping and ensure a positive

Towards progress and preservation: A commentary on the draft EIA 2020 notification
Jun 18, 2020

Towards progress and preservation: A commentary on the draft EIA 2020 notification

India is currently the fifth most vulnerable country to climate change. Easing environmental norms will not boost economic growth.

Impact Investments in India: Towards Sustainable Development
Jun 24, 2020

Impact Investments in India: Towards Sustainable Development

Conventional investments cater to investors who intend to gain financial returns. Other investors whose aim is to generate a positive social or environmental impact at a decent rate of return, turn to “impact investments” for their purpose. Mobilised to finance social enterprises, impact investments assume three primary forms: embedded, integrated, and external. This paper discusses the ideas of impact investment and social enterprises, and o

In Deep Water: Current Threats to the Marine Ecology of the South China Sea
Mar 08, 2021

In Deep Water: Current Threats to the Marine Ecology of the South China Sea

Territorial disputes in the South China Sea are traditionally viewed through the standpoint of China’s military expansionism, where the threats are more visible. The environmental impacts of China’s activities, which will be long-lasting, remain underexplored. China’s island construction, drilling activities, and overfishing have pushed the marine ecosystem of the region to the brink of collapse, and the destruction of coral reefs a

The Utility of a Unified Adaptation Taxonomy in Mobilising Adaptation Finance
Dec 02, 2024

The Utility of a Unified Adaptation Taxonomy in Mobilising Adaptation Finance

As global climate adaptation finance continues to fall short of the requirement, the current diversity of interpretations and fragmented markets are further disincentivising investors. A localised adaptation finance taxonomy would establish clear standards, enabling investors to compare opportunities and better assess environmental impacts. This brief argues for a sector-specific framework for adaptation finance. It examines key challenges in dev

Towards A Comprehensive Framework for Public Transport System Planning in India
Nov 23, 2024

Towards A Comprehensive Framework for Public Transport System Planning in India

Public transportation (PT) planning in Indian cities has historically focused on private vehicles and rail-based systems while neglecting bus-based transit. Such planning has led to fragmented urban mobility solutions. This study evaluates the effectiveness of PT systems planning in India by assessing the present state of these systems and analysing planning practices. It summarises the characteristics of various PT modes and the expert guideline